NHTSA — Steering Problems

2007 Pontiac G6 (Page 11 of 26)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: Unfortunately the 2007 Pontiac G6 continues a serious trend of steering problems from the prior model year.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
98,273 miles

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2007 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2007 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 11 of 26)

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problem #317

May 052015

G6

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When making turns left or right the steering is stiffing and makes it very hard to turn and makes a loud noise

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #316

May 012015

G6

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. After driving forty five minutes, the contact parked the vehicle. Once it was restarted, a burning odor was detected and smoke was present. There was a complete loss of power steering and fluid leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering lines needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V153000 (steering) and 14E044000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #315

Jan 212015

G6

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a divider and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Rio Grande, TX, USA

problem #314

Dec 232014

G6 4-cyl

  • 139 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering makes a vibrating noise, instruments gauge says powering steering, the steering wheel goes left to right and right to left by itself while driving. The driver has little control while this is happening. Recall for steering for these cars announced 2/4/15 but my VIN no was not included but I am experiencing these same issues. Please advise how I can be included in the recall. My car's steering is defective. Please be responsible for reducing deaths and injuries due to motor vehicle crashes. My life and my family's life matters.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #313

Apr 032015

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
Electrical power steering going out on 2007 G6. GM says there is no recall for his VIN but it is listed on your website. They are refusing to fix it.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #312

Apr 092015

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering failed and the vehicle became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electronic power steering unit needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.... updated 06-02-15...updated 06/09/15 updated 10/05/2017

- Philidelphia, PA, USA

problem #311

Apr 092015

G6

  • 177,525 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and no warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road since the contact was unable to turn the the torque sensor assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 177,525.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #310

Mar 012015

G6

  • 70,000 miles
The steering makes a clunkin noise. It turns back and fourth by itself when driving and while parked.some times when I start the car the radio says power steering when I start the car.when these problems happen I turn the car off open door so the radio goes off than start it and than it works fine until it sits turned off for a little while.sometimes I'll have to turn car off and on about five times before it works.I have read that Pontiac G6 S from 2006 through 2007 have a steering recall for the steering torque sensor but I gave GM my VIN and they said my car doesn't have that recall.so I took my car to the dealership to have the other recalls taken care of and to check my steering and they said it is the torque sensor.why is it the same sensor as the other G6S with the same problems they have recalls and mine is not under recall.it cost me 600$.I must pay because it's very dangerous to drive.

- Monroeville, NJ, USA

problem #309

Mar 282015

G6

  • 106,000 miles
I started the car and there was a message on radio display that said power steering. When I tried to turn the wheel it was very difficult to turn. I took my car to the Chevy dealership and they said there was a recall but my vehicle was not a part of the recall. Please add my vehicle to the recall.

- Miamisburg , OH, USA

problem #308

Apr 082014

G6

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and vibrated as an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the front tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Novi, MI, USA

problem #307

Apr 072015

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the torque sensor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The failure mileage was unknown...updated 05/20/15 updated 7/6/2015

- Utica, MI, USA

problem #306

Mar 022012

G6 4-cyl

  • 86,600 miles
Lost power steering when entering a round-A-bout. Pulled over and shut down the engine. Power steering worked after restart. In the following weeks power steering was lost several times. GM dealer replaced the torque sensor assembly at a cost of $551. Informed me that the date of vehicle manufacture is not part of the current recall.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #305

Dec 312014

G6

  • 117,409 miles
Was driving down the 101 hwy in California just South of arroyo grande and felt steering get a little stiff when going around a slow semi. Slowed to under 30mph to turn off hwy to job site and it was like trying to steer a wheelbarrow with 600lbs of dirt on it. Get the picture" if it was my wife she might have crashed. I became aware of the recall just 3 weeks after and recently found out my assembly date isn't included. It was assembled 12/06 according to door jam sticker. What's up with that"

- La Palma, CA, USA

problem #304

Apr 012014

G6 4-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
While driving on the highway the power steering indicator came on and sounded and the power steering on my 2007 Pontiac G6 stopped working and it was difficult to steer the vehicle. I was able to reset it by restarting the vehicle but it will continue to lose the power steering. My steering wheel shakes even when I am at a complete stop. I have spent too much money getting parts replaced and the issue continues. I don't understand why GM does not have a recall on this car for this problem. This is extremely dangerous for the power steering to stop working in the middle of driving.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #303

Apr 032015

G6 4-cyl

  • 146,000 miles
While driving on the highway my electronic power steering service alarm went off and the eps message showed up on my clock panel. Right after, my eps suddenly turned off and stopped working. Steering my wheel is extremely hard to do. I'm lucky it didn't cause an accident, but because of its sudden malfunction, it very well could have. I don't even feel safe in my Pontiac G6 anymore.

- Holland, OH, USA

problem #302

Mar 082015

G6 4-cyl

  • 122,000 miles
When I turned the vehicle on the power steering was no longer working. I turned the vehicle back off and it started working again than about a week later the power steering went out while driving and the vehicle was very hard to drive. I took it to shop and they said it had a recall on it it was the torque sensor and that I should contact Pontiac. I did and they said that my car's VIN number wasn't listed and even though it was probably a defect that they couldn't help me and it cost $358 to fix.

- Centerville, PA, USA

problem #301

Mar 042015

G6 4-cyl

  • 93,500 miles
The power steering would not work upon starting the car and we would need to turn the car off and on again to get the power steering to work. After about a week of this happening my husband was driving home from work and the power steering completely stopped working. We contacted GM to see if our car was included in the recall but they said our VIN number was not and that we would need to pay out of pocket for the repairs. So indeed that is what we did but we are quite unhappy that we have the exact problem indicated on the recall but we need to pay out of pocket because our VIN number is not included.

- Two Rivers, WI, USA

problem #300

Mar 242015

G6 4-cyl

  • 119,000 miles
As I was driving on a main road at about 55mph, a "power steering" message displayed on the driver information center and a chime sounded. Steering control was then manual and I had to exert great force to steer at lower speeds. I figured right away that my power steering had gone out since I could not turn easily. I immediately chose to pull over to avoid putting myself or anyone else at harm. Since then, the power steering goes in and out. It has happened at all speeds (parked at 0mpgh, at 70mph, at 25mph, etc.). it is not safe and I am hoping NHTSA can help me get this resolved. I have taken extremely good care of my vehicle which has 120,000 miles on it and have a perfect driving record. I searched for a recall via my VIN # only to find out that GM isn't recalling the power steering on my vehicle. I can't understand why since there is a recall for just about every other type of Pontiac G6, including 2007. Where do I go from here? I don't have the money to get this fixed right now and don't want to put myself or others at harm.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

problem #299

Mar 152015

G6

  • 148,900 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while reversing out of a residential driveway, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The electrical power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that after shutting the vehicle off and restarting it, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque sensor was defective. As a result, the technician reprogrammed the steering control module. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V064000 (steering) and 14E044000(steering). The approximate failure mileage was 148,900.

- Gifford, IL, USA

problem #298

Mar 262015

G6

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving 60 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indictor illuminated. Upon restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and veered to the left. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic test. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Glenolden, PA, USA

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