The power steering just failed on me with no warning while I was driving on a highway almost causing a crash. The dash says service ESC.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

My vehicles power steering and traction control struts off at random even after replacing the power steering unit this has been ongoing for a while and I cant seem to get it fixed. It typically happens while in idle or first or second gear and requires me to pull over and restart the car. Its a huge safety hazard and I am locating a lot of the same complaints from other G6 owners and a recall back in 2014 but I never decided a letter and I got my car in 2013.

- Farmington, MO, USA

The power steering warning and service ESC lights come on and it is almost impossible to steer. This happens while driving, it is a very concerning issue. It started with the steering wheel almost locked, esp when using the autostart. We would have to turn it off and then use the key to turn back on. Sometimes this would allow us to drive it for a short time, other times it would stay locked. The most scary part is it locking up while driving. My 18 year old drives this car and I am concerned for his safety.

- Felton, MN, USA

The traction light is coming on and going off intermittently. The power steering went out and reverted to manual steering. Sensor codes are intermittently coming up when the check engine light is lit. Problem with the evac system. There are problems with the starter engaging longer than it should. The ignition switch moves more than it should. These problems have happened while driving and also stationary. The power steering went out while my teenage son was driving down the street which was dangerous.

- Hartselle, AL, USA

After starting the car, the ESC lights the power steering and the gauges stop working including the gas gauge and odometer. The car becomes impossible to steer. It happens when sitting, driving. On the highway. On any random time it decides

- Alamogordo, NM, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel started to vibrate abnormally while the power steering warning light, the service ESC warning light and traction contraction warning light were illuminated. The contact called local dealer denny menholt rapid Chevrolet located at 2323 E mall dr, rapid city, sd 57701 and granite Buick GMC located at 2454 E mall dr, rapid city, sd 57701, and notified the dealers of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Belle Fourche, SD, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving, the ESC warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle off of the roadway. The vehicle was turned and restarted however, the failure persisted. The action was repeated and after the second attempt the vehicle operated as intended. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer contacted classic Chevrolet located at 6877 center St, mentor, oh 44060, (440)953-1070 and scheduled an appointment on behalf of the contact. The contact stated that the appointment was not kept due to the cost of the repair fee. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

- East Lake, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized intermittently without warning. When the vehicle was restarted, the power steering resumed normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to hobson Chevrolet Buick GMC (655 southview dr, in-37, martinsville, in 46151) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module and steering sensor were defective. The manufacturer was notified and offered the contact a $300 credit towards the repair. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

- Martinsville, IN, USA

While the car is parked and running the power steering control ESC will be on on the dash and lock up the steering wheel and I can't turn out of a parking spot. When this occurred I used to be able to turn off the car and turn it back on and it would be off. But recently it has been occurring a lot more often. I was parked with car running and the power steering ESC would stay on even after turning it on and off. Then the no traction light appeared. Once the power steering control was off I would drive my car and turn it off but when I turned it back on the power steering would be on again so I can't steer my car. The power steering control ESC has even turned on while driving and becomes very hard to turn. I have done a lot of research and had found that it has happened to a lot of 2010 models, and some have even got into accidents and injured. The 2010 models do not have recalls but the 2005-2009 models do for the same reasons. I would advise this problem to be looked into further and notify all who have 2010 models.

- Loyal, WI, USA

When I start the car and running (park), the power steering control ESC shows on the dash and locks up the steering so I can't turn out of a parking spot. It has locked up while I was driving in town before before to. Whenever this has happened, all I had to do was turn the car off and turn it back on to turn off the power steering control ESC. But recently this had happened while parked the traction control light came on and the power steering control would not go away even after turning it off and on. I have done a lot of research, and a lot of people are having this same problem with their 2010 model and are getting injured. I would advise this problem being recalled, while all other models from 2005-2009 have been recalled, and 2010 seems to be the worse.

- Loyal, WI, USA

Power steering drops out.

- Junction City, AR, USA

Lost power steering again this date. Lost control, vehicle left roadway into shallow ditch line. Was able to regain control and reenter back onto highway crossing centerline against oncoming traffic. Had replaced steering component three days prior. NHTSA ref # 11281715.

- Harrdosburg, KY, USA

Air bag light says service air bag headlight gets so hot it melts working wiper clip breaks off motor failing to activate wiper blades steering wheel wobbles and power steering fails in city and on highway

- Fall Branch, TN, USA

It started with the headlight going out again and again even after new bulbs. This car seems to have major electrical problems which a chain of events has turned into steering problems and the whole dashboard clicking and flashing to the rythym of the click. When the dashboard goes black the wheel wont turn at all. I know of someone with the same car who has the same headlight problem. Easy to get pulled over for that one. Called Pontiac they wouldn't do anything. Will never buy a Pontiac again.

- Paxton, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. While the vehicle was at a stop light, the message 'power steering ESC' suddenly illuminated before the power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Caldwell, ID, USA

Driving vehicle to work this date, 4:45 am.11/22/2019. Power steering went out. No warning. Display then showed 'power steering ESC'. road/weather conditions: Us hwy 68, 6miles East perryville, ky. Extremely curvy 2 lane country road. Dark, moderate rainfall making driving conditions dangerous.

- Harrodsburg, KY, USA

Waiting at a stop light to turn left, the light turned green, let of gas and could not turn wheel of vehicle as usual. Dashboard lit up with traction control light, and car gave a power steering failure error message. I was unable to turn the use extreme of force. Once I forced the car to make a wide left and had maneuvered the car to a safe location, I then turned the ignition off and then back on and warning was gone and steering regained normal function.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine, ABS, and several other unknown warning indicators illuminated and the power steering failed. Additionally, the tachometer and other gauges became inoperable. The contact also stated that the transmission would shift gears erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

When driving feels like power steering has gone out and unable to steer correctly.

- Weiser, ID, USA

When driving power steering shuts off

- Augusta, GA, USA