NHTSA — Steering Problems

2008 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 21)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: Unfortunately the 2008 Pontiac G6 continues a serious trend of steering problems from the prior model years.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 1
Average Mileage:
98,601 miles

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2008 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 21)

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problem #388

Mar 192021

G6

  • 1,999,999 miles

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

Yesterday when my boyfriend was driving my Pontiac G6 the wheel started to lock and stiffen up he was unable to steer the car unti he cut the car off then back on, the next day we were able to drive 60 min with out issues until the power steering message pop up onto the radio and the wheel began to lock up again. Every time we slowed down the wheel began to stiffen up until we started accelerated and then the wheel began to loosen up again. We were currently on the street when it happened we decided not to take the highway in fear of it locking up again.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #387

Feb 152021

G6

  • 132,888 miles
The contact owns 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and making a right or left turn, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. Several days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,888.

- Suprise, AZ, USA

problem #386

Mar 012021

G6

  • 130,000 miles
While vehicle is on and operating at speeds of 5 mph to 65 mph the power steering will completely go out making control of the car manually. Once I am able to regain positive control of the vehicle I am able to put into park turn off ignition. After restarting the vehicle the power steering is engaged back to complete normal as if there was never a problem. Again I start up the vehicle and start operating it driving to my destination and out of nowhere while in motion the power steering goes out sending the vehicle into manual control making it extremely hard to control. This has happened 3-5 total times at various speeds from 5 mph all the up to 65 mph while I was on the interstate

- Warren, OH, USA

problem #385

Feb 272021

G6

  • 0 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called H&H Chevrolet (4645 S. 84th St, omaha, ne 68127, (402) 339-2222) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was mileage was unknown.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #384

Jan 172021

G6

  • 218,005 miles
Power steering disengages once vehicle is turned off. Only way to reengage it is to turn car completely off and turn it back on. Sometimes it reengages but occasionally it still remains an issue. If I also lightly pull on the wheel, the steering wheel will vibrate and shake while stopped and driving. My position switch on the transmission also causes the engine to not start every so often as well. I have to shift into neutral sometimes to restart my car.

- Columbus, WI, USA

problem #383

Dec 222020

G6

  • 119,000 miles
Driving on expressway power steering went out almost got in a wreck can this be covered for repair under the special coverage that is now expired I had no idea about this got car in May 2019 please coverage this

- Tallmadge, OH, USA

problem #382

Dec 132020

G6

  • 170,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would intermittently fail to operate as the power steering loss warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated the upon restart of the vehicle, the power steering briefly returned to normal operation before becoming inoperable moments later. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Memphis, TX, USA

problem #381

Nov 222020

G6 4-cyl

  • 205,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to krajnik Chevrolet Inc, (3303 Lincoln ave, two rivers, wi 54241) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unnamed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, after retrieving the vehicle and driving away from the dealer, the failure recurred. The contact was informed by the dealer that the part was available for the repair and that there was a cost for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

- Reedsville, WI, USA

problem #380

Nov 012019

G6

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer allen GMC located at 28332 camino capistrano, laguna niguel, ca 92677 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Laguna Niguel, CA, USA

problem #379

Sep 042020

G6

  • miles
The steering intermediate shaft has failed with less than 80,000 miles on the car. It started out as a 'clunk' when accelerating that can be felt in the steering wheel, and eventually got to the point where the steering wheel would bind up when turning, which could potentially cause an accident. I had the same thing happen with a 2007 Saturn ion, and my coworker had it happen with a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Both have the same steering intermediate shaft and electronic power steering system.

- Watertown, WI, USA

problem #378

Aug 172020

G6

  • miles

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

My car randomly popped up power steering and then I couldn't steer.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

problem #377

Oct 052019

G6

  • 45 miles
While driving my steering wheel locked up on me. The sensors was a issue and my tires was always bald. I had to buy new tires every week in the front. I spent so much money on this car. My tire popped off while in motion.

- Ridgeway, SC, USA

problem #376

Feb 052020

G6 4-cyl

  • miles
The power steering went out while driving, I did research to find out it was electrical. It went off and on before staying off making it hard to drive obviously. It is my only vehicle for my son and I to get to work in. The steering wheel shakes as well. I have had many electrical issues with this vehicle, replacing headlight after headlight, starter, etc. There is obviously an issue with the electronic steering assist or torque assembly and I am not the only one with the issues with this vehicle. A recall to fix these issues needs to be in place!

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #375

Jun 192020

G6 4-cyl

  • 116 miles
I was in motion on hwy281 car started to jerk parked realized both front tires are bald on inside.

- Premont, TX, USA

problem #374

May 062020

G6 4-cyl

  • 142,000 miles
The steering wheel shakes at idle and the vehicle intermittently loses power steering while driving and while idling on the road and during turns.

- Somerset, KY, USA

problem #373

Apr 082020

G6

  • 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking lot, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (electronic stability control) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The mileage was approximately 157,000.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #372

Apr 032020

G6

  • 127,960 miles
On a few different occasions, while at a complete stop, the steering wheel shakes. Then when it is time to start driving, it becomes hard to turn. Top speed driven while this happened was 45 mph. Was taken to a mechanic where they stated that it was more than likely a torque sensor.

- Grand Island, NE, USA

problem #371

Mar 032020

G6

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel ceased. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was powered off and was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering assist module was replaced. The contact stated after leaving the independent mechanic the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic recommended the contact to notify the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Plainfield, CT, USA

problem #370

Mar 092020

G6

  • 170 miles
Loss of steering at times. Steering seizing up. Very loose steering. Dangerously unpredictable. Mechanic told me there was a recall for this vehicle and this reason. I've tried to contact a GM dealer several times and zero response. The steering loss happened randomly.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #369

Jan 152020

G6

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at various speeds. The steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver with 'power steering' message displaying. The contact stated in order for vehicle to operate correctly, she would have to turn the vehicle off and on. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

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