The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph an audible chime activated and power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The steering became firm and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to patriot Buick GMC located at (4600 East central tx. Expwy killeen, tx) who diagnosed that the electric power steering and steering torque sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 14V15300 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

The steering in my Pontiac has completely gone out. I was driving down my street and my steering wheel locked up and the power steering alert came up on the radio. And I've been reading and I've read articles where Pontiac power steering has been recalled.

- Huntington, WV, USA

When I am driving down the highway my power steering goes out to where I can't steer the car and than I turn the car off left it reset turn it back on and it's fine for a period of time and does it again. I have kids and I am worried about the safety of my kids and myself.

- Westminster, MD, USA

Sensor in steering column malfunctions and power steering goes out. GM admits this is a known issue /manufacturing defect and fixed it for several years at no cost. Now they expect consumers to bear the cost, about $1000. I just purchased this car used and am experiencing the issue while driving. This is a safety issue as power steering just quits with no warning.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

My daughters 2008 Pontiac G6 had intermittent power steering issues making the car very dangerous to drive. I checked for a recall and the dealer (matthews auto, vestal, NY) was not very opened about the details they tried to say that there was no recall on the when I had to ask about the one posted on your site. Not until then did he tell me that the torque sensor was replaced in 2014 and they were the ones who serviced it. The power steering has since failed all together and I understand that you have to have a GM dealer fix this problem $700-$1000. I've also read that others had their recall serviced only to say that the problem was not resolved. I have to wonder how many cars (with young drivers behind the wheel) are out there on the road like this. The problem is very scary especially for a young driver. I also have to wonder if there is a class action suit somewhere out there. I'm fine with the recall but I expect this issue should be resolved after recall service and it clearly is not. Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for looking out for everyone's safety. Best regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Binghamton, NY, USA

I was in motion turning the wheel to leave off of the highway and my power steering locked up. I have to turn the car off turn it back on just for the power steering to unlock.

- Martinsville, VA, USA

While I was driving a steering wheel message came on the radio panel when I was about to make a right turn and I was not able to make the turn because the steering wheel became stiff.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

As I am driving my car wants to lose control in the steering. You can drive and the steering will start jerking to the left and right as you are driving. It's so scary. I get panicked driving it anymore. I have put power steering in the car and we checked the power steering pump none of this is affected so I am worried for my safety and others. I have seen where there has been many recalls due to the steering. I would love to have my car fixed for a recall. The two steering recalls I have found for my car I have the NHTSA campaign numbers for both recalls on the steering is 14E044000 and the other NHTSA campaign number is 14V153000. I am not the original owner so I have not been aware of any recalls.

- Corbin, KY, USA

Electric power steering it locked on me while on highway power steering is electric

- Wayne, PA, USA

The power steering keeps goin off it doesnt matter the conditions or weather or speed it keeps failing.

- Brockton, MA, USA

My steering went out on me when I was driving it and it has the electronic steering in it and I was driving threw my walmarts parking lot

- New Boston, OH, USA

Direction defects caused by the pinion rack, when the car speed exceeds 50 miles, the the helm and direction begins to shake and noise occurs

- Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA

Wheel locked up and was unable to steer the car. Took great effort to turn to get off road. Had car towed. Shop was unable to recreate problem. It has happened before but this was the most severe. Afraid to drive it now.

- San Diego, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving, the power steering seized. An independent mechanic verified the power steering failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls for the failure. Wantz Chevrolet Inc (1 chevro dr, taneytown md, 21787, (443) 487-8820) also verified that there were no recalls and quoted a repair cost of over $1,000. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Tawneytown, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator flashed and the steering wheel seized without warning. In addition, the gear was difficult to change over from park. As a result, the contact had to shut the vehicle off and back on for it to operate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

- Montgomery,, AL, USA

Have never been through anything like this, I truely feel both GM manufacturers and customers service associates have a complete disregard for the life and safety of their customers. I have had my G6 Pontiac for a few years and the last 2 weeks finding out all the money I spent on the car is nothing because the manufacter refuses to fix the torque sensor assembly that they advertise as free within the recall after my local GMC mechanic at donovan auto has tried multiple times to fix the electronic power steering assist under the recall but now says I need $400 for the torque sensor thats the part messing up the electronic power steering in the first place. If the torque sensor assembly is the part the NHTSA and GM advertises can be fixed free of charge then how on a motor vehicle defect is customer charged maintenance they advertise in the recall as free now I am completly without transportation and cant drive the car because it is not safe for me or anyone else on the road with these G6 Pontiac with the steering recall. Will also be seeking legal action have put 10 grand into this vehicle and was promised it was safe and had longevity only had it 3 years and now because of the recall they cant even fix it I have no car and now will lose my job my credit and my whole life is completly revolving around the car going to pay with my life to own a car that kills me.

- Wichita, KS, USA

I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 - the steering wheel has a shaking/jerking problem. When driving, the car can jerk right or left unexpectedly. Additionally, the car can sit and idle, and the steering will will jerk back and forth rapidly. (video showing problem: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=7qwib-4eyzc). There was a recall a couple of years ago supposedly to correct this issue (steering angle sensor in the steering column); however it never corrected the problem. I have reached out to them twice now explaining that it has not been corrected, but they refuse to offer any assistance in terms of cost or warranty. Additionally, they are requiring that I take it to a GM dealership and pay for a diagnosis. The company needs to stand behind their mistakes and make them right - the recall didn't work, and I have a vehicle unfit for the road.

- Ada, OH, USA

When the car is sitting and idle the steering wheel will shake. When driving the steering wheel shakes and sometimes the power steering will go out when turning. Took it to shop to have it checked and was told that the power steering was electrical.

- Oelwein, IA, USA

The power steering warning started coming across my radio with an alarm and the power steering would shut off. You could turn the car off and restart it and it would work again. It started doing it more and more until it wouldn't work at all. I looked up recalls and mine had one soni took it to Pontiac dealer and they replaced the eps module.bbut that's all my contacts number call for but they are many other models like mine that the ecalk called for each part of the entire power steering system to be replaced one at a time until the problem was fixed but my VIN was not on what list it was only lister under re place the module so therefore im still having power steering problem bc the module didn't fix the problem. Also my rotors keep getting warped and I keep having to replace them way before it should be time

- Liberty, KY, USA

The power steering all of a sudden went out on the highway. There's a struggle for me with every turn, and now the steering wheel shakes bad when coming to a stop. Very scary getting family around on day to day basis.

- Topeka, KS, USA