Lost ability to control steering with swaying and shudder, slowed vehicle to get control.

- Comfort, TX, USA

99 percent of the time when I turn the wheel to the left I hear a loud popping and wining sound stopped by a car shop was told the steering dampers were going bad was told it happens a lot on this car I have been reading so many things about this they are all saying the same time to do something about it.

- Morrisville, NC, USA

While trying to pass an 18 wheeler up hill, the car down shifted into the passing gear, at 5000rpm all of the warning lights started flashing on the dashboard. I also lost power-steering. A week later while trying to parallel park, I lost power steering. No flashing lights just now power steering. It took all I could to turn the wheel.

- Blakeslee, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise in the steering system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer replaced the steering column, electronic steering module and the intermediate steering shaft twice but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 33,000. The current mileage was 73,000.

- North Las Vegas , NV, USA

I bought my Pontiac G6 almost 1 yr ago, at the time of purchase I noticed the clunk noise while turning mostly left turns, the dealer said it was nothing. So I have been driving it so far with no problems other than the clunk noise but one month ago I kept getting a radio signal to service traction control and my car felt like I was driving on ice and the wheel would shake by itself and was would stiffen up left to right, so I took it to the same dealer to fix it but the GM dealer said they were unsure what the problem was but noticed the that while in park and lifted off the ground the wheels looked like they were being turned and no one was in the car. They put in a $27 part a steering sensor kit and said they reset the brain of the car and since I have no warranty I paid $311. And not 24 hours after I drove off it is still happening, just hope it doesn't get worse this car I definitely have to keep both hands on the wheel.

- Truckee, CA, USA

This is my daughters car and she used it daily to travel back and forth to work. She began to hear a clicking noise when she turned in steering column. This continued for a few months without little fanfare or concern until unexpectedly on her way to a friends house the car would not turn according her. She was in the middle of a busy intersection and could not get the steering wheel to turn. She reached me by cell and I talked her thru the situation. We had a friend who works for dealership take it and drive it and he said there was something going on with the power steering. This problem has occurred on and off since that time and our GM dealer says it will cost $115 to run a diagnostic check. With all the concern and recalls recently on G6 models for 2006 models some kind of recall needs to happen for this 2008 G6. There is obviously a problem with these cars. We are struggling with sharing cars and I have experienced it first hand while driving her car. Please, help!!!,,,

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

There is a problem with the Pontiac G6 power steering assist. The steering locks up and gets stiff causing it to become impossible to steer. I almost hit a parked car because the steering is so stiff that you cannot steer the car in the direction you want to go. There was a recall for this in all 2006 Pontiac but not 2008. I am writing today because this problem can cause a serious accident and GM needs to fix this problem asap before it causes a fatality. This part is not covered under the GM 100,000 powertrain warranty which is should be covered.

- Linden, NJ, USA

Making a right turn the car kept turning, I was unable to turn the steering wheel as it was locked. The car slammed into a tree damaging the front end along with the wheel rim. The can was towed and diagnosed as steer gear/racket pinion steering locked and needs to be replaced.

- Tamarac, FL, USA

I just purchased my 2008 Pontiac G6 and realized that there is a tight steering situation and a thunking noise in front end when steering. After doing some research, there are several forums that hundreds of people are having this problem with the intermediate steering shaft. It causes locked steering, very hard to turn the steering wheel and people have almost gotten into accidents and several have gotten into an accidents. After reading about all of the same complaints from several hundred if not thousands of people. I can not believe that there has not been a recall for this part. Especially when people are put in a hazardous situations from this part being faulty. Type in Pontiac G6 steering problems on "google" and see the thousands of complaints and everyone of them is the same issue. There are several different sites all with the same complaints.

- Silvis, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering assist malfunctioned, making it very difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning lamp also illuminated and the digital display showed a power steering failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 74,800 and the current mileage was 74,900. Updated 5/7/13 updated 05/28/2013

- Polk City , IA, USA

Starting in 09 when I purchased this car I've had problems and still to the current date (2/26/2013) I've had to replace the tie rods multiple times which result in new brakes and tires, which aren't cheap for this car! I recently went in today to get my cat converter replaced because the sensor was melting oh and again they tell me I need new brakes(shocker)-this is a safety issue none the less. I've spent about 7 grand in repairs all for the car to just be "ok" to drive for the time being. I'm not sure why this car was never recalled because it's a piece of junk! I have saved all the receipts from the dealership and it's astronomical how many times I've had to bring it in, let's just say the "guys at the shop" all know me by name..

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

I have been experiencing intermittent power steering issues. My power steering light comes on every couple of days and a couple of times the power steering has gone out. If I turn off and then restart the car, it has been working, but I am concerned that it may go out when I'm driving. I did some research and see many other complaints about this same issue with other G6's.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Upon the purchase of a brand new Pontiac G6 in 2008, I have had several problems from about the 5000 mile mark. It began with my tail lights staying on while driving, no matter what speed. When I apply the brakes, they would go off and come on while driving. A month later steering column started to knock when making turns, the dealership has regreased the shaft and the noise went away for a few weeks and has continued to make the noise. The dealer said it will not hurt anything and will not regrease it. All of these issues have been happening for 4 consecutive years. I have replaced several head lamps, once about every 2 months and wiring harness because they melt. The power steering started to go out in November of 2012 and several times since; it locks up and I am unable to drive it for a while and it just magically fixes itself. I had trouble putting my vehicle in park in January 2013 and my key would not come out of the ignition. I left it in for a few days and it came back out. Yesterday, February 23, 2013 the airbag service light has come on. We have checked all fuses, and there seems to be none out. The vehicle has never been in any accident not even a dent on the vehicle. I have never recieved a recall for the vehicle either. Maybe they are just not getting to me?

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

I had my car for a year and have put 2500 in work on my front end, to still have problems with it. There is a knocking noise when I turn, just had my brakes, rotors replaces and they still grind when it rains. This is the 1st american made car I ever had and my last. This car is a piece of junk and should not me able to be sold. I paid cash for my car thinking I would be ahead, but all I had is a headache. I plan on trading it in and believe me my next car will not be american made. I thought I would support my country, but what for it doesn't care about us. I always take my cars to the dealer, but I cant afford to go every other week or once a month for problems with a car I just got with lessthen 60000 miles on it. This is on real. ## VIN failed

- Columbus, OH, USA

While turning to the right or left I hear a loud whinning noise for the steering column. The noise has come a lot louder the more I turn. I have started to hear the whinning noise while I am accelerating from a stop.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the head and tail lights would fail sporadically and without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would shake violently and a loud noise was heard from the steering wheel. In addition, the door latches failed to lock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 52,565.

- Chicago , IL, USA

I was driving about 30 mph and my power steering just locked up on me all of sudden and couldn't go anywhere was stuck in middle of the road I turned the car off and 5 minutes later I turned the car back on and the steering worked again.then it happened again on the highway keeps locking up I don't understand so many people have this issue with this same model why is not covered or recalled driving on the highway at 60 mph and your steering wheel locking up on you it's definitely not safe and cars had to swerve to avoid me.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

While driving the steering wheel in the car began to lose control and shake. The power steering light turned on my radio display and then it became really hard to steer. The wheel shakes even when in a stopped position and gets worse when tries to turn. I called the dealership and they said that there was recalls for the earlier modules but not for my year. It is a known issue but they offer no assistance to fix even though the car is unsafe and not drivable.

- Waddell, AZ, USA

Whenever I turn the steering wheel either left or right, I hear a knocking coming from the steering column. The knocking is even more persistent when I turn left. Also, when I turn left, I hear a noise come from my left-front area... it's almost like there's a problem with the rack.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

When making a turn, the left front of the car "clunks." I have taken this to a couple of different mechanics as well as dealerships and have been told that the intermediate shaft needs to be replaced. I'm also told that this is a common problem not only in the G6, but in all GM vehicles. I was informed that this would not be covered under any sort of recall and that over time, this will become a safety issue. I think that GM should admit that they have made a faulty part and do the right thing by recalling this and fixing it free of charge to the customer.

- River Falls, WI, USA