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Dec 27, 2025

The electronic stability control has failed, due to sway bar links are worn out and causing wheels to vigorously wobble causing the Eps input circuit to shut down the system to avoid overloading the circuit and burning up the module , I believe the recall hasn't been fixed , Can you please consider the issue as dangerous and repair my car ... I am not trying to say this but I am homeless and dependent on the car for shelter as well as transportation... Please note don't use last statement to show sympathy on me ... I am doing ok today, Thank you, have a blessed day

Dec 27, 2025

The electronic stability control has failed, due to sway bar links are worn out and causing wheels to vigorously wobble causing the Eps input circuit to shut down the system to avoid overloading the circuit and burning up the module , I believe the recall hasn't been fixed , Can you please consider the issue as dangerous and repair my car ... I am not trying to say this but I am homeless and dependent on the car for shelter as well as transportation... Please note don't use last statement to show sympathy on me ... I am doing ok today, Thank you, have a blessed day

Dec 6, 2025

Power steering loss in dangerous weather conditions and almost lost control and I'm not going to feel safe until I find a way to get it repaired recall (15V064)

Dec 6, 2025

Power steering loss in dangerous weather conditions and almost lost control and I'm not going to feel safe until I find a way to get it repaired recall (15V064)

Oct 29, 2025 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stopped independently. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: N162075260 (Brake Lamp Malfunction); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the program, and to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Oct 29, 2025 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stopped independently. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: N162075260 (Brake Lamp Malfunction); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the program, and to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Aug 7, 2025 91,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that the failure was self-corrected after 45 minutes of driving the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering torque sensor assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Aug 7, 2025 91,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that the failure was self-corrected after 45 minutes of driving the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering torque sensor assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Jun 6, 2025

My power steering went out and there is recall and mine hasn’t been fixed

Jun 6, 2025

My power steering went out and there is recall and mine hasn’t been fixed

Mar 31, 2025

On kelly blue book, my 2006 pontiac g6 has a recall for power steering which is the number 1 recall for the exact make and model in other people’s cars, but the recall is not showing on the nhtsa. power steering does not work and the steering wheel shakes a lot. i just bought the car in late december

Mar 31, 2025

Recall history for my car says that the recall has been taken care of for the power steering, but the car has power steering issues very badly

Mar 31, 2025

On kelly blue book, my 2006 pontiac g6 has a recall for power steering which is the number 1 recall for the exact make and model in other people’s cars, but the recall is not showing on the nhtsa. power steering does not work and the steering wheel shakes a lot. i just bought the car in late december

Mar 31, 2025

Recall history for my car says that the recall has been taken care of for the power steering, but the car has power steering issues very badly

Mar 17, 2025

Twice in the last week my power steering quit. The first time, it happened after I had driven about 10 miles. When I put it in reverse to park my car, it quit working and was very difficult to turn the wheel. I managed to get it parked. After letting the car sit overnight, I started it and it was ok. Then again after driving it home, it failed again when I put it in reverse to park it. I currently have it parked at my house and haven’t driven it anymore.

Mar 17, 2025

Twice in the last week my power steering quit. The first time, it happened after I had driven about 10 miles. When I put it in reverse to park my car, it quit working and was very difficult to turn the wheel. I managed to get it parked. After letting the car sit overnight, I started it and it was ok. Then again after driving it home, it failed again when I put it in reverse to park it. I currently have it parked at my house and haven’t driven it anymore.

Mar 11, 2025

Steering and steering wheel shakey and the power steering randomly goes out.

Mar 11, 2025

Steering and steering wheel shakey and the power steering randomly goes out.

Mar 3, 2025

Power steering went out while I was driving it on 3-2-25. It happened before, on 2-5-25, and I took it to my service person right away. There was a message that said no power steering. Turning was a danger to myself and others because I do not have the arm strength to turn very well.

Mar 3, 2025

Power steering went out while I was driving it on 3-2-25. It happened before, on 2-5-25, and I took it to my service person right away. There was a message that said no power steering. Turning was a danger to myself and others because I do not have the arm strength to turn very well.

Feb 10, 2025

When driving I can’t steer correctly steering wheel goes stiff where I can’t turn the electric powering light comes on

Feb 10, 2025

When driving I can’t steer correctly steering wheel goes stiff where I can’t turn the electric powering light comes on

Feb 1, 2025

When I go to pull into a parking spot or leave a parking lot I sometimes (often) hear a dinging sound then all of the sudden I lose power steering to where I almost hit the cars around me. There has been the same make, model and year of my car that has had a previous recall for electric power steering assist (eps) in the past

Feb 1, 2025

When I go to pull into a parking spot or leave a parking lot I sometimes (often) hear a dinging sound then all of the sudden I lose power steering to where I almost hit the cars around me. There has been the same make, model and year of my car that has had a previous recall for electric power steering assist (eps) in the past

Sep 11, 2024

The electric power steering went out while driving. I could not steer the car. Very dangeres in traffic. The Torque Sensor failed which controls the power steering. There is a recall on the issue (#14772) but my Vin is not listed.

Sep 11, 2024

The electric power steering went out while driving. I could not steer the car. Very dangeres in traffic. The Torque Sensor failed which controls the power steering. There is a recall on the issue (#14772) but my Vin is not listed.

Aug 3, 2024

The cars power steering keeps going in and out as I’m driving down the road. I’ve noticed similar incidents reported concerning this issue and I am unsure why my vehicle is not included in the recalls.

Aug 3, 2024

The cars power steering keeps going in and out as I’m driving down the road. I’ve noticed similar incidents reported concerning this issue and I am unsure why my vehicle is not included in the recalls.

Jul 14, 2024

Nothing happened but I would like to get this fixed because of the open recalls

Jul 14, 2024

Nothing happened but I would like to get this fixed because of the open recalls

Apr 8, 2024

sudden loss of power steering and leaks

Apr 8, 2024

sudden loss of power steering and leaks

Mar 8, 2024

Power steering torque sensor. My wife was picking up my daughter and the power steering light came on the display and she couldn't steer got scared almost crashed. When the car is at idle the wheel just shakes.

Mar 8, 2024

Power steering torque sensor. My wife was picking up my daughter and the power steering light came on the display and she couldn't steer got scared almost crashed. When the car is at idle the wheel just shakes.

Feb 15, 2024

When I was driving the power steering went completely out, almost causing me to wreck… turned car off and on, it was working fine the boom happened again. I notice reading previous recalls this has been an issue in the past

Feb 15, 2024

When I was driving the power steering went completely out, almost causing me to wreck… turned car off and on, it was working fine the boom happened again. I notice reading previous recalls this has been an issue in the past

Feb 14, 2024 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking space, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to turn. The power steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the electric steering assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Feb 14, 2024 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking space, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to turn. The power steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the electric steering assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Jan 11, 2024 Crash 184,000 mi

The contact owned a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering suddenly failed causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a utility pole. During crash, the utility pole was damaged and the driver's air bag did deploy as intended. No injuries were reported and a police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an undisclosed location. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V054000(Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 184,000.

Jan 11, 2024 Crash 184,000 mi

The contact owned a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering suddenly failed causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a utility pole. During crash, the utility pole was damaged and the driver's air bag did deploy as intended. No injuries were reported and a police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an undisclosed location. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V054000(Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 184,000.

Dec 28, 2023 Crash

The power steering intermittently goes out even after the recall repair. This caused an accident on 12/1/23

Dec 28, 2023 Crash

The power steering intermittently goes out even after the recall repair. This caused an accident on 12/1/23

Sep 27, 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power steering pump/Module, Break light, and Head lights How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Power steering/module went out while driving and almost cause an accident. The break and head light have gone out shortly after changing them and caused me to receive a Warning ticket. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No but I can take it in to the nearest dealership to have a report made. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Police Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? the error for the power steering/module came on as it was failing. no head light or break light warning.

Sep 27, 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power steering pump/Module, Break light, and Head lights How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Power steering/module went out while driving and almost cause an accident. The break and head light have gone out shortly after changing them and caused me to receive a Warning ticket. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No but I can take it in to the nearest dealership to have a report made. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Police Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? the error for the power steering/module came on as it was failing. no head light or break light warning.

Sep 17, 2023

On several occasions my steering has went out and i recieved a power steering notice on my radio.The car is extremely difficult to steer making it dangerous

Sep 17, 2023

On several occasions my steering has went out and i recieved a power steering notice on my radio.The car is extremely difficult to steer making it dangerous

Jul 8, 2023

Unknown

Jul 8, 2023

Unknown

Jul 7, 2023

Sometimes when I get in the car my power steering don’t work an it says power steering on the radio screen an my wheel is hard to turn like there’s no power steering then sometimes when I get in it works just fine

Jul 7, 2023

Sometimes when I get in the car my power steering don’t work an it says power steering on the radio screen an my wheel is hard to turn like there’s no power steering then sometimes when I get in it works just fine

Apr 25, 2023 180,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and the steering wheel became stiff without warning. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the steering wheel remained stiff. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) and provided no further assistance. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Apr 25, 2023 180,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and the steering wheel became stiff without warning. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the steering wheel remained stiff. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) and provided no further assistance. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Apr 9, 2023

Sometimes when I start my car, my power steering doesn’t engage and I have to turn my car off and turn it back on for power steering to engage. My car is currently pulling heavily to the driver side and when I am idling, my steering wheel is shaking and rocking. Sometimes when I am driving down the road my car will jerk to one side or the other as my wheel will jerk it that way. And there’s been a couple of times as I’m turning or just driving and my power steering will cut out and I have to yank the car to the side.

Apr 9, 2023

Sometimes when I start my car, my power steering doesn’t engage and I have to turn my car off and turn it back on for power steering to engage. My car is currently pulling heavily to the driver side and when I am idling, my steering wheel is shaking and rocking. Sometimes when I am driving down the road my car will jerk to one side or the other as my wheel will jerk it that way. And there’s been a couple of times as I’m turning or just driving and my power steering will cut out and I have to yank the car to the side.

Apr 3, 2023 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, nearly causing the contact to crash into a ditch. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact decelerated and veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and inspected under the hood. The contact became aware that the power steering was electric, and he verified the fuses were in good condition. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure reoccurred after driving several miles. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in an unknown power steering failure recall; however, the recall had expired, and the parts had been discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Apr 3, 2023

While driving the car the electrical power steering randomly goes out often during a turn making it extremely hard to complete a turn and avoid hitting something the part has had a recall on other pontiac g6 cars and the electrical power steering goes out without warning it happens suddenly and immediately while driving.

Apr 3, 2023 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, nearly causing the contact to crash into a ditch. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact decelerated and veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and inspected under the hood. The contact became aware that the power steering was electric, and he verified the fuses were in good condition. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure reoccurred after driving several miles. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in an unknown power steering failure recall; however, the recall had expired, and the parts had been discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Apr 3, 2023

While driving the car the electrical power steering randomly goes out often during a turn making it extremely hard to complete a turn and avoid hitting something the part has had a recall on other pontiac g6 cars and the electrical power steering goes out without warning it happens suddenly and immediately while driving.

Mar 27, 2023

I was pulling into interstate I-94 and my electric power steering failed. Vehicle was steerable with much effort. Caused veering across center line with failure no warning message until failure. GM dealership said part had already been replaced, and wouldn't warranty repair.

Mar 27, 2023

I was pulling into interstate I-94 and my electric power steering failed. Vehicle was steerable with much effort. Caused veering across center line with failure no warning message until failure. GM dealership said part had already been replaced, and wouldn't warranty repair.

Feb 14, 2023

Power steering warning on radio, never once did a warning light on dash come up. This started at about 193,000 miles. Turning over car constantly to get my power steering to start. About a month after it just went out while driving approximately 40 mph. Kept pulling over to restart car, never turned back on. Potential wreck trying to turn to get into work parking lot when the car wouldn’t turn. Dealerships claim my car was fixed already years ago, however this problem with the steering started again apparently at about 193,000 miles. The steering wheel started jerking and shaking when the car was idle around the same time the power steering message came across the radio. The car would also randomly lock my horn, didn’t realize it could do that until I couldn’t honk when someone was merging into me.

Feb 14, 2023

Power steering warning on radio, never once did a warning light on dash come up. This started at about 193,000 miles. Turning over car constantly to get my power steering to start. About a month after it just went out while driving approximately 40 mph. Kept pulling over to restart car, never turned back on. Potential wreck trying to turn to get into work parking lot when the car wouldn’t turn. Dealerships claim my car was fixed already years ago, however this problem with the steering started again apparently at about 193,000 miles. The steering wheel started jerking and shaking when the car was idle around the same time the power steering message came across the radio. The car would also randomly lock my horn, didn’t realize it could do that until I couldn’t honk when someone was merging into me.

Jan 19, 2023

The power steering in my vehicle quit working. Sometimes it will work when I start the car and then it just goes out randomly. I took it to the dealership and they said it's a power steering assist motor and a power steering torque sensor. When I looked it up it seems there was a recall for the exact same thing in this type of car but there are none associated w/ my vin #. I called GM & they said it was serviced already due to a recall for the same issue & any further issues are my own expense. Power steering not working randomly is definitely a safety issue. There are only about 65,000 miles on the vehicle.

Jan 19, 2023

The power steering in my vehicle quit working. Sometimes it will work when I start the car and then it just goes out randomly. I took it to the dealership and they said it's a power steering assist motor and a power steering torque sensor. When I looked it up it seems there was a recall for the exact same thing in this type of car but there are none associated w/ my vin #. I called GM & they said it was serviced already due to a recall for the same issue & any further issues are my own expense. Power steering not working randomly is definitely a safety issue. There are only about 65,000 miles on the vehicle.

Jan 6, 2023

I went to the dealer to fix a power steering issue where the vehicle becomes dangerous to drive due to the power steering randomly shutting off. There is a recall associated with this and someone who had the vehicle before me may have replaced the steering column unaware of the recall. They may have replaced it with a vehicle from the junk yard that never went in for the recall on the electronic steering assist. The dealer, Friendly Chevrolet of Dallas-tx, out me and all who drives the vehicle at risk due to lacking the adult reasoning skills to comprehend that just because the steering column was replaced that doesn't 100% correlate to the safety recall being fixed. The vehicle is dangerous and the incompetence in GM's hiring practices for service technicians has put lives at risk. GM should have hiring practices to weed out any employee that stupid with simple pre-employment logic questions included in their pre-employment screening and having such questions be highly impactful in regards to to being offered employment. For a mistake this dangerous GM and all employees associated with the hiring of the 'service technician'/mechanic should be fired along with all customer service agents who are employed by GM and failed to properly address such a dangerous issue.

Jan 6, 2023

I went to the dealer to fix a power steering issue where the vehicle becomes dangerous to drive due to the power steering randomly shutting off. There is a recall associated with this and someone who had the vehicle before me may have replaced the steering column unaware of the recall. They may have replaced it with a vehicle from the junk yard that never went in for the recall on the electronic steering assist. The dealer, Friendly Chevrolet of Dallas-tx, out me and all who drives the vehicle at risk due to lacking the adult reasoning skills to comprehend that just because the steering column was replaced that doesn't 100% correlate to the safety recall being fixed. The vehicle is dangerous and the incompetence in GM's hiring practices for service technicians has put lives at risk. GM should have hiring practices to weed out any employee that stupid with simple pre-employment logic questions included in their pre-employment screening and having such questions be highly impactful in regards to to being offered employment. For a mistake this dangerous GM and all employees associated with the hiring of the 'service technician'/mechanic should be fired along with all customer service agents who are employed by GM and failed to properly address such a dangerous issue.

Oct 17, 2022

Steering wheel just keeps shaking real bad and I the power steering goes in and out all the time

Oct 17, 2022

Steering wheel just keeps shaking real bad and I the power steering goes in and out all the time

Sep 12, 2022 200,000 mi

The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that an automated voice feature alerted his daughter that the power steering had failed. His daughter managed to drive the vehicle home and upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact stated that the power steering resumed normal operation. The contact called the dealer and was informed that NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) had been closed for the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred him back to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Sep 12, 2022 200,000 mi

The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that an automated voice feature alerted his daughter that the power steering had failed. His daughter managed to drive the vehicle home and upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact stated that the power steering resumed normal operation. The contact called the dealer and was informed that NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) had been closed for the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred him back to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Aug 3, 2022 247,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle as both the power steering and battery warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. During one instance, the contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled as both warning lights illuminated the instrument panel. The contact also stated that recently the steering wheel would jerk out of her control and move in the opposite direction than intended. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000(Steering). The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.

Aug 3, 2022 247,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle as both the power steering and battery warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. During one instance, the contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled as both warning lights illuminated the instrument panel. The contact also stated that recently the steering wheel would jerk out of her control and move in the opposite direction than intended. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000(Steering). The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.

May 18, 2022

Electronic steering only works intermittently. I was recently driving the vehicle and the power steering stopped working as I was going around a corner and almost collided with another vehicle because of it. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting it, the power steering started working for a little bit, then stopped working again.

May 18, 2022

Electronic steering only works intermittently. I was recently driving the vehicle and the power steering stopped working as I was going around a corner and almost collided with another vehicle because of it. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting it, the power steering started working for a little bit, then stopped working again.

May 17, 2022 256,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist while pulling into his driveway. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle however, the steering wheel jerked to left. The contact observed that the "Power Steering Failure" warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.

May 17, 2022 256,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist while pulling into his driveway. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle however, the steering wheel jerked to left. The contact observed that the "Power Steering Failure" warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.

Apr 29, 2022

Power Steering lost all use while driving. After researching issue the, I found a recall on this year and model vehicle but have never received a notice of recall on the power steering torque sensor as stated in the recall. Cost for repairs is astronomical for the labor and part tha has been seen to cause accidents and.

Apr 29, 2022

Power Steering lost all use while driving. After researching issue the, I found a recall on this year and model vehicle but have never received a notice of recall on the power steering torque sensor as stated in the recall. Cost for repairs is astronomical for the labor and part tha has been seen to cause accidents and.

Apr 18, 2022 188,000 mi

The contact's son owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The contact's son turned off the vehicle and after restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. There was a warning light displaying the vehicle with a lock across illuminated. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Apr 18, 2022 188,000 mi

The contact's son owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The contact's son turned off the vehicle and after restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. There was a warning light displaying the vehicle with a lock across illuminated. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Mar 24, 2022 174,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to side of the road, turned off and then restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacture had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000

Mar 24, 2022 174,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to side of the road, turned off and then restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacture had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000

Mar 11, 2022 215,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, and making a lane change, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that power steering engaged upon restarting the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact independently researched online and read that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

Mar 11, 2022 215,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, and making a lane change, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that power steering engaged upon restarting the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact independently researched online and read that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

Jan 24, 2022

Power-steering went out abruptly and had to be replaced. I wasn't aware of the recall several years prior to the incident. Upon further research acquired I learned of any refunds on any repairs for this situation.

Jan 24, 2022

Power-steering went out abruptly and had to be replaced. I wasn't aware of the recall several years prior to the incident. Upon further research acquired I learned of any refunds on any repairs for this situation.

Jan 19, 2022

The power steering went out on me. Sometimes it will work turning to the left but never the right. It says “power steering” on the radio. Upon doing some research I believe there is a recall on the eps, more specifically the torque sensor. I wanted to see if I was eligible. Thank you for your help.

Jan 19, 2022

The power steering went out on me. Sometimes it will work turning to the left but never the right. It says “power steering” on the radio. Upon doing some research I believe there is a recall on the eps, more specifically the torque sensor. I wanted to see if I was eligible. Thank you for your help.

Dec 13, 2021 138,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel locked up and could not be turned in either direction. The message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. After restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel operated as designed however, moments later the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Dec 13, 2021 138,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel locked up and could not be turned in either direction. The message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. After restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel operated as designed however, moments later the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Oct 11, 2021

While driving my steering wheel will lock up n my car will reduce speed no warning lights to check engine lights on ..my saftey and my childs safety were at risk while driving her to school on a busy street

Oct 11, 2021

While driving my steering wheel will lock up n my car will reduce speed no warning lights to check engine lights on ..my saftey and my childs safety were at risk while driving her to school on a busy street

Aug 23, 2021

Driving the vehical down the road the steering gets hard and wont come back right away and also does it in turns and makes it hard to turn and almost hit someone its has the electronic power steering module

Aug 23, 2021

Driving the vehical down the road the steering gets hard and wont come back right away and also does it in turns and makes it hard to turn and almost hit someone its has the electronic power steering module

Aug 6, 2021

1. Loss of power assisted steering making it hard to control car. But I turn off car and turn back on, it works. 2. Steering column knuckle or u-joints are making a loud clunking noise when turning steering wheel. 3. BCM or Body Control Mudule is either bad or needs cleaning because cruise control nor traction controls work. I checked fuses and they are ok.

Aug 6, 2021

1. Loss of power assisted steering making it hard to control car. But I turn off car and turn back on, it works. 2. Steering column knuckle or u-joints are making a loud clunking noise when turning steering wheel. 3. BCM or Body Control Mudule is either bad or needs cleaning because cruise control nor traction controls work. I checked fuses and they are ok.

Jun 24, 2021

My car will flash "POWER STEERING" across the stereo notification screen and alarm and the power steering locks up as you drive and makes steering your vehicle impossible and unsafe! This was a recall which was supposedly repaired at Titus Will (dealership) some years prior when the car was previously owned by Kristena Fulton but it is still very much a problem and a HUGE safety risk. I've contacted their location and was yelled at by a female who stated they had repaired it previously and would NOT help me regarding this. This vehicle is dangerous and poses not only a safety risk which could result in serious injury and death should it be driven on a freeway or highway at the time this error occurs. I've taken video of this and am asking for this to be repaired ASAP as I transport my two children and could result in injury to myself and my children.

Jun 24, 2021

My car will flash "POWER STEERING" across the stereo notification screen and alarm and the power steering locks up as you drive and makes steering your vehicle impossible and unsafe! This was a recall which was supposedly repaired at Titus Will (dealership) some years prior when the car was previously owned by Kristena Fulton but it is still very much a problem and a HUGE safety risk. I've contacted their location and was yelled at by a female who stated they had repaired it previously and would NOT help me regarding this. This vehicle is dangerous and poses not only a safety risk which could result in serious injury and death should it be driven on a freeway or highway at the time this error occurs. I've taken video of this and am asking for this to be repaired ASAP as I transport my two children and could result in injury to myself and my children.

Jun 19, 2021

I just cranked my car up and tried to drive it in the only thing I had done was change my battery out and I watched all the forms on how to do repair this but apparently there's been a recall and it's just going to cost the thousands of dollars we could have died

Jun 19, 2021

I just cranked my car up and tried to drive it in the only thing I had done was change my battery out and I watched all the forms on how to do repair this but apparently there's been a recall and it's just going to cost the thousands of dollars we could have died

May 4, 2021 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING LOCKED UP, I HAD TO STRONG ARM THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO DRIVE CAR TOO A SAFE PLACE. ONCE I CUT THE CAR OFF AND CUT IT BACK ON IT IT WAS WORKING FINE. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE I HAVE GOTTEN IT LOOKED AT AND THRU CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE HELP PLEASE

May 4, 2021 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING LOCKED UP, I HAD TO STRONG ARM THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO DRIVE CAR TOO A SAFE PLACE. ONCE I CUT THE CAR OFF AND CUT IT BACK ON IT IT WAS WORKING FINE. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE I HAVE GOTTEN IT LOOKED AT AND THRU CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE HELP PLEASE

Apr 26, 2021

WHEN I START MY CAR MY POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK, I CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AND IT WORKS. I CAN BE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOOSE MY POWER STEERING.

Apr 26, 2021

WHEN I START MY CAR MY POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK, I CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AND IT WORKS. I CAN BE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOOSE MY POWER STEERING.

Apr 25, 2021 160,911 mi

MY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING GIVES OUT OCCASIONALLY FOR NO REASON. IT HAS HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST 5 MINUTE OF MY STARTING MY COMMUTE EACH TIME AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY CONCERNING, MY VEHICLES VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE ON THE SAME MAKE AS MY CAR. THE ISSUE IS FOR SURE MY POWER STEERING BECAUSE I GET A NOTIFICATION ON MY DASH SAYING THAT MY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING IS FAILING. AFTER SHUTTING MY CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON THE ISSUE IT TYPICALLY FIXED BUT THIS IS STILL EXTREMELY CONCERNING BECAUSE IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Apr 25, 2021 160,911 mi

MY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING GIVES OUT OCCASIONALLY FOR NO REASON. IT HAS HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST 5 MINUTE OF MY STARTING MY COMMUTE EACH TIME AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY CONCERNING, MY VEHICLES VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE ON THE SAME MAKE AS MY CAR. THE ISSUE IS FOR SURE MY POWER STEERING BECAUSE I GET A NOTIFICATION ON MY DASH SAYING THAT MY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING IS FAILING. AFTER SHUTTING MY CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON THE ISSUE IT TYPICALLY FIXED BUT THIS IS STILL EXTREMELY CONCERNING BECAUSE IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Apr 20, 2021

STEERING LOCKS UP AND CAUSES NOTICEABLY MORE FORCE TO TURN WHEN IN MOTION

Apr 20, 2021

STEERING LOCKS UP AND CAUSES NOTICEABLY MORE FORCE TO TURN WHEN IN MOTION

Apr 19, 2021 160,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER AND MY ONE YEAR OLD GRANDSON.

Apr 19, 2021 160,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER AND MY ONE YEAR OLD GRANDSON.

Mar 29, 2021 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER WHO OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS MOTHER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN AN HOUR OF THE FAILURE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, THE DRIVER LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL SHE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) AND THE EXPANDED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.

Mar 29, 2021 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER WHO OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS MOTHER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN AN HOUR OF THE FAILURE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, THE DRIVER LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL SHE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) AND THE EXPANDED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.

Mar 26, 2021 210,562 mi

I STARTED MY CAR TO LEAVE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. A MESSAGE SHOWED POWER STEERING ON THE RADIO SCREEN AN DAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRIGGERED. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND STARTERS IT AGAIN, POWER STEERING WAS FINE. MOVED ABOUT 10 FEET IN REVERSE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOE IT DOESNT WANT TO TURN AT ALL. MY CAR IS A 2006 G6 V6 AND I HAVE HAD IT SCANNED AND NOTHING SHOWS UP?

Mar 26, 2021 210,562 mi

I STARTED MY CAR TO LEAVE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. A MESSAGE SHOWED POWER STEERING ON THE RADIO SCREEN AN DAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRIGGERED. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND STARTERS IT AGAIN, POWER STEERING WAS FINE. MOVED ABOUT 10 FEET IN REVERSE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOE IT DOESNT WANT TO TURN AT ALL. MY CAR IS A 2006 G6 V6 AND I HAVE HAD IT SCANNED AND NOTHING SHOWS UP?

Mar 24, 2021 177,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE AND CEASES UP. WHEN THE CAR IS RESTARTED THE STEERING IS NORMAL AGAIN FOR AWHILE BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR AND MAKE OF VEHICLE AND ALSO APPEARS THAT IT WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I PUT THE LAST DATE IT HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER BUT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 177,000 MILES ON IT BUT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE NOW.

Mar 24, 2021 177,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE AND CEASES UP. WHEN THE CAR IS RESTARTED THE STEERING IS NORMAL AGAIN FOR AWHILE BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR AND MAKE OF VEHICLE AND ALSO APPEARS THAT IT WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I PUT THE LAST DATE IT HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER BUT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 177,000 MILES ON IT BUT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE NOW.

Mar 23, 2021 212,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE POST OFFICE PARKING LOT MY POWER STEERING FAILED AND I HAD TO MUSCLE TO CAR OUT OF INCOMING TRAFFIC (A TRUCK WAS HEADED TOWARD ME). I PULLED IN THE TURN LANE AND A CAR NARROWLY MISSED ME TRYING TO GET IN THE TURN LANE TOO. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME 35 MILES AN HOUR WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON TO GET HOME. I WAS ON HIGHWAY M-37 NEAR BEDFORD, MICHIGAN.

Mar 23, 2021 212,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE POST OFFICE PARKING LOT MY POWER STEERING FAILED AND I HAD TO MUSCLE TO CAR OUT OF INCOMING TRAFFIC (A TRUCK WAS HEADED TOWARD ME). I PULLED IN THE TURN LANE AND A CAR NARROWLY MISSED ME TRYING TO GET IN THE TURN LANE TOO. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME 35 MILES AN HOUR WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON TO GET HOME. I WAS ON HIGHWAY M-37 NEAR BEDFORD, MICHIGAN.

Mar 16, 2021 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME UNDRIVEABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT CALLED COLEMAN BUICK GMC (100 RENAISSANCE BLVD, LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08648) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 225,000.

Mar 16, 2021 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME UNDRIVEABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT CALLED COLEMAN BUICK GMC (100 RENAISSANCE BLVD, LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08648) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 225,000.

Mar 8, 2021 18,000 mi

THE CAR WAS WORKING FINE AND THEN ABOUT A WEEK AGO THE CAR WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND I STARTED IT TO GO TO LEAVE AND I COULD NOT REVERSE I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT'S CALLED BUT THERE WAS LIKE SOME KIND OF CLIP THAT SOMEBODY HAD TO PIECE TOGETHER FOR ME JUST SO IT WOULD BE ABLE TO BE DRIVABLE ALSO THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CUT FLASHING ON THE RADIO AND I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY POWER STEERING FLUID AND I FOUND OUT THAT IT HAS THAT MOTOR WELL WHENEVER I GO IN REVERSE IT SOUNDS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS LIKE ON BUT IT'S NOT AND WHENEVER I'M DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEING PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND IT CLICKS IF I TURN IT TOO FAR

Mar 8, 2021 18,000 mi

THE CAR WAS WORKING FINE AND THEN ABOUT A WEEK AGO THE CAR WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND I STARTED IT TO GO TO LEAVE AND I COULD NOT REVERSE I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT'S CALLED BUT THERE WAS LIKE SOME KIND OF CLIP THAT SOMEBODY HAD TO PIECE TOGETHER FOR ME JUST SO IT WOULD BE ABLE TO BE DRIVABLE ALSO THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CUT FLASHING ON THE RADIO AND I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY POWER STEERING FLUID AND I FOUND OUT THAT IT HAS THAT MOTOR WELL WHENEVER I GO IN REVERSE IT SOUNDS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS LIKE ON BUT IT'S NOT AND WHENEVER I'M DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEING PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND IT CLICKS IF I TURN IT TOO FAR

Mar 4, 2021 214,398 mi

WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING 🚗 TODAY I COULDN'T NORMALLY STEER TO EITHER DIRECTION WITHOUT PULLING TREMENDOUSLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL, AS WELL ALMOST LIKE ITS STALLING OUT PUTTER, , "GM, IS SHORT FOR GOD MODE AND CAN HE BUILD IT, OR "GOT MAN" CAUSE HE 'GOT YA' WHEN YOU BOUGHT IT.. GREAT. LOVE IT. FML

Mar 4, 2021 214,398 mi

WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING 🚗 TODAY I COULDN'T NORMALLY STEER TO EITHER DIRECTION WITHOUT PULLING TREMENDOUSLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL, AS WELL ALMOST LIKE ITS STALLING OUT PUTTER, , "GM, IS SHORT FOR GOD MODE AND CAN HE BUILD IT, OR "GOT MAN" CAUSE HE 'GOT YA' WHEN YOU BOUGHT IT.. GREAT. LOVE IT. FML

Feb 24, 2021

THE STEERING ALMOST GAVE OUT AND MAKING NOISE. THE WHOLE STEERING ELECTRIC SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 24, 2021

THE STEERING ALMOST GAVE OUT AND MAKING NOISE. THE WHOLE STEERING ELECTRIC SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 17, 2021 181,000 mi

ONE DAY WHEN I TURNED MY CAR ON A POWER STEERING MESSAGE TURNED ON OUT OF NOWHERE. I TURNED MY CAR OFF THEN BACK ON AND IT SEEMED TO WORK FINE. A WEEK PASSED THEN THE MESSAGE 'POWER STEERING' APPEARED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING MAKING ME UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. I HAD TO STOP AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK TURNED IT OFF THEN TURNED IT BACK ON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I COULD MAKE IT HOME.

Feb 17, 2021 181,000 mi

ONE DAY WHEN I TURNED MY CAR ON A POWER STEERING MESSAGE TURNED ON OUT OF NOWHERE. I TURNED MY CAR OFF THEN BACK ON AND IT SEEMED TO WORK FINE. A WEEK PASSED THEN THE MESSAGE 'POWER STEERING' APPEARED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING MAKING ME UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. I HAD TO STOP AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK TURNED IT OFF THEN TURNED IT BACK ON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I COULD MAKE IT HOME.

Feb 11, 2021 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR LOSS POWER AND LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED FOR FIVE MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEXT DAY THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED REYNOLDS BUICK ' GMC (345 N. CITRUS ST AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91791) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000.*DT*JB

Feb 11, 2021 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR LOSS POWER AND LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED FOR FIVE MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEXT DAY THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED REYNOLDS BUICK ' GMC (345 N. CITRUS ST AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91791) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000.*DT*JB

Feb 8, 2021 167,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WARNING IS SHOWING UP ON THE RADIO. WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO ENTER A GAS STATION IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL AND I ALMOST HIT A SNOW BANK.

Feb 8, 2021 167,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WARNING IS SHOWING UP ON THE RADIO. WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO ENTER A GAS STATION IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL AND I ALMOST HIT A SNOW BANK.

Feb 3, 2021 290,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COULDN'T MOVE, I EVENTUALLY GOT IT TO A GAS STATION WHERE I PURCHASED SOME POWER STEERING FLUID BECAUSE THE LIGHT SHOWED UP UNDER THE TIME CLOCK ON THE RADIO; COME TO FIND OUT THERE WAS A SPOT TO PUT THE FLUID. IM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING, IT EVEN CAUSED MY ALIGNMENT TO GO BAD AND MULTIPLE FLATS TIRES. WITH THE LAST FLAT TIRE, MY SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL, JUST RANDOMLY. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON TO BE ABLE TO SCREEN THE VEHICLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED ON THE POWER STEERING.

Feb 3, 2021 128,031 mi

I WILL BE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY, TURNING OR GOING STRAIGHT. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. THEN COME BACK ON AND OFF AGAIN. DID THIS FOR ABOUT A WEEK. NOW JUST DOESN'T WORK AT ALL UNLESS I TURN THE WHEEL WHEN I START THE CAR.

Feb 3, 2021 290,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COULDN'T MOVE, I EVENTUALLY GOT IT TO A GAS STATION WHERE I PURCHASED SOME POWER STEERING FLUID BECAUSE THE LIGHT SHOWED UP UNDER THE TIME CLOCK ON THE RADIO; COME TO FIND OUT THERE WAS A SPOT TO PUT THE FLUID. IM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING, IT EVEN CAUSED MY ALIGNMENT TO GO BAD AND MULTIPLE FLATS TIRES. WITH THE LAST FLAT TIRE, MY SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL, JUST RANDOMLY. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON TO BE ABLE TO SCREEN THE VEHICLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED ON THE POWER STEERING.

Feb 3, 2021 128,031 mi

I WILL BE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY, TURNING OR GOING STRAIGHT. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. THEN COME BACK ON AND OFF AGAIN. DID THIS FOR ABOUT A WEEK. NOW JUST DOESN'T WORK AT ALL UNLESS I TURN THE WHEEL WHEN I START THE CAR.

Feb 1, 2021 135,000 mi

THE STEERING WOULD LOCK UP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CAR WILL CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING AND WOULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT.

Feb 1, 2021 135,000 mi

THE STEERING WOULD LOCK UP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CAR WILL CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING AND WOULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT.

Jan 14, 2021 193,344 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES AN HOUR WHEN MY POWER STEERING WARNING SHOWED ON MY RADIO DISPLAY THEN WITHIN 30 SECONDS MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC.G6

Jan 14, 2021 193,344 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES AN HOUR WHEN MY POWER STEERING WARNING SHOWED ON MY RADIO DISPLAY THEN WITHIN 30 SECONDS MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC.G6

Dec 3, 2020 10,029 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY CAR HAS LOCKED UP TWICE IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS. THE FIRST TIME I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY CITY STREET AND WAS PROBABLY GOING BETWEEN 25-30MPH WHEN A MESSAGE ON MY DASH APPEARED FOR "POWER STEERING" AND MY STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. AFTER FINALLY MANAGING TO SAFELY PULL OVER I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO CALL FOR HELP. WITHIN 5 MINS OF THEIR ARRIVAL, THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED BACK ON AND POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. TWO WEEKS LATER, WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT OUT OF PARKING LOT ONTO THE SAME BUSY CITY STREET, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AGAIN JUST AS I WAS PULLING OUT. THERE WAS A CAR BEHIND ME AND CARS ON THE ROAD QUICKLY APPROACHING. I WAS A SITTING DUCK WITH MY FRONT BUMPER HALF WAY INTO THE STREET WITH NOWHERE TO GO AND ZERO STEERING POWER TO TURN THE WHEEL. IT WAS TERRIFYING! LUCKILY, WITH HELP OF STRANGERS WE WERE ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE PARKING LOT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MY VEHICLE HAD A RECALL THROUGH GM (N140116) THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER IN NOVEMBER 2014 TO CORRECT SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CLEARLY THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR ALL DRIVERS. THIS ONGOING PROBLEM HAS CONTINUOUSLY BEEN REPORTED AS A SAFETY ISSUE BY VEHICLE OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS AFTER THE SO-CALLED RECALL WAS COMPLETED. THE REPAIRS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND GM SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS AND HAVE REFUSED TO DO SO. MY PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR SAYS THERE IS NO EXPIRATION DATE SO WHY WILL THEY NOT HONOR THIS, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

Dec 3, 2020 10,029 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY CAR HAS LOCKED UP TWICE IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS. THE FIRST TIME I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY CITY STREET AND WAS PROBABLY GOING BETWEEN 25-30MPH WHEN A MESSAGE ON MY DASH APPEARED FOR "POWER STEERING" AND MY STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. AFTER FINALLY MANAGING TO SAFELY PULL OVER I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO CALL FOR HELP. WITHIN 5 MINS OF THEIR ARRIVAL, THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED BACK ON AND POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. TWO WEEKS LATER, WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT OUT OF PARKING LOT ONTO THE SAME BUSY CITY STREET, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AGAIN JUST AS I WAS PULLING OUT. THERE WAS A CAR BEHIND ME AND CARS ON THE ROAD QUICKLY APPROACHING. I WAS A SITTING DUCK WITH MY FRONT BUMPER HALF WAY INTO THE STREET WITH NOWHERE TO GO AND ZERO STEERING POWER TO TURN THE WHEEL. IT WAS TERRIFYING! LUCKILY, WITH HELP OF STRANGERS WE WERE ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE PARKING LOT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MY VEHICLE HAD A RECALL THROUGH GM (N140116) THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER IN NOVEMBER 2014 TO CORRECT SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CLEARLY THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR ALL DRIVERS. THIS ONGOING PROBLEM HAS CONTINUOUSLY BEEN REPORTED AS A SAFETY ISSUE BY VEHICLE OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS AFTER THE SO-CALLED RECALL WAS COMPLETED. THE REPAIRS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND GM SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS AND HAVE REFUSED TO DO SO. MY PAPERWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR SAYS THERE IS NO EXPIRATION DATE SO WHY WILL THEY NOT HONOR THIS, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

Oct 29, 2020 182,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER MOTHER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER PARKED THE VEHICLE AT A NEARBY PARKING LOT, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED A WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALBRIGHT BUICK GMC CADILLAC LOCATED AT 2008 N. BELT HWY, ST JOSEPH, MO 64506, (816) 232-4413, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: 14772 WAS COMPLETED IN OCTOBER 2014. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 182,900.

Oct 29, 2020 182,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER MOTHER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER PARKED THE VEHICLE AT A NEARBY PARKING LOT, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED A WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALBRIGHT BUICK GMC CADILLAC LOCATED AT 2008 N. BELT HWY, ST JOSEPH, MO 64506, (816) 232-4413, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: 14772 WAS COMPLETED IN OCTOBER 2014. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 182,900.

Oct 4, 2020 188,000 mi

THIS 2006 G6 BELONGS TO MY WIFE AND ACCORDING TO GM THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD RECALL 14772 AS WELL AS 14116 AND THIS VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS FROM INTERSTATES TO COUNTRY ROADS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST SHE IS DRIVING, IF SHE IS TURNING, OR WHAT THE WEATHER IS. SHE HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION, REINSTALL KEY AND FINALLY RESTART VEHICLE AND HOPEFULLY THE STEERING WILL WORK AGAIN. THIS IS COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY UNSAFE AND I CAN NOT LET HER CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AS WE HAVE A YOUNG DAUGHTER THAT FREQUENTLY RIDES IN THIS VEHICLE, SO WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WHEN THE RECALLS DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM?

Oct 4, 2020 188,000 mi

THIS 2006 G6 BELONGS TO MY WIFE AND ACCORDING TO GM THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD RECALL 14772 AS WELL AS 14116 AND THIS VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS FROM INTERSTATES TO COUNTRY ROADS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST SHE IS DRIVING, IF SHE IS TURNING, OR WHAT THE WEATHER IS. SHE HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION, REINSTALL KEY AND FINALLY RESTART VEHICLE AND HOPEFULLY THE STEERING WILL WORK AGAIN. THIS IS COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY UNSAFE AND I CAN NOT LET HER CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AS WE HAVE A YOUNG DAUGHTER THAT FREQUENTLY RIDES IN THIS VEHICLE, SO WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WHEN THE RECALLS DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM?

Sep 14, 2020 165,000 mi

VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ON CITY STREETS AND DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME .

Sep 14, 2020 165,000 mi

VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ON CITY STREETS AND DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME .

Sep 8, 2020 139,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WILL SHUT OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING I HAVE SEEN THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AND THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE SAME TYPE OF PONTIAC AS MINE AND SAME YEAR BUT MINE WAS NOT RECALLED IT HAPPENS WHENEVER I TURN

Sep 8, 2020 139,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WILL SHUT OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING I HAVE SEEN THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AND THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE SAME TYPE OF PONTIAC AS MINE AND SAME YEAR BUT MINE WAS NOT RECALLED IT HAPPENS WHENEVER I TURN

Aug 24, 2020 138,000 mi

WHEN EVER I AM DRIVING AND I TURN AT A SLOW RATE MY POWER STEERING LOCKS UP AND IS VERY HARD TO TURN THEN I GET A MESSAGE SAYING POWER STEERING ON MY RADIO CONSOLE IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE

Aug 24, 2020 138,000 mi

WHEN EVER I AM DRIVING AND I TURN AT A SLOW RATE MY POWER STEERING LOCKS UP AND IS VERY HARD TO TURN THEN I GET A MESSAGE SAYING POWER STEERING ON MY RADIO CONSOLE IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE

Jul 5, 2020 246,000 mi

A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I GOT A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING ASST. LETTER. I TOOK MY CAR TO GM TO BE REPAIRED AND ITS STILL NOT RIGHT. YESTERDAY STEERING WHEEL STARTED GRINDING AND VIBRATING TO THE RIGHT. TODAY I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. I WAS DRIVING WHEN IT STRTED VIBRATING AND I WASNT AURE WHAT WAS WRONG. I MADE IT HOME AAND WENT TO GO TO THE STORE TODAY AND STARTED UP MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD NO POWER STEERING.

Jul 5, 2020 246,000 mi

A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I GOT A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING ASST. LETTER. I TOOK MY CAR TO GM TO BE REPAIRED AND ITS STILL NOT RIGHT. YESTERDAY STEERING WHEEL STARTED GRINDING AND VIBRATING TO THE RIGHT. TODAY I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. I WAS DRIVING WHEN IT STRTED VIBRATING AND I WASNT AURE WHAT WAS WRONG. I MADE IT HOME AAND WENT TO GO TO THE STORE TODAY AND STARTED UP MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD NO POWER STEERING.

May 14, 2020 159,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE HEADLAMP WIRING HARNESS WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLAMPS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V604000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,019. INVALID VIN.

May 14, 2020 159,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE HEADLAMP WIRING HARNESS WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLAMPS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V604000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,019. INVALID VIN.

Apr 29, 2020 183,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON, SO YOU HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF A FEW TIMES UNTIL THE POWER STEERING ENGAGES. WHEN THE POWER STEERING DOES TURN ON THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN WILL PULSATE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR AND WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED. I DO HAVE VIDEO IF NEEDED.

Apr 29, 2020 183,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON, SO YOU HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF A FEW TIMES UNTIL THE POWER STEERING ENGAGES. WHEN THE POWER STEERING DOES TURN ON THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN WILL PULSATE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR AND WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED. I DO HAVE VIDEO IF NEEDED.

Apr 14, 2020 120,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM GIVES ERROR CODE AND SUDDENLY FAILS WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 14772, HOWEVER, THE SAME ISSUE THAT WAS DESCRIBED IN THAT RECALL IS AFFECTING MY VEHICLE AS WELL. *TR

Apr 14, 2020 120,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM GIVES ERROR CODE AND SUDDENLY FAILS WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 14772, HOWEVER, THE SAME ISSUE THAT WAS DESCRIBED IN THAT RECALL IS AFFECTING MY VEHICLE AS WELL. *TR

Mar 24, 2020 100,000 mi

STEERING VERY DANGEROUSLY. THIS IS A RECALL THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX.

Mar 24, 2020 100,000 mi

STEERING VERY DANGEROUSLY. THIS IS A RECALL THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX.

Mar 22, 2020 216,232 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AT LOW SPEEDS. SHIFTER CABLE DOESN'T ENGAGE.

Mar 22, 2020 216,232 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AT LOW SPEEDS. SHIFTER CABLE DOESN'T ENGAGE.

Mar 20, 2020

POWER STEERING CAN'T TURN WHEELS EVEN TRYING TO GET OUT OF DEIVEWAY

Mar 20, 2020

POWER STEERING CAN'T TURN WHEELS EVEN TRYING TO GET OUT OF DEIVEWAY

Mar 13, 2020 129,000 mi

POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT SPORADICLY... NOW COMPLETELY OUT... IT STARTED FEELING ODD ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO... DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT WAS GOING OUT...I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY NOT BEING ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN.. SCARY MOMENT,

Mar 13, 2020 129,000 mi

POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT SPORADICLY... NOW COMPLETELY OUT... IT STARTED FEELING ODD ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO... DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT WAS GOING OUT...I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY NOT BEING ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN.. SCARY MOMENT,

Mar 11, 2020 135,000 mi

POWER STEERING KEEPS LOCKING UP AT LOW SPEEDS. MY DAUGHTER IS PRETTY SMALL AND CAN NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE BY GM. 135000 MILES.

Mar 11, 2020 135,000 mi

POWER STEERING KEEPS LOCKING UP AT LOW SPEEDS. MY DAUGHTER IS PRETTY SMALL AND CAN NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE BY GM. 135000 MILES.

Mar 9, 2020 134,000 mi

I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR DINGS AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. WHEN WE BOUGHT THIS CAR, THE DEALER NEVER MENTIONED ABOUT ANY ISSUES. (LEMON LAW?) THE CAR HAS 134000 MILES AND I THINK THIS ISSUE SHOULD NOT BE MY PROBLEM SINCE THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM BUT IT SEEMS THAT I WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS!

Mar 9, 2020 134,000 mi

I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR DINGS AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. WHEN WE BOUGHT THIS CAR, THE DEALER NEVER MENTIONED ABOUT ANY ISSUES. (LEMON LAW?) THE CAR HAS 134000 MILES AND I THINK THIS ISSUE SHOULD NOT BE MY PROBLEM SINCE THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM BUT IT SEEMS THAT I WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS!

Mar 3, 2020 Crash 219,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN AND VEHICLE VEERED OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO CONTACT'S RESIDENT. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 219,000.

Mar 3, 2020 Crash 219,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN AND VEHICLE VEERED OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO CONTACT'S RESIDENT. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 219,000.

Feb 28, 2020 127,000 mi

POWER STEERING IS LOCKING UP AND WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DASH. HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT

Feb 28, 2020 127,000 mi

POWER STEERING IS LOCKING UP AND WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DASH. HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT

Feb 23, 2020 170,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING LOCKED ON ME. NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF RECALLS FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR . IT'S THE POWER STEERING MOTOR LOCATED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL . MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN I RECEIVED THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE AND I WAS LOCATED ON THE HIGHWAY ALSO.

Feb 23, 2020 143,000 mi

POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED PER THE RECALL. IT HAD GOTTEN STIFFER AND I NEEDED TO FIGHT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL UNTIL I COULD NOT TURN IT AT ALL.

Feb 23, 2020 170,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING LOCKED ON ME. NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF RECALLS FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR . IT'S THE POWER STEERING MOTOR LOCATED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL . MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN I RECEIVED THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE AND I WAS LOCATED ON THE HIGHWAY ALSO.

Feb 23, 2020 143,000 mi

POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED PER THE RECALL. IT HAD GOTTEN STIFFER AND I NEEDED TO FIGHT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL UNTIL I COULD NOT TURN IT AT ALL.

Feb 13, 2020 120,456 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL, LOCKS UP AND BECOMES UNABLE TO CONTROL/TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE STREET AND MOST RECENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE.

Feb 13, 2020 120,456 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL, LOCKS UP AND BECOMES UNABLE TO CONTROL/TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE STREET AND MOST RECENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE.

Feb 6, 2020

THE POWER STEERING IN THE CAR IS BAD I'M A LITTLE PERSON AND NOW IT CAUSE A LOT MORE STRAIN ON MY ARMS CAUSE IT IS SO HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL

Feb 6, 2020 212,000 mi

THE CAR LOOSES ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL BE OK UNTIL I LOSE POWER AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL CRASH SITUATION INVOLVED.

Feb 6, 2020

THE POWER STEERING IN THE CAR IS BAD I'M A LITTLE PERSON AND NOW IT CAUSE A LOT MORE STRAIN ON MY ARMS CAUSE IT IS SO HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL

Feb 6, 2020 212,000 mi

THE CAR LOOSES ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL BE OK UNTIL I LOSE POWER AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL CRASH SITUATION INVOLVED.

Jan 29, 2020 210,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2015 AND JUST RECENTLY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. I LOOKED AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY TOLD ME THE REPAIR WAS DONE OCT 2014 ALMOST A YEAR BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT. AND PONTIAC IS SAYING THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY DONE. HOW IS IT THAT PONTIAC ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAME THING EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN FIXED FOR A FEW YEARS AND THEN THE SAME PROBLEM STARTS UP AGAIN

Jan 29, 2020 210,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2015 AND JUST RECENTLY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. I LOOKED AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY TOLD ME THE REPAIR WAS DONE OCT 2014 ALMOST A YEAR BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT. AND PONTIAC IS SAYING THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY DONE. HOW IS IT THAT PONTIAC ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAME THING EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN FIXED FOR A FEW YEARS AND THEN THE SAME PROBLEM STARTS UP AGAIN

Jan 28, 2020 153,000 mi

POWER STEERING MESSAGE IS CONTINUALLY COMING ACCROSS MY RADIO. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A CHEVROLET DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THERE IS RECALLS FOR THIS ON MY CAR BUT GM TELLS ME THERE ISN'T. I KNOW I ONLY HAD 1 RECALL DONE ON MY CAR AND THAT WAS FOR MY BRAKE LIGHTS.

Jan 28, 2020 153,000 mi

POWER STEERING MESSAGE IS CONTINUALLY COMING ACCROSS MY RADIO. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A CHEVROLET DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THERE IS RECALLS FOR THIS ON MY CAR BUT GM TELLS ME THERE ISN'T. I KNOW I ONLY HAD 1 RECALL DONE ON MY CAR AND THAT WAS FOR MY BRAKE LIGHTS.

Jan 14, 2020 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON AND THE STEERING FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER LUTHER BROOKDALE BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 4301 68TH AVE N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429, (612) 326-3785, HAD BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A STEERING RECALL HOWEVER, THE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.

Jan 14, 2020 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON AND THE STEERING FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER LUTHER BROOKDALE BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 4301 68TH AVE N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429, (612) 326-3785, HAD BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A STEERING RECALL HOWEVER, THE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.

Jan 7, 2020

THE POWER STEERING KEEPS TURNING OFF ON MY CAR. IVE NOTICED THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THESE CARS IN THE PAST HOWEVER MINE DOESNT SEEM TO BEIN THE RECALL. WHY IS THIS?? ITS VERY HARD TO STEER THE CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO GET IN ON THIS RECALL FOR THE POWER ASSIST RECALL??

Jan 7, 2020

THE POWER STEERING KEEPS TURNING OFF ON MY CAR. IVE NOTICED THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THESE CARS IN THE PAST HOWEVER MINE DOESNT SEEM TO BEIN THE RECALL. WHY IS THIS?? ITS VERY HARD TO STEER THE CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO GET IN ON THIS RECALL FOR THE POWER ASSIST RECALL??

Dec 31, 2019 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNLESS IT WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED PITRE BUICK GMC (9737 EAGLE RANCH RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.

Dec 31, 2019 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNLESS IT WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED PITRE BUICK GMC (9737 EAGLE RANCH RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.

Nov 30, 2019 122,000 mi

AT FIRST THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE STIFF.WE WOULD RESTART AND IT WOULD BE OK. THEN IN IDLE THE WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. NOW THERE IS NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. VERY HARD TO DRIVE WITH NO POWER STEERING. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT REPAIRS.

Nov 30, 2019 122,000 mi

AT FIRST THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE STIFF.WE WOULD RESTART AND IT WOULD BE OK. THEN IN IDLE THE WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. NOW THERE IS NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. VERY HARD TO DRIVE WITH NO POWER STEERING. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT REPAIRS.

Nov 29, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE POWER STEERING, BRAKE, AND TAIL LIGHTS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

Nov 29, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE POWER STEERING, BRAKE, AND TAIL LIGHTS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

Nov 27, 2019

STEERING LOCKS AND HARD TO TURN AND HEADLIGHT DIMS WHILE TURNS STEERING WHEEL

Nov 27, 2019

STEERING LOCKS AND HARD TO TURN AND HEADLIGHT DIMS WHILE TURNS STEERING WHEEL

Oct 14, 2019 290,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THIS MORNING, THE 14TH OF OCTOBER, 2019, WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE CAR WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING ANY FASTER (AS I WAS ONLY GOING AROUND 30 MPH) I MORE THAN LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN THROWN OVER THE SIDE OF THE HILL. MY POWER STEERING RETURNED WHEN I RESTARTED MY CAR BUT I CAN'T DRIVE IN FEAR THAT IT WILL GO OUT AGAIN.

Oct 14, 2019 290,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THIS MORNING, THE 14TH OF OCTOBER, 2019, WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE CAR WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING ANY FASTER (AS I WAS ONLY GOING AROUND 30 MPH) I MORE THAN LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN THROWN OVER THE SIDE OF THE HILL. MY POWER STEERING RETURNED WHEN I RESTARTED MY CAR BUT I CAN'T DRIVE IN FEAR THAT IT WILL GO OUT AGAIN.

Oct 10, 2019 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ALSO, AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Oct 10, 2019 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ALSO, AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Oct 8, 2019 114,000 mi

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF CAR. ITS STRONG THAT IT BURNS MY EYES. ALSO POWER STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES & TRIES TO DRIVE ITSELF. IT VIBRATES WHEN SITTING STILL ALSO.

Oct 8, 2019 114,000 mi

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF CAR. ITS STRONG THAT IT BURNS MY EYES. ALSO POWER STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES & TRIES TO DRIVE ITSELF. IT VIBRATES WHEN SITTING STILL ALSO.

Aug 31, 2019 97,200 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF GAS STATION POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE MAKING TURN OUT ONTO MAIN ROUTE. FAILURE WAS A POWER STEERING MOTOR MODULE ON 8/30/2019

Aug 31, 2019 97,200 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF GAS STATION POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE MAKING TURN OUT ONTO MAIN ROUTE. FAILURE WAS A POWER STEERING MOTOR MODULE ON 8/30/2019

Jul 26, 2019 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 66 MPH ON A CURVED ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5388371164. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Jul 26, 2019 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 66 MPH ON A CURVED ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5388371164. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Jul 23, 2019 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE SECURITY SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 95358554395B. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Jul 23, 2019 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE SECURITY SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 95358554395B. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Jun 27, 2019

STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENS AS IF IT'S REALLY HARD FOR MYSELF TO TURN IT,SOME DAYS WHEN STARTING CAR AFTERWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL GOES BACK AND FORTH BY ITSELF THEN THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LISTEN WHERE IT'S I SAY TOO EASY TO CONTROL,EVERYDAY IT SEEMS TO BE DIFFERENT I CAN GO 2-3 DAYS WHERE IT'S EASY TO CONTROL THEN ALL A SUDDEN FOR A DAY OR TWO IT STAYS SUPER HARD FOR ME TO TURN.THERE DAYS WHERE I JUS DON'T DRIVE IT CAUSE OF HOW IT'S REALLY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL,I DON'T GET TO LEAVE TOWN EVER IN IT BECAUSE AFRAID OF IT POSSIBLY LOCKING UP ON ME CAUSING ME TO WRECK,IT'S MY ONLY VEHICLE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER ONE AND DEFENITELY CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT.IVE BEEN TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING FOR 2006 BUT I GOOGLED IT FEW TIMES AND FOUND WHERE THERE WAS NO RECALL I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RECALL...I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FEB 2019 OFF A FRIEND OF MINE AND HE SAYS THE STEERING HAD AN ISSUE HE DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO MESS WITH IT SO...

Jun 27, 2019

STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENS AS IF IT'S REALLY HARD FOR MYSELF TO TURN IT,SOME DAYS WHEN STARTING CAR AFTERWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL GOES BACK AND FORTH BY ITSELF THEN THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LISTEN WHERE IT'S I SAY TOO EASY TO CONTROL,EVERYDAY IT SEEMS TO BE DIFFERENT I CAN GO 2-3 DAYS WHERE IT'S EASY TO CONTROL THEN ALL A SUDDEN FOR A DAY OR TWO IT STAYS SUPER HARD FOR ME TO TURN.THERE DAYS WHERE I JUS DON'T DRIVE IT CAUSE OF HOW IT'S REALLY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL,I DON'T GET TO LEAVE TOWN EVER IN IT BECAUSE AFRAID OF IT POSSIBLY LOCKING UP ON ME CAUSING ME TO WRECK,IT'S MY ONLY VEHICLE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER ONE AND DEFENITELY CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT.IVE BEEN TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING FOR 2006 BUT I GOOGLED IT FEW TIMES AND FOUND WHERE THERE WAS NO RECALL I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RECALL...I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FEB 2019 OFF A FRIEND OF MINE AND HE SAYS THE STEERING HAD AN ISSUE HE DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO MESS WITH IT SO...

Jun 25, 2019 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT ALMOST CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE STRENGTH TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Jun 25, 2019 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT ALMOST CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE STRENGTH TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Jun 6, 2019 140,586 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL WILL STUTTER AND TURN BY ITSELF AND BEGIN TO LOCK UP AND LOSE POWER STEERING. THE CAR WAS ALREADY LOOKED AT AND TORQUE SENSOR WAS REPLACED FROM A PREVIOUS RECALL BUT THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT CHANGE AGAIN. I FEAR I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR.

Jun 6, 2019 140,586 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL WILL STUTTER AND TURN BY ITSELF AND BEGIN TO LOCK UP AND LOSE POWER STEERING. THE CAR WAS ALREADY LOOKED AT AND TORQUE SENSOR WAS REPLACED FROM A PREVIOUS RECALL BUT THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT CHANGE AGAIN. I FEAR I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR.

May 9, 2019 155,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN GIVING MY WIFE ISSUES WHILE SHE IS DRIVING. AT RANDOM TIMES, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT, ABS SENSOR COMES ON, AND THE LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR START TO DIM. THIS HAS CAUSED HER TO NEARLY HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND IS UNSAFE FOR THE ROAD. I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR BECAUSE IT SEEMED LIKE A POWER ISSUE, BUT THERE WAS MORE BEHIND THE ISSUE. WHENEVER I CALLED MY GM DEALER, THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TORQUE SENSORS IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IF THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER 150,000 MILES. SINCE I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY GM OF THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUE AND HAD TO CALL THEM DIRECTLY TO FIND OUT THERE WAS AN ISSUE, MY VEHICLE HAS 155,000 MILES ON IT AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT.

May 9, 2019 155,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN GIVING MY WIFE ISSUES WHILE SHE IS DRIVING. AT RANDOM TIMES, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT, ABS SENSOR COMES ON, AND THE LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR START TO DIM. THIS HAS CAUSED HER TO NEARLY HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND IS UNSAFE FOR THE ROAD. I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR BECAUSE IT SEEMED LIKE A POWER ISSUE, BUT THERE WAS MORE BEHIND THE ISSUE. WHENEVER I CALLED MY GM DEALER, THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TORQUE SENSORS IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IF THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER 150,000 MILES. SINCE I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY GM OF THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUE AND HAD TO CALL THEM DIRECTLY TO FIND OUT THERE WAS AN ISSUE, MY VEHICLE HAS 155,000 MILES ON IT AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT.

May 7, 2019 116,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN I HIT A BUMP. THE STEERING HAS NOT GONE OUT YET BUT IT FLASHES ALL THE TIME. I HAVE NOTICED RECALLS FOR THIS ON OTHER 06 PONTIAC G6 BUT NOT FOR MY VIN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS.

May 7, 2019 116,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN I HIT A BUMP. THE STEERING HAS NOT GONE OUT YET BUT IT FLASHES ALL THE TIME. I HAVE NOTICED RECALLS FOR THIS ON OTHER 06 PONTIAC G6 BUT NOT FOR MY VIN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS.

Apr 1, 2019 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY, AND I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE AND MECHANICS DON'T WANT TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE OF THE AREA IT'S IN. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST 1YR, AND IT'S REALLY ANNOYING AND TIRING.

Apr 1, 2019 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY, AND I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE AND MECHANICS DON'T WANT TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE OF THE AREA IT'S IN. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST 1YR, AND IT'S REALLY ANNOYING AND TIRING.

Mar 26, 2019 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING SHUTS ON AND OFF COMPUTER ON CAR SHOWS POWER STEERING CODE CODE FOR THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR IS GONE BAD CAR WILL HAVE NO POWER STEERING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME SHIMMYS ON FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING FROM POWER STEERING MOVING DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS MECHANIC LOOKED IT OVER AND TORQUE SENSOR CODE IS COMING UP CODE CO545

Mar 26, 2019 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING SHUTS ON AND OFF COMPUTER ON CAR SHOWS POWER STEERING CODE CODE FOR THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR IS GONE BAD CAR WILL HAVE NO POWER STEERING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME SHIMMYS ON FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING FROM POWER STEERING MOVING DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS MECHANIC LOOKED IT OVER AND TORQUE SENSOR CODE IS COMING UP CODE CO545

Mar 25, 2019 141,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. HARD TO STEER CAR. MUST SHUT CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND RESTART TO LOOSEN THE WHEEL. DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME.

Mar 25, 2019 141,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. HARD TO STEER CAR. MUST SHUT CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND RESTART TO LOOSEN THE WHEEL. DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME.

Mar 20, 2019 2 mi

I'VE CONTACTED GM REGARDING THE ISSUE I'M HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE, I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. MY VEHICLE WHEEL BECOMES HARDS TO TURN WHEN REVERSING CAR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED, I'VE BEEN TOLD MY EPS IS BAD. I TOOK MY CAR TO A GM DEALERSHIP IN 2014 AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE ABOUT TORQUE RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING, I WAS TOLD THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED IN 2014 HAS EXPIRED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO THE RECALL BEING FIXED AND NOW HAVING DEFAULTS. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY .

Mar 20, 2019 2 mi

I'VE CONTACTED GM REGARDING THE ISSUE I'M HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE, I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. MY VEHICLE WHEEL BECOMES HARDS TO TURN WHEN REVERSING CAR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED, I'VE BEEN TOLD MY EPS IS BAD. I TOOK MY CAR TO A GM DEALERSHIP IN 2014 AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE ABOUT TORQUE RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING, I WAS TOLD THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED IN 2014 HAS EXPIRED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO THE RECALL BEING FIXED AND NOW HAVING DEFAULTS. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY .

Mar 14, 2019 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000.

Mar 14, 2019 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000.

Mar 4, 2019

MY POWER STEERING KEPT FREEZING WHILE DRIVING UNTIL IT FINELY JUST QUIT. LUCKILY I WAS PARKED WHEN IT FINELY WENT OUT.

Mar 4, 2019

MY POWER STEERING KEPT FREEZING WHILE DRIVING UNTIL IT FINELY JUST QUIT. LUCKILY I WAS PARKED WHEN IT FINELY WENT OUT.

Mar 1, 2019 90,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING NEARING CAUSING ME TO WRECK INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE TURNING LEFT ON A BUSY STATE ROUTE IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS

Mar 1, 2019

TAKATA RECALL MY POWER STEERING LIGHT IS ON AND IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN WHEEL. SEEN THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR A FEW YEARS BACK IN REGARDS TO STEERING ISSUES. NEED HELP PLEASE

Mar 1, 2019 90,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING NEARING CAUSING ME TO WRECK INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE TURNING LEFT ON A BUSY STATE ROUTE IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS

Mar 1, 2019

TAKATA RECALL MY POWER STEERING LIGHT IS ON AND IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN WHEEL. SEEN THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR A FEW YEARS BACK IN REGARDS TO STEERING ISSUES. NEED HELP PLEASE

Feb 23, 2019 134,000 mi

IN 2014 I RECIEVED A RECALL ON MY PONTIAC G6 2006 TO INFORM ME OF A FAULTY POWER STEERING. SO I TOOK MY CAR TO A GM DEALERSHIP TO GET THE RECALL FIXED. AT THAT TIME I WASN'T EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. NOW IT'S BEEN 5 YEARS LATER MY CAR POWER STEERING IS LOCKING UP AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS, WHILE IN PARK. I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM GM MY CAR IS NEEDED FOR WORKING AND SCHOOL BUT. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT DUE TO THE FEAR THR CAR MAY LOCK UP ON ME AGAIN. FEB 22, 2019 WHILD PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE MY VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THANKFULLY NO OTHER CARS WHERE COMING, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON... I PRAYED THE WHILE TIME WHILE DRIVING HOME WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD SON IN THE BACK SEAT.

Feb 23, 2019 134,000 mi

IN 2014 I RECIEVED A RECALL ON MY PONTIAC G6 2006 TO INFORM ME OF A FAULTY POWER STEERING. SO I TOOK MY CAR TO A GM DEALERSHIP TO GET THE RECALL FIXED. AT THAT TIME I WASN'T EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. NOW IT'S BEEN 5 YEARS LATER MY CAR POWER STEERING IS LOCKING UP AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS, WHILE IN PARK. I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM GM MY CAR IS NEEDED FOR WORKING AND SCHOOL BUT. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT DUE TO THE FEAR THR CAR MAY LOCK UP ON ME AGAIN. FEB 22, 2019 WHILD PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE MY VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THANKFULLY NO OTHER CARS WHERE COMING, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON... I PRAYED THE WHILE TIME WHILE DRIVING HOME WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD SON IN THE BACK SEAT.

Feb 20, 2019 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE DRIVING HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER DRIVEN TO GLOCKNER OF IRONTON (911 S 3RD STREET, IRONTON, OH 45638) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IN 2014 FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Feb 20, 2019 119,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED WENTWORTH MOTORS CHEVROLET AT (139 FRANKLIN ST, DANSVILLE, NY 14437, (585) 204-0905) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR FEES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,444.

Feb 20, 2019 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE DRIVING HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER DRIVEN TO GLOCKNER OF IRONTON (911 S 3RD STREET, IRONTON, OH 45638) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IN 2014 FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Feb 20, 2019 119,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED WENTWORTH MOTORS CHEVROLET AT (139 FRANKLIN ST, DANSVILLE, NY 14437, (585) 204-0905) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR FEES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,444.

Feb 18, 2019

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 22 DAYS PRIOR TO APRIL 18, 2006 MANUFACTURE DATE FOR G6'S COVERED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 15V064000. SOMETIMES WON'T WORK AT ENGINE START-UP, THEN BEGINS WORKING; SOMETIMES STOPS WORKING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNPREDICTABLE BUT POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME IT OCCURS. HAS BEEN RECURRING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. DATE SPECIFICATION BELOW DOES NOT APPLY SO I ENTERED THE LAST DATE OF OCCURRENCE.

Feb 18, 2019

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 22 DAYS PRIOR TO APRIL 18, 2006 MANUFACTURE DATE FOR G6'S COVERED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 15V064000. SOMETIMES WON'T WORK AT ENGINE START-UP, THEN BEGINS WORKING; SOMETIMES STOPS WORKING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNPREDICTABLE BUT POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME IT OCCURS. HAS BEEN RECURRING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. DATE SPECIFICATION BELOW DOES NOT APPLY SO I ENTERED THE LAST DATE OF OCCURRENCE.

Feb 13, 2019 173,080 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING" DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (HUBBARD CHEVROLET, 2635 NORTH MAIN ST, HUBBARD, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN 2015 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,080. *TT*JB

Feb 13, 2019 169,000 mi

THE LIGHT POWER STEERING IS ON. THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN. I BELIEVE IT IS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE. MY CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF FROM MY DRIVE WAY THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND MY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE THEN. I HAD TAKEN IT LAST YEAR TO A SHOP IN LAS CRUCES TO FIX 3 RECALLS THAT MY CAR HAD. THAT IS WHY I'M WONDERING WHATS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Feb 13, 2019 173,080 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING" DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (HUBBARD CHEVROLET, 2635 NORTH MAIN ST, HUBBARD, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN 2015 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,080. *TT*JB

Feb 13, 2019 169,000 mi

THE LIGHT POWER STEERING IS ON. THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN. I BELIEVE IT IS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE. MY CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF FROM MY DRIVE WAY THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND MY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE THEN. I HAD TAKEN IT LAST YEAR TO A SHOP IN LAS CRUCES TO FIX 3 RECALLS THAT MY CAR HAD. THAT IS WHY I'M WONDERING WHATS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Jan 31, 2019 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.

Jan 31, 2019 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.

Jan 29, 2019 190,023 mi

A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURS DURING OPERATION (THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES THE MUSCLE STRENGTH NEEDED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURS IN BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS AND SOMETIMES OCCURS DURING LOW SPEED TURNS.

Jan 29, 2019 190,023 mi

A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURS DURING OPERATION (THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES THE MUSCLE STRENGTH NEEDED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURS IN BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS AND SOMETIMES OCCURS DURING LOW SPEED TURNS.

Jan 23, 2019 260,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME! I WAS TERRIFIED! I COULD HARDLY MOVE THE CAR TO PULL OVER. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF IT USUALLY HELPS BUT IT HAPPENS AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN CAR IS IN IDLE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES.

Jan 23, 2019 260,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME! I WAS TERRIFIED! I COULD HARDLY MOVE THE CAR TO PULL OVER. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF IT USUALLY HELPS BUT IT HAPPENS AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN CAR IS IN IDLE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES.

Jan 16, 2019 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CORRECTED EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER (ARNOLD-BAKER CHEVROLET, 619 S WASHINGTON ST, MAGNOLIA, AR 71753, (870) 626-4057) DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 14772; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO MANUFACTURER POWER STEERING RECALL NUMBERS: N140115 AND 14772. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Jan 16, 2019 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CORRECTED EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER (ARNOLD-BAKER CHEVROLET, 619 S WASHINGTON ST, MAGNOLIA, AR 71753, (870) 626-4057) DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 14772; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO MANUFACTURER POWER STEERING RECALL NUMBERS: N140115 AND 14772. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Jan 8, 2019 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT HEARD THREE DING CHIMES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY MOVED LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE CHIME SOUND RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A FRIEND'S RESIDENCE AND LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED DAVE HALLMAN CHEVROLET AT (814) 452-6731 (LOCATED AT 1925 STATE ST, ERIE, PA 16501) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ..*BF

Jan 8, 2019 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT HEARD THREE DING CHIMES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY MOVED LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE CHIME SOUND RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A FRIEND'S RESIDENCE AND LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED DAVE HALLMAN CHEVROLET AT (814) 452-6731 (LOCATED AT 1925 STATE ST, ERIE, PA 16501) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ..*BF

Jan 2, 2019 209,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN CAR IS BECOMING FAULTY AND UNSTABLE. WHEN LEFT IN AN IDLE POSITION, STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE TERRIBLY, EITHER THE WHOLE RIDE OR UNTIL IT LOCKS UP, AT WHICH POINT POWER STEERING IS LOST AND BECOMES HARD TO TURN. I COULD BE JUST TURNING THE CAR ON, SITTING IDLY, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING WILL DO THIS. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR WHILE TURNING WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO TRY AND "FIX" THE ISSUE TEMPORARILY, AND THAT'S NOT EVEN GUARANTEED, IT'S IFFY.

Jan 2, 2019 209,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN CAR IS BECOMING FAULTY AND UNSTABLE. WHEN LEFT IN AN IDLE POSITION, STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE TERRIBLY, EITHER THE WHOLE RIDE OR UNTIL IT LOCKS UP, AT WHICH POINT POWER STEERING IS LOST AND BECOMES HARD TO TURN. I COULD BE JUST TURNING THE CAR ON, SITTING IDLY, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING WILL DO THIS. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR WHILE TURNING WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO TRY AND "FIX" THE ISSUE TEMPORARILY, AND THAT'S NOT EVEN GUARANTEED, IT'S IFFY.

Dec 26, 2018 150,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF, TAKE THE KEY OUT AND PUT IT BACK IN TURN IT ON TO GET IT TO UNLOCK. SOMETIMES IT WILL UNLOCK THE FIRST TRY OTHER TIMES IT TAKES TWO OR THREE TIMES. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN WHILE IDLING.

Dec 26, 2018 150,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF, TAKE THE KEY OUT AND PUT IT BACK IN TURN IT ON TO GET IT TO UNLOCK. SOMETIMES IT WILL UNLOCK THE FIRST TRY OTHER TIMES IT TAKES TWO OR THREE TIMES. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN WHILE IDLING.

Dec 21, 2018

MY CAR WAS FINE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE AFTER 2.5 HOURS OF BEING THERE, A MESSAGE ON MY DASH CAME UP SAYING MY POWER STEERING WAS AT FAULT. NOW IT IS COMING BACK ON AND GOING OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. APPARENTLY, MY SPECIFIC CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. I FEEL AS THOUGH ANOTHER RECALL SHOULD BE OPENED FOR THIS BECAUSE IT APPEARS I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS CAR STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE.

Dec 21, 2018

MY CAR WAS FINE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE AFTER 2.5 HOURS OF BEING THERE, A MESSAGE ON MY DASH CAME UP SAYING MY POWER STEERING WAS AT FAULT. NOW IT IS COMING BACK ON AND GOING OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. APPARENTLY, MY SPECIFIC CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. I FEEL AS THOUGH ANOTHER RECALL SHOULD BE OPENED FOR THIS BECAUSE IT APPEARS I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS CAR STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE.

Dec 19, 2018 193,000 mi

I LOST MY POWER STEERING GM RECALL NUMBER 14772 WHICH IS THE SAME THAT I GOT SERVICED A WHILE BACK. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE ANOTHER RECALL DUE TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS ME. I FEEL THAT THE NEW PART IS JUST AS FAULTY.

Dec 19, 2018 193,000 mi

I LOST MY POWER STEERING GM RECALL NUMBER 14772 WHICH IS THE SAME THAT I GOT SERVICED A WHILE BACK. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE ANOTHER RECALL DUE TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS ME. I FEEL THAT THE NEW PART IS JUST AS FAULTY.

Dec 14, 2018 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME FROM SHOPPING, MY POWER STEERING FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAD STEERING, BUT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I WAS MOVING AND ON A HIGHWAY.

Dec 14, 2018 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A SHOPPING TRIP ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND A LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATING MY POWER STEERING WAS AT FAULT. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 45 MPH AND HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING. I SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK WHAT HAPPENED. IT THEN OCCURRED TO ME THAT THIS WAS ELECTRONIC STEERING AND NOT HYDRAULIC. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME WITH OUT ANY ADDITIONAL ISSUES.

Dec 14, 2018 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME FROM SHOPPING, MY POWER STEERING FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAD STEERING, BUT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I WAS MOVING AND ON A HIGHWAY.

Dec 14, 2018 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A SHOPPING TRIP ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND A LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATING MY POWER STEERING WAS AT FAULT. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 45 MPH AND HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING. I SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK WHAT HAPPENED. IT THEN OCCURRED TO ME THAT THIS WAS ELECTRONIC STEERING AND NOT HYDRAULIC. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME WITH OUT ANY ADDITIONAL ISSUES.

Dec 13, 2018 135,600 mi

POWER STEERING IS GOING IN AND OUT DURING DRIVING

Dec 13, 2018 135,600 mi

POWER STEERING IS GOING IN AND OUT DURING DRIVING

Dec 6, 2018 160,000 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6. IT HAD ALREADY HAD THE RECALL (#14772-ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) WORK COMPLETED IN 2016 WHEN WE EXPERIENCED SOME STEERING ISSUES. ON OCTOBER 29, 2018, THE VERY SAME PART THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED IN THE RECALL FAILED AGAIN, PULLING MY HUSBAND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS HE WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK. FORTUNATELY, HE AVOIDED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE HAVE TALKED WITH TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, THE ONE THAT DID THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR, AND ONE WE TRUSTED TO BETTER DEAL WITH THE ISSUE, AND ALSO WITH GM, WHO I FIRST TAGGED IN A TWEET, THEN THROUGH MESSAGING ON TWITTER. THEY OPENED CASE #8-4778293416. I HAD SOME MEDICAL WORK DONE RECENTLY, SO THE WORK HAS HAD TO BE PUT OFF LONGER THAN WE PREFER, BUT ONCE WE TOOK THE CAR TO DINSDALE CHEVROLET IN GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VERY SAME PART THAT WAS REPLACED PER THE RECALL WAS WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, AND IT WILL COST US $715 TO GET THE REPAIR. WE HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE, AND LEARNED THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE ALSO HAD THE RECALL DONE PROPERLY, AND HAD THE PART FAIL AGAIN, ONLY TO LEARN THAT GM WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL A SECOND TIME. NOW, IF THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT REQUIRED A RECALL, BUT THE 'FIX' IS ONLY TEMPORARY, THEY ARE NOT REALLY 'FIXING' THE PROBLEM, ARE THEY? THAT'S LIKE MORE OF A BANDAGE, NOT A REPAIR, IF YOU ASK ME, AND EVERY OTHER PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PLACED INTO A POTENTIALLY HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO FIND OUT WHETHER PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES AS A RESULT OF THIS 'TEMPORARY' REPAIR. I'M ANGRY THAT GM IS MAKING A CONSCIOUS CHOICE TO NOT HONOR THIS RECALL REPAIR, AND I FEEL THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR A FAILURE OF ONE OF THEIR PARTS, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT WAS ALREADY FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT. I AM ATTACHING THE SERVICE ORDER FOR THE FIRST RECALL WORK THAT WAS DONE. I CAN PROVIDE THE TWEET MESSAGES IF REQUESTED.

Dec 6, 2018 160,000 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6. IT HAD ALREADY HAD THE RECALL (#14772-ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) WORK COMPLETED IN 2016 WHEN WE EXPERIENCED SOME STEERING ISSUES. ON OCTOBER 29, 2018, THE VERY SAME PART THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED IN THE RECALL FAILED AGAIN, PULLING MY HUSBAND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS HE WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK. FORTUNATELY, HE AVOIDED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE HAVE TALKED WITH TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, THE ONE THAT DID THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR, AND ONE WE TRUSTED TO BETTER DEAL WITH THE ISSUE, AND ALSO WITH GM, WHO I FIRST TAGGED IN A TWEET, THEN THROUGH MESSAGING ON TWITTER. THEY OPENED CASE #8-4778293416. I HAD SOME MEDICAL WORK DONE RECENTLY, SO THE WORK HAS HAD TO BE PUT OFF LONGER THAN WE PREFER, BUT ONCE WE TOOK THE CAR TO DINSDALE CHEVROLET IN GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VERY SAME PART THAT WAS REPLACED PER THE RECALL WAS WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, AND IT WILL COST US $715 TO GET THE REPAIR. WE HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE, AND LEARNED THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE ALSO HAD THE RECALL DONE PROPERLY, AND HAD THE PART FAIL AGAIN, ONLY TO LEARN THAT GM WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL A SECOND TIME. NOW, IF THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT REQUIRED A RECALL, BUT THE 'FIX' IS ONLY TEMPORARY, THEY ARE NOT REALLY 'FIXING' THE PROBLEM, ARE THEY? THAT'S LIKE MORE OF A BANDAGE, NOT A REPAIR, IF YOU ASK ME, AND EVERY OTHER PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PLACED INTO A POTENTIALLY HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO FIND OUT WHETHER PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES AS A RESULT OF THIS 'TEMPORARY' REPAIR. I'M ANGRY THAT GM IS MAKING A CONSCIOUS CHOICE TO NOT HONOR THIS RECALL REPAIR, AND I FEEL THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR A FAILURE OF ONE OF THEIR PARTS, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT WAS ALREADY FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT. I AM ATTACHING THE SERVICE ORDER FOR THE FIRST RECALL WORK THAT WAS DONE. I CAN PROVIDE THE TWEET MESSAGES IF REQUESTED.

Dec 1, 2018 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY SENSOR CAME ACROSS THE RADIO AND STATED 'POWER STEERING'. WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND BEGAN TO TURN THE CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY STIFF AS IF IT WAS LOCKED. MY STEERING WAS UNABLE TO LOCK, THEREFORE MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED HOME BECAUSE IT WASN'T DRIVABLE.

Dec 1, 2018 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY SENSOR CAME ACROSS THE RADIO AND STATED 'POWER STEERING'. WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND BEGAN TO TURN THE CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY STIFF AS IF IT WAS LOCKED. MY STEERING WAS UNABLE TO LOCK, THEREFORE MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED HOME BECAUSE IT WASN'T DRIVABLE.

Nov 30, 2018 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO WORK, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON HER WAY HOME. THE DEALER (J.D. BYRIDER, 575 SAGAMORE PKWY S, LAFAYETTE, IN 47905, (765) 449-8200) SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT FOR NEXT WEEK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

Nov 30, 2018 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO WORK, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON HER WAY HOME. THE DEALER (J.D. BYRIDER, 575 SAGAMORE PKWY S, LAFAYETTE, IN 47905, (765) 449-8200) SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT FOR NEXT WEEK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

Nov 29, 2018 128,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE WHEN I CHECKED MY VIN ONLINE IT WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL.

Nov 29, 2018 128,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE WHEN I CHECKED MY VIN ONLINE IT WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL.

Nov 28, 2018 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). UNION PARK BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 1704 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806, (302) 658-7245) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Nov 28, 2018 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). UNION PARK BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 1704 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806, (302) 658-7245) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Nov 24, 2018 173,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING PUMP IS GOING OUT. WHEN BACKING OUT FROM A PARKED POSITION THE STEERING IS TIGHT. RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING IS SO LOOSE THAT I CAN HARDLY CONTROL THE VEHICLE.

Nov 24, 2018 173,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING PUMP IS GOING OUT. WHEN BACKING OUT FROM A PARKED POSITION THE STEERING IS TIGHT. RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING IS SO LOOSE THAT I CAN HARDLY CONTROL THE VEHICLE.

Oct 23, 2018 72,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WAS BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. THE MECHANIC HOOKED IT UP TO THE MACHINE AND TOLD ME THAT IT HAS A BAD SENSOR WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN.

Oct 23, 2018 72,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WAS BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. THE MECHANIC HOOKED IT UP TO THE MACHINE AND TOLD ME THAT IT HAS A BAD SENSOR WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN.

Oct 5, 2018 150,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT

Oct 5, 2018 150,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT

Sep 18, 2018 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, SOMETIMES THE FAILURE WOULD PERSIST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000.

Sep 18, 2018 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY; HOWEVER, SOMETIMES THE FAILURE WOULD PERSIST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000.

Aug 2, 2018 100,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE POWER STEERING ERROR CAME ON THE RADIO SCREEN. AT THIS POINT I CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING WON'T ALLOW THE WHEEL TO TURN AND CONSTANTLY SHAKES

Aug 2, 2018 100,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE POWER STEERING ERROR CAME ON THE RADIO SCREEN. AT THIS POINT I CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING WON'T ALLOW THE WHEEL TO TURN AND CONSTANTLY SHAKES

Aug 1, 2018 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

Aug 1, 2018 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

Jul 6, 2018

MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING ON ME, IVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE I WENT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE WAITED ALMOST A MINUTE FOR IT TO SHIFT PRESSED THE GAS & IT WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE THEN IT KICKED REAL HARD. TOOK IT TO A SHOP & THEY TOLD ME THAT IT'S FAILING I'M AFRAID I'M GOING TO TAKE A CHANCE & GET INTO AN ACCIDENT OR HAVE MY CAR ROLLAWAY WHEN IT'S PARKED. ANOTHER ISSUE I HAVE IS WITH MY STEERING, TOOK IT TO THE SAME SHOP FOR A LEFT CONTROL ARM & THEY TOLD ME THE REASON FOR THE CRACKING WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL IS THAT I NEED A U JOINT . AGAIN I'M AFRAID I'M GOING TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH THESE ISSUES I HAVE WITH THIS CAR.

Jul 6, 2018

MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING ON ME, IVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE I WENT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE WAITED ALMOST A MINUTE FOR IT TO SHIFT PRESSED THE GAS & IT WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE THEN IT KICKED REAL HARD. TOOK IT TO A SHOP & THEY TOLD ME THAT IT'S FAILING I'M AFRAID I'M GOING TO TAKE A CHANCE & GET INTO AN ACCIDENT OR HAVE MY CAR ROLLAWAY WHEN IT'S PARKED. ANOTHER ISSUE I HAVE IS WITH MY STEERING, TOOK IT TO THE SAME SHOP FOR A LEFT CONTROL ARM & THEY TOLD ME THE REASON FOR THE CRACKING WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL IS THAT I NEED A U JOINT . AGAIN I'M AFRAID I'M GOING TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH THESE ISSUES I HAVE WITH THIS CAR.

May 29, 2018 108,000 mi

PERFORMED RECALL NOW HAVE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. WORRIED THE STEERING MIGHT GO OUT.

May 29, 2018 108,000 mi

PERFORMED RECALL NOW HAVE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. WORRIED THE STEERING MIGHT GO OUT.

Apr 21, 2018 160,000 mi

THE FIRST EVENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A TEXAS HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATLY WENT STIFF AND A CHIME AND WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF IN THE CAR INDICATING THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS FAULTING AND HAD SHUT OFF. THE EVENT CAUSED DISTRESS AS I HAD MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC USING GREAT EFFORT IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURNED IT ON AND THE ERROR WENT AWAY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET CHECKED AT A LOCAL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL AFFECTING POWER STEERING ASSIST IN THESE VEHICLES. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER DID NOT QUALIFY WITH GM SAFETY RECALL EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY UPWARDS OF 1600 DOLLARS TO GET THE ISSUE REPAIRED. I THEN CONTACTED GM CORPORATE REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THEY STATED VIA EMAIL THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE SAFETY RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME ISSUES AS THOSE VEHICLES GM ACKNOWLEDGED. THEY INFORMED US THAT THEY WOULD DO NOTHING TO REPAIR THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND WE WERE LEFT WITH NO OTHER AVENUES. THE ISSUE HAS COME AND GONE A COUPLE OF TIMES SINCE THEN LUCKILY IN LESS DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WITH THE WORST ONE EVEN LEADING THE VEHICLE TO STEER TOWARDS THE SIDE OF A STREET STRIKING THE SIDEWALK. THIS INCIDENT DID NOT INJURE ANYBODY BUT DID CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPAIRED OUT OF POCKET, HOWEVER IT STILL RAISES MAJOR CONCERNS TOWARDS THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND THAT OF MY FAMILY'S. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY THUS FAR THAT NONE OF THE INCIDENTS WITH GM FAULTY STEERING CONTROL ASSIST HAVE CAUSED DIRECT HARM TO MYSELF OR OTHERS.

Apr 21, 2018 160,000 mi

THE FIRST EVENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A TEXAS HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATLY WENT STIFF AND A CHIME AND WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF IN THE CAR INDICATING THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS FAULTING AND HAD SHUT OFF. THE EVENT CAUSED DISTRESS AS I HAD MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC USING GREAT EFFORT IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURNED IT ON AND THE ERROR WENT AWAY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET CHECKED AT A LOCAL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL AFFECTING POWER STEERING ASSIST IN THESE VEHICLES. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER DID NOT QUALIFY WITH GM SAFETY RECALL EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY UPWARDS OF 1600 DOLLARS TO GET THE ISSUE REPAIRED. I THEN CONTACTED GM CORPORATE REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THEY STATED VIA EMAIL THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE SAFETY RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME ISSUES AS THOSE VEHICLES GM ACKNOWLEDGED. THEY INFORMED US THAT THEY WOULD DO NOTHING TO REPAIR THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND WE WERE LEFT WITH NO OTHER AVENUES. THE ISSUE HAS COME AND GONE A COUPLE OF TIMES SINCE THEN LUCKILY IN LESS DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WITH THE WORST ONE EVEN LEADING THE VEHICLE TO STEER TOWARDS THE SIDE OF A STREET STRIKING THE SIDEWALK. THIS INCIDENT DID NOT INJURE ANYBODY BUT DID CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPAIRED OUT OF POCKET, HOWEVER IT STILL RAISES MAJOR CONCERNS TOWARDS THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND THAT OF MY FAMILY'S. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY THUS FAR THAT NONE OF THE INCIDENTS WITH GM FAULTY STEERING CONTROL ASSIST HAVE CAUSED DIRECT HARM TO MYSELF OR OTHERS.

Apr 18, 2018 Crash 130,009 mi

WE HAD A PONTIAC G6 THAT HAD A RECALL ON BRAKES AND POWER STEERING AND MY MOTHER WAS IN A WRECK AND HAD TO HAVE BRAIN SURGERY THANK GOD SHE MADE IN WE HAD A PONTIAC G6 2006 I HAVE IT ON VIDEO WERE IT ALMOST ROLLED OVER BOTH OF US WHEN IT WAS IN PARK AND WE GOT OUT OF IT. I HAVE NEVER BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH AND MY MOTHER HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE HER BRAIN SURGERY. SO PLEASE CHECK YOU VEHICLE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING!!!

Apr 18, 2018 Crash 130,009 mi

WE HAD A PONTIAC G6 THAT HAD A RECALL ON BRAKES AND POWER STEERING AND MY MOTHER WAS IN A WRECK AND HAD TO HAVE BRAIN SURGERY THANK GOD SHE MADE IN WE HAD A PONTIAC G6 2006 I HAVE IT ON VIDEO WERE IT ALMOST ROLLED OVER BOTH OF US WHEN IT WAS IN PARK AND WE GOT OUT OF IT. I HAVE NEVER BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH AND MY MOTHER HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE HER BRAIN SURGERY. SO PLEASE CHECK YOU VEHICLE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING!!!

Apr 16, 2018 Fire 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK ON A SNOW EMBANKMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS SHIFTING THE GEAR FROM DRIVE AND REVERSE NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE HER SON WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE SNOW EMBANKMENT. A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND, A SHORT TIME LATER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER (JD BYRIDER, (260-209-5071) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000.

Apr 16, 2018 195,336 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TAKEN TO LAMBERT BUICK GMC (2409 FRONT ST, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44221). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO VANDEVERE CHEVROLET (1490 VERNON ODOM BLVD, AKRON, OH 44320) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND TORQUE SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,336.

Apr 16, 2018 Fire 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK ON A SNOW EMBANKMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS SHIFTING THE GEAR FROM DRIVE AND REVERSE NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE HER SON WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE SNOW EMBANKMENT. A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND, A SHORT TIME LATER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER (JD BYRIDER, (260-209-5071) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000.

Apr 16, 2018 195,336 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TAKEN TO LAMBERT BUICK GMC (2409 FRONT ST, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44221). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO VANDEVERE CHEVROLET (1490 VERNON ODOM BLVD, AKRON, OH 44320) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND TORQUE SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,336.

Apr 15, 2018 165,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND MOVES BACK AND FORTH. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS IN ONCE FOR RECALL AND CLOSED OUT. THEY WILL NOT FIX AGAIN UNDER RECALL. IT VIBRATES AND MOVES WHEN STATIONARY. SOME YEARS AGO IT LOST POWER STEERING BEFORE THE FIRST TIME IT WENT IN...

Apr 15, 2018 165,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND MOVES BACK AND FORTH. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS IN ONCE FOR RECALL AND CLOSED OUT. THEY WILL NOT FIX AGAIN UNDER RECALL. IT VIBRATES AND MOVES WHEN STATIONARY. SOME YEARS AGO IT LOST POWER STEERING BEFORE THE FIRST TIME IT WENT IN...

Apr 12, 2018 174,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC LOST ITS POWER STEERING I WAS IN MOTION, IN A PARKING LOT, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER IT DID COME BACK BUT IT WAS SCARY I WAS TOLD IT HAD A RECALL I CALLED THE COMPANY THEY SAID IT ENDED IN 2006 I DID NOT OWN THE VEHICLE THEN. THE MAN ( DANNY HE CALLED HIMSELF AT PONTIAC) SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE CARS DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. I NEED HELP!

Apr 12, 2018 174,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC LOST ITS POWER STEERING I WAS IN MOTION, IN A PARKING LOT, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER IT DID COME BACK BUT IT WAS SCARY I WAS TOLD IT HAD A RECALL I CALLED THE COMPANY THEY SAID IT ENDED IN 2006 I DID NOT OWN THE VEHICLE THEN. THE MAN ( DANNY HE CALLED HIMSELF AT PONTIAC) SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE CARS DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. I NEED HELP!

Apr 10, 2018 100,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I FOUND OUT IT HAS BEEN FIXED BEFORE UNDER WARRANTY BEFORE I BOUGHT IT! AND YES I WAS DRIVING THE CAR! ALSO THE SHIFTER HAS ISSUES!

Apr 10, 2018 100,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I FOUND OUT IT HAS BEEN FIXED BEFORE UNDER WARRANTY BEFORE I BOUGHT IT! AND YES I WAS DRIVING THE CAR! ALSO THE SHIFTER HAS ISSUES!

Mar 27, 2018 Crash 35 mi

POWER STREELING

Mar 27, 2018 Crash 35 mi

POWER STREELING

Mar 14, 2018 161,000 mi

UNDER HARD ACCELERATION AND AT HIGH SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO FAIL AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH BEGINS TO FLASH AND BLINK IN A SHORTAGE TYPE OF WAY. THE VEHICLE BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN YOU TURN IT LEFT TO RIGHT. IF YOUR GOING AROUND A CORNER AND HIT THE GAS OR USE HARD ACCELERATION YOU LOOSE STEERING CONTROL.

Mar 14, 2018 162,500 mi

THE STEERING COLUM BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 14, 2018 161,000 mi

UNDER HARD ACCELERATION AND AT HIGH SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO FAIL AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH BEGINS TO FLASH AND BLINK IN A SHORTAGE TYPE OF WAY. THE VEHICLE BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN YOU TURN IT LEFT TO RIGHT. IF YOUR GOING AROUND A CORNER AND HIT THE GAS OR USE HARD ACCELERATION YOU LOOSE STEERING CONTROL.

Mar 14, 2018 162,500 mi

THE STEERING COLUM BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 13, 2018 Crash Fire

MY SON DIED IN THE CAR.

Mar 13, 2018

.SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING , OUT OF NO WHERE WHILE IM DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY. THEN SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING CAR ON THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON I'LL TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON A FEW TIMES AND IT WILL GO AWAY. STEERING WILL ALSO JERKS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING I HAVE GOTTEN INNER AND OUTER TIRE RODS DONE NEW TIRES AND A NEW BATTERY STILL HAVING AN ISSUE SUSPENSIONS ARE FINE.

Mar 13, 2018 Crash Fire

MY SON DIED IN THE CAR.

Mar 13, 2018

.SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING , OUT OF NO WHERE WHILE IM DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY. THEN SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING CAR ON THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON I'LL TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON A FEW TIMES AND IT WILL GO AWAY. STEERING WILL ALSO JERKS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING I HAVE GOTTEN INNER AND OUTER TIRE RODS DONE NEW TIRES AND A NEW BATTERY STILL HAVING AN ISSUE SUSPENSIONS ARE FINE.

Mar 12, 2018 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

Mar 12, 2018 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

Mar 6, 2018 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE DOWN A CITY STREET THE STEERING JUST LOCKED UP ON ME. I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL. STOPPED THE VEHICLE PARKED AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE STEERING TO WORK. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS. HOWEVER, WHEN I WENT ON GM WEBSITE AND ENTER MY VIN# IT SHOWS NO RECALLS; SAME ON YOUR SITE. I WANT TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE I COULD HAVE BEEN IN THE PROCESSING OF TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AND COULD HAVE HAD A SERIOUS FATAL ACCIDENT!

Mar 6, 2018 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE DOWN A CITY STREET THE STEERING JUST LOCKED UP ON ME. I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL. STOPPED THE VEHICLE PARKED AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE STEERING TO WORK. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS. HOWEVER, WHEN I WENT ON GM WEBSITE AND ENTER MY VIN# IT SHOWS NO RECALLS; SAME ON YOUR SITE. I WANT TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE I COULD HAVE BEEN IN THE PROCESSING OF TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AND COULD HAVE HAD A SERIOUS FATAL ACCIDENT!

Feb 18, 2018 126,500 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT SOMETIMES COMES ON, BUT THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. THEN IT WILL START AGAIN. THERE IS USUALLY NO LIGHT OR WARNING BEFORE IT GOES TEMPORARILY GOES OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE TURNING, MOSTLY ON CITY STREETS.

Feb 18, 2018 126,500 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT SOMETIMES COMES ON, BUT THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. THEN IT WILL START AGAIN. THERE IS USUALLY NO LIGHT OR WARNING BEFORE IT GOES TEMPORARILY GOES OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE TURNING, MOSTLY ON CITY STREETS.

Feb 3, 2018 133,000 mi

TURNING THE WHEEL IS VERY HARD AT DEAD STOP TO A SLOW SPEED. EX: RED TO GREEN LIGHT TURNING BAY. AS IT SHOULD TURN FAIRLY EASILY IT IS A STRUGGLE AND A HALF TO TURN CAUSING A WIDE TURN. ON THE HIGHWAY YOU BASICALLY HAVE TO JERK IT TO GET OVER IN TIME. NOT TO MENTION IT ALREADY HAS AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AS WELL WHEN I WAS LEASED THE CAR.

Feb 3, 2018 133,000 mi

TURNING THE WHEEL IS VERY HARD AT DEAD STOP TO A SLOW SPEED. EX: RED TO GREEN LIGHT TURNING BAY. AS IT SHOULD TURN FAIRLY EASILY IT IS A STRUGGLE AND A HALF TO TURN CAUSING A WIDE TURN. ON THE HIGHWAY YOU BASICALLY HAVE TO JERK IT TO GET OVER IN TIME. NOT TO MENTION IT ALREADY HAS AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AS WELL WHEN I WAS LEASED THE CAR.

Jan 29, 2018 188,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED TWICE DUE TO ELECTRIC STEERING. THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY KEEPS GOING OUT WELL DRIVING AND OR JUST STARTING THE CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ONLY GUARANTEE THE PARTS REPLACED FOR 90 DAYS. SO THEY AREN'T BACKING THE PARTS PUT ON TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFER. THE CAR ALSO HAS SEVERE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IT HAS LOCKED ME IN THE CAR AND HAS SERVICE AIR BAG NOTICES. THE GAUGES GO OUT WELL DRIVING.

Jan 29, 2018 188,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED TWICE DUE TO ELECTRIC STEERING. THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY KEEPS GOING OUT WELL DRIVING AND OR JUST STARTING THE CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ONLY GUARANTEE THE PARTS REPLACED FOR 90 DAYS. SO THEY AREN'T BACKING THE PARTS PUT ON TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFER. THE CAR ALSO HAS SEVERE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IT HAS LOCKED ME IN THE CAR AND HAS SERVICE AIR BAG NOTICES. THE GAUGES GO OUT WELL DRIVING.

Jan 25, 2018 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VEHICLE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED JOSEPH BUICK GMC (8700 COLERAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45251, (513) 741-1000) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) IN 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000.

Jan 25, 2018 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VEHICLE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED JOSEPH BUICK GMC (8700 COLERAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45251, (513) 741-1000) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) IN 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000.

Jan 22, 2018 174,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND POWER STEERING KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT ANY SPEED SINCE ABOUT MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2017 AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I LOOKED UP ISSUE THAT I WAS HAVING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THE YEAR MODEL THAT I OWN FALLS WITHIN A RECALL FOR FAULTY POWER STEERING PARTS.TRIED TAKING TO GM OFFICE ON MY ISSUE AND THEY SAID BEST THEY COULD DO IS FOR ME TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT CHECKED AND THAT THERE DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO WITH THIS, DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO SPEND ON DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT OUT JUST TO TAKE A CHANCE THAT GM WON'T TAKE CARE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE THE DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING PARTS HAS CAUSED. I READ A LOT OF FORUMS WHERE CUSTOMERS OF GM HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS AND GM HAS CHOSE NOT TO CORRECT THE ISSUE AND I THINK THIS ISN'T IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CUSTOMER OR THE MOTORING PUBLICS SAFETY. ANY HELP ON THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Jan 22, 2018 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC OF MURFREESBORO (960 JOHN R RICE BLVD, MURFREESBORO, TN 37129, (615) 645-1075) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE RECALL AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-3808185085. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Jan 22, 2018 174,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND POWER STEERING KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT ANY SPEED SINCE ABOUT MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2017 AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I LOOKED UP ISSUE THAT I WAS HAVING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THE YEAR MODEL THAT I OWN FALLS WITHIN A RECALL FOR FAULTY POWER STEERING PARTS.TRIED TAKING TO GM OFFICE ON MY ISSUE AND THEY SAID BEST THEY COULD DO IS FOR ME TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT CHECKED AND THAT THERE DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO WITH THIS, DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO SPEND ON DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT OUT JUST TO TAKE A CHANCE THAT GM WON'T TAKE CARE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE THE DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING PARTS HAS CAUSED. I READ A LOT OF FORUMS WHERE CUSTOMERS OF GM HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS AND GM HAS CHOSE NOT TO CORRECT THE ISSUE AND I THINK THIS ISN'T IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CUSTOMER OR THE MOTORING PUBLICS SAFETY. ANY HELP ON THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Jan 22, 2018 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC OF MURFREESBORO (960 JOHN R RICE BLVD, MURFREESBORO, TN 37129, (615) 645-1075) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE RECALL AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-3808185085. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Jan 16, 2018

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAVE NOT HAD THE RECALLS OF N140152,14V224...BY SEARCH OF THE VIN ..NOW THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES ON RADIO SERVICE CENTER ON AND OFF...I AM WANTING TO KNOW HOW TO HAVE THIS FIXED BY RECALL BEFORE IT'S TO LATE..THIS HAPPENS ALL SPEEDS TURNING AND WHEN VEHICLE IS ON

Jan 16, 2018

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAVE NOT HAD THE RECALLS OF N140152,14V224...BY SEARCH OF THE VIN ..NOW THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES ON RADIO SERVICE CENTER ON AND OFF...I AM WANTING TO KNOW HOW TO HAVE THIS FIXED BY RECALL BEFORE IT'S TO LATE..THIS HAPPENS ALL SPEEDS TURNING AND WHEN VEHICLE IS ON

Jan 1, 2018 1,302,060 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. LOOKED UP MY CARS RECALLS BY VIN AND THEY SAY 0 RECALLS BUT IT SAYS ON ALL OTHER WEBSITES THERE IS. SO I WAS JUST WONDERING IF MAYBE IT WAS A MISTAKE.

Jan 1, 2018 1,302,060 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. LOOKED UP MY CARS RECALLS BY VIN AND THEY SAY 0 RECALLS BUT IT SAYS ON ALL OTHER WEBSITES THERE IS. SO I WAS JUST WONDERING IF MAYBE IT WAS A MISTAKE.

Dec 29, 2017 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE LIGHT TURNING GREEN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THEN SEIZED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER RESIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO STEVE MOORE CHEVROLET DEALER, LOCATED AT 9325 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.

Dec 29, 2017 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE LIGHT TURNING GREEN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THEN SEIZED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER RESIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO STEVE MOORE CHEVROLET DEALER, LOCATED AT 9325 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.

Dec 28, 2017 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, ALTHOUGH THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FULL. FUTHERMORE, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD WHEN PLACED IN GEAR. SUMMIT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC IN AUBURN, NEW YORK WAS MADE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Dec 28, 2017 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, ALTHOUGH THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FULL. FUTHERMORE, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD WHEN PLACED IN GEAR. SUMMIT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC IN AUBURN, NEW YORK WAS MADE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Dec 20, 2017 140,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STOPPED TURNING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING

Dec 20, 2017 140,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STOPPED TURNING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING

Dec 18, 2017 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AFTER STOPPING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.

Dec 18, 2017 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AFTER STOPPING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.

Dec 13, 2017 Crash 16,700 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ON NOVEMBER 03, 2017, MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP, AUTOMOBILE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT FLIPPED AND CRASHED AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS GOING STRAIGHT ON THE HWY AND THE CAR LOST STEERING POWER AND THE CAR WENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE HWY. I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN AT THAT TIME THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN 2013, I HAVE ONLY RECEIVED ONE RECALL NOTICE IN 2015 AND I TOOK MY PONTIAC 06 G6 GTP TO OAKS GMC DEALER TO BE FIXED BY GM, AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY OTHER RECALLS ABOUT THE POWER STEERING UNTIL I FOUND RESEARCH THROUGH NHTSA AFTER THE ACCIDENT, NHTSA RECALL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 15V064000,

Dec 13, 2017 Crash 16,700 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ON NOVEMBER 03, 2017, MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP, AUTOMOBILE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT FLIPPED AND CRASHED AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS GOING STRAIGHT ON THE HWY AND THE CAR LOST STEERING POWER AND THE CAR WENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE HWY. I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN AT THAT TIME THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN 2013, I HAVE ONLY RECEIVED ONE RECALL NOTICE IN 2015 AND I TOOK MY PONTIAC 06 G6 GTP TO OAKS GMC DEALER TO BE FIXED BY GM, AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY OTHER RECALLS ABOUT THE POWER STEERING UNTIL I FOUND RESEARCH THROUGH NHTSA AFTER THE ACCIDENT, NHTSA RECALL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 15V064000,

Dec 6, 2017 168,967 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND CAR BECAME UNSTABLE CAUSING MY CAR TO WOBBLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE COULDN'T GET IT REPAIRED WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON CAR AND PARTS. ALMOST WREAKED MY CAR WHEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY 18 WHEELER HAD TO CALL FOR SOMEONE TO ASSIST TO GET CAR HOME. UNABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY.

Dec 6, 2017 168,967 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND CAR BECAME UNSTABLE CAUSING MY CAR TO WOBBLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE COULDN'T GET IT REPAIRED WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON CAR AND PARTS. ALMOST WREAKED MY CAR WHEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY 18 WHEELER HAD TO CALL FOR SOMEONE TO ASSIST TO GET CAR HOME. UNABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY.

Nov 24, 2017

POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT AT TIMES, THEN AT TIMES ITS FINE

Nov 24, 2017

POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT AT TIMES, THEN AT TIMES ITS FINE

Oct 2, 2017 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKY NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (THOMPSON SALES COMPANY, 1555 E INDEPENDENCE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Oct 2, 2017 121,000 mi

PONTIAC REPAIRED THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN AUGUST 2015 UNDER RECALL 15V-64000. THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED TWO YEARS LATER. PONTIAC/GM SAYS THAT ONCE THEY MAKE REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL THE REPAIRS ARE ONLY WARRANTED FOR 12 MONTHS CONTRARY TO THEIR 150,000 MILE WARRANTY. WARNING APPEARS EVERY TIME YOUR START THE VEHICLE INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING.

Oct 2, 2017 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKY NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (THOMPSON SALES COMPANY, 1555 E INDEPENDENCE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Oct 2, 2017 121,000 mi

PONTIAC REPAIRED THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN AUGUST 2015 UNDER RECALL 15V-64000. THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED TWO YEARS LATER. PONTIAC/GM SAYS THAT ONCE THEY MAKE REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL THE REPAIRS ARE ONLY WARRANTED FOR 12 MONTHS CONTRARY TO THEIR 150,000 MILE WARRANTY. WARNING APPEARS EVERY TIME YOUR START THE VEHICLE INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING.

Sep 28, 2017 Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN AT A PARKING LOT OF A SCHOOL, THE CONTACT DROVE VERY SLOWLY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSED AND IN ADDITION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A STOP. ONLY THE AIR BAG ON THE POWER STEERING WHEEL DEPLOYED. THE OTHER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL), 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Sep 28, 2017 Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN AT A PARKING LOT OF A SCHOOL, THE CONTACT DROVE VERY SLOWLY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSED AND IN ADDITION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A STOP. ONLY THE AIR BAG ON THE POWER STEERING WHEEL DEPLOYED. THE OTHER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL), 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Sep 22, 2017 92,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON ANY TYPE OF SURFACE, TRYING TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES SMALL JERKS IN ONE DIRECTION, THEN RELEASES JUST AS YOU HAVE COMPENSATED FOR THE INITIAL JERK CAUSING YOU TO MOVE ABRUPTLY TO THE OTHER DIRECTION. THIS CONTINUES CAUSING YOU TO MAKE ONGOING SMALL CORRECTIONS AND YOUR OVERALL PATH TO ZIG-ZAG. THIS ALONE HAS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO COLLIDE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING ON NARROW ROADS. OCCASIONALLY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM (TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY) IN THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR JUST NOT FOR MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE (GM TELLS ME, MY VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURED DATE DOES NOT FALL INTO THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM).

Sep 22, 2017 92,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON ANY TYPE OF SURFACE, TRYING TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES SMALL JERKS IN ONE DIRECTION, THEN RELEASES JUST AS YOU HAVE COMPENSATED FOR THE INITIAL JERK CAUSING YOU TO MOVE ABRUPTLY TO THE OTHER DIRECTION. THIS CONTINUES CAUSING YOU TO MAKE ONGOING SMALL CORRECTIONS AND YOUR OVERALL PATH TO ZIG-ZAG. THIS ALONE HAS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO COLLIDE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING ON NARROW ROADS. OCCASIONALLY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM (TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY) IN THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR JUST NOT FOR MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE (GM TELLS ME, MY VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURED DATE DOES NOT FALL INTO THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM).

Sep 8, 2017 96,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT ON. GM PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE BEING UNPROFESSIONAL. RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR AUTOS.

Sep 8, 2017 96,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT ON. GM PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE BEING UNPROFESSIONAL. RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR AUTOS.

Aug 24, 2017 124,800 mi

MY CHILD WENT TO PULL AWAY FROM THE GAS PUMP AND THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT MOVE, SHE STATED THAT SHE COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL

Aug 24, 2017 124,800 mi

MY CHILD WENT TO PULL AWAY FROM THE GAS PUMP AND THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT MOVE, SHE STATED THAT SHE COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL

Aug 21, 2017

POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE RADIO AND HARD TO STEER AFRAID TO LET MY FAMILY RIDE IN A CAR THAT ITS HARD TO STEER HAD THE RECALL DONE IN 2015

Aug 21, 2017

POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE RADIO AND HARD TO STEER AFRAID TO LET MY FAMILY RIDE IN A CAR THAT ITS HARD TO STEER HAD THE RECALL DONE IN 2015

Aug 16, 2017 170,946 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. WHILE MAKING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,946.

Aug 16, 2017 170,946 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. WHILE MAKING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,946.

Aug 14, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING LOST POWER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE TAKEN THE DEALER AT: FLOW AUTOMOTIVE LOCATED IN GREENSBORO, NC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Aug 14, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING LOST POWER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE TAKEN THE DEALER AT: FLOW AUTOMOTIVE LOCATED IN GREENSBORO, NC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Aug 4, 2017 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (DUBLIN CHEVROLET GMC BUICK LOCATED AT 2042 VETERANS BLVD DUBLIN, GA 31021) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Aug 4, 2017 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (DUBLIN CHEVROLET GMC BUICK LOCATED AT 2042 VETERANS BLVD DUBLIN, GA 31021) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jul 10, 2017 Crash 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT'S BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, HE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED PAIN AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. ALSO, WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS TO LEAVE A PARKING SPOT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL; HOWEVER, IT HAD BEEN COMPLETED. THEREFORE, THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.

Jul 10, 2017 Crash 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT'S BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, HE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED PAIN AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. ALSO, WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS TO LEAVE A PARKING SPOT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL; HOWEVER, IT HAD BEEN COMPLETED. THEREFORE, THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.

Jul 5, 2017 23,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED IN THE RADIO SECTION OF THE CAR

Jul 5, 2017 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THROUGH THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Jul 5, 2017 23,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED IN THE RADIO SECTION OF THE CAR

Jul 5, 2017 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THROUGH THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Jun 8, 2017

ELCTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILING HIGH WINDING SOUNDS WHEN THE STEWRONG WHEEL IS TURNED AND FAILING ELECTRONIC SYSTEM VEHICLE SAYS VENT VALVE SELENOID IS BAD, CHANGED IT OUT AND CLEARED THE CODE AND ERROR STILL COMES BACK, ALSO. RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS ARE DIMLY LIT AND THERE IS SOME SORT OF VOLTAGE PROBLEM GOING ON?

Jun 8, 2017

ELCTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILING HIGH WINDING SOUNDS WHEN THE STEWRONG WHEEL IS TURNED AND FAILING ELECTRONIC SYSTEM VEHICLE SAYS VENT VALVE SELENOID IS BAD, CHANGED IT OUT AND CLEARED THE CODE AND ERROR STILL COMES BACK, ALSO. RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS ARE DIMLY LIT AND THERE IS SOME SORT OF VOLTAGE PROBLEM GOING ON?

May 30, 2017 170,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD AT LEAST POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURES SINCE NEW. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL THE LAST TIME IT WAS WORKED ON AND PERFORMED AS EXPECTED UNTIL MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT HOME FROM WORK ONE EVENING AND ONCE AGAIN THE STEERING WENT OUT. THIS HAPPENED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING AT BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH, AND COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD. SINCE THEN I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALER AND TALKED TO GM AND PONTIAC ABOUT THE ISSUE. THEY ALL CLAIM SINCE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL AND ALMOST 2 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE REPAIR WAS MADE THAT I AM ON MY OWN. THEY REFUSE TO HELP OR MAKE GOOD ON THEIR REPAIR CLAIMING THAT THEY APPARENTLY ARE ALRIGHT WITH A NEW PART FAILING AT ABOUT 24 MONTHS AND ABOUT 50,000 MILES AS THEY STATE SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR. GIVEN THE HISTORY OF THE PROBLEM, I FEEL I AM BEING UNFAIRLY IGNORED IN MY REQUEST FOR REPAIRS TO BE MADE AGAIN UNDER THE RECALL SINCE APPARENTLY THE INSTALLED PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE.

May 30, 2017 170,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD AT LEAST POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURES SINCE NEW. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL THE LAST TIME IT WAS WORKED ON AND PERFORMED AS EXPECTED UNTIL MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT HOME FROM WORK ONE EVENING AND ONCE AGAIN THE STEERING WENT OUT. THIS HAPPENED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING AT BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH, AND COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD. SINCE THEN I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALER AND TALKED TO GM AND PONTIAC ABOUT THE ISSUE. THEY ALL CLAIM SINCE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL AND ALMOST 2 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE REPAIR WAS MADE THAT I AM ON MY OWN. THEY REFUSE TO HELP OR MAKE GOOD ON THEIR REPAIR CLAIMING THAT THEY APPARENTLY ARE ALRIGHT WITH A NEW PART FAILING AT ABOUT 24 MONTHS AND ABOUT 50,000 MILES AS THEY STATE SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR. GIVEN THE HISTORY OF THE PROBLEM, I FEEL I AM BEING UNFAIRLY IGNORED IN MY REQUEST FOR REPAIRS TO BE MADE AGAIN UNDER THE RECALL SINCE APPARENTLY THE INSTALLED PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE.

May 11, 2017 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.

May 11, 2017 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.

May 10, 2017 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. BUT NOT ONLY THE AIR BAGS. THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I STEERING, SOMETIMES CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE IS A VIBRATING COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEN AT SPEED THAT SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL EVEN AFTER THE TIRES ARE BALANCED AND THE STRUTS AND TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. IF I GRAB THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS, IT MOVES UP AND DOWN. WHEN PARALLEL PARKING, THE POWER STEERING FAILS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT HITTING THE GAS AND PUTTING THE CAR IN MOTION. I'VE NOTICED IN MY RESEARCH THAT OTHER G6 MODELS OF THIS YEAR AND SURROUNDING YEARS WERE RECALLED FOR ALL OF THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING. WHEN I ASKED THE PERSON AT CHEVY DEALER ABOUT IT, SHE TOLD ME I WAS OUT OF LUCK UNTIL THE VIN POPS UP IN THEIR SYSTEM. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPING SINCE MY WIFE GOT THE CAR IN 2007 APPARENTLY, AND SINCE WE JUST HAD A BABY, WE ARE LOOKING INTO IT MORE. I'VE BEEN WAITING ON THE RECALLS TO BE EXPANDED TO HER VIN, BUT NOTHING. IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO, OTHER THAN PAYING TO REBUILD THE WHOLE STEERING SYSTEM OF WHICH OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WERE COVERED? THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

May 10, 2017 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. BUT NOT ONLY THE AIR BAGS. THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I STEERING, SOMETIMES CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE IS A VIBRATING COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEN AT SPEED THAT SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL EVEN AFTER THE TIRES ARE BALANCED AND THE STRUTS AND TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. IF I GRAB THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS, IT MOVES UP AND DOWN. WHEN PARALLEL PARKING, THE POWER STEERING FAILS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT HITTING THE GAS AND PUTTING THE CAR IN MOTION. I'VE NOTICED IN MY RESEARCH THAT OTHER G6 MODELS OF THIS YEAR AND SURROUNDING YEARS WERE RECALLED FOR ALL OF THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING. WHEN I ASKED THE PERSON AT CHEVY DEALER ABOUT IT, SHE TOLD ME I WAS OUT OF LUCK UNTIL THE VIN POPS UP IN THEIR SYSTEM. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPING SINCE MY WIFE GOT THE CAR IN 2007 APPARENTLY, AND SINCE WE JUST HAD A BABY, WE ARE LOOKING INTO IT MORE. I'VE BEEN WAITING ON THE RECALLS TO BE EXPANDED TO HER VIN, BUT NOTHING. IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO, OTHER THAN PAYING TO REBUILD THE WHOLE STEERING SYSTEM OF WHICH OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WERE COVERED? THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

May 8, 2017 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

May 8, 2017 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Apr 26, 2017 105,000 mi

THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) ASSIST. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL, GM# 14772, WHICH COVERS THE PONTIAC G6 AND THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T MY VEHICLE COVERED? I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM!! IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY, INCLUDING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Apr 26, 2017 105,000 mi

THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) ASSIST. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL, GM# 14772, WHICH COVERS THE PONTIAC G6 AND THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T MY VEHICLE COVERED? I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM!! IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY, INCLUDING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Apr 25, 2017

RECENTLY, I SAW AN ARTICLE FROM A LOCAL NEWS STATION REGARDING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL GOING AFTER LOCAL CAR DEALERSHIPS FOR NOT DISCLOSING OR FIXING RECALLS FOR CARS SOLD OFF OF THEIR LOT. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN FEBRUARY 2015, WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY ISSUES OR RECALLS. UPON PLACING MY VIN NUMBER INTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE, I DISCOVERED THAT I HAVE THREE RECALLS THAT HAVE AFFECTED MY CAR, HAVING TO DO WITH THE BRAKES, TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING. MY CAR HAS HAD ISSUES WITH ITS BRAKES FROM THE GET-GO, I EVEN WENT BACK TO WEBSMART TO HAVE IT FIXED WITH MY WARRANTY. MERE WEEKS AFTER GETTING IT "FIXED", THE ISSUES RETURNED AND I'M NOT SURE IF IT HAS TO DO WITH THIS RECALL OR NOT. MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON ME THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING, IN THE LITTLE OVER TWO YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD THE CAR. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO REGARDING THIS AND COULD USE SOME HELP. THANK YOU, MATT.

Apr 25, 2017

RECENTLY, I SAW AN ARTICLE FROM A LOCAL NEWS STATION REGARDING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL GOING AFTER LOCAL CAR DEALERSHIPS FOR NOT DISCLOSING OR FIXING RECALLS FOR CARS SOLD OFF OF THEIR LOT. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN FEBRUARY 2015, WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY ISSUES OR RECALLS. UPON PLACING MY VIN NUMBER INTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE, I DISCOVERED THAT I HAVE THREE RECALLS THAT HAVE AFFECTED MY CAR, HAVING TO DO WITH THE BRAKES, TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING. MY CAR HAS HAD ISSUES WITH ITS BRAKES FROM THE GET-GO, I EVEN WENT BACK TO WEBSMART TO HAVE IT FIXED WITH MY WARRANTY. MERE WEEKS AFTER GETTING IT "FIXED", THE ISSUES RETURNED AND I'M NOT SURE IF IT HAS TO DO WITH THIS RECALL OR NOT. MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON ME THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING, IN THE LITTLE OVER TWO YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD THE CAR. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO REGARDING THIS AND COULD USE SOME HELP. THANK YOU, MATT.

Apr 7, 2017 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DRIVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Apr 7, 2017 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DRIVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Mar 30, 2017 197,000 mi

ON APPROXIMATELY 13 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST 2 MONTHS (WHILE ON A CITY STREET AT 25MPH, AND WHILE ON A STATE HIGHWAY WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 65MPH) ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES GO CRAZY AND SUDDENLY DROPPED TO ZERO. 'POWER STEERING' MESSAGE AND 'LOW FUEL' LIGHT (HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS) WAS SHOWN ON THE RADIO MESSAGE CENTER, ALONG WITH WARNING SOUNDS, AND 'ERROR' WAS DISPLAYED IN THE ODOMETER WINDOW. GAUGES CONTINUED FLUCTUATING REPEATEDLY FROM NORMAL AND/OR CORRECT RANGES, TO ZERO, AND CONTINUED SOUNDING/SHOWING WARNING SOUNDS AND ERROR MESSAGES FOR APPROX 5-6 MINUTES. THEN ALL GAUGES DROPPED TO ZERO AND STAYED THERE, CAR ENGINE WAS CUTTING IN AND OUT AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING. PULLED OFF THE ROAD, DID NOT HAVE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. PARKED CAR, SHUT OFF, REMOVED KEY, OPENED DOOR AND RESTARTED CAR. DROVE FINE (NO ISSUES) FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, THIS TIME RADIO STAYED ON AND ENGINE DID NOT CUT OUT, GUAGES RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES OF INTERMITTENT FLUCTUATING, ERROR MESSAGES DISAPPEARED FROM MESSAGE CENTER WITHOUT HAVING TO SHUT OFF CAR, BUT TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT SHOWED IT WAS OFF AND I COULD NOT TURN BACK ON - TRACTION CONTROL WORKED AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED A SHORT TIME LATER. RECALL REPAIR FOR POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS COMPLETED AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO, IN 2015. TWO MECHANICS IN AREA COULD NOT FIND CODES THAT WERE THROWN BUT STATE THAT IT IS PROBABLY THE PART OR A PART PERTAINING TO THE RECALLED TORQUE SENSOR, BUT COULD NOT CONFIRM.

Mar 30, 2017 197,000 mi

ON APPROXIMATELY 13 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST 2 MONTHS (WHILE ON A CITY STREET AT 25MPH, AND WHILE ON A STATE HIGHWAY WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 65MPH) ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES GO CRAZY AND SUDDENLY DROPPED TO ZERO. 'POWER STEERING' MESSAGE AND 'LOW FUEL' LIGHT (HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS) WAS SHOWN ON THE RADIO MESSAGE CENTER, ALONG WITH WARNING SOUNDS, AND 'ERROR' WAS DISPLAYED IN THE ODOMETER WINDOW. GAUGES CONTINUED FLUCTUATING REPEATEDLY FROM NORMAL AND/OR CORRECT RANGES, TO ZERO, AND CONTINUED SOUNDING/SHOWING WARNING SOUNDS AND ERROR MESSAGES FOR APPROX 5-6 MINUTES. THEN ALL GAUGES DROPPED TO ZERO AND STAYED THERE, CAR ENGINE WAS CUTTING IN AND OUT AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING. PULLED OFF THE ROAD, DID NOT HAVE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. PARKED CAR, SHUT OFF, REMOVED KEY, OPENED DOOR AND RESTARTED CAR. DROVE FINE (NO ISSUES) FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, THIS TIME RADIO STAYED ON AND ENGINE DID NOT CUT OUT, GUAGES RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES OF INTERMITTENT FLUCTUATING, ERROR MESSAGES DISAPPEARED FROM MESSAGE CENTER WITHOUT HAVING TO SHUT OFF CAR, BUT TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT SHOWED IT WAS OFF AND I COULD NOT TURN BACK ON - TRACTION CONTROL WORKED AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED A SHORT TIME LATER. RECALL REPAIR FOR POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS COMPLETED AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO, IN 2015. TWO MECHANICS IN AREA COULD NOT FIND CODES THAT WERE THROWN BUT STATE THAT IT IS PROBABLY THE PART OR A PART PERTAINING TO THE RECALLED TORQUE SENSOR, BUT COULD NOT CONFIRM.

Mar 21, 2017 145,500 mi

POWER STEERING STARTED TO GO OUT ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO. DIFFICULT TO STEER. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING OF THE G6'S SO I TOOK IT TO A BUICK DEALER TO LOOK AT. THEY SAID MY CAR WAS OUT OF THE MANUFACTURER DATE OF THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000). I HAD THE 23232310 SENSOR KIT AND 22837369 MODULE REPLACED. $1303.34. WHY IS MY CAR NOT COVERED WHEN IT SOUNDS LIKE IT HAD THE SAME ISSUES AS THOSE IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID MINE WAS MADE LATER WITH NEWER PARTS. BUT, IT STILL APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED THE SAME WAY. ARE THERE OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE? SHOULD MINE BE IN THE RECALL?

Mar 21, 2017 145,500 mi

POWER STEERING STARTED TO GO OUT ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO. DIFFICULT TO STEER. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING OF THE G6'S SO I TOOK IT TO A BUICK DEALER TO LOOK AT. THEY SAID MY CAR WAS OUT OF THE MANUFACTURER DATE OF THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000). I HAD THE 23232310 SENSOR KIT AND 22837369 MODULE REPLACED. $1303.34. WHY IS MY CAR NOT COVERED WHEN IT SOUNDS LIKE IT HAD THE SAME ISSUES AS THOSE IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID MINE WAS MADE LATER WITH NEWER PARTS. BUT, IT STILL APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED THE SAME WAY. ARE THERE OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE? SHOULD MINE BE IN THE RECALL?

Mar 16, 2017 152,000 mi

DUE TO A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR MY PONTIAC G6 I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CORRECTIONS MADE. WHEN I SEARCH BY MY VIN NUMBER THERE ARE NO OPEN OR NEW RECALLS PRESENT. YET OVER THE PAST MONTH WHILE DRIVING MY INFORMATION DISPLAY ON THE CENTER CONSOLE WILL CHIME AND DISPLAY "POWER STEERING". I DO NOT NOTICE ANY CHANGES WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE CAR WHEN THE DISPLAY APPEARS. I HAVE PRESSED THE INFO BUTTON ONCE IT APPEARS AND IT THEN GOES AWAY FROM THE DISPLAY AND NO OTHER FUNCTIONING APPEARS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY ON A RECALL IS MALFUNCTIONING.

Mar 16, 2017 152,000 mi

DUE TO A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR MY PONTIAC G6 I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CORRECTIONS MADE. WHEN I SEARCH BY MY VIN NUMBER THERE ARE NO OPEN OR NEW RECALLS PRESENT. YET OVER THE PAST MONTH WHILE DRIVING MY INFORMATION DISPLAY ON THE CENTER CONSOLE WILL CHIME AND DISPLAY "POWER STEERING". I DO NOT NOTICE ANY CHANGES WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE CAR WHEN THE DISPLAY APPEARS. I HAVE PRESSED THE INFO BUTTON ONCE IT APPEARS AND IT THEN GOES AWAY FROM THE DISPLAY AND NO OTHER FUNCTIONING APPEARS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY ON A RECALL IS MALFUNCTIONING.

Mar 15, 2017 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Mar 15, 2017 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Mar 6, 2017 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN RESUMED DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT CODE C0545 "STEERING WHEEL TOUCH INPUT SENSOR" ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.

Mar 6, 2017 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN RESUMED DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT CODE C0545 "STEERING WHEEL TOUCH INPUT SENSOR" ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.

Mar 2, 2017 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.

Mar 2, 2017 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.

Feb 27, 2017 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000. UPDATED 05/14/17*LJ CONTACT WISHES TO BE REIMBURSED FOR 2ND REPAIR FROM RECALL #14116. *CN

Feb 27, 2017 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000. UPDATED 05/14/17*LJ CONTACT WISHES TO BE REIMBURSED FOR 2ND REPAIR FROM RECALL #14116. *CN

Feb 21, 2017 175,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING IN NOT WORKING CORRECTLY WHEN STARTING AND WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN, DOES THIS ON AND OFF.

Feb 21, 2017 175,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING IN NOT WORKING CORRECTLY WHEN STARTING AND WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN, DOES THIS ON AND OFF.

Feb 15, 2017 Crash 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS AND CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP RESPONDED TO WARRANTY UPGRADE AND HAD ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE CAR , BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH IN A CURVE.

Feb 15, 2017 Crash 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS AND CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP RESPONDED TO WARRANTY UPGRADE AND HAD ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE CAR , BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH IN A CURVE.

Feb 7, 2017 Crash 82,000 mi

LOST STEERING RESULTED IN HORRIBLE CAR ACCIDENTS

Feb 7, 2017 Crash 82,000 mi

LOST STEERING RESULTED IN HORRIBLE CAR ACCIDENTS

Feb 6, 2017 31,823 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS OBSERVED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR, STEERING RACK, AND ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 15V064000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SHARP TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,823.

Feb 6, 2017 31,823 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS OBSERVED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR, STEERING RACK, AND ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 15V064000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SHARP TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,823.

Feb 2, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING PRIOR TO OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14E044000 (STEERING) AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER RECALL AND WOULD NEED TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Feb 2, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING PRIOR TO OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14E044000 (STEERING) AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER RECALL AND WOULD NEED TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jan 26, 2017 120,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY HAD ZERO POWER STEERING. SHE WAS ABLE, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. SHE TURNED IT OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND HAD STEERING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE MORE BUT THEN THE SAME THING! WE HAD A RECALL DONE A YEAR AGO ON THE TORQUE SENSOR STEERING COLUMN - WE DID NOT RECEIVE ANY PAPERWORK WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR. NOW THEY SAY IT IS THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN WHICH IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL - SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE - SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! I'M GUESSING ANY PONTIAC G6 HAS POTENTIAL TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE TORQUE SENSOR STEERING COLUMN AND PONTIAC DOES NOT CARE. *TR

Jan 26, 2017 120,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY HAD ZERO POWER STEERING. SHE WAS ABLE, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. SHE TURNED IT OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND HAD STEERING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE MORE BUT THEN THE SAME THING! WE HAD A RECALL DONE A YEAR AGO ON THE TORQUE SENSOR STEERING COLUMN - WE DID NOT RECEIVE ANY PAPERWORK WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR. NOW THEY SAY IT IS THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN WHICH IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL - SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE - SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! I'M GUESSING ANY PONTIAC G6 HAS POTENTIAL TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE TORQUE SENSOR STEERING COLUMN AND PONTIAC DOES NOT CARE. *TR

Jan 13, 2017 87,000 mi

FOUR MONTHS AGO, WE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE POWER STEERING. BORCHERDING BUICK SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD US THERE IS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN, BUT, WAIT UNTIL IT ACTS UP MORE AND THEY CAN FIX IT. JANUARY 11, 2017 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE NEXT DAY WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE BORCHERDING DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE KIND ENOUGH TO GIVE US A LOANER AND TYPED IN THE REPAIR WORK. LATER THAT DAY, WE RECEIVED A PHONE CALL STATING THE, THE SPECIAL COVERAGE IS OUT OF PARAMETER BECAUSE THE RECALL EXPIRED 1-31-2015. THE ITEM DEFECTIVE WAS THE POWER STEERING MODULE, WHICH GM AUTOMATICALLY REPLACED WHEN THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. WE FEEL IT IS UNETHICAL FOR GM NOT TO STAND BEHIND THE RECALL, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! JEFF BOYER V.P. OF VEHICLE SAFETY IN A PREVIOUS LETTER STATED, "HE WILL MAKE IT RIGHT". THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART, AND NO WAY COULD WE HAVE PREVENTED THIS OR HAVE BEEN PROACTIVE AND REPAIRED IT. THE INCIDENT OCCURED AS WE WERE LEAVING A RESIDENCE, THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY! *CN

Jan 13, 2017 87,000 mi

FOUR MONTHS AGO, WE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE POWER STEERING. BORCHERDING BUICK SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD US THERE IS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN, BUT, WAIT UNTIL IT ACTS UP MORE AND THEY CAN FIX IT. JANUARY 11, 2017 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE NEXT DAY WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE BORCHERDING DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE KIND ENOUGH TO GIVE US A LOANER AND TYPED IN THE REPAIR WORK. LATER THAT DAY, WE RECEIVED A PHONE CALL STATING THE, THE SPECIAL COVERAGE IS OUT OF PARAMETER BECAUSE THE RECALL EXPIRED 1-31-2015. THE ITEM DEFECTIVE WAS THE POWER STEERING MODULE, WHICH GM AUTOMATICALLY REPLACED WHEN THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. WE FEEL IT IS UNETHICAL FOR GM NOT TO STAND BEHIND THE RECALL, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! JEFF BOYER V.P. OF VEHICLE SAFETY IN A PREVIOUS LETTER STATED, "HE WILL MAKE IT RIGHT". THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART, AND NO WAY COULD WE HAVE PREVENTED THIS OR HAVE BEEN PROACTIVE AND REPAIRED IT. THE INCIDENT OCCURED AS WE WERE LEAVING A RESIDENCE, THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY! *CN

Jan 12, 2017 Crash 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHILE PULLING OFF THE ROAD, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FLED THE SCENE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE STEERING WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

Jan 12, 2017 Crash 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHILE PULLING OFF THE ROAD, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FLED THE SCENE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE STEERING WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

Jan 10, 2017 120,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR WAS REPLACED 2014 AS PART OF RECALL. NOW IN 2016 IT HAS WENT DEFECTIVE AND GM WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM ONE FOR THE FIRST 8 YEARS I OWNED THIS CAR. NOW THE STEERING GOES OUT WHILE I'M LEAVING A GROCERY STORE. I TURNED OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER TO GET IT BACK HOME. ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND ITS SUPPOSED TO COST ME, $1400 TO REMEDY? *TR

Jan 10, 2017 120,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR WAS REPLACED 2014 AS PART OF RECALL. NOW IN 2016 IT HAS WENT DEFECTIVE AND GM WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM ONE FOR THE FIRST 8 YEARS I OWNED THIS CAR. NOW THE STEERING GOES OUT WHILE I'M LEAVING A GROCERY STORE. I TURNED OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER TO GET IT BACK HOME. ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND ITS SUPPOSED TO COST ME, $1400 TO REMEDY? *TR

Jan 9, 2017 109,000 mi

MY CAR WAS RUNNING JUST FINE. ALL OF A SUDDEN ON A VERY RAINY NIGHT, THE CAR WOULD NOT CATCH GEAR IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 5 SECONDS TO RUN SMOOTHLY. ABOUT 8 MINUTES LATER WHEN I GOT TO THE FREEWAY IT DROVE SMOOTHLY. THE NEXT DAY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME IT STARTED BURNING. I STOPPED TO LET IT COOL AND CHECKED ALL THE FLUIDS, EVERYTHING WAS OK. I TRIED TO DRIVE MY CAR 10 MINUTES TO MAKE IT TO MY HOUSE. WHILE REVERSING A LOT POP HAPPENED. I STOPPED AND LOOKED AND PINK FLUID WAS RUNNING DOWN THE PARKING LOT. I TRIED TO MOVE THE CAR OUT THE WAY BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. AFTER AN HOUR I WAS ABLE TO TAKE IT TO A RELATIVES HOUSE AFTER REFILLING THE CAR WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. AFTER 2 HOURS OF SITTING WE TRIED TO TAKE IT TO MY HOUSE AND AS WE LEFT THE CAR LOCKED UP. THE ENGINE RAN BUT THE TIRES WERE GETTING NO ROTATION. WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FOR ABOUT AN HOUR WHILE A MECHANIC TOOK THE BRAKE CALIBER AND BRAKE PADS OFF, SO WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR OUT THE WAY. I AM PAYING ON A CAR THAT I HAVE NOT HAD FOR SIX MONTHS AND IS NOT WORKING. *TR

Jan 9, 2017 109,000 mi

MY CAR WAS RUNNING JUST FINE. ALL OF A SUDDEN ON A VERY RAINY NIGHT, THE CAR WOULD NOT CATCH GEAR IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 5 SECONDS TO RUN SMOOTHLY. ABOUT 8 MINUTES LATER WHEN I GOT TO THE FREEWAY IT DROVE SMOOTHLY. THE NEXT DAY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME IT STARTED BURNING. I STOPPED TO LET IT COOL AND CHECKED ALL THE FLUIDS, EVERYTHING WAS OK. I TRIED TO DRIVE MY CAR 10 MINUTES TO MAKE IT TO MY HOUSE. WHILE REVERSING A LOT POP HAPPENED. I STOPPED AND LOOKED AND PINK FLUID WAS RUNNING DOWN THE PARKING LOT. I TRIED TO MOVE THE CAR OUT THE WAY BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. AFTER AN HOUR I WAS ABLE TO TAKE IT TO A RELATIVES HOUSE AFTER REFILLING THE CAR WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. AFTER 2 HOURS OF SITTING WE TRIED TO TAKE IT TO MY HOUSE AND AS WE LEFT THE CAR LOCKED UP. THE ENGINE RAN BUT THE TIRES WERE GETTING NO ROTATION. WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FOR ABOUT AN HOUR WHILE A MECHANIC TOOK THE BRAKE CALIBER AND BRAKE PADS OFF, SO WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR OUT THE WAY. I AM PAYING ON A CAR THAT I HAVE NOT HAD FOR SIX MONTHS AND IS NOT WORKING. *TR

Dec 29, 2016 142,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL OF POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, AND THAT RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IN EARLY 2014. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2015, NOW A LITTLE LATER THAN A YEAR, I HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEMS OF THE RECALL. WHICH IS "YOUR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH EPS MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. IF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND A CHIME SOUNDS TO INFORM THE DRIVER. STEERING CONTROL CAN BE MAINTAINED, AS THE VEHICLE WILL REVERT TO A MANUAL STEERING MODE, BUT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.". MY CAR HAS THESE EXACT ISSUES EVEN THOUGH IT HAD BEEN "FIXED 2 YEARS AGO". I BELIEVE MY CAR WAS NEVER ACTUALLY FIXED IN A CORRECT WAY, OTHERWISE I WOULDN'T BE IN SAFETY HAZARD TRYING TO DRIVE A CAR WHOSE POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN DRIVING. NOW I AM BEING FORCED TO ACTUALLY GET IT FIXED FROM A GM DEALERSHIP OUT OF POCKET. THIS POWER STEERING PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE, BECAUSE IF IT WAS ACTUALLY "FIXED" 2 YEARS AGO I WOULDN'T HAVE THIS ISSUE AND I AM NO BEING FORCED TO PAY $575 TO DRIVE MY CAR SAFELY. AS IT SHOULD ALREADY BE A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE IN AS GM ADVERTISES. *TR

Dec 29, 2016 142,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL OF POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, AND THAT RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IN EARLY 2014. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2015, NOW A LITTLE LATER THAN A YEAR, I HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEMS OF THE RECALL. WHICH IS "YOUR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH EPS MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. IF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND A CHIME SOUNDS TO INFORM THE DRIVER. STEERING CONTROL CAN BE MAINTAINED, AS THE VEHICLE WILL REVERT TO A MANUAL STEERING MODE, BUT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.". MY CAR HAS THESE EXACT ISSUES EVEN THOUGH IT HAD BEEN "FIXED 2 YEARS AGO". I BELIEVE MY CAR WAS NEVER ACTUALLY FIXED IN A CORRECT WAY, OTHERWISE I WOULDN'T BE IN SAFETY HAZARD TRYING TO DRIVE A CAR WHOSE POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN DRIVING. NOW I AM BEING FORCED TO ACTUALLY GET IT FIXED FROM A GM DEALERSHIP OUT OF POCKET. THIS POWER STEERING PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE, BECAUSE IF IT WAS ACTUALLY "FIXED" 2 YEARS AGO I WOULDN'T HAVE THIS ISSUE AND I AM NO BEING FORCED TO PAY $575 TO DRIVE MY CAR SAFELY. AS IT SHOULD ALREADY BE A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE IN AS GM ADVERTISES. *TR

Dec 24, 2016 141,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE IN MOTION. DASH BOARD BEGINS TO CHIME WHILE THIS HAPPENS.

Dec 24, 2016 141,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE IN MOTION. DASH BOARD BEGINS TO CHIME WHILE THIS HAPPENS.

Dec 17, 2016 160,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE SENSOR WAS REPLACED BY TRACY CHEVROLET IN OCTOBER 2014 AS PART OF A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THE TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE CAR HAD 140,000 MILES ON IT AND CURRENTLY HAS 160,000 MILES ON IT.. SO AFTER 20,000 MILES THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR HAS GONE BAD.. AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALER I'M TOLD THEY REPLACED IT AND THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY ONE YEAR. HOWEVER, FOR THIS PART TO GO BAD SO SOON MAKES ME QUESTION IF IT WAS EVER REPLACED OR REPLACED WITH A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME SORT OF HELP WITH THIS BECAUSE I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW THE CAR WENT 140,000 MILES BEFORE IT WAS REPLACED AND ONLY 20,000 WITH THE "NEW SENSOR"??

Dec 17, 2016 160,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE SENSOR WAS REPLACED BY TRACY CHEVROLET IN OCTOBER 2014 AS PART OF A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THE TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE CAR HAD 140,000 MILES ON IT AND CURRENTLY HAS 160,000 MILES ON IT.. SO AFTER 20,000 MILES THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR HAS GONE BAD.. AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALER I'M TOLD THEY REPLACED IT AND THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY ONE YEAR. HOWEVER, FOR THIS PART TO GO BAD SO SOON MAKES ME QUESTION IF IT WAS EVER REPLACED OR REPLACED WITH A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME SORT OF HELP WITH THIS BECAUSE I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW THE CAR WENT 140,000 MILES BEFORE IT WAS REPLACED AND ONLY 20,000 WITH THE "NEW SENSOR"??

Dec 7, 2016 Crash 154,000 mi

COMING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY THE CARS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT LET ME TURN IT NOR WOULD MY BRAKE WORK. THE CAR DID A COMPLETE 360 AND SMASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ONLY GOING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND ALL OF THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME AND PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD ALL CONTROL OF THE CAR. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL, THE MECHANIC AND DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WHEN THEY PLUGGED THE CAR INTO THE ELECTRICAL CODE FINDER THAT THEY COULD NOT GENERATE A CODE THAT SHOWED THE WHEEL OR CAR LOCKED UP.

Dec 7, 2016 Crash 154,000 mi

COMING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY THE CARS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT LET ME TURN IT NOR WOULD MY BRAKE WORK. THE CAR DID A COMPLETE 360 AND SMASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ONLY GOING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND ALL OF THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME AND PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD ALL CONTROL OF THE CAR. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL, THE MECHANIC AND DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WHEN THEY PLUGGED THE CAR INTO THE ELECTRICAL CODE FINDER THAT THEY COULD NOT GENERATE A CODE THAT SHOWED THE WHEEL OR CAR LOCKED UP.

Nov 29, 2016 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WOULD GO TO LOWER SPEED AND STOP, MAKING LOUD GRINDING NOISE AFTER ABOUT 3 TO 5 MINUTES IT WOULD DRIVE AGAIN. IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ANTI SKID WAS ON, CAR ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES . THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK 3 TIMES. IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT ON CITY STREETS. *TR

Nov 29, 2016 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WOULD GO TO LOWER SPEED AND STOP, MAKING LOUD GRINDING NOISE AFTER ABOUT 3 TO 5 MINUTES IT WOULD DRIVE AGAIN. IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ANTI SKID WAS ON, CAR ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES . THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK 3 TIMES. IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT ON CITY STREETS. *TR

Nov 28, 2016 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED LEFT TO RIGHT, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Nov 28, 2016 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED LEFT TO RIGHT, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Nov 23, 2016 Crash 101,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT WITHIN THE LAST WEEK INCURRED A POWER STEERING FAILURE. , CAUSING ME TO HAVE A SMALL CRASH. RECALL RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ON MARCH 2014 THE NHTSA REQUIRED GM TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT ONLY COVERED CERTAIN THE G6 MODELS UP TO THE YEAR 2009. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE "PROBLEM" WAS VERY SIMILAR TO THE STEERING PROBLEM FOR EARLIER MODELS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. HOWEVER, SINCE ONLY FEW SELECT CARS WERE INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL, THE COST TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FALLS TO THE CONSUMER AND IS ESTIMATED TO BE IN THE $1,800 TO $2,000 RANGE. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND MIRRORS THE SAME CHARACTERISTIC'S AS EARLIER MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHILE I APPRECIATE GM'S WILLINGNESS TO "CONSIDER" THE MATTER, I URGE THE NHTSA TO RE-VISIT THE MODEL YEARS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE BURDENED WITH THE COST OF REPAIRING WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN DEFECT. FURTHER AND MORE IMPORTANTLY IS SAFETY FOR THE PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. I HOPE THAT THE NHTSA WILL INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER ACCORDINGLY AND AMEND THE POWER STEERING RECALL. THANK YOU.

Nov 23, 2016 Crash 101,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT WITHIN THE LAST WEEK INCURRED A POWER STEERING FAILURE. , CAUSING ME TO HAVE A SMALL CRASH. RECALL RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ON MARCH 2014 THE NHTSA REQUIRED GM TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT ONLY COVERED CERTAIN THE G6 MODELS UP TO THE YEAR 2009. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE "PROBLEM" WAS VERY SIMILAR TO THE STEERING PROBLEM FOR EARLIER MODELS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. HOWEVER, SINCE ONLY FEW SELECT CARS WERE INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL, THE COST TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FALLS TO THE CONSUMER AND IS ESTIMATED TO BE IN THE $1,800 TO $2,000 RANGE. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND MIRRORS THE SAME CHARACTERISTIC'S AS EARLIER MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHILE I APPRECIATE GM'S WILLINGNESS TO "CONSIDER" THE MATTER, I URGE THE NHTSA TO RE-VISIT THE MODEL YEARS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE BURDENED WITH THE COST OF REPAIRING WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN DEFECT. FURTHER AND MORE IMPORTANTLY IS SAFETY FOR THE PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. I HOPE THAT THE NHTSA WILL INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER ACCORDINGLY AND AMEND THE POWER STEERING RECALL. THANK YOU.

Nov 22, 2016 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND A GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING COLUMN MODULE AND THE STEERING COLUMN MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER AWAITING PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ UPDATED 7/10/18*JB *TR

Nov 22, 2016 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND A GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING COLUMN MODULE AND THE STEERING COLUMN MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER AWAITING PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ UPDATED 7/10/18*JB *TR

Nov 14, 2016 86,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY STIFF TO MANEUVER, ESPECIALLY WHILE AT IDLE. BECOMES HARD TO TURN AT CURVES

Nov 14, 2016 86,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY STIFF TO MANEUVER, ESPECIALLY WHILE AT IDLE. BECOMES HARD TO TURN AT CURVES

Nov 7, 2016 155,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WILL CUT OUT WHEN TURNING MAKING IT HARD THE STEER THE CAR AND WITH THIS HAPPENING IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT WOULD'VE HAPPENED IN A MAIN ROAD.

Nov 7, 2016 155,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WILL CUT OUT WHEN TURNING MAKING IT HARD THE STEER THE CAR AND WITH THIS HAPPENING IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT WOULD'VE HAPPENED IN A MAIN ROAD.

Oct 27, 2016 Crash 94,000 mi

ON AUGUST 6, 2016 I WAS MERGING ONTO THE 33 EAST FROM THE CAYUGA ROAD ENTRANCE IN CHEEKTOWAGA, NY. AS I TRIED TO MERGE ONTO THE THRUWAY MY STEERING COMPLETELY WENT LOOSE AND LOST CONTROL. I COULDN'T GRAB HOLD OF THE WHEEL, AND MY CAR WENT COMPLETELY INSANE AND CROSSED THE 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC ON THE THRUWAY AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL, THEN BOUNCED OFF THE GUARDRAIL, CROSSING BACK THROUGH THOSE 3 LANES AND I ENDED UP IN A DITCH ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE GUARDRAIL.MY CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED, AND I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL ER BY MY MOTHER & MY CAR WAS TOWED BY CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE TO MILLERS TOWING ON GENESEE STREET. THE ONLY THING THE HOSPITAL DIAGNOSED ME WITH WAS WHIPLASH. I HAVE NO IDEA OR EXPLANATION AS TO WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED MY STEERING WHEEL AND WHOLE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL LIKE THAT. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND FILED A CLAIM WITH THEM. GENERAL MOTORS SENT OUT AN INVESTIGATOR TO COME CHECK OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR. THE INVESTIGATOR ONLY PLUGGED MY CAR INTO HIS COMPUTER, AFTER UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY (WHICH WAS NOT NECESSARY TO DO AT ALL). AFTER HE INVESTIGATED IT, GENERAL MOTORS CALLED ME AND SAID MY CLAIM WAS DENIED. I FEEL THAT MY CAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSPECTED, IT SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST BEEN PUT UP ON A LIFT TO HAVE THE STEERING RACK LOOKED AT, SEEING AS THAT'S WHERE THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. I HAVE 3 WITNESSES THAT STOPPED ALONGSIDE OF THE ROAD WITH ME AND SAID IT WAS LIKE MY CAR WAS "POSSESSED." THE CAR HAD A STEERING RECALL THAT I GOT FIXED AT A GENERAL MOTORS FACILITY IN NOVEMBER OF 2015, 4 MONTHS AFTER I HAD BOUGHT THE CAR. I FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BY GM FOR MY LOSSES. I DID NOTHING WRONG TO MAKE THE CAR ACT LIKE THAT OR LOOSE CONTROL, THEY HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR ME AS TO WHAT HAPPENED TO MAKE THE CAR DO THAT.

Oct 27, 2016 Crash 94,000 mi

ON AUGUST 6, 2016 I WAS MERGING ONTO THE 33 EAST FROM THE CAYUGA ROAD ENTRANCE IN CHEEKTOWAGA, NY. AS I TRIED TO MERGE ONTO THE THRUWAY MY STEERING COMPLETELY WENT LOOSE AND LOST CONTROL. I COULDN'T GRAB HOLD OF THE WHEEL, AND MY CAR WENT COMPLETELY INSANE AND CROSSED THE 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC ON THE THRUWAY AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL, THEN BOUNCED OFF THE GUARDRAIL, CROSSING BACK THROUGH THOSE 3 LANES AND I ENDED UP IN A DITCH ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE GUARDRAIL.MY CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED, AND I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL ER BY MY MOTHER & MY CAR WAS TOWED BY CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE TO MILLERS TOWING ON GENESEE STREET. THE ONLY THING THE HOSPITAL DIAGNOSED ME WITH WAS WHIPLASH. I HAVE NO IDEA OR EXPLANATION AS TO WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED MY STEERING WHEEL AND WHOLE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL LIKE THAT. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND FILED A CLAIM WITH THEM. GENERAL MOTORS SENT OUT AN INVESTIGATOR TO COME CHECK OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR. THE INVESTIGATOR ONLY PLUGGED MY CAR INTO HIS COMPUTER, AFTER UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY (WHICH WAS NOT NECESSARY TO DO AT ALL). AFTER HE INVESTIGATED IT, GENERAL MOTORS CALLED ME AND SAID MY CLAIM WAS DENIED. I FEEL THAT MY CAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSPECTED, IT SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST BEEN PUT UP ON A LIFT TO HAVE THE STEERING RACK LOOKED AT, SEEING AS THAT'S WHERE THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. I HAVE 3 WITNESSES THAT STOPPED ALONGSIDE OF THE ROAD WITH ME AND SAID IT WAS LIKE MY CAR WAS "POSSESSED." THE CAR HAD A STEERING RECALL THAT I GOT FIXED AT A GENERAL MOTORS FACILITY IN NOVEMBER OF 2015, 4 MONTHS AFTER I HAD BOUGHT THE CAR. I FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BY GM FOR MY LOSSES. I DID NOTHING WRONG TO MAKE THE CAR ACT LIKE THAT OR LOOSE CONTROL, THEY HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR ME AS TO WHAT HAPPENED TO MAKE THE CAR DO THAT.

Oct 17, 2016 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Oct 17, 2016 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Oct 6, 2016 99,880 mi

AT 60,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING ALERT CAME ON THE DIC AND THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT RESET. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY ISSUES UNTIL RECENTLY. I REPLACED THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH THE SUSPENSION IN THIS CAR COSTING ME OVER $2500 DOLLARS. THE PAST MONTH THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SHAKING BADLY AND WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL PULL EACH WAY AND HAVE PLAY AND SOMETIMES BE STIFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AS I'VE ALMOST CAUSED MYSELF TO GET IN MANY ACCIDENTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BY GM. I'VE TAKEN IT MANY TIMES AND MY CAR VIN ISN'T UNDER THE RECALL. THE CAR NOW JUST ECLIPSED OVER 100,000 MILES AND NEED TO KEEP THIS CAR THROUGH THE WINTER BUT I'M AFRAID WITH THE WINTERS WE HAVE IN BUFFALO, I'M GOING TO BE SERIOUSLY HURT. THE COST TO FIX THE JPOWER STEERING MOTOR IS OVER $1,000 AND I'M NOT PUTTING ANY MORE MONEY INTO THIS CAR. OVER THE YEARS I'VE HAD THE CAR, I'VE PUT WELL OVER $6,000 INTO IT. I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE (AT GM) AND THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE VERY RUDE AND WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Oct 6, 2016 99,880 mi

AT 60,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING ALERT CAME ON THE DIC AND THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT RESET. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY ISSUES UNTIL RECENTLY. I REPLACED THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH THE SUSPENSION IN THIS CAR COSTING ME OVER $2500 DOLLARS. THE PAST MONTH THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SHAKING BADLY AND WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL PULL EACH WAY AND HAVE PLAY AND SOMETIMES BE STIFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AS I'VE ALMOST CAUSED MYSELF TO GET IN MANY ACCIDENTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BY GM. I'VE TAKEN IT MANY TIMES AND MY CAR VIN ISN'T UNDER THE RECALL. THE CAR NOW JUST ECLIPSED OVER 100,000 MILES AND NEED TO KEEP THIS CAR THROUGH THE WINTER BUT I'M AFRAID WITH THE WINTERS WE HAVE IN BUFFALO, I'M GOING TO BE SERIOUSLY HURT. THE COST TO FIX THE JPOWER STEERING MOTOR IS OVER $1,000 AND I'M NOT PUTTING ANY MORE MONEY INTO THIS CAR. OVER THE YEARS I'VE HAD THE CAR, I'VE PUT WELL OVER $6,000 INTO IT. I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE (AT GM) AND THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE VERY RUDE AND WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Sep 1, 2016 150,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO MAKE IT TO A SAFE SPOT TO PARK IT.

Sep 1, 2016 150,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO MAKE IT TO A SAFE SPOT TO PARK IT.

Aug 26, 2016 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED IN 2010. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Aug 26, 2016 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED IN 2010. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Aug 15, 2016 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Aug 15, 2016 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Jul 7, 2016 98,512 mi

POWER STEERING EIC LIGHT GOES OFF AT THE TIME THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. LOOKED UP RECALLS FOR PONTIAC AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS RECALLA FOR 06 PONTIAN G6. SO I CALL PONTIAC AND THEY SAY MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HOW CAN THAT BE? MY 2OO6 PONTIAC G6 IS DOING THE EXACT THING THAT THE OTHER 2OO6 PONTIAC G6 ARE DOING, YET NOT COVERED. ON CHRISTMAS EVE OF 2O15, OUR STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN MY HUSBAND, 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING HOME.

Jul 7, 2016 98,512 mi

POWER STEERING EIC LIGHT GOES OFF AT THE TIME THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. LOOKED UP RECALLS FOR PONTIAC AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS RECALLA FOR 06 PONTIAN G6. SO I CALL PONTIAC AND THEY SAY MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HOW CAN THAT BE? MY 2OO6 PONTIAC G6 IS DOING THE EXACT THING THAT THE OTHER 2OO6 PONTIAC G6 ARE DOING, YET NOT COVERED. ON CHRISTMAS EVE OF 2O15, OUR STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN MY HUSBAND, 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING HOME.

Jul 5, 2016 98,500 mi

IN 2014 I RECIEVED A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING, I BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THEY "FIXED" IT. CHARGED IT UNDER WARRANTY INSTEAD OF RECALL. 2 YEARS LATER, SAME ISSUE, STEERING GOES OUT, I HAD NO CRASH OR ACCIDENT BUT CANT STEER. TURN THE CAR ON AND OFF, COMES BACK ON. CALL EVERYONE LISTED ON THE RECALL WEBSITES AND THEY TELL ME NO RECALL? SO I DONT KNOW WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON, THEY "FIXED" POWER STEERING YET THE PART LASTS ONLY 2 YEARS AND I AM RIGHT BACK WHERE I STARTED WITH A BAD POWER STEERING PROBLEM. SO IF THEY FIX IT UNDER THE RECALL, LABLE IT UNDER WARRANTY, GOES OUT 2 YEARS LATER, THAN WHAT HAPPENS? I HATE THIS CAR!

Jul 5, 2016 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

Jul 5, 2016 98,500 mi

IN 2014 I RECIEVED A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING, I BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THEY "FIXED" IT. CHARGED IT UNDER WARRANTY INSTEAD OF RECALL. 2 YEARS LATER, SAME ISSUE, STEERING GOES OUT, I HAD NO CRASH OR ACCIDENT BUT CANT STEER. TURN THE CAR ON AND OFF, COMES BACK ON. CALL EVERYONE LISTED ON THE RECALL WEBSITES AND THEY TELL ME NO RECALL? SO I DONT KNOW WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON, THEY "FIXED" POWER STEERING YET THE PART LASTS ONLY 2 YEARS AND I AM RIGHT BACK WHERE I STARTED WITH A BAD POWER STEERING PROBLEM. SO IF THEY FIX IT UNDER THE RECALL, LABLE IT UNDER WARRANTY, GOES OUT 2 YEARS LATER, THAN WHAT HAPPENS? I HATE THIS CAR!

Jul 5, 2016 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

Jun 20, 2016 96,000 mi

LOOSES POWER STEERING AND ALL GAGES GO TO ZERO AND RAPIDLY FLUCTUATE, THEN VEHICLE STALLS

Jun 20, 2016 96,000 mi

LOOSES POWER STEERING AND ALL GAGES GO TO ZERO AND RAPIDLY FLUCTUATE, THEN VEHICLE STALLS

May 26, 2016

THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES GETS HARD, WHEN IM DRIVING 30 MPH MAKES NOISES ALSO WHEN I TURN

May 26, 2016

THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES GETS HARD, WHEN IM DRIVING 30 MPH MAKES NOISES ALSO WHEN I TURN

May 24, 2016 Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. UPDATED 07/11/16.*JB

May 24, 2016 Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. UPDATED 07/11/16.*JB

Apr 13, 2016 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Apr 13, 2016 74,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ENTERED THE ON RAMP TO I-5 FROM THE SHASTA DAM BLVD, SHASTA LAKE CITY, CA. AS MY GRANDSON APPROACHED THE 90 DEGREE CURVE TO MERGE, THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE, WENT OFF THE PAVEMENT WITH BRAKES ENGAGED AND STOPPED IN THE GRAVEL MEDIAN. CALLED GM PONTIAC, THEY ARRANGED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT REPAIRED AS IT WAS A RECALL ITEM. PART #22837369. AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS DONE, GM DECLINED TO REPAIR IT, BECAUSE THIS ITEM HAD BEEN REPLACED ON 3/18/2015 WITH A 12 MO. OR 12,000 MILE WARRANTY. MIND YOU THIS CAR HAD TRAVELED FROM HAWAII TO THE STATE'S TO A DEALER. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED THE CAR. AT 3 WEEKS OF OWNING THIS CAR THE STEERING WENT OUT. THERE HAD ONLY BEEN AROUND 4,000 MILES ON IT WITH THE NEW PART. SHE HAD PURCHASED THE CAR JUST 7 DAYS AFTER THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY, APPARENTLY IT'S WHATEVER COMES FIRST THE 12,000 MILES OR 12 MONTH. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. MY GRANDSON COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR WORSE. THIS STEERING ISSUE RECALL IS A RECURRING EVENT WITH THIS PART. I RESEARCHED AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS AS WELL WITH THE NEW RECALL PART. THIS PART NEEDS TO STAY ON THE RECALL LIST #14772. THIS NUMBER HAS CHANGED FROM THE ORIGINAL RECALL #14416 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST THAT GM GAVE ME. GM REPLACEMENT PART #22837369. GM NEEDS TO HONOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART.

Apr 13, 2016 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Apr 13, 2016 74,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ENTERED THE ON RAMP TO I-5 FROM THE SHASTA DAM BLVD, SHASTA LAKE CITY, CA. AS MY GRANDSON APPROACHED THE 90 DEGREE CURVE TO MERGE, THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE, WENT OFF THE PAVEMENT WITH BRAKES ENGAGED AND STOPPED IN THE GRAVEL MEDIAN. CALLED GM PONTIAC, THEY ARRANGED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT REPAIRED AS IT WAS A RECALL ITEM. PART #22837369. AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS DONE, GM DECLINED TO REPAIR IT, BECAUSE THIS ITEM HAD BEEN REPLACED ON 3/18/2015 WITH A 12 MO. OR 12,000 MILE WARRANTY. MIND YOU THIS CAR HAD TRAVELED FROM HAWAII TO THE STATE'S TO A DEALER. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED THE CAR. AT 3 WEEKS OF OWNING THIS CAR THE STEERING WENT OUT. THERE HAD ONLY BEEN AROUND 4,000 MILES ON IT WITH THE NEW PART. SHE HAD PURCHASED THE CAR JUST 7 DAYS AFTER THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY, APPARENTLY IT'S WHATEVER COMES FIRST THE 12,000 MILES OR 12 MONTH. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. MY GRANDSON COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR WORSE. THIS STEERING ISSUE RECALL IS A RECURRING EVENT WITH THIS PART. I RESEARCHED AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS AS WELL WITH THE NEW RECALL PART. THIS PART NEEDS TO STAY ON THE RECALL LIST #14772. THIS NUMBER HAS CHANGED FROM THE ORIGINAL RECALL #14416 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST THAT GM GAVE ME. GM REPLACEMENT PART #22837369. GM NEEDS TO HONOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART.

Apr 9, 2016

JUST BOUGHT THE CAR A FEW WEEKS AGO, STARTED GETTING A CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END/ STEERING WHEEL. WENT BACK TO DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED CAR AND THEY DID NOT FIX ISSUE. WENT THEN TO GM DEALER AND HAD THEIR SERVICE CENTER CHECK IT OUT, SEEMS THE STEERING SHAFT IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THIS IS A KNOWN RECALL FROM GM BUT APPARENTLY MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL BUT IS INCLUDED IN SOME OTHER RECALLS. MY CAR FALL WITHIN THE PARAMETER'S OF ALL THE OTHER RECALLS (MANUFACTURER DATES, YEAR, MODELS) SO I BELIEVE THIS CAR SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED IN ANY/ALL RECALLS.

Apr 9, 2016

JUST BOUGHT THE CAR A FEW WEEKS AGO, STARTED GETTING A CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END/ STEERING WHEEL. WENT BACK TO DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED CAR AND THEY DID NOT FIX ISSUE. WENT THEN TO GM DEALER AND HAD THEIR SERVICE CENTER CHECK IT OUT, SEEMS THE STEERING SHAFT IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THIS IS A KNOWN RECALL FROM GM BUT APPARENTLY MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL BUT IS INCLUDED IN SOME OTHER RECALLS. MY CAR FALL WITHIN THE PARAMETER'S OF ALL THE OTHER RECALLS (MANUFACTURER DATES, YEAR, MODELS) SO I BELIEVE THIS CAR SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED IN ANY/ALL RECALLS.

Apr 7, 2016 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE STEERING; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Apr 7, 2016 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE STEERING; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Apr 1, 2016 130,700 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE HAD A HOLE MELTED INTO IT BY THE EXHAUST AND THE LINE BURST SPRAYING POWER STEERING FLUID ON THE EXHAUST AND ALMOST CATCHING THE CAR ON FIRE.

Apr 1, 2016 130,700 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE HAD A HOLE MELTED INTO IT BY THE EXHAUST AND THE LINE BURST SPRAYING POWER STEERING FLUID ON THE EXHAUST AND ALMOST CATCHING THE CAR ON FIRE.

Mar 22, 2016 Crash

DRIVING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN THE POWERSTEERING ON THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT. I WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN TO BRING IT TO A SAFE PARK ON THE SIDE OF ROAD. INSTEAD I HIT AN EMBANKMENT. THE WITNESS AND POLICE WERE NOT SURE WHY MY CAR DID NOT FLIP OVER IN OTHER WORDS I LOST STEERING AND BRAKE POWER AND THE CAR WAS DEEMED AS TOTALED.

Mar 22, 2016 Crash

DRIVING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN THE POWERSTEERING ON THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT. I WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN TO BRING IT TO A SAFE PARK ON THE SIDE OF ROAD. INSTEAD I HIT AN EMBANKMENT. THE WITNESS AND POLICE WERE NOT SURE WHY MY CAR DID NOT FLIP OVER IN OTHER WORDS I LOST STEERING AND BRAKE POWER AND THE CAR WAS DEEMED AS TOTALED.

Mar 21, 2016 149,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING, BUT A DANGEROUS HEADACHE. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE FELL OFF.. GLAD NO TRAFFIC WAS COMING. COULD NOT STOP.. THE A WEEK LATER I AM DRIVING AND THE TIRE BLEW. LAST WEEKEND DRIVING AND LOST ALL POWER. NOT ONLY DID WE GET LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SHRIVELED IN PIECES. IT WAS HORRIBLE. TELL THE DEALER CAUSE I'M MAKING PAYMENTS AND THEY ACT AS IF THE COULD CARELESS.. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN INSPECTED. I HAD IT LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THE BACK ACCEL IS GOING TO CRASH IN AND THE ELECTRICAL IS BAD IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE. SCARE TO DRIVE IT.

Mar 21, 2016 149,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING, BUT A DANGEROUS HEADACHE. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE FELL OFF.. GLAD NO TRAFFIC WAS COMING. COULD NOT STOP.. THE A WEEK LATER I AM DRIVING AND THE TIRE BLEW. LAST WEEKEND DRIVING AND LOST ALL POWER. NOT ONLY DID WE GET LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SHRIVELED IN PIECES. IT WAS HORRIBLE. TELL THE DEALER CAUSE I'M MAKING PAYMENTS AND THEY ACT AS IF THE COULD CARELESS.. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN INSPECTED. I HAD IT LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THE BACK ACCEL IS GOING TO CRASH IN AND THE ELECTRICAL IS BAD IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE. SCARE TO DRIVE IT.

Feb 16, 2016 139,500 mi

POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. THIS ISSUE IS DESCRIBED IN TSB 10183A, WHICH STATES THAT THE ISSUE WILL BE FIXED AT NO CHARGE UNDER A 10YEAR/150,000 MILE WARRANTY. WHILE I HAVE THE ISSUE OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING DESCRIBED IN THE TSB, GM WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY FOR MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IS APPROXIMATELY 9.5 YEARS OLD AND 140,000 MILES. THERE APPEARS TO BE SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING IN SOME 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES THAT GM DOES COVER THE REPAIRS FOR.

Feb 16, 2016 139,500 mi

POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. THIS ISSUE IS DESCRIBED IN TSB 10183A, WHICH STATES THAT THE ISSUE WILL BE FIXED AT NO CHARGE UNDER A 10YEAR/150,000 MILE WARRANTY. WHILE I HAVE THE ISSUE OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING DESCRIBED IN THE TSB, GM WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY FOR MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IS APPROXIMATELY 9.5 YEARS OLD AND 140,000 MILES. THERE APPEARS TO BE SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING IN SOME 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES THAT GM DOES COVER THE REPAIRS FOR.

Feb 11, 2016 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 11, 2016 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 8, 2016 Crash 123,688 mi

I AM COMING TO YOU BECAUSE I HAD MY CAR SERVICED 04/23/2015 TO HAVE TWO RECALLS FIXED AND IT WAS OK FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS WHEN AGAIN THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO MALFUNCTION AGAIN NOW ITS WORST THAN BEFORE AS SOON AS I START THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL GETS SO HARD I CAN`T MOVE IT I EVEN HIT MY OTHER CAR WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY BECAUSE I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. GM IS SENDIND ME TO THE SAME DEALER TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC BUT I WAS INFORMED THAT IT HAS TO BE PAID OUT OF MY POCKET WICH I FIND IT UNFAIR BECAUSE THEY ARE THE SAME PROBLEMS I WAS EXPERIENCING BEFORE NOW I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING MY CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID TO HAVE A WORST ACCIDENT. THE CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER FOR THE RECALL IS 14V153

Feb 8, 2016 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER RELATED TO THE STEERING; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR

Feb 8, 2016 Crash 123,688 mi

I AM COMING TO YOU BECAUSE I HAD MY CAR SERVICED 04/23/2015 TO HAVE TWO RECALLS FIXED AND IT WAS OK FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS WHEN AGAIN THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO MALFUNCTION AGAIN NOW ITS WORST THAN BEFORE AS SOON AS I START THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL GETS SO HARD I CAN`T MOVE IT I EVEN HIT MY OTHER CAR WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY BECAUSE I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. GM IS SENDIND ME TO THE SAME DEALER TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC BUT I WAS INFORMED THAT IT HAS TO BE PAID OUT OF MY POCKET WICH I FIND IT UNFAIR BECAUSE THEY ARE THE SAME PROBLEMS I WAS EXPERIENCING BEFORE NOW I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING MY CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID TO HAVE A WORST ACCIDENT. THE CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER FOR THE RECALL IS 14V153

Feb 8, 2016 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER RELATED TO THE STEERING; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR

Feb 3, 2016 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND A LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS NOTICED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Feb 3, 2016 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND A LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS NOTICED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Jan 19, 2016 60,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,900.

Jan 19, 2016 60,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,900.

Jan 3, 2016

THE AIR BAG WARNING WILL COME ON AND OFF DURING DRIVES. THE AIR BAGS WILL TURN OFF AND TURN ON THROUGHOUT DRIVES. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD NOW AND THIS REALLY CONCERNS ME. AIR BAG PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR A FEW YEARS NOW BUT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DRIVE NOW. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, HIGHWAY, TURNING AND WHEN SITTING STILL. I SELECTED STEERING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP A FEW YEARS AGO FROM A RECALL. ELECTRIC STEERING WOULD STOP WORKING WHENEVER IT WANTED TO. NEVER WORKED NORMAL SINCE IT WAS REPLACED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, HIGHWAY, TURNING AND WHEN SITTING STILL. I ALSO SELECTED ELECTRICAL BECAUSE OF THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT. IT WAS RECALLED DUE TO A BRAKE LIGHT THAT MAY OR MAY NOT WORK WHEN APPLIED AND TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CORRECTED. SINCE IT WAS LOOKED AT WE HAVE NOTICED REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME. I'VE ONLY NOTICED WHEN SITTING STILL IN DRIVEWAY.

Jan 3, 2016

THE AIR BAG WARNING WILL COME ON AND OFF DURING DRIVES. THE AIR BAGS WILL TURN OFF AND TURN ON THROUGHOUT DRIVES. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD NOW AND THIS REALLY CONCERNS ME. AIR BAG PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR A FEW YEARS NOW BUT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DRIVE NOW. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, HIGHWAY, TURNING AND WHEN SITTING STILL. I SELECTED STEERING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP A FEW YEARS AGO FROM A RECALL. ELECTRIC STEERING WOULD STOP WORKING WHENEVER IT WANTED TO. NEVER WORKED NORMAL SINCE IT WAS REPLACED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, HIGHWAY, TURNING AND WHEN SITTING STILL. I ALSO SELECTED ELECTRICAL BECAUSE OF THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT. IT WAS RECALLED DUE TO A BRAKE LIGHT THAT MAY OR MAY NOT WORK WHEN APPLIED AND TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CORRECTED. SINCE IT WAS LOOKED AT WE HAVE NOTICED REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME. I'VE ONLY NOTICED WHEN SITTING STILL IN DRIVEWAY.

Dec 11, 2015 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE ROAD, RESTART THE ENGINE, AND RESUME STEERING FUNCTION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Dec 11, 2015 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE ROAD, RESTART THE ENGINE, AND RESUME STEERING FUNCTION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Dec 10, 2015 217,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.

Dec 10, 2015 217,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.

Nov 13, 2015 53,000 mi

WE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING BUT DID SEE THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY FLASH A FEW TIMES. WE DECIDED TO BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO GET THE 3 RECALLS DONE ON IT OF WHICH ONE OF THEM WAS FOR THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE. AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE WE WENT TO PICK UP THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED A DIFFERENT PART AND CHARGED US $734.26 AND SAID THE SECOND PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I ALSO CONTACTED GM HEADQUARTERS AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. SINCE THE PART CHANGED IN THE RECALL ACTUALLY BROKE OUR POWER STEERING MAYBE THEY WERE CHANGING THE WRONG CHEAPER PART AND BILLING THE CUSTOMER TO FIX THE ISSUE. WE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT AS THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WAS LESS THAN A MINUTE AT A TIME AND IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN BUT THE CAR STILL COULD BE TURNED.

Nov 13, 2015 53,000 mi

WE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING BUT DID SEE THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY FLASH A FEW TIMES. WE DECIDED TO BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO GET THE 3 RECALLS DONE ON IT OF WHICH ONE OF THEM WAS FOR THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE. AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE WE WENT TO PICK UP THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED A DIFFERENT PART AND CHARGED US $734.26 AND SAID THE SECOND PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I ALSO CONTACTED GM HEADQUARTERS AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. SINCE THE PART CHANGED IN THE RECALL ACTUALLY BROKE OUR POWER STEERING MAYBE THEY WERE CHANGING THE WRONG CHEAPER PART AND BILLING THE CUSTOMER TO FIX THE ISSUE. WE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT AS THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WAS LESS THAN A MINUTE AT A TIME AND IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN BUT THE CAR STILL COULD BE TURNED.

Nov 11, 2015 147,534 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING, CREATING DIFFICULTY STEERING. POWER STEERING ALERT ON INFO SCREEN. LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TURN VEHICLE OFF AND STEERING RETURNS. GM DEALER STATES THE POWER STEERING MODULE IS BAD BUT IS NOT APART OF THE STEERING RECALL.

Nov 11, 2015 147,534 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING, CREATING DIFFICULTY STEERING. POWER STEERING ALERT ON INFO SCREEN. LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TURN VEHICLE OFF AND STEERING RETURNS. GM DEALER STATES THE POWER STEERING MODULE IS BAD BUT IS NOT APART OF THE STEERING RECALL.

Nov 9, 2015 201,182 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE WAY HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,182.

Nov 9, 2015 201,182 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE WAY HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,182.

Nov 4, 2015 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED INDEPENDENTLY BEFORE SEIZING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V044000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Nov 4, 2015 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED INDEPENDENTLY BEFORE SEIZING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V044000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Nov 2, 2015 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REMEDIED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED FREQUENTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURES WERE INTERMITTENT PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Nov 2, 2015 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REMEDIED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED FREQUENTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURES WERE INTERMITTENT PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Nov 1, 2015 79,985 mi

I HAD A RECALL DONE FOR THE STEERING. UNFORTUNATELY, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED BY THE PART REPLACEMENT. IN FACT, I CONTINUE TO LOSE STEERING AT LOW SPEED AND DURING PARK. THE RECALL WAS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. GM REPLACED A DEFECTIVE PART WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE NOW. WHEN IS GM GOING TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY NOT TO MENTION TO THE PUBLIC. GM ARE YOU FOR REAL? PLEASE GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!

Nov 1, 2015 79,985 mi

I HAD A RECALL DONE FOR THE STEERING. UNFORTUNATELY, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED BY THE PART REPLACEMENT. IN FACT, I CONTINUE TO LOSE STEERING AT LOW SPEED AND DURING PARK. THE RECALL WAS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. GM REPLACED A DEFECTIVE PART WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE NOW. WHEN IS GM GOING TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY NOT TO MENTION TO THE PUBLIC. GM ARE YOU FOR REAL? PLEASE GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!

Oct 27, 2015 96,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING MAKING A TURN AND I HARD A NOISE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS UNTIL I FELT MY STEERING WHEEL TIGHTEN UP.

Oct 27, 2015 96,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING MAKING A TURN AND I HARD A NOISE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS UNTIL I FELT MY STEERING WHEEL TIGHTEN UP.

Oct 21, 2015 133,380 mi

I WAS GOING THROUGH AN S CURVE ON A LOCAL ROAD DOWN THE STREET AND WHEN I WAS COMING OUT OF THE CURVE THE WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT I HEARD THE CAR CHIME AND I LOST THE STEERING. WAS UNABLE TO GET VEHICLE BACK ON THE ROAD FAST ENOUGH AND AT THE END OF THE CURVE WAS A PARK PARKING LOT. LUCKILY THE SIDE I HAD TO SWERVE INTO WAS EMPTY AND NO KIDS WERE IN THE AREA ON THE BIKE PATH BECAUSE I ENDED UP GOING INTO THE GRASS. AFTER I GOT THE CAR STOPPED I SHUT IT OFF,TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. AS SOON AS I STARTED TO TURN LEFT TO HEAD BACK HOME BOOM CAR CHIMED AND LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN. LUCKILY THIS TIME I WAS EXPECTING IT AND WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL AS I WAS TURNING AROUND TO HEAD BACK HOME. I WAS ABLE TO NURSE THE CAR BACK THE SHORT MILE BACK TO THE HOUSE THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I GOT A CALL FROM THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY STATING THAT THEY HAD FIXED THE RECALLS ON IT BUT ALSO SAID THAT THE REASON IT WENT OUT ( SHORT IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) WAS A RECALL ITEM BUT NOT ON MY YEAR G6. I TOLD THEM THAT WHEN I PULLED THE YEAR ON MY CAR , IT SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE CONTROL MODULE AND THEY SAID MINE WAS MADE TOO EARLY IN THE YEAR OR SOMETHING AND HE ALSO SAID ITS A VERY VERY COMMON PART FAILURE. I ASKED WHAT THE DIFFERENCE WAS BETWEEN MY STEERING MODULE AND THE ONES ON RECALL WERE, AND HE STATED THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THE PART NUMBER AND IT WAS THE SAME EXACT PART. SO FOR $900.00 TO FIX IT I TOLD THEM TO TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE UNFIXED AND NOW THE CAR SITS UNUSED BECAUSE I REFUSE TO PAY FOR A PART THAT IS KNOWINGLY UNSAFE AND FAULTY BY THE MANUFACTURER . THE OUTCOME OF THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE HAD I BEEN ON A BUSY ROAD. DID I MENTION MY SON WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME AS WELL? I HAVE THE INVOICE FROM THE DEALER BUT DONT HAVE A SCANNER.

Oct 21, 2015 133,380 mi

I WAS GOING THROUGH AN S CURVE ON A LOCAL ROAD DOWN THE STREET AND WHEN I WAS COMING OUT OF THE CURVE THE WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT I HEARD THE CAR CHIME AND I LOST THE STEERING. WAS UNABLE TO GET VEHICLE BACK ON THE ROAD FAST ENOUGH AND AT THE END OF THE CURVE WAS A PARK PARKING LOT. LUCKILY THE SIDE I HAD TO SWERVE INTO WAS EMPTY AND NO KIDS WERE IN THE AREA ON THE BIKE PATH BECAUSE I ENDED UP GOING INTO THE GRASS. AFTER I GOT THE CAR STOPPED I SHUT IT OFF,TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. AS SOON AS I STARTED TO TURN LEFT TO HEAD BACK HOME BOOM CAR CHIMED AND LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN. LUCKILY THIS TIME I WAS EXPECTING IT AND WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL AS I WAS TURNING AROUND TO HEAD BACK HOME. I WAS ABLE TO NURSE THE CAR BACK THE SHORT MILE BACK TO THE HOUSE THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I GOT A CALL FROM THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY STATING THAT THEY HAD FIXED THE RECALLS ON IT BUT ALSO SAID THAT THE REASON IT WENT OUT ( SHORT IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) WAS A RECALL ITEM BUT NOT ON MY YEAR G6. I TOLD THEM THAT WHEN I PULLED THE YEAR ON MY CAR , IT SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE CONTROL MODULE AND THEY SAID MINE WAS MADE TOO EARLY IN THE YEAR OR SOMETHING AND HE ALSO SAID ITS A VERY VERY COMMON PART FAILURE. I ASKED WHAT THE DIFFERENCE WAS BETWEEN MY STEERING MODULE AND THE ONES ON RECALL WERE, AND HE STATED THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THE PART NUMBER AND IT WAS THE SAME EXACT PART. SO FOR $900.00 TO FIX IT I TOLD THEM TO TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE UNFIXED AND NOW THE CAR SITS UNUSED BECAUSE I REFUSE TO PAY FOR A PART THAT IS KNOWINGLY UNSAFE AND FAULTY BY THE MANUFACTURER . THE OUTCOME OF THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE HAD I BEEN ON A BUSY ROAD. DID I MENTION MY SON WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME AS WELL? I HAVE THE INVOICE FROM THE DEALER BUT DONT HAVE A SCANNER.

Oct 10, 2015 142,000 mi

THURSDAY , OCTOBER 8, 2015 I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL JAMMED. I ALMOST HIT 2 CARS .ON THE CAR BOARD APPEAR "POWER STEERING ". AT GENERAL MOTORS ' S DEALER SERVICE THEY PUT ME TO PAY 860$ FOR FIXING THE POWER STEERING ISSUE .

Oct 10, 2015 142,000 mi

THURSDAY , OCTOBER 8, 2015 I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL JAMMED. I ALMOST HIT 2 CARS .ON THE CAR BOARD APPEAR "POWER STEERING ". AT GENERAL MOTORS ' S DEALER SERVICE THEY PUT ME TO PAY 860$ FOR FIXING THE POWER STEERING ISSUE .

Sep 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Sep 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Sep 11, 2015 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Sep 11, 2015 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Sep 7, 2015 162,000 mi

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, THERE IS A CLUNKING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHEN CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF TURNING, MOVING OR STATIONARY, AND IN OR OUT OF GEAR. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS NOT LUBRICATED AS DESCRIBED IN THE GM RECALL AFFECTING SIMILAR VEHICLES.

Sep 7, 2015 162,000 mi

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, THERE IS A CLUNKING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHEN CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF TURNING, MOVING OR STATIONARY, AND IN OR OUT OF GEAR. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS NOT LUBRICATED AS DESCRIBED IN THE GM RECALL AFFECTING SIMILAR VEHICLES.

Sep 4, 2015 176,165 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000(STEERING) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,165.

Sep 4, 2015 176,165 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000(STEERING) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,165.

Sep 1, 2015 91,000 mi

WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I TURN THE WHEELS MY RACK BROKE ON THE STEERING. THE WHEELS WOULD ONLY TURN HALF WAY TO THE RIGHT. I AM LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE RACK BROKE.

Sep 1, 2015 91,000 mi

WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I TURN THE WHEELS MY RACK BROKE ON THE STEERING. THE WHEELS WOULD ONLY TURN HALF WAY TO THE RIGHT. I AM LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE RACK BROKE.

Aug 21, 2015 148,361 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THIS WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED UNKNOWN REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,361.

Aug 21, 2015 148,361 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THIS WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED UNKNOWN REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,361.

Aug 13, 2015 133,687 mi

WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR IT JERKS VERY HARD. WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTS REALLY HARD AND WHILE DRIVING, THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND IT SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK OFF AND ON. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND PUT IT ON TEST THEY SAID WIRING WAS BAD. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T FIX IT. ALSO, THEY FIX RECALL FOR POWER STRAIN AND GEAR SHIFT CABLE AND CAR BEEN ACTING UP EVER SINCE SERVICE LIGHT ON AND NOT CHANGING PROPERLY.

Aug 13, 2015 133,687 mi

WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR IT JERKS VERY HARD. WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTS REALLY HARD AND WHILE DRIVING, THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND IT SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK OFF AND ON. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND PUT IT ON TEST THEY SAID WIRING WAS BAD. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T FIX IT. ALSO, THEY FIX RECALL FOR POWER STRAIN AND GEAR SHIFT CABLE AND CAR BEEN ACTING UP EVER SINCE SERVICE LIGHT ON AND NOT CHANGING PROPERLY.

Jul 29, 2015 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING TO BE RESTORED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

Jul 29, 2015

2006 PONTIAC G6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND OTHER VEHICLE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, A MESSAGE LIGHT AND ALARM WENT OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER HAD VERY LIMITED STEERING CAPABILITIES. BY THE TIME SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL BACK IN OCTOBER 2014. *JB

Jul 29, 2015 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING TO BE RESTORED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

Jul 29, 2015

2006 PONTIAC G6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND OTHER VEHICLE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, A MESSAGE LIGHT AND ALARM WENT OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER HAD VERY LIMITED STEERING CAPABILITIES. BY THE TIME SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL BACK IN OCTOBER 2014. *JB

Jul 15, 2015 Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.

Jul 15, 2015 Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.

Jul 8, 2015 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLANKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN YOKES FAILED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

Jul 8, 2015 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLANKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN YOKES FAILED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

Jun 11, 2015 102,570 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN JULY OF 2014 TO BE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). IN MAY OF 2015, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH RECALL REPAIRS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT AGAIN. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE MILEAGE WAS TOO HIGH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,570.

Jun 11, 2015 102,570 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN JULY OF 2014 TO BE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). IN MAY OF 2015, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH RECALL REPAIRS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT AGAIN. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE MILEAGE WAS TOO HIGH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,570.

May 28, 2015 137,070 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,070.

May 28, 2015 137,070 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,070.

May 14, 2015

MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC STATING "POWER STEERING". A FEW DAYS LATER IT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO TURN AT LOWER SPEEDS.

May 14, 2015

MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC STATING "POWER STEERING". A FEW DAYS LATER IT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO TURN AT LOWER SPEEDS.

Apr 28, 2015 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

Apr 28, 2015 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

Apr 23, 2015

THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. IT MOVES UP AND DOWN EVEN WHILE DRIVING. IT ALSO DOES NOT SIT EVENLY IN THE STEERING COLUMN WELL. *TR

Apr 23, 2015

THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. IT MOVES UP AND DOWN EVEN WHILE DRIVING. IT ALSO DOES NOT SIT EVENLY IN THE STEERING COLUMN WELL. *TR

Apr 20, 2015 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND A HUMMING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Apr 20, 2015 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND A HUMMING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Apr 5, 2015 93,100 mi

WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD LOCK TO TURN AND IT WOULD ALSO SHAKE. *TR

Apr 5, 2015 93,100 mi

WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD LOCK TO TURN AND IT WOULD ALSO SHAKE. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 100,000 mi

WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE IT IS LIKE IT LOSES TRACTION AND PULLS TO THE LEFT REAL BAD OR GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS IT HAS NEW STRUTS AND BEEN ALIGNED THREE TIMES AND TWO SET OF NEW TIRES AND NEW BEARINGS AND TIE RODS AND STILL HAVEN'T FIX IT. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 100,000 mi

WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE IT IS LIKE IT LOSES TRACTION AND PULLS TO THE LEFT REAL BAD OR GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS IT HAS NEW STRUTS AND BEEN ALIGNED THREE TIMES AND TWO SET OF NEW TIRES AND NEW BEARINGS AND TIE RODS AND STILL HAVEN'T FIX IT. *TR

Mar 26, 2015 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER WHO BOTH DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 7/29/15*CN UPDATED 10/2/2017*CN

Mar 26, 2015 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER WHO BOTH DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 7/29/15*CN UPDATED 10/2/2017*CN

Mar 17, 2015 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND JOLTED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS AND WAS REPAIRED BOTH TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000. UPDATED 4/29/15*CN

Mar 17, 2015 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND JOLTED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS AND WAS REPAIRED BOTH TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000. UPDATED 4/29/15*CN

Mar 16, 2015 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 4/22/15*CN UPDATED 9/28/2017*CN

Mar 16, 2015 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 4/22/15*CN UPDATED 9/28/2017*CN

Mar 8, 2015 56,000 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND WAS VIRTUALLY INCAPABLE OF DRIVING. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN TRYING TO PARK OR DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO PARALLEL PARK AND AS A RESULT IT TOOK OVER 30 MINUTES OF EFFORT TO TRY AND GET MY CAR CORRECTLY INTO THE SPOT. I HAD TO KEEP SHUTTING THE CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON TO TRY AND GET THE WHEEL TO TURN. THIS WOULD ONLY BRIEFLY FIX THE STEERING FOR A MATTER OF SECONDS AND WAS STILL HARD TO TURN DURING THOSE SECONDS. EVENTUALLY, I JUST GAVE UP AND MOVED MY CAR INTO A SPOT THAT DID NOT REQUIRE PARALLEL PARKING. HOWEVER, THIS TOO WAS AN ISSUE TO PARK. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT POSSES AS A SERIOUS SAFELY ISSUE WHEN USING THE CAR. *TR

Mar 8, 2015 56,000 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND WAS VIRTUALLY INCAPABLE OF DRIVING. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN TRYING TO PARK OR DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO PARALLEL PARK AND AS A RESULT IT TOOK OVER 30 MINUTES OF EFFORT TO TRY AND GET MY CAR CORRECTLY INTO THE SPOT. I HAD TO KEEP SHUTTING THE CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON TO TRY AND GET THE WHEEL TO TURN. THIS WOULD ONLY BRIEFLY FIX THE STEERING FOR A MATTER OF SECONDS AND WAS STILL HARD TO TURN DURING THOSE SECONDS. EVENTUALLY, I JUST GAVE UP AND MOVED MY CAR INTO A SPOT THAT DID NOT REQUIRE PARALLEL PARKING. HOWEVER, THIS TOO WAS AN ISSUE TO PARK. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT POSSES AS A SERIOUS SAFELY ISSUE WHEN USING THE CAR. *TR

Feb 24, 2015

FAILED OR FAILING POWER STEERING RECALL REPAIR. POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON LAST EVENING (2/23/2015). VEHICLE RECALL ALERT SENT OUT IN JUNE 2014 WAS REPAIRED BY WESTON ONCE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED SINCE REPAIR UNTIL LAST EVENING ON DRIVE HOME FROM WORK. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. I HAVE HEARD IT IS NOT POSITIVE TO ALERT DEALER AGAIN AS THEY MAY CHARGE UP TO $800-$1000 TO REPLACE AT WORSE CASE SCENARIO THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. *TR UPDATED 4/19/16 *JS

Feb 24, 2015

FAILED OR FAILING POWER STEERING RECALL REPAIR. POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON LAST EVENING (2/23/2015). VEHICLE RECALL ALERT SENT OUT IN JUNE 2014 WAS REPAIRED BY WESTON ONCE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED SINCE REPAIR UNTIL LAST EVENING ON DRIVE HOME FROM WORK. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. I HAVE HEARD IT IS NOT POSITIVE TO ALERT DEALER AGAIN AS THEY MAY CHARGE UP TO $800-$1000 TO REPLACE AT WORSE CASE SCENARIO THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. *TR UPDATED 4/19/16 *JS

Feb 23, 2015 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH AGAINST A PARKED VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Feb 23, 2015 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH AGAINST A PARKED VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Feb 13, 2015 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Feb 13, 2015

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED BY A EXXON MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME OF ONE OF THE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE (ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING). I CONTACTED THE NEAREST GM DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA REQUESTING INFORMATION ON THE RECALL PROCESS. A MEMBER OF THE SERVICE TEAM INFORMED ME OF 3 OPEN RECALLS ON MY CAR. I ASKED HER WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS. SHE SAID THE RECALL PARTS CAN BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. I ASKED HER IF REPLACING THE CAR OR BEING REIMBURSEMENT WAS AN OPTION. SHE SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THAT. AFTER HER DENYING IF THAT WAS EVEN AN OPTION SHE LATER INFORMED ME THAT GETTING REIMBURSED WAS A LENGTHY PROCESS. I ASKED HER TO POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. I WAS GIVEN GENERAL MOTORS RECALL NUMBER. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND AFTER EXPLAINING MY STORY TO SEVERAL AGENTS. FINALLY AN AGENT CONTACTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THAT OCCURRED AROUND 11AM. I DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING FROM GM OR THE DEALERSHIP UNTIL 3 PM THE NEXT DAY. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THE SERVICE GUY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE CAR WAS THERE FOR. MY CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH KNOW CONTACT INFO OR SERVICE REQUEST. I CALLED [XXX] AT GM AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHERE MY CAR WAS. THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPOSED TO BE SENT TO CRISWELL CHEVY DEALERSHIP. I INFORMED HIM IT WAS AT KING BUICK GMC. WE FURTHER DISCUSSED WHAT I WANTED TO COME OUT OF THIS AND I LET HIM KNOW I FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE CAR WITH POWER STEERING AND TRANSMISSION ISSUES. HE REPEATEDLY ASKED IF I WAS SURE I WANTED TO BE DONE WITH THE CAR. HE ALSO SAID HE WOULD TRY HIS BEST TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BUT FIRST I NEEDED TO GIVE PERMISSION TO REPLACE THE RECALL PARTS WHEN WE SPEAK WITH THE DEALERSHIP IN THE AM. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING REQUESTING A LOANER VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD I CAN NOT GET ONE BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 13, 2015 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Feb 13, 2015

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED BY A EXXON MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME OF ONE OF THE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE (ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING). I CONTACTED THE NEAREST GM DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA REQUESTING INFORMATION ON THE RECALL PROCESS. A MEMBER OF THE SERVICE TEAM INFORMED ME OF 3 OPEN RECALLS ON MY CAR. I ASKED HER WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS. SHE SAID THE RECALL PARTS CAN BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. I ASKED HER IF REPLACING THE CAR OR BEING REIMBURSEMENT WAS AN OPTION. SHE SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THAT. AFTER HER DENYING IF THAT WAS EVEN AN OPTION SHE LATER INFORMED ME THAT GETTING REIMBURSED WAS A LENGTHY PROCESS. I ASKED HER TO POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. I WAS GIVEN GENERAL MOTORS RECALL NUMBER. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND AFTER EXPLAINING MY STORY TO SEVERAL AGENTS. FINALLY AN AGENT CONTACTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THAT OCCURRED AROUND 11AM. I DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING FROM GM OR THE DEALERSHIP UNTIL 3 PM THE NEXT DAY. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THE SERVICE GUY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE CAR WAS THERE FOR. MY CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH KNOW CONTACT INFO OR SERVICE REQUEST. I CALLED [XXX] AT GM AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHERE MY CAR WAS. THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPOSED TO BE SENT TO CRISWELL CHEVY DEALERSHIP. I INFORMED HIM IT WAS AT KING BUICK GMC. WE FURTHER DISCUSSED WHAT I WANTED TO COME OUT OF THIS AND I LET HIM KNOW I FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE CAR WITH POWER STEERING AND TRANSMISSION ISSUES. HE REPEATEDLY ASKED IF I WAS SURE I WANTED TO BE DONE WITH THE CAR. HE ALSO SAID HE WOULD TRY HIS BEST TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BUT FIRST I NEEDED TO GIVE PERMISSION TO REPLACE THE RECALL PARTS WHEN WE SPEAK WITH THE DEALERSHIP IN THE AM. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING REQUESTING A LOANER VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD I CAN NOT GET ONE BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 11, 2015 Crash

2006 PONTIAC G6. INSURANCE ADJUSTER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE INSURED ONE VEHICLE STEERING ACCIDENT. *SMD ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SENT. *SMD THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE INDICATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED HER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Feb 11, 2015 Crash

2006 PONTIAC G6. INSURANCE ADJUSTER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE INSURED ONE VEHICLE STEERING ACCIDENT. *SMD ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SENT. *SMD THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE INDICATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED HER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Feb 9, 2015

INTERMEDIATE ATEARING SHAFT. 3RD TIME FOR REPLACEMENT! 1ST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. 2ND TIME HAD TO PAY, 3RD TIME HAD TO PAY. THIS NOT A CHEAP PART OR CHEAP LABOR. *TR

Feb 9, 2015

INTERMEDIATE ATEARING SHAFT. 3RD TIME FOR REPLACEMENT! 1ST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. 2ND TIME HAD TO PAY, 3RD TIME HAD TO PAY. THIS NOT A CHEAP PART OR CHEAP LABOR. *TR

Feb 7, 2015 68,979 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF, AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT A SECOND TIME. THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND STARTED IT A THIRD TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOSENED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS OFF, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED FLUTTERING BACK AND FORTH. *JS

Feb 7, 2015 68,979 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF, AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT A SECOND TIME. THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND STARTED IT A THIRD TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL LOOSENED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS OFF, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED FLUTTERING BACK AND FORTH. *JS

Feb 4, 2015 112,000 mi

WIFE WAS COMING HOME AFTER WORK AND HAD TO PULL OVER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING.SHE SAID IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS TRYING TO DRIVE ITSELF AND FRIGHTENED HER, GIVING A POWER STEERING ALERT ON THE READOUT. SHE CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL AND IT SAID THE PROBLEM WAS PROBABLY LOW POWER STEERING FLUID. DON'T HAVE PUMP. IT WAS DARK AND QUITE COLD, AND WE DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR UNTIL DAYLIGHT AND DEAL WITH IT THEN. THE NEXT MORNING, WE WENT BACK AND THE STEERING SEEMED FINE, SO I DROVE IT HOME.SHORTLY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING LIGHTLY TO THE LEFT. I SLOWED TO AROUND 40MPH, AND WRESTLED IT HOME. I TELL YOU, IT WAS FREAKY. WHEN I GOT HOME MY HANDS WERE CRAMPING FROM HOLDING ON TO IT SO IT COULDN'T JUMP OUT OF MY LANE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN BEDFORD, VA, HAD THE CAR TOWED THERE. THEY CHECKED EVERYTHING,CLEARED THE CODES, TIGHTENED AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ELSE. WE ASKED IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, THEY SAID IT IS RIGHT NOW, SO WE DROVE IT HOME. 3 WEEKS LATER COMING HOME FROM WORK, SHE LOST POWER STEERING ALTOGETHER,THE DEALERSHIP SAID OUR CAR WASN'T IN THE RECALL, AND WHILE THEY WERE SORRY, THEY'D BE HAPPY TO CHECK IT OUT AND GIVE AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. WE DISCUSSED THE RECALL AND HOW THIS WAS VERY SIMILAR. THE NEXT DAY, I STARTED THE CAR AND THERE WAS A TOTAL LACK OF POWER STEERING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE WITHOUT POWER STEERING TO HAVE IT CHECKED. (IT'S NOTHING LIKE A REGULAR VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING. I CAN SEE HOW SOMEONE INEXPERIENCED COULD SCREW UP EASILY). SHOP SAYS TROUBLESHOOTING TELLS THEM TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. EXPENSIVE, AND FOR A CAR THE WHOLE FAMILY IS AFRAID TO DRIVE. I DON'T TRUST IT EITHER. SAME ISSUES, BUT NO RECALL, AND NO HELP. THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THEIR TECHNOLOGY,OR LACK OF IT. SHOULDN'T PUT THESE WEAPONS IN THE HANDS OF THE PUBLIC IF THEY'RE APT TO GO OFF ON THEIR OWN. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 112,000 mi

WIFE WAS COMING HOME AFTER WORK AND HAD TO PULL OVER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING.SHE SAID IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS TRYING TO DRIVE ITSELF AND FRIGHTENED HER, GIVING A POWER STEERING ALERT ON THE READOUT. SHE CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL AND IT SAID THE PROBLEM WAS PROBABLY LOW POWER STEERING FLUID. DON'T HAVE PUMP. IT WAS DARK AND QUITE COLD, AND WE DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR UNTIL DAYLIGHT AND DEAL WITH IT THEN. THE NEXT MORNING, WE WENT BACK AND THE STEERING SEEMED FINE, SO I DROVE IT HOME.SHORTLY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING LIGHTLY TO THE LEFT. I SLOWED TO AROUND 40MPH, AND WRESTLED IT HOME. I TELL YOU, IT WAS FREAKY. WHEN I GOT HOME MY HANDS WERE CRAMPING FROM HOLDING ON TO IT SO IT COULDN'T JUMP OUT OF MY LANE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN BEDFORD, VA, HAD THE CAR TOWED THERE. THEY CHECKED EVERYTHING,CLEARED THE CODES, TIGHTENED AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ELSE. WE ASKED IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, THEY SAID IT IS RIGHT NOW, SO WE DROVE IT HOME. 3 WEEKS LATER COMING HOME FROM WORK, SHE LOST POWER STEERING ALTOGETHER,THE DEALERSHIP SAID OUR CAR WASN'T IN THE RECALL, AND WHILE THEY WERE SORRY, THEY'D BE HAPPY TO CHECK IT OUT AND GIVE AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. WE DISCUSSED THE RECALL AND HOW THIS WAS VERY SIMILAR. THE NEXT DAY, I STARTED THE CAR AND THERE WAS A TOTAL LACK OF POWER STEERING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE WITHOUT POWER STEERING TO HAVE IT CHECKED. (IT'S NOTHING LIKE A REGULAR VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING. I CAN SEE HOW SOMEONE INEXPERIENCED COULD SCREW UP EASILY). SHOP SAYS TROUBLESHOOTING TELLS THEM TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. EXPENSIVE, AND FOR A CAR THE WHOLE FAMILY IS AFRAID TO DRIVE. I DON'T TRUST IT EITHER. SAME ISSUES, BUT NO RECALL, AND NO HELP. THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THEIR TECHNOLOGY,OR LACK OF IT. SHOULDN'T PUT THESE WEAPONS IN THE HANDS OF THE PUBLIC IF THEY'RE APT TO GO OFF ON THEIR OWN. *TR

Jan 30, 2015

I HAD 3 RECALLS FIXED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LAST WEEK. LESS THAN I WEEK LATER, MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME IT GAVE OUT AND NOT DRIVING AROUND LOTS OF OTHER VEHICLES, AS I COULD BARELY PHYSICALLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND CALL FOR HELP, AS THERE WAS NO WAY I COULD EVEN DRIVE TO A DEALERSHIP OR ANYWHERE FOR HELP. *TR

Jan 30, 2015

I HAD 3 RECALLS FIXED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LAST WEEK. LESS THAN I WEEK LATER, MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME IT GAVE OUT AND NOT DRIVING AROUND LOTS OF OTHER VEHICLES, AS I COULD BARELY PHYSICALLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND CALL FOR HELP, AS THERE WAS NO WAY I COULD EVEN DRIVE TO A DEALERSHIP OR ANYWHERE FOR HELP. *TR

Jan 29, 2015 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILED SENSOR ON THE STEERING COLUMN THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Jan 29, 2015 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT POWER STEERING SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Jan 29, 2015 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILED SENSOR ON THE STEERING COLUMN THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Jan 29, 2015 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT POWER STEERING SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Jan 28, 2015 121,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BECOMES HARD TO STEER AT TIMES AND I ALREADY REPLACED THE TIRE ROD ENDS. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS YEAR OF VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 121,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BECOMES HARD TO STEER AT TIMES AND I ALREADY REPLACED THE TIRE ROD ENDS. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS YEAR OF VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 26, 2015 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A COMPLETE STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. UPDATED 04/06/15*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 11/3/15 *JS

Jan 26, 2015 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A COMPLETE STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. UPDATED 04/06/15*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 11/3/15 *JS

Jan 23, 2015 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Jan 23, 2015 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Jan 9, 2015 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000. UPDATED 5/15/15*CN UPDATED 05/26/15*JB

Jan 9, 2015 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000. UPDATED 5/15/15*CN UPDATED 05/26/15*JB

Jan 8, 2015 Crash 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 03/24/15*LJ UPDATED 10/15/15 *JS

Jan 8, 2015 Crash 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 03/24/15*LJ UPDATED 10/15/15 *JS

Jan 7, 2015 75,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Jan 7, 2015 75,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Jan 5, 2015 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 03/10/15*LJ UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Jan 5, 2015 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 03/10/15*LJ UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Dec 31, 2014 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE, MADE AN ABNORMAL LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Dec 31, 2014 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE, MADE AN ABNORMAL LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Dec 30, 2014 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO OPERATE AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Dec 30, 2014 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO OPERATE AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Dec 29, 2014 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GREAT EFFORT WAS REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR AND THE U-JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14E044000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Dec 29, 2014 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GREAT EFFORT WAS REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR AND THE U-JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14E044000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Dec 26, 2014 101,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS LOST IN 2 INCIDENTS IN THIS CAR. A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. GM HAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE, BUT WILL NOT COVER THIS VIN# EVEN THOUGH THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME. *TR

Dec 26, 2014 101,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS LOST IN 2 INCIDENTS IN THIS CAR. A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. GM HAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE, BUT WILL NOT COVER THIS VIN# EVEN THOUGH THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME. *TR

Dec 23, 2014 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE RESTARTED TO RESUME TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Dec 23, 2014 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE RESTARTED TO RESUME TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Dec 22, 2014 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. BUT, REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 2/9/15*CN UPDATED 02/18/15. *JB

Dec 22, 2014 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. BUT, REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 2/9/15*CN UPDATED 02/18/15. *JB

Dec 21, 2014 123,713 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHICH HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE. MY PARTICULAR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN THE RECALL SO I WAS NOT SENT A NOTICE. I WAS SENT NOTICES FOR RECALLS TO THE CAR FOR "BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTION" AND "TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FRACTURE". ON DEC 15, 2014 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE FROM KISSIMMEE, FL TO DOWN TOWN ORLANDO, THE POWER STEERING IN MY CAR FAILED! THE ALARM WENT OFF AND THEN THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR'S POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THEN ASK THEM WHY I DID NOT GET A NOTICE OF THE RECALL BUT FOUND IT ON THE INTERNET; THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. THEY FIXED THE OTHER RECALL ITEMS BUT REFUSED TO EVEN CHECK MY CAR'S POWER STEERING. I CALLED GMC DIRECT AND SPOKE TO [XXX] (QUALITY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE) DIRECTOR. SHE PASSED MY CONCERN ONTO ANOTHER DEPT. THEY CALLED AND TOLD ME THAT GMC WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT POWER STEERING HAS FAILED IN THE 2006 G6 BUT THAT SINCE MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ON THEIR LIST THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. I AM DRIVING A POTENTIAL DEATH TRAP. I AM UNEMPLOYED LOOKING FOR A JOB AND NEED MY CAR. I CANNOT AFFORD AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE OF WHAT COULD COST $1500.00 TO REPAIR AN ERROR ON GMC'S SIDE. MORE PEOPLE ARE AT RISK IN THE 2006 G6 AND GMC NEEDS TO RECALL ALL CARS WITH POWER STEERING FAILURES. BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED BY THEIR LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Dec 21, 2014 123,713 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHICH HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE. MY PARTICULAR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN THE RECALL SO I WAS NOT SENT A NOTICE. I WAS SENT NOTICES FOR RECALLS TO THE CAR FOR "BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTION" AND "TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FRACTURE". ON DEC 15, 2014 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE FROM KISSIMMEE, FL TO DOWN TOWN ORLANDO, THE POWER STEERING IN MY CAR FAILED! THE ALARM WENT OFF AND THEN THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR'S POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THEN ASK THEM WHY I DID NOT GET A NOTICE OF THE RECALL BUT FOUND IT ON THE INTERNET; THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. THEY FIXED THE OTHER RECALL ITEMS BUT REFUSED TO EVEN CHECK MY CAR'S POWER STEERING. I CALLED GMC DIRECT AND SPOKE TO [XXX] (QUALITY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE) DIRECTOR. SHE PASSED MY CONCERN ONTO ANOTHER DEPT. THEY CALLED AND TOLD ME THAT GMC WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT POWER STEERING HAS FAILED IN THE 2006 G6 BUT THAT SINCE MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ON THEIR LIST THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. I AM DRIVING A POTENTIAL DEATH TRAP. I AM UNEMPLOYED LOOKING FOR A JOB AND NEED MY CAR. I CANNOT AFFORD AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE OF WHAT COULD COST $1500.00 TO REPAIR AN ERROR ON GMC'S SIDE. MORE PEOPLE ARE AT RISK IN THE 2006 G6 AND GMC NEEDS TO RECALL ALL CARS WITH POWER STEERING FAILURES. BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED BY THEIR LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Dec 16, 2014 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Dec 16, 2014 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Dec 9, 2014 Crash 115,062 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND THE CORNER AT ABOUT 30 MPH LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, HIT THE BRAKES AND SLID INTO THE GUARDRAIL BOUNCED OFF AND CAME TO A STOP SIDEWAYS IN THE ROADWAY THEN A TRUCK HIT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE. *TR

Dec 9, 2014 Crash 115,062 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND THE CORNER AT ABOUT 30 MPH LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, HIT THE BRAKES AND SLID INTO THE GUARDRAIL BOUNCED OFF AND CAME TO A STOP SIDEWAYS IN THE ROADWAY THEN A TRUCK HIT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE. *TR

Nov 25, 2014 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH MADE THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Nov 25, 2014 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH MADE THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Nov 22, 2014 92,000 mi

THE EFFORT NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE INCREASES INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *TR

Nov 22, 2014 92,000 mi

THE EFFORT NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE INCREASES INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 95,000 mi

APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE POWER ASSIST STOPPED. PULLED INTO WAWA AND PARKED. AT RESTART THE ASSIST WAS WORKING. I CANNOT IMAGINE A NORMAL PERSON'S STRENGTH IS CAPABLE OF AVOIDING A COLLISION. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Nov 21, 2014 95,000 mi

APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE POWER ASSIST STOPPED. PULLED INTO WAWA AND PARKED. AT RESTART THE ASSIST WAS WORKING. I CANNOT IMAGINE A NORMAL PERSON'S STRENGTH IS CAPABLE OF AVOIDING A COLLISION. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Nov 20, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALLS, BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALLS RECURRED THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING, ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Nov 20, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALLS, BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALLS RECURRED THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING, ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Nov 18, 2014 93,245 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE INPUT SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS EXPECTED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,245.

Nov 18, 2014 1,650 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY PONTIAC G6 SINCE I GOT IT IN 2006, I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR RIGHT OFF THE BAT STATING WITH POWER WINDOWS FAILING TAKING IT IN MULTIPLY TIMES TO GET IT CORRECTED, SECOND THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF WILL NOT OPEN AND IS STUCK [XXX] BUT NOT SEALED COMPLETELY CLOSED, HAD TAKEN IT TO MANY GM DEALERSHIPS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS AND EVERYONE HAS SAY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX. MY FIRST THOUGHT IS HOW ON EARTH CAN A COMPANY PUT OUT A PRODUCT THAT NOBODY CAN FIX. NOW I HAVE A LEAKY SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS, AND MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM IS MY POWER STEERING. DRIVING 65 ON THE FREEWAY AND MY POWER STEERING SHUTTING OFF. I GOT THIS FIXED IN DECEMBER OF 2013 AND IT NOW NOVEMBER OF 2014 AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING, AND EVER DEALERSHIP AND THE GM HEADQUARTERS ARE TELLING ME THERE IS NOTHING THE CAN DO FOR ME AND I HAVE TO PAY EVERYTHING OUT OF POCKET FOR THEM NOT FIXING MY CAR PROPERLY. I AM TIRED OF HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS CAR DOES IT TAKE ME TO GET INJURED OR DIE IN AN ACCENT FOR THEM TO TAKE THIS MATTER SERIOUSLY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 18, 2014 93,245 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE INPUT SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS EXPECTED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,245.

Nov 18, 2014 1,650 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY PONTIAC G6 SINCE I GOT IT IN 2006, I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR RIGHT OFF THE BAT STATING WITH POWER WINDOWS FAILING TAKING IT IN MULTIPLY TIMES TO GET IT CORRECTED, SECOND THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF WILL NOT OPEN AND IS STUCK [XXX] BUT NOT SEALED COMPLETELY CLOSED, HAD TAKEN IT TO MANY GM DEALERSHIPS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS AND EVERYONE HAS SAY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX. MY FIRST THOUGHT IS HOW ON EARTH CAN A COMPANY PUT OUT A PRODUCT THAT NOBODY CAN FIX. NOW I HAVE A LEAKY SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS, AND MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM IS MY POWER STEERING. DRIVING 65 ON THE FREEWAY AND MY POWER STEERING SHUTTING OFF. I GOT THIS FIXED IN DECEMBER OF 2013 AND IT NOW NOVEMBER OF 2014 AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING, AND EVER DEALERSHIP AND THE GM HEADQUARTERS ARE TELLING ME THERE IS NOTHING THE CAN DO FOR ME AND I HAVE TO PAY EVERYTHING OUT OF POCKET FOR THEM NOT FIXING MY CAR PROPERLY. I AM TIRED OF HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS CAR DOES IT TAKE ME TO GET INJURED OR DIE IN AN ACCENT FOR THEM TO TAKE THIS MATTER SERIOUSLY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 17, 2014 117,054 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO HAVE IT FIXED UNDER A RECALL FOR STEERING PROBLEMS 3 TIMES AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM> GENERAL MOTORS IS SELLIN BAD PARTS ON VEHICLES AND THEY ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH TO FIX THEM. *TR

Nov 17, 2014 117,054 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO HAVE IT FIXED UNDER A RECALL FOR STEERING PROBLEMS 3 TIMES AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM> GENERAL MOTORS IS SELLIN BAD PARTS ON VEHICLES AND THEY ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH TO FIX THEM. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AS THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (POWER STEERING) AND ADDITIONAL REPAIRS WERE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Nov 5, 2014 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AS THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (POWER STEERING) AND ADDITIONAL REPAIRS WERE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Nov 3, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Nov 3, 2014 Crash 148,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JUNE 2ND, I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6, WHEN A ROTWILLER DOG JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME SO I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND PROPERLY AT ALL, I DIDN'T STOP , AND I SPUN OUT AND DID A 150 SPIN AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. I MISSED THE DOG, BUT WRECKED MY BEAUTIFUL CAR. I HAVE NEVER WRECKED A CAR IN MY LIFETIME, I WRECKED EVERYTHING IN THE FRONT OF MY CAR. MY FRONT BUMPER PLATE, ENERGY ABSORBER, LOWER GRILL RIGHT, LOWER GRILL LEFT, EMBLEM, RIGHT INNER FENDER, RIGHT FRONT BUMPER RETAINER AND FENDER, RIGHT INNER FENDER COVER, FRONT LOWER BUMPER FILLER, FRONT LOWER AIR DAM, PLASTIC RETAINERS UPPER, PLASTIC RETAINERS UPPER AND LOWER, PLASTIC RETAINERS LOWER RADIATOR, RIGHT RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET, RADIATOR CAP, COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY, COOLANT, FREON, ATF. I NO THAT I'M AN EXCELLENT DRIVER, AND AFTER THAT DAY I DIDN'T HAVE A CAR FOR 3 MONTHES. I WAS DEVASTATED. THE CAR ACCIDENT LEFT SKID MARKS ON THE ROAD, SO A PERSON CAN PRETTY MUCH READ THE ENTIRE STORY OF ACCIDENT. I FEEL MY CAR DID NOT RESPOND THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. I FEEL THAT THE CAR'S RECALLS HAVE EVERYTHING TO DO WITH ME SLAMMING INTO AN EMBANKMENT, I COULD HAVE DIED THAT DAY BECAUSE THE CAR DOESN'T RESPOND CORRECTLY. *TR

Nov 3, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Nov 3, 2014 Crash 148,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JUNE 2ND, I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6, WHEN A ROTWILLER DOG JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME SO I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND PROPERLY AT ALL, I DIDN'T STOP , AND I SPUN OUT AND DID A 150 SPIN AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. I MISSED THE DOG, BUT WRECKED MY BEAUTIFUL CAR. I HAVE NEVER WRECKED A CAR IN MY LIFETIME, I WRECKED EVERYTHING IN THE FRONT OF MY CAR. MY FRONT BUMPER PLATE, ENERGY ABSORBER, LOWER GRILL RIGHT, LOWER GRILL LEFT, EMBLEM, RIGHT INNER FENDER, RIGHT FRONT BUMPER RETAINER AND FENDER, RIGHT INNER FENDER COVER, FRONT LOWER BUMPER FILLER, FRONT LOWER AIR DAM, PLASTIC RETAINERS UPPER, PLASTIC RETAINERS UPPER AND LOWER, PLASTIC RETAINERS LOWER RADIATOR, RIGHT RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET, RADIATOR CAP, COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY, COOLANT, FREON, ATF. I NO THAT I'M AN EXCELLENT DRIVER, AND AFTER THAT DAY I DIDN'T HAVE A CAR FOR 3 MONTHES. I WAS DEVASTATED. THE CAR ACCIDENT LEFT SKID MARKS ON THE ROAD, SO A PERSON CAN PRETTY MUCH READ THE ENTIRE STORY OF ACCIDENT. I FEEL MY CAR DID NOT RESPOND THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. I FEEL THAT THE CAR'S RECALLS HAVE EVERYTHING TO DO WITH ME SLAMMING INTO AN EMBANKMENT, I COULD HAVE DIED THAT DAY BECAUSE THE CAR DOESN'T RESPOND CORRECTLY. *TR

Nov 1, 2014 87,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND THE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. NE

Nov 1, 2014 87,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND THE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. NE

Oct 31, 2014 Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT FOOT, BACK AND BODY ACHES, AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Oct 31, 2014 Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT FOOT, BACK AND BODY ACHES, AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Oct 30, 2014

TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL 141152--AFTER I WAITED ALONG TIME FOR PARTS. RECALL-13036--COMPLETED THEY CLAIM RECALL--14116---CLAIMS AT FIRST--PARTS NOT AVAILABLE--OOPS THEN LATER HE CLAIMS HE FOUND SOME IN THE BACK! RECALL--14152---COMPLETED THEY CLAIM WHEN WE DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT IT STILL HAD SHIFT PROBLEM----LATER FOUND OUT THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS LEAKING, TOOK CAR AND HAD FLUIDS RE-DONE AT JIFFY LUBE. AS THE DAYS WENT ON THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR--IT WAS UNDRIVEABLE IN 10 DAYS. CAR SITS IN DRIVEWAY NOW AND WON,T GO INTO ANY GEAR. CALLED PONTIAC TALKED TO SENIOR ADVISOR WHO SAID THE SAME AS THE DEALER----WELL WE ONLY FIX RECALL STUFF WE DO NOT LOOK OR CHECK OTHER THINGS. SO I RECALLED DEALER WHO SAID " WELL BRING IN THE CAR AND WE CAN CHECK IT OUT FOR $80 AND IF IT TRANSMISSION IT WILL BE $3000/4000 EXTRA. SO I DID THE RECALL ITEMS AS TOLD--AND A CAR THAT WAS RUNNING GOOD BEFORE I TOOK IT IN , NOW IS IN DRIVEWAY WITH POWER STEERING PROBLEMS AND WON'T GO INTO ANY GEAR.AS BOTH THE DEALER AND PONTIAC SAID " WELL NOW IT BECOMES THE CONSUMER PROBLEM NOT OURS-WE DID THE RECALLS". WELL I GUESS THEY FIXED THE SAFETY ISSUES---IF YOU CAN'T DRIVE YOUR CAR YOU HAVE NO CHANCE OF HAVING PROBLEMS, SO YOUR SAFE! I WILL FILE A COMPLAINT TO OTHER AGENCIES ETC. I AM DISABLED AND ON A FIXED INCOME AND THIS BEING MY ONLY CAR, CANNOT FIX THE CAR AT THAT PRICE! *TR

Oct 30, 2014

TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL 141152--AFTER I WAITED ALONG TIME FOR PARTS. RECALL-13036--COMPLETED THEY CLAIM RECALL--14116---CLAIMS AT FIRST--PARTS NOT AVAILABLE--OOPS THEN LATER HE CLAIMS HE FOUND SOME IN THE BACK! RECALL--14152---COMPLETED THEY CLAIM WHEN WE DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT IT STILL HAD SHIFT PROBLEM----LATER FOUND OUT THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS LEAKING, TOOK CAR AND HAD FLUIDS RE-DONE AT JIFFY LUBE. AS THE DAYS WENT ON THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR--IT WAS UNDRIVEABLE IN 10 DAYS. CAR SITS IN DRIVEWAY NOW AND WON,T GO INTO ANY GEAR. CALLED PONTIAC TALKED TO SENIOR ADVISOR WHO SAID THE SAME AS THE DEALER----WELL WE ONLY FIX RECALL STUFF WE DO NOT LOOK OR CHECK OTHER THINGS. SO I RECALLED DEALER WHO SAID " WELL BRING IN THE CAR AND WE CAN CHECK IT OUT FOR $80 AND IF IT TRANSMISSION IT WILL BE $3000/4000 EXTRA. SO I DID THE RECALL ITEMS AS TOLD--AND A CAR THAT WAS RUNNING GOOD BEFORE I TOOK IT IN , NOW IS IN DRIVEWAY WITH POWER STEERING PROBLEMS AND WON'T GO INTO ANY GEAR.AS BOTH THE DEALER AND PONTIAC SAID " WELL NOW IT BECOMES THE CONSUMER PROBLEM NOT OURS-WE DID THE RECALLS". WELL I GUESS THEY FIXED THE SAFETY ISSUES---IF YOU CAN'T DRIVE YOUR CAR YOU HAVE NO CHANCE OF HAVING PROBLEMS, SO YOUR SAFE! I WILL FILE A COMPLAINT TO OTHER AGENCIES ETC. I AM DISABLED AND ON A FIXED INCOME AND THIS BEING MY ONLY CAR, CANNOT FIX THE CAR AT THAT PRICE! *TR

Oct 28, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Oct 28, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Oct 28, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Oct 28, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Oct 16, 2014 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD WEATHER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Oct 16, 2014 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD WEATHER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Oct 14, 2014 110,878 mi

DRIVING INTO A CURVE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAR WAS VERY HARD TO HANDLE...WENT UP ONTO A SIDEWALK. AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON THE STEERING RELEASED. DROVE TO DUNLAP JOHNSON CHEVROLET TO HAVE LOOKED AT. NOTIFIED A RECALLED ON STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS RELEASED ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 BUT NOT ON MY VIN YET SO I PAID TO HAVE FIXED. RECALL # 14116. [XXX] SERVICE MANAGER SAID MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 14, 2014 Crash 99,986 mi

ON 11/26/2013, AFTER I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A POP AND LOST POWER STEERING. I WAS TURNING INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH 3 LANES IN EITHER DIRECTION, WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND I ENDED UP IN THE FAR LEFT HAND LANE WHEN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE RIGHT LANE. THE CARS BESIDE AND BEHIND ME (TRAVELING 40MPH) WERE ABLE TO SWERVE AROUND ME AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT ONLY RUNNING OVER A CURB. MY VEHICLE WAS/STILL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE POWER STEERING MODULE POWER LOSS RECALL. NO ERROR CODES WERE FOUND AFTER I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP LOCALLY AND I WAS CHARGED $400 FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH THAT WAS "LOOSE" TO SEE IF THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM. ON 10/9/2014, THE SAME THING HAPPENED WHEN I WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WITH MY INFANT SON IN THE CAR AND WE ALMOST CRASHED AS I WENT OFF THE ROAD. I HEARD A LOUD POP AND ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS LOST. *TR

Oct 14, 2014 110,878 mi

DRIVING INTO A CURVE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAR WAS VERY HARD TO HANDLE...WENT UP ONTO A SIDEWALK. AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON THE STEERING RELEASED. DROVE TO DUNLAP JOHNSON CHEVROLET TO HAVE LOOKED AT. NOTIFIED A RECALLED ON STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS RELEASED ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 BUT NOT ON MY VIN YET SO I PAID TO HAVE FIXED. RECALL # 14116. [XXX] SERVICE MANAGER SAID MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 14, 2014 Crash 99,986 mi

ON 11/26/2013, AFTER I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A POP AND LOST POWER STEERING. I WAS TURNING INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH 3 LANES IN EITHER DIRECTION, WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND I ENDED UP IN THE FAR LEFT HAND LANE WHEN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE RIGHT LANE. THE CARS BESIDE AND BEHIND ME (TRAVELING 40MPH) WERE ABLE TO SWERVE AROUND ME AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT ONLY RUNNING OVER A CURB. MY VEHICLE WAS/STILL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE POWER STEERING MODULE POWER LOSS RECALL. NO ERROR CODES WERE FOUND AFTER I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP LOCALLY AND I WAS CHARGED $400 FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH THAT WAS "LOOSE" TO SEE IF THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM. ON 10/9/2014, THE SAME THING HAPPENED WHEN I WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WITH MY INFANT SON IN THE CAR AND WE ALMOST CRASHED AS I WENT OFF THE ROAD. I HEARD A LOUD POP AND ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS LOST. *TR

Oct 12, 2014 81,949 mi

PARKED CAR WAS DOING FINE CAME TO GET IN CAR AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT DIDN'T COME ON THEN IT CAME WHILE DRIVING THEN DRIVER SEAT BELT LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND TURNING OFF FOR A WHILE THEN POPS ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER SEAT LIGHT AND AIR BAG STAYS ON WHEN PASSENGER LEAVES CAR AND FLASHES SAYING TO PUT ON SEAT BELT BUT NO PASSENGER IS IN CAR THIS ALL HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE IT DOES NOT DETECT THAT SOMEONE IS BUCKLED UP IN DRIVER SEAT AND DOESN'T DETECT WHEN SOMEONE LEAVES PASSENGER SEAT IT ALL HAPPENED AT ONCE THE STEERING RACK MAKES A POPPING NOISE AND WE TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT IT AND THE LOOSENESS THEY SAD THAT CAR HAS NO OPEN RECALLS ON THIS VIN BUT CERTAIN OTHERS OF THIS CAR DOES. *TR

Oct 12, 2014 81,949 mi

PARKED CAR WAS DOING FINE CAME TO GET IN CAR AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT DIDN'T COME ON THEN IT CAME WHILE DRIVING THEN DRIVER SEAT BELT LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND TURNING OFF FOR A WHILE THEN POPS ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER SEAT LIGHT AND AIR BAG STAYS ON WHEN PASSENGER LEAVES CAR AND FLASHES SAYING TO PUT ON SEAT BELT BUT NO PASSENGER IS IN CAR THIS ALL HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE IT DOES NOT DETECT THAT SOMEONE IS BUCKLED UP IN DRIVER SEAT AND DOESN'T DETECT WHEN SOMEONE LEAVES PASSENGER SEAT IT ALL HAPPENED AT ONCE THE STEERING RACK MAKES A POPPING NOISE AND WE TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT IT AND THE LOOSENESS THEY SAD THAT CAR HAS NO OPEN RECALLS ON THIS VIN BUT CERTAIN OTHERS OF THIS CAR DOES. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 135,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED TO DRIVE. I WENT APPROXIMATELY 500 FT AND MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I HAVE NOTICED OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 73,000 mi

WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, LOST POWER STEERING. BROUGHT TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED CODE CO545. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST ONE MORE TIME SINCE THEN. GM SAYS THIS VIN NOT UNDER RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM DESPITE OTHER 2006 PONTIAC G6'S BEING UNDER RECALL FOR EXACT SAME PROBLEM. REFUSED TO HELP. THEY SAID MAYBE IN FUTURE THIS PROBLEM WILL BE PART OF A RECALL. SUCH CALLOUSNESS. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 135,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED TO DRIVE. I WENT APPROXIMATELY 500 FT AND MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I HAVE NOTICED OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 73,000 mi

WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, LOST POWER STEERING. BROUGHT TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED CODE CO545. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST ONE MORE TIME SINCE THEN. GM SAYS THIS VIN NOT UNDER RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM DESPITE OTHER 2006 PONTIAC G6'S BEING UNDER RECALL FOR EXACT SAME PROBLEM. REFUSED TO HELP. THEY SAID MAYBE IN FUTURE THIS PROBLEM WILL BE PART OF A RECALL. SUCH CALLOUSNESS. *TR

Oct 3, 2014 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD EXTREME DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WHICH RESET THE COMPUTER BUT THE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), 14V153000 (STEERING), AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE THREE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THE DEALER PROVIDED AN UNREASONABLE TIMEFRAME AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING AND THE POWER STEERING FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

Oct 3, 2014 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD EXTREME DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WHICH RESET THE COMPUTER BUT THE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), 14V153000 (STEERING), AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE THREE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THE DEALER PROVIDED AN UNREASONABLE TIMEFRAME AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING AND THE POWER STEERING FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

Sep 25, 2014 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AS THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Sep 25, 2014 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AS THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Sep 24, 2014

THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS FOR EVERYTHING THAT SHOULDN'T BE TRANSMISSION POWER STEERING AND BRAKES...THE POWER STEERING JUST GIVES OUT WITHOUT WARNING! *TR

Sep 24, 2014 43,726 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES ALREADY, THE MOST RECENT WAS TODAY. THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GIVES OUT AND I CAN NOT STEER THE CAR AT ALL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FIRST TIME I ALMOST HIT A CAR AND PERSON PULLING OUT OF THE GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT.THE SECOND TIME I HIT A CURB TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. HAS ALMOST COST MY LIFE THE FIRST TIME. NO ONE WILL FIX IT BECAUSE THERE HAVEN'T BEEN ENOUGH PEOPLE REPORTING IT ON MY VIN NUMBER YET. I HAVE CALLED THE GM LINE TO REPORT IT. AND THAT'S WHAT I WAS TOLD. I HAVE EVEN CALLED 2 DEALERSHIPS AN THEY SAID I CAN PAY FOR IT NOW TO GET FIXED AND BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL COMES OUT AFTER ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED IT. I CANT AFFORD TO PAY FOR THIS OUT OF POCKET ! ITS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY TO LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR STEERING AN SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN !!.THIS RECALL HAS EFFECTED MANY CARS OF THE SAME MAKE /MODEL AND YEAR AS MINE.I SUFFER FROM MINE NOT KILLING ENOUGH PEOPLE FIRST TO GET IT FIXED.. THIS ALREADY ALMOST COST MY LIFE OR MAJOR INJURY. I WANT IT FIXED BEFORE IT KILLS ME OR CAUSES ME TO KILL SOMEONE ELSE. ITS DOCUMENTED NOW THAT I HAVE REPORTED THIS BECAUSE A CRASH IM SURE IS COMING SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 2 TIMES ALREADY.I'M HOPING SOMEONE WILL HELP ME TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE... I AM AFFECTED ,MY CAR HAS THIS ITS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE DIES ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF MY CAR..YOUR RESPONSIBLE . *TR

Sep 24, 2014

THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS FOR EVERYTHING THAT SHOULDN'T BE TRANSMISSION POWER STEERING AND BRAKES...THE POWER STEERING JUST GIVES OUT WITHOUT WARNING! *TR

Sep 24, 2014 43,726 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES ALREADY, THE MOST RECENT WAS TODAY. THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GIVES OUT AND I CAN NOT STEER THE CAR AT ALL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FIRST TIME I ALMOST HIT A CAR AND PERSON PULLING OUT OF THE GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT.THE SECOND TIME I HIT A CURB TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. HAS ALMOST COST MY LIFE THE FIRST TIME. NO ONE WILL FIX IT BECAUSE THERE HAVEN'T BEEN ENOUGH PEOPLE REPORTING IT ON MY VIN NUMBER YET. I HAVE CALLED THE GM LINE TO REPORT IT. AND THAT'S WHAT I WAS TOLD. I HAVE EVEN CALLED 2 DEALERSHIPS AN THEY SAID I CAN PAY FOR IT NOW TO GET FIXED AND BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL COMES OUT AFTER ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED IT. I CANT AFFORD TO PAY FOR THIS OUT OF POCKET ! ITS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY TO LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR STEERING AN SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN !!.THIS RECALL HAS EFFECTED MANY CARS OF THE SAME MAKE /MODEL AND YEAR AS MINE.I SUFFER FROM MINE NOT KILLING ENOUGH PEOPLE FIRST TO GET IT FIXED.. THIS ALREADY ALMOST COST MY LIFE OR MAJOR INJURY. I WANT IT FIXED BEFORE IT KILLS ME OR CAUSES ME TO KILL SOMEONE ELSE. ITS DOCUMENTED NOW THAT I HAVE REPORTED THIS BECAUSE A CRASH IM SURE IS COMING SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 2 TIMES ALREADY.I'M HOPING SOMEONE WILL HELP ME TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE... I AM AFFECTED ,MY CAR HAS THIS ITS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE DIES ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF MY CAR..YOUR RESPONSIBLE . *TR

Sep 23, 2014 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE. THE FAILURE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

Sep 23, 2014 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE. THE FAILURE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

Sep 22, 2014 Crash 112,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT MAKING CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER (MY DAUGHTER) TO BE UNABLE TO STEER AND STRIKE A PARKED CAR. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IN EARLY JUNE 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM (PONTIAC) FOR THEIR RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 14116. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED IN THE CRASH, AND THERE WAS NO RECOURSE ON MY PART. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Crash 112,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT MAKING CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER (MY DAUGHTER) TO BE UNABLE TO STEER AND STRIKE A PARKED CAR. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IN EARLY JUNE 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM (PONTIAC) FOR THEIR RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 14116. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED IN THE CRASH, AND THERE WAS NO RECOURSE ON MY PART. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST CUTS IN AND OUT AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE07023, WHEN THE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILS, THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT SHOW IT IS COVERED BY THE RECALL. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST CUTS IN AND OUT AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE07023, WHEN THE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILS, THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT SHOW IT IS COVERED BY THE RECALL. *TR

Sep 17, 2014 130,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCE SOME ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE ON AND OFF, HERE IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS IT HAS WORSEN. IT IS A VERY SCARY SITUATION. THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE I AM OPERATING THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE SPECIFICALLY AS I NEED TO MAKE A TURN. I USUALLY HAVE TO APPLY A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE JUST TO TURN. I FEEL LIKE MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IS T RISK. HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM WHO HAS MADE CONTACT WITH A DEALER SO I CAN TAKE MY CAR IN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY HAVE STATED THAT MY VEHICLE HAS A COUPLE OF RECALLS BUT THE POWER STEERING ISSUE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER 2006 G6 OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON DIFFERENT SITES. INTERESTING ENOUGH THERE IS A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING ASSIST LOST FOR PONTIAC G6 ALL OF 2005, "SOME 2006, 2008 AND 2009. DOESN'T MAKE SENSE THAT MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL CONSIDERING MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM FOR WHICH THE RECALL IS FOR. IT SHOULD NOT TAKE FOR SOME ONE TO GET VERY HURT FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. AND FOR WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED IT IS AFFORDABLE TO REPAIR IS IN FACT VERY EXPENSIVE OVER 1,000 DOLLARS. *TR

Sep 17, 2014 130,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCE SOME ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE ON AND OFF, HERE IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS IT HAS WORSEN. IT IS A VERY SCARY SITUATION. THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE I AM OPERATING THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE SPECIFICALLY AS I NEED TO MAKE A TURN. I USUALLY HAVE TO APPLY A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE JUST TO TURN. I FEEL LIKE MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IS T RISK. HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM WHO HAS MADE CONTACT WITH A DEALER SO I CAN TAKE MY CAR IN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY HAVE STATED THAT MY VEHICLE HAS A COUPLE OF RECALLS BUT THE POWER STEERING ISSUE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER 2006 G6 OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON DIFFERENT SITES. INTERESTING ENOUGH THERE IS A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING ASSIST LOST FOR PONTIAC G6 ALL OF 2005, "SOME 2006, 2008 AND 2009. DOESN'T MAKE SENSE THAT MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL CONSIDERING MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM FOR WHICH THE RECALL IS FOR. IT SHOULD NOT TAKE FOR SOME ONE TO GET VERY HURT FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. AND FOR WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED IT IS AFFORDABLE TO REPAIR IS IN FACT VERY EXPENSIVE OVER 1,000 DOLLARS. *TR

Sep 12, 2014

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER SIX WEEKS FOR GM TO REPAIR THREE RECALLS IN MY POWER STEERING - I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR! I AM A SINGLE GIRL WHO LIVES ALONE, I HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR A PLANNED TRIP, AS MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR. ACCORDING TO GM - THEY HAVE NOT MADE THE PARTS TO EVEN FIX MY CAR! WHAT AM I TO DO? I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR OVER SIX WEEKS. MY SERVICE REQUEST WITH GM IS [XXX]. CAN YOU HELP ME? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR

Sep 12, 2014

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER SIX WEEKS FOR GM TO REPAIR THREE RECALLS IN MY POWER STEERING - I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR! I AM A SINGLE GIRL WHO LIVES ALONE, I HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR A PLANNED TRIP, AS MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR. ACCORDING TO GM - THEY HAVE NOT MADE THE PARTS TO EVEN FIX MY CAR! WHAT AM I TO DO? I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR OVER SIX WEEKS. MY SERVICE REQUEST WITH GM IS [XXX]. CAN YOU HELP ME? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR

Sep 8, 2014 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND TURNED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR FIVE MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

Sep 8, 2014 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND TURNED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR FIVE MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

Sep 5, 2014 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. .....UPDATED 10/15/15 *BF UPDATED 08/28/2017*CT

Sep 5, 2014 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. .....UPDATED 10/15/15 *BF UPDATED 08/28/2017*CT

Sep 4, 2014 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

Sep 4, 2014 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

Aug 31, 2014 15,333 mi

MY CAR IS GARAGE KEPT AND LIGHTLY DRIVEN WITH VERY LOW MILES. MY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT STEERING ISSUES SO I SCHEDULED SERVICE 07/19/2012 @ WRIGHT AUTO GROUP 15090-9303. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN BUT AFTER A MONTH IT BEGAN TO BE HARD TO TURN WHEEL, ESPECIALLY AT A STAND STILL SO I MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT ON 09/26/2012 AND THEY REPLACED POWER STEERING MOTOR AND MODULE. IT WORKED FINE BUT AS TIME WENT ON IT BEGAN TO PRODUCE A KNOCK. AFTER MAKING A TURN, THE COLUMN KNOCKS WHEN IT IS WINDING BACK LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. I LEFT IT GO A WHILE BUT IT BEGAN TO KNOCK MORE SO I MADE APPOINTMENT ON 07/29/2014. THEY NEVER EVEN CHECKED THE STEERING AND CALLED ME TELLING ME MY BACK ROTORS NEED SANDED, TIE ROD NEEDS REPLACED, AND THEY BROKE MY STUD OF THE WHEEL CLAIMING I NEEDED A NEW HUB. I QUESTIONED THE STEERING KNOCK, THEY SAID, THEY START AT THE BRAKES AND REPLACE ANY PROBLEMS THEN CONTINUE CHECKING IF PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED. ALSO STATED THE COLUMN THEY REPLACED PER ORIGINAL RECALL WAS ONLY WARRANTED 1 YEAR. THEY ALREADY CHARGED LABOR FOR INSPECTION AND SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO INSPECT THIS PART. I HAVE A REGULAR MECHANIC SO I TOOK THE CAR TO HIM. HE REPLACED THE TIE ROD PER MY REQUEST BUT DIDN'T FEEL IT NEEDED REPLACED. HE WELDED A STUD ON SAVING ME FROM A NEW HUB. HE REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. HE ADVISED TO REPLACE INSTEAD OF SANDING. HE THINKS THE KNOCK IS FROM THE COLUMN THEY REPLACED BUT SINCE IT WAS A GM PROBLEM, HE TOLD ME A GM DEALER NEEDS TO CHECK IT. MY CAR STEERED FINE WITH NO ISSUES BUT THE LIGHT CAME AND I RECEIVED THIS RECALL. IT HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT SINCE AND A KNOCK AFTER TURNING IS NOT NORMAL. WITH THE CAR SITTING IN PARK, TURN THE WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT, IT KNOCKS WHEN YOU LET THE WHEEL GO. I FEAR THIS COULD BE UNSAFE AND DO TO A FAULTY REPLACED PART FROM A RECALL. *TR

Aug 31, 2014 15,333 mi

MY CAR IS GARAGE KEPT AND LIGHTLY DRIVEN WITH VERY LOW MILES. MY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT STEERING ISSUES SO I SCHEDULED SERVICE 07/19/2012 @ WRIGHT AUTO GROUP 15090-9303. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN BUT AFTER A MONTH IT BEGAN TO BE HARD TO TURN WHEEL, ESPECIALLY AT A STAND STILL SO I MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT ON 09/26/2012 AND THEY REPLACED POWER STEERING MOTOR AND MODULE. IT WORKED FINE BUT AS TIME WENT ON IT BEGAN TO PRODUCE A KNOCK. AFTER MAKING A TURN, THE COLUMN KNOCKS WHEN IT IS WINDING BACK LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. I LEFT IT GO A WHILE BUT IT BEGAN TO KNOCK MORE SO I MADE APPOINTMENT ON 07/29/2014. THEY NEVER EVEN CHECKED THE STEERING AND CALLED ME TELLING ME MY BACK ROTORS NEED SANDED, TIE ROD NEEDS REPLACED, AND THEY BROKE MY STUD OF THE WHEEL CLAIMING I NEEDED A NEW HUB. I QUESTIONED THE STEERING KNOCK, THEY SAID, THEY START AT THE BRAKES AND REPLACE ANY PROBLEMS THEN CONTINUE CHECKING IF PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED. ALSO STATED THE COLUMN THEY REPLACED PER ORIGINAL RECALL WAS ONLY WARRANTED 1 YEAR. THEY ALREADY CHARGED LABOR FOR INSPECTION AND SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO INSPECT THIS PART. I HAVE A REGULAR MECHANIC SO I TOOK THE CAR TO HIM. HE REPLACED THE TIE ROD PER MY REQUEST BUT DIDN'T FEEL IT NEEDED REPLACED. HE WELDED A STUD ON SAVING ME FROM A NEW HUB. HE REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. HE ADVISED TO REPLACE INSTEAD OF SANDING. HE THINKS THE KNOCK IS FROM THE COLUMN THEY REPLACED BUT SINCE IT WAS A GM PROBLEM, HE TOLD ME A GM DEALER NEEDS TO CHECK IT. MY CAR STEERED FINE WITH NO ISSUES BUT THE LIGHT CAME AND I RECEIVED THIS RECALL. IT HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT SINCE AND A KNOCK AFTER TURNING IS NOT NORMAL. WITH THE CAR SITTING IN PARK, TURN THE WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT, IT KNOCKS WHEN YOU LET THE WHEEL GO. I FEAR THIS COULD BE UNSAFE AND DO TO A FAULTY REPLACED PART FROM A RECALL. *TR

Aug 30, 2014 140,000 mi

I CHECKED MY VIN ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 TO SEE WHAT RECALLS POPPED UP. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER ANY OF THE RECALLS FOR POWER STEERING, AIR BAGS, OR SEAT BELTS BUT I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES. MY POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING RANDOMLY. I HAVE TO PULL OVER, SHUT THE CAR OFF, THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WILL WORK AGIAN. JUST YESTERDAY THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID SERVICE AIR BAGS. ALSO THE SENSOR FOR THE SEAT BELTS WILL SOMETIMES NOT WORK. THE BELL WILL CONTINUOUSLY DING TO ALERT YOU THAT THE SEAT BELT IS NOT BUCKLED AND IT ACTUALLY IS. FUNNY THING IS, MY CAR HAS HAD NONE OF THE PROBLEMS THAT IT IS UNDER RECALL FOR AND ALL OF THE PROBLEMS IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL FOR. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. I AM AFRAID TO PUT THEM IN THIS CAR AND DRIVE ANYWHERE WITH THEM. *TR

Aug 30, 2014 140,000 mi

I CHECKED MY VIN ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 TO SEE WHAT RECALLS POPPED UP. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER ANY OF THE RECALLS FOR POWER STEERING, AIR BAGS, OR SEAT BELTS BUT I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES. MY POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING RANDOMLY. I HAVE TO PULL OVER, SHUT THE CAR OFF, THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WILL WORK AGIAN. JUST YESTERDAY THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID SERVICE AIR BAGS. ALSO THE SENSOR FOR THE SEAT BELTS WILL SOMETIMES NOT WORK. THE BELL WILL CONTINUOUSLY DING TO ALERT YOU THAT THE SEAT BELT IS NOT BUCKLED AND IT ACTUALLY IS. FUNNY THING IS, MY CAR HAS HAD NONE OF THE PROBLEMS THAT IT IS UNDER RECALL FOR AND ALL OF THE PROBLEMS IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL FOR. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. I AM AFRAID TO PUT THEM IN THIS CAR AND DRIVE ANYWHERE WITH THEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD VIOLENTLY AND ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR ILLUMINATED MULTIPLE TIMES AND WAS CLEARED TWICE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHANGED THE OIL AND RESET THE CODE TWICE, BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE CODE DISPLAYING FROM THE SENSOR. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Aug 25, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD VIOLENTLY AND ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR ILLUMINATED MULTIPLE TIMES AND WAS CLEARED TWICE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHANGED THE OIL AND RESET THE CODE TWICE, BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE CODE DISPLAYING FROM THE SENSOR. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Aug 22, 2014

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW HAS RECEIVED 3 RECALL NOTICES THIS YEAR PERTAINING TO THIS VEHICLE &, SO FAR, GM HAS NOT PROVIDED THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. THE PERTINENT NHTSA CAMPAIGN #'S ARE 14V153000 & 14V224000. MY DAUGHTER IS CONSIDERING BUYING THIS VEHICLE, SO I AM, UNDERSTANDABLY, CONCERNED ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS BEING FIXED. ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO ALLEVIATE THIS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. *TR

Aug 22, 2014

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW HAS RECEIVED 3 RECALL NOTICES THIS YEAR PERTAINING TO THIS VEHICLE &, SO FAR, GM HAS NOT PROVIDED THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. THE PERTINENT NHTSA CAMPAIGN #'S ARE 14V153000 & 14V224000. MY DAUGHTER IS CONSIDERING BUYING THIS VEHICLE, SO I AM, UNDERSTANDABLY, CONCERNED ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS BEING FIXED. ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO ALLEVIATE THIS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. *TR

Aug 20, 2014 110,135 mi

DRIVING MY POWER STEERING AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING GOES OUT ALL THE TIME. ALSO MY PASSENGER AIR BAG SAYS SERVICE AIR BAG ALL THE TIME. MY CAR HAS ALSO JUST SHUT DOWN ON ME ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS ON THE HIGHWAY ETC. *TR

Aug 20, 2014 110,135 mi

DRIVING MY POWER STEERING AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING GOES OUT ALL THE TIME. ALSO MY PASSENGER AIR BAG SAYS SERVICE AIR BAG ALL THE TIME. MY CAR HAS ALSO JUST SHUT DOWN ON ME ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS ON THE HIGHWAY ETC. *TR

Aug 18, 2014 133,547 mi

SCARIEST INCIDENT IN MY LIFE, LOST STEERING OF THE CAR AS I TURNED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC (45 MPH). I HAD TO USE FULL MUSCLE AND WEIGHT TO TURN THE CAR OUT OF THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE WITH LESS MUSCLE WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN HEAD ON COLLISION. THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO GM'S NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS N140115. I DO NOT THINK GM IS TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY. *TR

Aug 18, 2014 133,547 mi

SCARIEST INCIDENT IN MY LIFE, LOST STEERING OF THE CAR AS I TURNED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC (45 MPH). I HAD TO USE FULL MUSCLE AND WEIGHT TO TURN THE CAR OUT OF THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE WITH LESS MUSCLE WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN HEAD ON COLLISION. THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO GM'S NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS N140115. I DO NOT THINK GM IS TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Crash 135,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HE COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL BACK AS HE CAME OUT OF A CURVE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BEING WRECKED AND TOTALED. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Crash 135,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HE COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL BACK AS HE CAME OUT OF A CURVE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BEING WRECKED AND TOTALED. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14V224000 (TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000.

Aug 13, 2014 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14V224000 (TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000.

Aug 12, 2014

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING, INTERIOR ELECTRIC HAVE GLITCHES. *TR

Aug 12, 2014

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING, INTERIOR ELECTRIC HAVE GLITCHES. *TR

Aug 7, 2014 144,000 mi

OUT GETTING LUNCH AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING. *TR

Aug 7, 2014 144,000 mi

OUT GETTING LUNCH AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 50,000 mi

LOST POWER STEERING. WHY ISNT THIS A RECALL FOR THIS VIN #? HOW DID THEY SEPERATE WHAT VIN # WERE OK AND WHAT ONES NEEDED TO BE RECALLED? *TR

Aug 6, 2014

I HAVE RECEIVED 2 SEPARATE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE REGARDING THE POWER STEERING, ONE IN 2012 AND ONE IN JUNE OF 2014. BOTH RECALLS CLAIMED THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE, AND HAVE NOT BEEN FOR 2 YEARS NOW. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2014 (2) MORE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, REGARDING THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE, AGAIN STATING THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. MY FIANCE DRIVES THIS VEHICLE AND IT FRIGHTENED ME TO THING THAT HER TRANSMISSION CABLE COULD GO, SO I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE ISSUE TO ATTEMPT TO FIND OUT HOW LONG UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, SINCE I WORRY ABOUT HER SAFETY. I WAS TOLD TO WAIT UNTIL THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, ONE OF WHICH I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 YEARS, AND TO IGNORE THE RECALL LETTERS, THAT THEY DON'T MEAN MUCH AND THEY ARE "FORCED" TO SEND THEM OUT. I WAS TOLD TO CONTINUE TO WAIT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE FOR THE PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE, AND NOT TO WORRY UNLESS I RECEIVE MORE LETTERS. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A BLATANT DISREGARD FOR CUSTOMER SAFETY. I HAVE ALREADY ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT GM ABOUT THIS ISSUE AT NO LUCK. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 50,000 mi

LOST POWER STEERING. WHY ISNT THIS A RECALL FOR THIS VIN #? HOW DID THEY SEPERATE WHAT VIN # WERE OK AND WHAT ONES NEEDED TO BE RECALLED? *TR

Aug 6, 2014

I HAVE RECEIVED 2 SEPARATE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE REGARDING THE POWER STEERING, ONE IN 2012 AND ONE IN JUNE OF 2014. BOTH RECALLS CLAIMED THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE, AND HAVE NOT BEEN FOR 2 YEARS NOW. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2014 (2) MORE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, REGARDING THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE, AGAIN STATING THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. MY FIANCE DRIVES THIS VEHICLE AND IT FRIGHTENED ME TO THING THAT HER TRANSMISSION CABLE COULD GO, SO I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE ISSUE TO ATTEMPT TO FIND OUT HOW LONG UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, SINCE I WORRY ABOUT HER SAFETY. I WAS TOLD TO WAIT UNTIL THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, ONE OF WHICH I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 YEARS, AND TO IGNORE THE RECALL LETTERS, THAT THEY DON'T MEAN MUCH AND THEY ARE "FORCED" TO SEND THEM OUT. I WAS TOLD TO CONTINUE TO WAIT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE FOR THE PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE, AND NOT TO WORRY UNLESS I RECEIVE MORE LETTERS. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A BLATANT DISREGARD FOR CUSTOMER SAFETY. I HAVE ALREADY ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT GM ABOUT THIS ISSUE AT NO LUCK. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Aug 1, 2014 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Aug 1, 2014 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Jul 31, 2014

BOUGHT A PONTIAC WITH ONLY 15 MILES ON IT, SHORTLY AFTER THAT I BEGAN TO HEAR A "POPPING" NOISE IN MY STEERING WHEEL. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER, DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE. DEALER DID NOT ADVISE ME WHAT THEY HAD DONE WITH THE VEHICLE, ONLY TOLD ME THAT IT HAD BEEN FIXED. I DID NOT HEAR THE "POPPING" NOISE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN IT BEGAN TO START MAKING THE NOISE AGAIN, I ONCE AGAIN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AT THIS TIME THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE RACKET PINION. I LEFT DEALERSHIP AND IT WORKED FINE FOR A SHORT TIME AND IT BEGAN TO MAKE THE NOISE AGAIN. I RETURNED THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AT THAT TIME THEY ADVISED ME THAT IT WAS THE RACKET PINION AGAIN AND THEY HAD ALREADY REPLACED THIS PART 3 TIME, AND IT WAS NOT FIXABLE. I WAS UNAWARE, THEY HAD CHANGED IT THE FIRST TIME. AFTER ALL THIS TIME, I HAVE ACTUALLY LOCATED A MECHANIC WHO EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IT IS NOT JUST THE RACKET PINION, BUT ALSO THE BRACKET AND JOINT. NOW TOTALLY UP TO APPROXIMATELY $1600.00 OF PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX PROPERLY. *TR

Jul 31, 2014 Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIE ROD, BALL JOINT, AND THE HUB WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

Jul 31, 2014

BOUGHT A PONTIAC WITH ONLY 15 MILES ON IT, SHORTLY AFTER THAT I BEGAN TO HEAR A "POPPING" NOISE IN MY STEERING WHEEL. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER, DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE. DEALER DID NOT ADVISE ME WHAT THEY HAD DONE WITH THE VEHICLE, ONLY TOLD ME THAT IT HAD BEEN FIXED. I DID NOT HEAR THE "POPPING" NOISE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN IT BEGAN TO START MAKING THE NOISE AGAIN, I ONCE AGAIN RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AT THIS TIME THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE RACKET PINION. I LEFT DEALERSHIP AND IT WORKED FINE FOR A SHORT TIME AND IT BEGAN TO MAKE THE NOISE AGAIN. I RETURNED THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AT THAT TIME THEY ADVISED ME THAT IT WAS THE RACKET PINION AGAIN AND THEY HAD ALREADY REPLACED THIS PART 3 TIME, AND IT WAS NOT FIXABLE. I WAS UNAWARE, THEY HAD CHANGED IT THE FIRST TIME. AFTER ALL THIS TIME, I HAVE ACTUALLY LOCATED A MECHANIC WHO EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IT IS NOT JUST THE RACKET PINION, BUT ALSO THE BRACKET AND JOINT. NOW TOTALLY UP TO APPROXIMATELY $1600.00 OF PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX PROPERLY. *TR

Jul 31, 2014 Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIE ROD, BALL JOINT, AND THE HUB WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

Jul 30, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Jul 30, 2014 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Jul 30, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Jul 30, 2014 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Jul 29, 2014 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING AT START UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

Jul 29, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

Jul 29, 2014 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING AT START UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

Jul 29, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

Jul 28, 2014

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS HARD AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. *JS

Jul 28, 2014

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS HARD AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. *JS

Jul 26, 2014 64,277 mi

STATED VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR AT ON THE ABOVE DATE. REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THIS DATE MATCH THE SCOPE OF WORK THAT SHOULD BE COMPLETED UNDER CAMPAIGN # 14V153000. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT LAVERY AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE, LLC. 1096 WEST STATE ST P.O. BOX 3545, ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601. DEALER PHONE: 330-238-1037. DEALER REPAIR ORDER # [XXX]. OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jul 26, 2014 64,277 mi

STATED VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR AT ON THE ABOVE DATE. REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THIS DATE MATCH THE SCOPE OF WORK THAT SHOULD BE COMPLETED UNDER CAMPAIGN # 14V153000. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT LAVERY AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE, LLC. 1096 WEST STATE ST P.O. BOX 3545, ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601. DEALER PHONE: 330-238-1037. DEALER REPAIR ORDER # [XXX]. OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jul 23, 2014 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL POWER ASSIST FAILED OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN AND ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Jul 23, 2014 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL POWER ASSIST FAILED OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN AND ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Jul 21, 2014 209,418 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 209,418.

Jul 21, 2014 209,418 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 209,418.

Jul 19, 2014 50,000 mi

2013: AUTOMATIC LIGHT OPENING DOOR BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR FEMALES DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS, EVEN WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY OR GOING TO CAR FROM HOME. I ALSO BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURNING SIGNAL LEVEL. I HAD TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE BLINKER OFF AFTER TURNING, OTHERWISE MY BLINKER WOULD STAY ON THE ENTIRE DRIVE. IN MARCH, 2014, THE LEVER COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF, AND I HAVE TO SHOVE IT INTO PLACE BEFORE AND AFTER TURNING TO PROPERLY EXECUTE ANY TURN BECAUSE THE LEVER HANGS AFTER EVERY MOVEMENT. I BEGAN HEARING A "THUMPING" SOUND AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN APPLYING MY BRAKES. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT IT MAY BE RELATED TO THE BRAKE LINE/PADS/ROTORS OR TIRES; HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD BOTH AREAS OF MY VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE "THUMPING" NOISE CONTINUES MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY TIME. NO DEFINITIVE ANSWER AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING IT. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE VENT FOR MY DEFROSTER CRACK OFF, CAUSING THE PIECES OF THE VENT TO FALL INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, BUT HASN'T CAUSED ANY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS WITH MY COOLING/HEATING/DEFROSTING SYSTEM (YET). IN JANUARY, 2014, MY POWER STEERING NOTIFICATION WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON AND STEERING LOCK UP WHILE IN PARKED POSITION. IN APRIL/MAY, 2014, THE PROBLEM ESCALATED WITHIN WEEKS, AND MY POWER STEERING DISENGAGED WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE BANK PARKING LOT, AND THEN AGAIN PULLING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. AT THAT TIME, I CONTACTED GM REGARDING THE PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL (YET GM OWNERS MANUAL HAD NOT PLACED IT ONLINE), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TODAY, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AFTER HITTING A WATER PUDDLE IN THE POURING RAIN. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR ME KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT TO DO (PUT ON HAZARDS, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON VEHICLE), I WOULD HAVE ENDED UP IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 19, 2014 50,000 mi

2013: AUTOMATIC LIGHT OPENING DOOR BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR FEMALES DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS, EVEN WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY OR GOING TO CAR FROM HOME. I ALSO BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURNING SIGNAL LEVEL. I HAD TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE BLINKER OFF AFTER TURNING, OTHERWISE MY BLINKER WOULD STAY ON THE ENTIRE DRIVE. IN MARCH, 2014, THE LEVER COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF, AND I HAVE TO SHOVE IT INTO PLACE BEFORE AND AFTER TURNING TO PROPERLY EXECUTE ANY TURN BECAUSE THE LEVER HANGS AFTER EVERY MOVEMENT. I BEGAN HEARING A "THUMPING" SOUND AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN APPLYING MY BRAKES. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT IT MAY BE RELATED TO THE BRAKE LINE/PADS/ROTORS OR TIRES; HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD BOTH AREAS OF MY VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE "THUMPING" NOISE CONTINUES MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY TIME. NO DEFINITIVE ANSWER AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING IT. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE VENT FOR MY DEFROSTER CRACK OFF, CAUSING THE PIECES OF THE VENT TO FALL INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, BUT HASN'T CAUSED ANY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS WITH MY COOLING/HEATING/DEFROSTING SYSTEM (YET). IN JANUARY, 2014, MY POWER STEERING NOTIFICATION WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON AND STEERING LOCK UP WHILE IN PARKED POSITION. IN APRIL/MAY, 2014, THE PROBLEM ESCALATED WITHIN WEEKS, AND MY POWER STEERING DISENGAGED WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE BANK PARKING LOT, AND THEN AGAIN PULLING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. AT THAT TIME, I CONTACTED GM REGARDING THE PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL (YET GM OWNERS MANUAL HAD NOT PLACED IT ONLINE), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TODAY, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AFTER HITTING A WATER PUDDLE IN THE POURING RAIN. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR ME KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT TO DO (PUT ON HAZARDS, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON VEHICLE), I WOULD HAVE ENDED UP IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND AS A RESULT, THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jul 18, 2014 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND AS A RESULT, THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jul 18, 2014 80,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND ALL SERVICE, WARNING AND DASH LIGHTS COME ON. THEY FLASH AND FLICKER UNTIL I LIFT FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL, BUT WILL COME RIGHT BACK IF I STEP ON THE GAS TO HARD. THIS ISSUE ONLY OCCURS WHEN PERFORMING A HARD ACCELERATION ONTO THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND AS A RESULT, THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jul 18, 2014 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND AS A RESULT, THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jul 18, 2014 80,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND ALL SERVICE, WARNING AND DASH LIGHTS COME ON. THEY FLASH AND FLICKER UNTIL I LIFT FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL, BUT WILL COME RIGHT BACK IF I STEP ON THE GAS TO HARD. THIS ISSUE ONLY OCCURS WHEN PERFORMING A HARD ACCELERATION ONTO THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Jul 13, 2014

LOST POWER STEERING COMPLETELY. THANK GOODNESS I WAS DRIVING INSTEAD OF MY WIFE. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME AND TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO HAVE IT FIXED BY A CERTIFIED GM DEALER. I CONTACTED GM DIRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VIN. AFTER ANOTHER CALL, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE UPCOMING RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR MODEL AND THAT I WOULD BE RECEIVING A REIMBURSEMENT FORM IN APRIL OF 2014, WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED. UPON MULTIPLE CALLS, I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED BY MY LOCAL GM DEALER WHO ALSO TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VIN.I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR FIXING AN ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL. GM IS USING SOME VERY SHADY BUSINESS PRACTICES........AND ALL OF THIS AFTER HAVING IT TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SIX MONTHS EARLIER FOR A TOTAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION, WHICH SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED AS WELL.... *TR

Jul 13, 2014

LOST POWER STEERING COMPLETELY. THANK GOODNESS I WAS DRIVING INSTEAD OF MY WIFE. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME AND TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO HAVE IT FIXED BY A CERTIFIED GM DEALER. I CONTACTED GM DIRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VIN. AFTER ANOTHER CALL, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE UPCOMING RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR MODEL AND THAT I WOULD BE RECEIVING A REIMBURSEMENT FORM IN APRIL OF 2014, WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED. UPON MULTIPLE CALLS, I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED BY MY LOCAL GM DEALER WHO ALSO TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VIN.I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR FIXING AN ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL. GM IS USING SOME VERY SHADY BUSINESS PRACTICES........AND ALL OF THIS AFTER HAVING IT TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SIX MONTHS EARLIER FOR A TOTAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION, WHICH SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED AS WELL.... *TR

Jul 12, 2014

MY G6 JUST KEEPS HAVING ISSUES. I DON'T DRIVE IT A LOT SO I DO NOT HAVE A LOT OF MILES ON IT FOR BEING A 2006 SO SOME OF THE ISSUE WITH THE CAR LIKE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME HAVE JUST COME UP. I DO NOT THINK IT IS DO TO AGE OF THE CAR; I THINK THEY SHOULD STILL FIX ANY DEFECTS WITH THE CAR. I LOVE PONTIAC'S I HAD A SUNFIRE BEFORE THIS. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVE ANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR IN THE MAIL FROM GM FROM THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED IT IN JANUARY 2007. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIX MOST OF THE PROBLEMS LIKE THE SUN ROOF LEAK I HAD TO TAKE FOUR OR FIVE TIMES I LOSS COUNT. WHAT THEY SHOULD DO IS GIVE SOME CREDIT ON BUYING A NEW ONE AND SCRAPE THE OLD ONES. I PAID CASH FOR THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD LAST ALONG TIME I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO KEEP FIXING IT. *TR

Jul 12, 2014

MY G6 JUST KEEPS HAVING ISSUES. I DON'T DRIVE IT A LOT SO I DO NOT HAVE A LOT OF MILES ON IT FOR BEING A 2006 SO SOME OF THE ISSUE WITH THE CAR LIKE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME HAVE JUST COME UP. I DO NOT THINK IT IS DO TO AGE OF THE CAR; I THINK THEY SHOULD STILL FIX ANY DEFECTS WITH THE CAR. I LOVE PONTIAC'S I HAD A SUNFIRE BEFORE THIS. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVE ANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR IN THE MAIL FROM GM FROM THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED IT IN JANUARY 2007. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIX MOST OF THE PROBLEMS LIKE THE SUN ROOF LEAK I HAD TO TAKE FOUR OR FIVE TIMES I LOSS COUNT. WHAT THEY SHOULD DO IS GIVE SOME CREDIT ON BUYING A NEW ONE AND SCRAPE THE OLD ONES. I PAID CASH FOR THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD LAST ALONG TIME I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO KEEP FIXING IT. *TR

Jul 8, 2014 21,000 mi

RECEIVING NOTICES FROM GM ABOUT RECALL #14116 BUT NO DEALER HAS THE PARTS TO FIX THE RECALL NOTICE. RECALL SAYS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING POSSIBLE AND WOULD LIKE TO GET REPAIRED. LOCAL DEALERS HAVE NO SOLUTION AND SIMPLY SAYS THE MFR. HAS NOT SENT THE PART. *JS

Jul 8, 2014 21,000 mi

RECEIVING NOTICES FROM GM ABOUT RECALL #14116 BUT NO DEALER HAS THE PARTS TO FIX THE RECALL NOTICE. RECALL SAYS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING POSSIBLE AND WOULD LIKE TO GET REPAIRED. LOCAL DEALERS HAVE NO SOLUTION AND SIMPLY SAYS THE MFR. HAS NOT SENT THE PART. *JS

Jul 7, 2014 125 mi

PURCHASED NEW PONTIAC G6 2006 ON JUNE 2, 2007, 72 MILES. JULY 2007, PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL. CONTACTED RELIABLE PONTIAC WITH PROBLEM. NEVER RETURNED MY CALL. TOOK IT TO THOMPSON'S PLACERVILLE, ACTED LIKE I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO WORK A CRUISE CONTROL. CONTINUED TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. SPOKE WITH DAVID O'KEEF, PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE (866) 790-5600, EXT 31952, REGARDING LEMON LAW. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THOMPSONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES (THERE WERE SEVERAL MORE, BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVOICE FROM THE DEALER): 7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; THROUGHOUT 2009 AND 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; AND 12/14/11. PULLED OVER BY CHP SEVERAL TIMES FOR BRAKE LIGHTS BEING ON, BUT I WAS NOT BRAKING, OFFICER STATED VEHICLE TOO DANGEROUS TO BE ON ROAD. ON 9/6/11, A FRIEND REFERRED ME TO MOTORTREND RECALLS. RECALL DATE FOR AIR BAGS WAS 10/31/2006 AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS 1/30/2009. STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN 2009. I WAS NEVER CONTACTED BY GM OR RELIABLE PONTIAC. VEHICLE WAS A COSTLY, SAFETY HAZARD THROUGH 12/14/11. STILL HAVE ISSUES. EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT TO KEEP TAKING IT TO THE DEALER. NOW I KNOW WHY I WAS BEING FLIPPED OFF BY OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD, THEY THOUGHT I WAS "BRAKE" CHECKING THEM. *JS

Jul 7, 2014 125 mi

PURCHASED NEW PONTIAC G6 2006 ON JUNE 2, 2007, 72 MILES. JULY 2007, PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL. CONTACTED RELIABLE PONTIAC WITH PROBLEM. NEVER RETURNED MY CALL. TOOK IT TO THOMPSON'S PLACERVILLE, ACTED LIKE I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO WORK A CRUISE CONTROL. CONTINUED TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. SPOKE WITH DAVID O'KEEF, PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE (866) 790-5600, EXT 31952, REGARDING LEMON LAW. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THOMPSONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES (THERE WERE SEVERAL MORE, BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVOICE FROM THE DEALER): 7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; THROUGHOUT 2009 AND 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; AND 12/14/11. PULLED OVER BY CHP SEVERAL TIMES FOR BRAKE LIGHTS BEING ON, BUT I WAS NOT BRAKING, OFFICER STATED VEHICLE TOO DANGEROUS TO BE ON ROAD. ON 9/6/11, A FRIEND REFERRED ME TO MOTORTREND RECALLS. RECALL DATE FOR AIR BAGS WAS 10/31/2006 AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS 1/30/2009. STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN 2009. I WAS NEVER CONTACTED BY GM OR RELIABLE PONTIAC. VEHICLE WAS A COSTLY, SAFETY HAZARD THROUGH 12/14/11. STILL HAVE ISSUES. EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT TO KEEP TAKING IT TO THE DEALER. NOW I KNOW WHY I WAS BEING FLIPPED OFF BY OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD, THEY THOUGHT I WAS "BRAKE" CHECKING THEM. *JS

Jun 30, 2014 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Jun 30, 2014 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Jun 19, 2014 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE FAILURE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKES LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS LACK OF OXYGEN IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Jun 19, 2014 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE FAILURE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKES LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS LACK OF OXYGEN IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Jun 18, 2014

MY STEERING WHEEL KEEPS GOING OUT. CLUNKING AND I HEAR A POPPING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE GM DEALER TO FIND OUT THERE'S A RECALL OUT BUT MY CAR ISN'T UNDER THE RECALL. HOW IRONIC IS IT THAT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT GM PUT A RECALL OUT FOR IT BUT MINE ISN'T COVERED. THIS IS [XXX] AND IM READY TO GET RID OF THIS PIECE OF [XXX]. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 18, 2014

MY STEERING WHEEL KEEPS GOING OUT. CLUNKING AND I HEAR A POPPING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE GM DEALER TO FIND OUT THERE'S A RECALL OUT BUT MY CAR ISN'T UNDER THE RECALL. HOW IRONIC IS IT THAT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT GM PUT A RECALL OUT FOR IT BUT MINE ISN'T COVERED. THIS IS [XXX] AND IM READY TO GET RID OF THIS PIECE OF [XXX]. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 16, 2014 Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.

Jun 16, 2014 Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.

Jun 9, 2014

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE FOR INFORMATION LETTER REGARDING THREE SEPARATE ISSUES WITH PONTIAC G6 (POWER STEERING, SHIFT CABLE AND WIRING CORROSION) AND LACK OF SOLUTIONS FROM GENERAL MOTORS (GM). *SMD

Jun 9, 2014

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE FOR INFORMATION LETTER REGARDING THREE SEPARATE ISSUES WITH PONTIAC G6 (POWER STEERING, SHIFT CABLE AND WIRING CORROSION) AND LACK OF SOLUTIONS FROM GENERAL MOTORS (GM). *SMD

Jun 5, 2014 55,000 mi

THE PROBLEM CAME ABOUT SLOWLY AT FIRST, BUT HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE OVER THE LAST YEAR EVEN WITH MINIMAL DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE. AT FIRST IT WAS HARD ONLY TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WHEN GOING SLOW (LESS THAN 10MPH) AS IF THERE WAS LITTLE HELP FROM THE POWER STEERING ASSIST. IT PROGRESSED TO THE POINT NOW WHERE IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL AT SLOW SPEEDS IN EITHER DIRECTION. IT IS A SERIOUS DANGER WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS ACROSS ON COMING TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 115,332 mi

THE POWER STEERING LOW CAME ON THE DASH BOARD A COUPLE HOURS LATER THE CAR WASNT ABLE TO TURN THIERS A RECALL FOR THIS ON G6 BUT SAY ITS NOT MY MODEL. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 55,000 mi

THE PROBLEM CAME ABOUT SLOWLY AT FIRST, BUT HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE OVER THE LAST YEAR EVEN WITH MINIMAL DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE. AT FIRST IT WAS HARD ONLY TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WHEN GOING SLOW (LESS THAN 10MPH) AS IF THERE WAS LITTLE HELP FROM THE POWER STEERING ASSIST. IT PROGRESSED TO THE POINT NOW WHERE IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL AT SLOW SPEEDS IN EITHER DIRECTION. IT IS A SERIOUS DANGER WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS ACROSS ON COMING TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 115,332 mi

THE POWER STEERING LOW CAME ON THE DASH BOARD A COUPLE HOURS LATER THE CAR WASNT ABLE TO TURN THIERS A RECALL FOR THIS ON G6 BUT SAY ITS NOT MY MODEL. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 108,067 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE. I PULLED OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT GAME ON AND THE WARNING BELL CHIMED. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AT ALL. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO VEHICLES COMING. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WITH GREAT EFFORT TO THEN MAKE ANOTHER RIGHT BACK INTO THE GAS STATION. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM, FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS, BUT IN RECENT MONTHS HAS INCREASED IN SEVERITY. I HAVE CONTACTED GM REPEATEDLY AND AM TOLD TIME AND TIME AGAIN THAT MY CAR IS NOT AFFECTED AND SHOULD BE FINE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY VIN IS NOT ONE OF THE AFFECTED VIN NUMBERS. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 108,067 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE. I PULLED OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT GAME ON AND THE WARNING BELL CHIMED. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AT ALL. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO VEHICLES COMING. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WITH GREAT EFFORT TO THEN MAKE ANOTHER RIGHT BACK INTO THE GAS STATION. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM, FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS, BUT IN RECENT MONTHS HAS INCREASED IN SEVERITY. I HAVE CONTACTED GM REPEATEDLY AND AM TOLD TIME AND TIME AGAIN THAT MY CAR IS NOT AFFECTED AND SHOULD BE FINE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY VIN IS NOT ONE OF THE AFFECTED VIN NUMBERS. *TR

Jun 3, 2014 Crash

ON SEVERAL OCCASION I NOTICE THAT IF YOU HAVE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY THE CAR WOULD BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. THERE WAS A TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVER ON THE EXPRESS WAY AND A CAR PULLED IN FROM OF ME. I HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID GETTING HIT, MY CAR BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. I THOUGHT WAS GOING TO DIE. MY SON WAS GOING TO WORK ON 6/3/2014, SOMEONE PULLED IN FRONT OF HIM HE SWERVED TO KEEP FROM GETTING HIT AND AGAIN THE CAR BEGAN TO SPIN, AND SPIN, AND SPIN OUT OF CONTROL HE HIT THE WALL SEVERAL TIME BEFORE STOPPING, CAUSING THE CAR TO BE TOTALED. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS VEHICLE TO BE CHECK FOR DEFECT BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED MY FAULT OR MY SON WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING. *TR

Jun 3, 2014 Crash

ON SEVERAL OCCASION I NOTICE THAT IF YOU HAVE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY THE CAR WOULD BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. THERE WAS A TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVER ON THE EXPRESS WAY AND A CAR PULLED IN FROM OF ME. I HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID GETTING HIT, MY CAR BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. I THOUGHT WAS GOING TO DIE. MY SON WAS GOING TO WORK ON 6/3/2014, SOMEONE PULLED IN FRONT OF HIM HE SWERVED TO KEEP FROM GETTING HIT AND AGAIN THE CAR BEGAN TO SPIN, AND SPIN, AND SPIN OUT OF CONTROL HE HIT THE WALL SEVERAL TIME BEFORE STOPPING, CAUSING THE CAR TO BE TOTALED. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS VEHICLE TO BE CHECK FOR DEFECT BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED MY FAULT OR MY SON WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE DROVE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED HOWEVER HE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE STEERING WHEEL UNDER CONTROL. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING).THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

Jun 2, 2014

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THERE WAS A DINGING NOISE THAT SOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEM TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT RECALL, AND TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 95,460 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,460.

Jun 2, 2014 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE DROVE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED HOWEVER HE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE STEERING WHEEL UNDER CONTROL. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING).THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

Jun 2, 2014

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THERE WAS A DINGING NOISE THAT SOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEM TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT RECALL, AND TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 95,460 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,460.

May 31, 2014 87,000 mi

REFERENCE TO:NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10594629 JUST LOCKS AND "POWER STEERING" (NO KIDDING!) COMES ON THE RADIO W/CHIME. ALL OR NOTHING. YOU CAN STILL DRIVE WITH MAJOR ARM WORKOUT. IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE YOUR DRIVING, WHEN YOU FIRST GET IN THE CAR AND TURN THE KEY OR EVEN IF YOU LEAVE IT WARMING UP AND COME BACK OUT. RIGHT NOW WITH ME IT'S LIKE RUSSIAN ROULETTE EVERYTIME I TURN THE KEY AND EVEN IF IT STARTS OK IT COULD HAPPEN THREE TIMES ON THE WAY TO WORK OR BE FINE ALL DAY. *TR

May 31, 2014 87,000 mi

REFERENCE TO:NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10594629 JUST LOCKS AND "POWER STEERING" (NO KIDDING!) COMES ON THE RADIO W/CHIME. ALL OR NOTHING. YOU CAN STILL DRIVE WITH MAJOR ARM WORKOUT. IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE YOUR DRIVING, WHEN YOU FIRST GET IN THE CAR AND TURN THE KEY OR EVEN IF YOU LEAVE IT WARMING UP AND COME BACK OUT. RIGHT NOW WITH ME IT'S LIKE RUSSIAN ROULETTE EVERYTIME I TURN THE KEY AND EVEN IF IT STARTS OK IT COULD HAPPEN THREE TIMES ON THE WAY TO WORK OR BE FINE ALL DAY. *TR

May 30, 2014 83,214 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,214 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,536. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN UPDATED 8/30/2017*CN

May 30, 2014 83,214 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,214 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,536. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN UPDATED 8/30/2017*CN

May 30, 2014 83,214 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,214 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,536. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN UPDATED 8/30/2017*CN

May 30, 2014 83,214 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,214 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,536. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN UPDATED 8/30/2017*CN

May 28, 2014 84,000 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND A CURB AND NOTICE THE WHEEL TURNING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THAN I SAW THAT MY RADIO SHOW IN RED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION. IT WAS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND NOTICE THAT IT WAS NOT STIFF ANY MORE AND I COULD DRIVE THE CAR AS NORMAL. VERY AFRAID THAT IT WILL LOCK UP AGAIN. PLEASE HELP. *TR

May 28, 2014 84,000 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND A CURB AND NOTICE THE WHEEL TURNING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THAN I SAW THAT MY RADIO SHOW IN RED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION. IT WAS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND NOTICE THAT IT WAS NOT STIFF ANY MORE AND I COULD DRIVE THE CAR AS NORMAL. VERY AFRAID THAT IT WILL LOCK UP AGAIN. PLEASE HELP. *TR

May 25, 2014 108,000 mi

I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND WAITING TO TURN LEFT ONTO MY ROAD, AS I BEGAN TO TURN LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND JERKED OUT OF MY HANDS BACK TO THE RIGHT. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO ONCOMING CARS AT THE TIME. I THEN CAME TO A STOP AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL UNTIL I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED GM REPEATEDLY BY PHONE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY POWER STEERING B/C MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THEIR RECALLS. THEY HAVE NOT LOOKED AT MY CAR AND ACT LIKE THEY DO NOT BELIEVE ME WHEN I CALL. EVERY ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED, I HAVE EXPERIENCED, SO I DO NOT SEE WHY MINE IS NOT ALSO INCLUDED. I HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED DRIVING MY CAR ALL TOGETHER AND FEEL THAT THE POWER STEERING ISSUES ARE VERY EXTREME THAT THEY MAY RESULT IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. *TR

May 25, 2014 108,000 mi

I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND WAITING TO TURN LEFT ONTO MY ROAD, AS I BEGAN TO TURN LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND JERKED OUT OF MY HANDS BACK TO THE RIGHT. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO ONCOMING CARS AT THE TIME. I THEN CAME TO A STOP AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL UNTIL I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED GM REPEATEDLY BY PHONE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY POWER STEERING B/C MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THEIR RECALLS. THEY HAVE NOT LOOKED AT MY CAR AND ACT LIKE THEY DO NOT BELIEVE ME WHEN I CALL. EVERY ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED, I HAVE EXPERIENCED, SO I DO NOT SEE WHY MINE IS NOT ALSO INCLUDED. I HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED DRIVING MY CAR ALL TOGETHER AND FEEL THAT THE POWER STEERING ISSUES ARE VERY EXTREME THAT THEY MAY RESULT IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. *TR

May 22, 2014 124,000 mi

WHY ARE THE PARTS FOR THE STEERING RECALL FOR THE PONTIAC G6 NOT YET AVAILABLE FROM GM? HOW MANY MORE CRASHES MUST TAKE PLACE? HAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT BEEN FILED YET ON THIS MATTER? IF SO, HOW DO I ENTER MY NAME INTO THAT SUIT? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 22, 2014 124,000 mi

WHY ARE THE PARTS FOR THE STEERING RECALL FOR THE PONTIAC G6 NOT YET AVAILABLE FROM GM? HOW MANY MORE CRASHES MUST TAKE PLACE? HAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT BEEN FILED YET ON THIS MATTER? IF SO, HOW DO I ENTER MY NAME INTO THAT SUIT? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 21, 2014 130,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON OUR RADIO UNIT. I CLEARED IT AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT UNTIL WE GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED IT WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. SO I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AFTER THIS THROUGHOUT THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND IT SEEMED LIKE TURNING THE CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON SOLVED THE ISSUE. I'M NOT SURE THE EXACT DATE IT HAPPENED FIRST AS IT HAPPENED QUITE SOME TIME AGO, BUT IT HAS RANDOMLY HAPPENED SINCE. I NOTICED THE RECALL ON THE NEWS AND WAS DOING RESEARCH ON IT AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT IT. I HONESTLY SHOULD HAVE REPORTED IT THEN. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS A FEW MONTHS AGO. *TR

May 21, 2014 72,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,126 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,405. DR

May 21, 2014 72,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,126 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,405. DR

May 21, 2014 130,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON OUR RADIO UNIT. I CLEARED IT AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT UNTIL WE GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED IT WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. SO I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AFTER THIS THROUGHOUT THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND IT SEEMED LIKE TURNING THE CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON SOLVED THE ISSUE. I'M NOT SURE THE EXACT DATE IT HAPPENED FIRST AS IT HAPPENED QUITE SOME TIME AGO, BUT IT HAS RANDOMLY HAPPENED SINCE. I NOTICED THE RECALL ON THE NEWS AND WAS DOING RESEARCH ON IT AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT IT. I HONESTLY SHOULD HAVE REPORTED IT THEN. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS A FEW MONTHS AGO. *TR

May 21, 2014 72,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,126 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,405. DR

May 21, 2014 72,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,126 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,405. DR

May 17, 2014

USED FROM HURD R.I MY PONTIAC G6 2 YEARS AGO AND ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE STEERING , THEY REPLACE SOMETHING BUT NEVER GIVE ME PAPER WORK THEN AROUND 8 MONTHS AGO THE HEATER BLOW WENT AND HAD TO REPLACE IT THE STEERING LIGHT ON DASH GO OFF AT LEAST 2 TIME A MONTHS THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I NEED STEERING FLU I WAS TOLD YOU DON'T PUT THAT IN THIS CAR..AIR BAG MY SEATS ARE AFTER MARKET LEATHER SEATS AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHT INDICATES THE SEAT IS ON THEY ALSO HAVE HEATED SEATS THAT WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO ..MY BRAKE THE I HAD IT CHANGED 4 TIME THIS PAST YEAR I BRING IT TO THE PLACE I BROUGHT IT AND THEY PUSH ME OFF AND SAY IT'S FINE. *JS

May 17, 2014

USED FROM HURD R.I MY PONTIAC G6 2 YEARS AGO AND ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE STEERING , THEY REPLACE SOMETHING BUT NEVER GIVE ME PAPER WORK THEN AROUND 8 MONTHS AGO THE HEATER BLOW WENT AND HAD TO REPLACE IT THE STEERING LIGHT ON DASH GO OFF AT LEAST 2 TIME A MONTHS THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I NEED STEERING FLU I WAS TOLD YOU DON'T PUT THAT IN THIS CAR..AIR BAG MY SEATS ARE AFTER MARKET LEATHER SEATS AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHT INDICATES THE SEAT IS ON THEY ALSO HAVE HEATED SEATS THAT WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO ..MY BRAKE THE I HAD IT CHANGED 4 TIME THIS PAST YEAR I BRING IT TO THE PLACE I BROUGHT IT AND THEY PUSH ME OFF AND SAY IT'S FINE. *JS

May 16, 2014 120,000 mi

WHEN THE ISSUE STARTED TO HAPPEN, THE DISPLAY OCCASIONALLY WOULD DISPLAY POWERSTEERING. NOTHING SEEMED WRONG OTHER THEN THE MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY SCREEN. THEN ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWERSTEERING WHEN OUT GOING 45MPH ON MY WAY TO WORK. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT BACK UP IN ORDER FOR THE POWERSTEERING TO WORK. THIS SINCE HAS GOTTEN WORSE. POWERSTEERING IS DISPLAYED EVERY TIME I TURN MY CAR ON AND THE POWERSTEERING FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AND I FEEL COMPLETELY UNSAFE IN MY CAR. I AM VERY VERY LUCK I HAVE NOT HARMED ANYONE ELSE OR MYSELF. I AM SCARED TO GET INTO MY CAR AND DRIVE IT BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE POWERSTEERING WILL DECIDE TO CUT OUT. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING $800-1,000 TO REPLACE THIS FAULTY PART. I KNOW I AM JUST ONE OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I HOPE THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE GETS FIXED BEFORE IT CAUSES THOUSANDS OF INJURIES OR POSSIBLE FATALITIES. THANK YOU. *TR

May 16, 2014 40,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON, LOSS OF STEERING, ALSO AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF. I AM UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. IT JUST HAPPENED A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AGAIN. IT IS DANGEROUS AND HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING! MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 2 MONTHS LATER THAN THE RECALL IS THROUGH. OBVIOUSLY, ALL CARS HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED APPROPRIATELY. *TR

May 16, 2014 120,000 mi

WHEN THE ISSUE STARTED TO HAPPEN, THE DISPLAY OCCASIONALLY WOULD DISPLAY POWERSTEERING. NOTHING SEEMED WRONG OTHER THEN THE MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY SCREEN. THEN ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWERSTEERING WHEN OUT GOING 45MPH ON MY WAY TO WORK. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT BACK UP IN ORDER FOR THE POWERSTEERING TO WORK. THIS SINCE HAS GOTTEN WORSE. POWERSTEERING IS DISPLAYED EVERY TIME I TURN MY CAR ON AND THE POWERSTEERING FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AND I FEEL COMPLETELY UNSAFE IN MY CAR. I AM VERY VERY LUCK I HAVE NOT HARMED ANYONE ELSE OR MYSELF. I AM SCARED TO GET INTO MY CAR AND DRIVE IT BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE POWERSTEERING WILL DECIDE TO CUT OUT. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING $800-1,000 TO REPLACE THIS FAULTY PART. I KNOW I AM JUST ONE OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I HOPE THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE GETS FIXED BEFORE IT CAUSES THOUSANDS OF INJURIES OR POSSIBLE FATALITIES. THANK YOU. *TR

May 16, 2014 40,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON, LOSS OF STEERING, ALSO AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF. I AM UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. IT JUST HAPPENED A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AGAIN. IT IS DANGEROUS AND HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING! MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 2 MONTHS LATER THAN THE RECALL IS THROUGH. OBVIOUSLY, ALL CARS HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED APPROPRIATELY. *TR

May 14, 2014

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING. *TR

May 14, 2014 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2006 PONTIAC G6 (179,000 MILES) FOR MY SON ON APRIL 26, 2014. A FEW TIMES SINCE THEN THE POWER STEERING HAS LOCKED UP ON HIM, CAUSING HIM TO HAVE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND RESTART THE CAR SO THE STEERING WILL AGAIN WORK.SAME ISSUE HAPPENED WHEN I DROVE THE CAR ON MAY 11, 2014. I LOOKED UP ON-LINE TO INQUIRER IF THIS WAS PART OF RECALL, BUT WHEN I ENTERED THE VIN, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN RECALL. CALLED DEALER THEY STATED THAT GM HAS POLICY OUT THERE IF NOT ON RECALL THEY ARE ONLY FIXING VEHICLES UNDER 150, 000 MILES. HUH? SO BECAUSE THIS CAR WAS DRIVEN MORE, IT IS NOT COVERED BUT IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THOSE COVERED. PLEASE HELP.ALL CARS WITH THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE COVERED, MY CHILDS SAFETY IS ON THE LINE. *TR

May 14, 2014

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING. *TR

May 14, 2014 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2006 PONTIAC G6 (179,000 MILES) FOR MY SON ON APRIL 26, 2014. A FEW TIMES SINCE THEN THE POWER STEERING HAS LOCKED UP ON HIM, CAUSING HIM TO HAVE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND RESTART THE CAR SO THE STEERING WILL AGAIN WORK.SAME ISSUE HAPPENED WHEN I DROVE THE CAR ON MAY 11, 2014. I LOOKED UP ON-LINE TO INQUIRER IF THIS WAS PART OF RECALL, BUT WHEN I ENTERED THE VIN, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN RECALL. CALLED DEALER THEY STATED THAT GM HAS POLICY OUT THERE IF NOT ON RECALL THEY ARE ONLY FIXING VEHICLES UNDER 150, 000 MILES. HUH? SO BECAUSE THIS CAR WAS DRIVEN MORE, IT IS NOT COVERED BUT IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THOSE COVERED. PLEASE HELP.ALL CARS WITH THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE COVERED, MY CHILDS SAFETY IS ON THE LINE. *TR

May 11, 2014

MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WAS WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT TURNING LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERK PULLING RIGHT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING. MY CAR ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK OF LOWE'S TREES. I WAS SO AFRAID BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HARD TO TURN. RIGHT THEN MY CAR BECAME UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I CALL THE TOW TRUCK TO TOW MY CAR HOME. THAT WAS A SCARY EXPERIENCE. MY ARMS AND HANDS HURT DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING IN ANY DIRECTION. *TR

May 11, 2014

MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WAS WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT TURNING LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERK PULLING RIGHT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING. MY CAR ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK OF LOWE'S TREES. I WAS SO AFRAID BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HARD TO TURN. RIGHT THEN MY CAR BECAME UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I CALL THE TOW TRUCK TO TOW MY CAR HOME. THAT WAS A SCARY EXPERIENCE. MY ARMS AND HANDS HURT DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING IN ANY DIRECTION. *TR

May 8, 2014 102,000 mi

WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION (GOING STRAIGHT) I WAS COMING TO THE STREET I NEEDED TO TURN RIGHT ON AND MY STEERING LOCKED AND I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BUT GO STRAIGHT. I HAVE TO SLOWLY PULL OVER, TURN CAR OFF AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE STEERING RESET AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE TURNS. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND THE TROUBLE CODE ON THE CAR WAS CO545 WHICH INDICATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. UPON RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING IN 2005-2006 AND MORE CURRENT PONTIAC G6 HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE GM DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF MY CAR IS COVERED UNDER THE 10 YEAR/150,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY I WAS TOLD NO BASED ON MY VIN. THIS UPSET ME SINCE THERE HAS OBVIOUSLY BEEN MANY REPORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. *TR

May 8, 2014 102,000 mi

WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION (GOING STRAIGHT) I WAS COMING TO THE STREET I NEEDED TO TURN RIGHT ON AND MY STEERING LOCKED AND I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BUT GO STRAIGHT. I HAVE TO SLOWLY PULL OVER, TURN CAR OFF AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE STEERING RESET AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE TURNS. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND THE TROUBLE CODE ON THE CAR WAS CO545 WHICH INDICATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. UPON RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING IN 2005-2006 AND MORE CURRENT PONTIAC G6 HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE GM DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF MY CAR IS COVERED UNDER THE 10 YEAR/150,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY I WAS TOLD NO BASED ON MY VIN. THIS UPSET ME SINCE THERE HAS OBVIOUSLY BEEN MANY REPORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. *TR

May 7, 2014 76,021 mi

CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WILL LOCK PUTTING THE CAR INTO STRAIGHT POSITION, WHILE IN TURNS, BENDS, CURES,. ETC. THIS HAS LEFT ME I N TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, NEARLY SIDE SWIPING CARS BESIDE ME, HEADING FRONT ON WITH CARS NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER AND HAVE CONTROL. *TR

May 7, 2014 76,021 mi

CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WILL LOCK PUTTING THE CAR INTO STRAIGHT POSITION, WHILE IN TURNS, BENDS, CURES,. ETC. THIS HAS LEFT ME I N TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, NEARLY SIDE SWIPING CARS BESIDE ME, HEADING FRONT ON WITH CARS NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER AND HAVE CONTROL. *TR

May 6, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. UPDATED 6/27/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS BACKING UP, THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND HE HIT AN OBJECT AND DAMAGED THE TRUNK.

May 6, 2014 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. UPDATED 6/27/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS BACKING UP, THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND HE HIT AN OBJECT AND DAMAGED THE TRUNK.

May 4, 2014

MY POWER STEERING SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING - ELECTRICAL ON MY CAR COMES AND GOES SEVERAL TIMES DAILY PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG LIGHTS AS WELL AS ALL DASHBOARD SHUTS OFF FREQUENT ENGINE TROUBLE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT AN INVESTMENT FAILURE I HAVE PUT SO MUCH MONEY AND TIME INTO THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE NOT HAD A REAL SOLUTION TO ALL THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 4, 2014 Crash 123,139 mi

STEERING FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN FROM HIGHWAY ONTO AN INTERSTATE RAMP. WHILE BRAKING THE STEERING RESPONSE BECAME ERRATIC AND CAR SPUN INTO THE GUARD RAIL. NO PERSONAL INJURIES DURING THE WRECK; HOWEVER, CAR BODY DAMAGE WAS $3300. NO PREVIOUS STEERING FAILURE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCED. GM DEALERSHIP INDICATED POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (22837369) WAS CAUSE FOR STEERING FAILURE. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS MODULE TO RETURN POWER STEERING TO SERVICE AND CHARGED ME FULL COST OF PARTS AND LABOR. *TR

May 4, 2014

MY POWER STEERING SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING - ELECTRICAL ON MY CAR COMES AND GOES SEVERAL TIMES DAILY PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG LIGHTS AS WELL AS ALL DASHBOARD SHUTS OFF FREQUENT ENGINE TROUBLE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT AN INVESTMENT FAILURE I HAVE PUT SO MUCH MONEY AND TIME INTO THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE NOT HAD A REAL SOLUTION TO ALL THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 4, 2014 Crash 123,139 mi

STEERING FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN FROM HIGHWAY ONTO AN INTERSTATE RAMP. WHILE BRAKING THE STEERING RESPONSE BECAME ERRATIC AND CAR SPUN INTO THE GUARD RAIL. NO PERSONAL INJURIES DURING THE WRECK; HOWEVER, CAR BODY DAMAGE WAS $3300. NO PREVIOUS STEERING FAILURE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCED. GM DEALERSHIP INDICATED POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (22837369) WAS CAUSE FOR STEERING FAILURE. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS MODULE TO RETURN POWER STEERING TO SERVICE AND CHARGED ME FULL COST OF PARTS AND LABOR. *TR

Apr 30, 2014 100,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES BEFORE THE DEFECT REOCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THAT THE SAME DEFECT LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. JFT

Apr 30, 2014 100,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES BEFORE THE DEFECT REOCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THAT THE SAME DEFECT LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. JFT

Apr 25, 2014 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Apr 25, 2014 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Apr 21, 2014

6/10: DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH AND LOST POWER STEERING. IN 9/10, RECEIVED LETTER FROM GM INDICATING ISSUE SO BROUGHT VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALER FOR STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT. IN 10/10, DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, LOST ENGINE POWER AND POWER STEERING WITH INDICATOR ABOVE RADIO SAYING "REDUCED ENGINE POWER". I HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, TURN CAR OFF, THEN TURN BACK ON AGAIN, TO REGAIN POWER. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES BETWEEN 10/10 AND EARLY 12/10 AT WHICH TIME I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY. I HAVE SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE TO MY NEPHEW WHO HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. VERY DANGEROUS. NO RHYME OR REASON TO OCCURRENCES AS WELL AS WHETHER THE CAR WOULD REGAIN ENGINE POWER OR NOT. I DID HAVE A HEAVY KEY CHAIN AT THAT TIME. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 78,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF OUR SUBDIVISION ON A SMALL HILL WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. I WAS ABLE WITH DIFFICULTY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME ABOUT A BLOCK. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER. I DID NOT SEE ANY WARNING DISPLAYED OR HEAR ANY BEEP. I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE SO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE VEHICLE NUMBER OR EXACT MILEAGE IS. I DID NOT RECALL HEARING ABOUT THE RECALL AND RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION FROM GENERAL MOTORS. THE IGNITION SWITCH IN SOME VEHICLES HAS RECEIVED A GREAT DEAL OF PRESS, BUT I DIDN'T RECALL ANY NEWS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL STEERING ISSUE. GM SHOULD HAVE WARNED OWNERS DIRECTLY OF THE POSSIBLE FAILURE. *TR

Apr 21, 2014

6/10: DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH AND LOST POWER STEERING. IN 9/10, RECEIVED LETTER FROM GM INDICATING ISSUE SO BROUGHT VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALER FOR STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT. IN 10/10, DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, LOST ENGINE POWER AND POWER STEERING WITH INDICATOR ABOVE RADIO SAYING "REDUCED ENGINE POWER". I HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, TURN CAR OFF, THEN TURN BACK ON AGAIN, TO REGAIN POWER. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES BETWEEN 10/10 AND EARLY 12/10 AT WHICH TIME I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY. I HAVE SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE TO MY NEPHEW WHO HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. VERY DANGEROUS. NO RHYME OR REASON TO OCCURRENCES AS WELL AS WHETHER THE CAR WOULD REGAIN ENGINE POWER OR NOT. I DID HAVE A HEAVY KEY CHAIN AT THAT TIME. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 78,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF OUR SUBDIVISION ON A SMALL HILL WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. I WAS ABLE WITH DIFFICULTY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME ABOUT A BLOCK. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER. I DID NOT SEE ANY WARNING DISPLAYED OR HEAR ANY BEEP. I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE SO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE VEHICLE NUMBER OR EXACT MILEAGE IS. I DID NOT RECALL HEARING ABOUT THE RECALL AND RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION FROM GENERAL MOTORS. THE IGNITION SWITCH IN SOME VEHICLES HAS RECEIVED A GREAT DEAL OF PRESS, BUT I DIDN'T RECALL ANY NEWS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL STEERING ISSUE. GM SHOULD HAVE WARNED OWNERS DIRECTLY OF THE POSSIBLE FAILURE. *TR

Apr 18, 2014 135,000 mi

POWER STEERING DIDN'T WORK ON DAY WHEN I STARTED MY CAR. I HAD TO RESTART SEVERAL TIMES. SINCE THEN POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, STEERING WHEEL TURNS LEFT ON ITS OWN,( WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL), AND JERKS LEFT TO RIGHT CONTINUOUSLY. BUT ONCE THE CAR THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS RIGHT ON ITS OWN AND CENTERS ITSELF. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED BACK ON THE WHEEL THEN TURNS LEFT AGAIN ON ITS OWN. I HAD AN ALIGNMENT AND THIS HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE, BUT ONLY MADE WORSE. TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT IS MUCH EASIER THAN TURNING RIGHT ALL THE TIME. IF SITTING STILL AND WHEELS ARE TURNED RIGHT, THE WHEEL WILL THEN TURN ALL THE WAY LEFT AGAIN AS THOUGH IT IS POSSESSED. *TR

Apr 18, 2014 135,000 mi

POWER STEERING DIDN'T WORK ON DAY WHEN I STARTED MY CAR. I HAD TO RESTART SEVERAL TIMES. SINCE THEN POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, STEERING WHEEL TURNS LEFT ON ITS OWN,( WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL), AND JERKS LEFT TO RIGHT CONTINUOUSLY. BUT ONCE THE CAR THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS RIGHT ON ITS OWN AND CENTERS ITSELF. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED BACK ON THE WHEEL THEN TURNS LEFT AGAIN ON ITS OWN. I HAD AN ALIGNMENT AND THIS HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE, BUT ONLY MADE WORSE. TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT IS MUCH EASIER THAN TURNING RIGHT ALL THE TIME. IF SITTING STILL AND WHEELS ARE TURNED RIGHT, THE WHEEL WILL THEN TURN ALL THE WAY LEFT AGAIN AS THOUGH IT IS POSSESSED. *TR

Apr 17, 2014 99,000 mi

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, CHIME SOUNDED AND "POWER STEERING" APPEARED ON THE INFO SCREEN. CAR WAS HARD TO STEER. CONTINUES TO GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING.

Apr 17, 2014 99,000 mi

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, CHIME SOUNDED AND "POWER STEERING" APPEARED ON THE INFO SCREEN. CAR WAS HARD TO STEER. CONTINUES TO GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING.

Apr 16, 2014 193,204 mi

MY TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL ON THE VEHICLE. HAVE REPLACED BULBS AND FUSE AND STILL NOTHING. ALSO THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. IT HAD WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. ALSO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HAVE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO GET THEM FIXED BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. I WAS WONDERING WHY? ALL THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THIS MAKE YEAR AND MODEL ARE EXACTLY WHAT I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ON MINE. SO HOW IS IT DETERMINED WHICH VINS GET RECALLED. I HAVE KIDS AND AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF PROBLEMS I AM EXPERIENCING WITH IT. I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE MY VEHICLE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE TAIL LIGHT ISSUE, AND CAN HARDLY DRIVE IT DAILY DUE TO THE POWER STEERING BEING OUT IN THE VEHICLE. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND WHAT THE NEXT STEPS I SHOULD DO. *TT

Apr 16, 2014 193,204 mi

MY TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL ON THE VEHICLE. HAVE REPLACED BULBS AND FUSE AND STILL NOTHING. ALSO THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. IT HAD WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. ALSO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HAVE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO GET THEM FIXED BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. I WAS WONDERING WHY? ALL THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THIS MAKE YEAR AND MODEL ARE EXACTLY WHAT I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ON MINE. SO HOW IS IT DETERMINED WHICH VINS GET RECALLED. I HAVE KIDS AND AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF PROBLEMS I AM EXPERIENCING WITH IT. I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE MY VEHICLE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE TAIL LIGHT ISSUE, AND CAN HARDLY DRIVE IT DAILY DUE TO THE POWER STEERING BEING OUT IN THE VEHICLE. PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND WHAT THE NEXT STEPS I SHOULD DO. *TT

Apr 15, 2014 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WITH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V153000(STEERING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.

Apr 15, 2014 104,096 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, EVERYTHING SEEMED OKAY UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND MY CAR CHIMED AND THE 'POWER STEERING' MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR LESS THAN A MONTH AGO FROM A DEALERSHIP, AND HAD NO WARNINGS OF STEERING PROBLEMS. *TT

Apr 15, 2014 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WITH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V153000(STEERING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.

Apr 15, 2014 104,096 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, EVERYTHING SEEMED OKAY UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND MY CAR CHIMED AND THE 'POWER STEERING' MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR LESS THAN A MONTH AGO FROM A DEALERSHIP, AND HAD NO WARNINGS OF STEERING PROBLEMS. *TT

Apr 8, 2014 Crash 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL TO START. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP OR ANY UNLEVELED ROAD SURFACE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FAIL. ON ONE OCCASION WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHO THEN CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE SAME FAILURES HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC ALSO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Apr 8, 2014 Crash 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL TO START. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP OR ANY UNLEVELED ROAD SURFACE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FAIL. ON ONE OCCASION WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHO THEN CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE SAME FAILURES HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC ALSO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Apr 7, 2014 94,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND LOSS POWER IN HER STEERING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN FOR SOME TIME, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT BACK HOME WITH NO ISSUES. THE CAR WILL BE PARKED UNTIL WE CAN TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE RECALL. *TR

Apr 7, 2014 94,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND LOSS POWER IN HER STEERING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN FOR SOME TIME, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT BACK HOME WITH NO ISSUES. THE CAR WILL BE PARKED UNTIL WE CAN TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE RECALL. *TR

Apr 6, 2014 112,000 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING THEN POWER STEERING SHUT OFF WILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING APPEARED ON INFO SCREEN AND THE CAR DINGED. SHE WAS VERY SCARED I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD MY CAR DID NOT HAVE A RECALL THAT IT WAS ONLY FOR THE 05 G6 AND "SOME" 06S BUT NOT MINE WELL GUESS WHAT MINE SHOULD BE... IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME OR MY FAMILY CAUSE OF THIS I WILL OWN GM JUST LIKE THE OTHERS THEY NEED TO INCLUDE THIS RECALL TO ALL THE 06 G6S. *TR

Apr 6, 2014 112,000 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING THEN POWER STEERING SHUT OFF WILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING APPEARED ON INFO SCREEN AND THE CAR DINGED. SHE WAS VERY SCARED I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD MY CAR DID NOT HAVE A RECALL THAT IT WAS ONLY FOR THE 05 G6 AND "SOME" 06S BUT NOT MINE WELL GUESS WHAT MINE SHOULD BE... IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME OR MY FAMILY CAUSE OF THIS I WILL OWN GM JUST LIKE THE OTHERS THEY NEED TO INCLUDE THIS RECALL TO ALL THE 06 G6S. *TR

Apr 3, 2014 171,129 mi

YESTERDAY I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR GM PONTIAC G6 CARS, INCLUSIVE OF MY MODEL. IRONICALLY, WHEN I DROVE TO WORK THIS MORNING, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK!!!! WHEN I CALLED T HE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR GM IN DETROIT, THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS STILL "FRESH" AND THAT A COMPLETE VIN LIST HAD BEE COMPLETED YET FOR THE RECALL AND MAY NOT UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH. SHE DID HOWEVER, ISSUE ME A CASE NUMBER AND PATCHED ME THROUGH TO THE LOCAL GM PONTIAC DEALERSHIP TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP MANAGER WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING AND TOLD ME, HE WOULD WORK WITH ME AS BEST AS POSSIBLE, BUT THE INFO FROM GM COULD BE SLOW COMING. GM NEEDS TO GET ON THE BALL HERE!!!!!! SUPPOSE I HAD WRECKED OR WAS INJURED DUE TO THIS "NO WARNING" INCIDENT? I'M JUST ASKING FOR A QUICK RESOLVE!!! *TR

Apr 3, 2014 171,129 mi

YESTERDAY I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR GM PONTIAC G6 CARS, INCLUSIVE OF MY MODEL. IRONICALLY, WHEN I DROVE TO WORK THIS MORNING, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK!!!! WHEN I CALLED T HE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR GM IN DETROIT, THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS STILL "FRESH" AND THAT A COMPLETE VIN LIST HAD BEE COMPLETED YET FOR THE RECALL AND MAY NOT UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH. SHE DID HOWEVER, ISSUE ME A CASE NUMBER AND PATCHED ME THROUGH TO THE LOCAL GM PONTIAC DEALERSHIP TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP MANAGER WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING AND TOLD ME, HE WOULD WORK WITH ME AS BEST AS POSSIBLE, BUT THE INFO FROM GM COULD BE SLOW COMING. GM NEEDS TO GET ON THE BALL HERE!!!!!! SUPPOSE I HAD WRECKED OR WAS INJURED DUE TO THIS "NO WARNING" INCIDENT? I'M JUST ASKING FOR A QUICK RESOLVE!!! *TR

Apr 2, 2014

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2008. SINCE THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. WHEN I DRIVE THERE IS A SNAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I BELIEVE THIS CAR IS UNSAFE AND I CHECKING FOR A RECALL AND HAVE NOT FOUND ONE YET. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 92,450 mi

POWER STEERING RANDOMLY QUITS WORKING. FIRST TIME WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. OTHER TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN MERGING ONTO A MAIN ROAD OFF FROM A SIDE STREET. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 144,094 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CLUNK, KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL REGARDLESS IF THE CAR IS PARKED OR DRIVING ON CURVES, TURNING, OR GOING OVER BUMPS AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT AND HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION/SHAKE WHICH CAN SOMETIMES BE VERY VIOLENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CAR AND COMPLETELY DISABLE IT! A CONSTANT LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OR WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED CAN BE HEARD. A TICKING OR KNOCKING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION AREA MAY SUBSIDE IN HOT TEMPERATURE. PANORAMIC SUNROOF LEAKES A WIND RUSH NOISE. INTERMITTENT LONG CRANK OR NO CRANK WITH A DELAYED START. HEADLAMP AND BACKLIGHTING HAVE LOW VISIBILITY OR INOPERATIVE. GEARSHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT OCCASIONALLY COMES ON OR FLICKERS. WHEN DOORS ARE LOCKED THE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY NOT RELEASE BY KEY OR REMOTE AND I HAVE TO CRAWL INSIDE FROM THE TRUNK IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE CAR. THE CLIMATE CONTROL DOES NOT ENGAGE/ PUSH AIR ON SETTING 3 BUT WORKS ON 1 2 AND 4. THE FAMOUS "MONSOON" RADIO HAS HORRIBLE SOUNDING SPEAKERS AS IF BLOWN HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT. I HAVE SEEN MORE THAN 1 CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR THESE PROBLEMS. I HAVE PAID A LOT OF MONEY REPAIRING STEERING, BRAKES, ROTORS, ALIGNMENT, TIRES BALANCED ETC. HOWEVER PROBLEMS ARE STILL OCCURRING IN MY VERY RECENT PURCHASED G6. NOW I SEE RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED BUT ACCORDING TO GM WEBSITE MY VIN# IS NOT LISTED AS BEING RECALLED. WELL APPARENTLY IT DOES AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT REPAIR AND REIMBURSEMENT SINCE PONTIAC/GM ARE COMPLETELY AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND RECALLING CARS WITH "CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS". I HAVE BOUGHT NON-AMERICAN CARS UNTIL NOW WITH NO PROBLEMS OTHER THAN STANDARD MAINTENANCE. THIS IS MY FIRST PONTIAC/GM AND SADLY I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER IF I MADE A MISTAKE BY NOT STAYING WITH NON-AMERICAN MADE CARS. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 65,932 mi

LUCKILY FOR ME I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF EXITING MY DRIVEWAY AND MADE IT TO THE END. AS I WAS OPERATING MY VEHICLE, I SUDDENLY HEARD A CHIME. MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS TO SEE IF MY SEATBELT WAS CONNECTED. THEN MY STEERING WHEEL JAMMED. AND I DIDNT UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS GOING ON, SO I BRAKED AND AS I REACHED TO TURN DOWN MY RADIO TO PICK UP MY CELL AND ASK SOMEONE WHAT THAT COULD MEAN, I SAW ON MY DISPLAY THE WORDS POWER STEERING. SO I REVERED BACK INTO MY PARKING AREA AND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN MAKING PHONE CALLS. LONG STORY SHORT, GM IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND AND LIES. I HAVE IT IN WRITING AND VOICE MESSAGES WHERE THEY STATE THEY WILL PAY FOR A TOW AND A RENTAL, WHEN IT CAME TIME FOR THE TOW TODAY I CALLED THE NUMHER PROVIDED FOR ME, THAT I READ BACK AS I WROTE IT DOWN, AND IT WAS A FALSE NUMBER. I EMAILED GM SEVERAL HOURS AGO ABOUT THIS AND HAVE NOT RECIEVED A RESPONSE. MY APPT FOR MY CAR IS 10 AM TOMORROW AND I HAVE NO WAY TO GET MY CAR THERE OTHER THAN DRIVE IT, WHICH IS UNSAFE. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE IT IN WRITING WHERE A MEMBER OF GM CUSTOMER CARE STATED MY CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE I JUST NEED TO USE EXTRA CAUTION TO STEER. THATS LIKE TELLING SOMEONE TO SLEEP WITH A STRANGER, ITS SAFE BUT HE CAREFUL YOU DONT CATCH A DISEASE. *TR

Apr 2, 2014

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2008. SINCE THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. WHEN I DRIVE THERE IS A SNAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I BELIEVE THIS CAR IS UNSAFE AND I CHECKING FOR A RECALL AND HAVE NOT FOUND ONE YET. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 92,450 mi

POWER STEERING RANDOMLY QUITS WORKING. FIRST TIME WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. OTHER TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN MERGING ONTO A MAIN ROAD OFF FROM A SIDE STREET. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 144,094 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CLUNK, KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL REGARDLESS IF THE CAR IS PARKED OR DRIVING ON CURVES, TURNING, OR GOING OVER BUMPS AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT AND HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION/SHAKE WHICH CAN SOMETIMES BE VERY VIOLENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CAR AND COMPLETELY DISABLE IT! A CONSTANT LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OR WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED CAN BE HEARD. A TICKING OR KNOCKING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION AREA MAY SUBSIDE IN HOT TEMPERATURE. PANORAMIC SUNROOF LEAKES A WIND RUSH NOISE. INTERMITTENT LONG CRANK OR NO CRANK WITH A DELAYED START. HEADLAMP AND BACKLIGHTING HAVE LOW VISIBILITY OR INOPERATIVE. GEARSHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT OCCASIONALLY COMES ON OR FLICKERS. WHEN DOORS ARE LOCKED THE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY NOT RELEASE BY KEY OR REMOTE AND I HAVE TO CRAWL INSIDE FROM THE TRUNK IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE CAR. THE CLIMATE CONTROL DOES NOT ENGAGE/ PUSH AIR ON SETTING 3 BUT WORKS ON 1 2 AND 4. THE FAMOUS "MONSOON" RADIO HAS HORRIBLE SOUNDING SPEAKERS AS IF BLOWN HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT. I HAVE SEEN MORE THAN 1 CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR THESE PROBLEMS. I HAVE PAID A LOT OF MONEY REPAIRING STEERING, BRAKES, ROTORS, ALIGNMENT, TIRES BALANCED ETC. HOWEVER PROBLEMS ARE STILL OCCURRING IN MY VERY RECENT PURCHASED G6. NOW I SEE RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED BUT ACCORDING TO GM WEBSITE MY VIN# IS NOT LISTED AS BEING RECALLED. WELL APPARENTLY IT DOES AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT REPAIR AND REIMBURSEMENT SINCE PONTIAC/GM ARE COMPLETELY AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND RECALLING CARS WITH "CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS". I HAVE BOUGHT NON-AMERICAN CARS UNTIL NOW WITH NO PROBLEMS OTHER THAN STANDARD MAINTENANCE. THIS IS MY FIRST PONTIAC/GM AND SADLY I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER IF I MADE A MISTAKE BY NOT STAYING WITH NON-AMERICAN MADE CARS. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 65,932 mi

LUCKILY FOR ME I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF EXITING MY DRIVEWAY AND MADE IT TO THE END. AS I WAS OPERATING MY VEHICLE, I SUDDENLY HEARD A CHIME. MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS TO SEE IF MY SEATBELT WAS CONNECTED. THEN MY STEERING WHEEL JAMMED. AND I DIDNT UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS GOING ON, SO I BRAKED AND AS I REACHED TO TURN DOWN MY RADIO TO PICK UP MY CELL AND ASK SOMEONE WHAT THAT COULD MEAN, I SAW ON MY DISPLAY THE WORDS POWER STEERING. SO I REVERED BACK INTO MY PARKING AREA AND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN MAKING PHONE CALLS. LONG STORY SHORT, GM IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND AND LIES. I HAVE IT IN WRITING AND VOICE MESSAGES WHERE THEY STATE THEY WILL PAY FOR A TOW AND A RENTAL, WHEN IT CAME TIME FOR THE TOW TODAY I CALLED THE NUMHER PROVIDED FOR ME, THAT I READ BACK AS I WROTE IT DOWN, AND IT WAS A FALSE NUMBER. I EMAILED GM SEVERAL HOURS AGO ABOUT THIS AND HAVE NOT RECIEVED A RESPONSE. MY APPT FOR MY CAR IS 10 AM TOMORROW AND I HAVE NO WAY TO GET MY CAR THERE OTHER THAN DRIVE IT, WHICH IS UNSAFE. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE IT IN WRITING WHERE A MEMBER OF GM CUSTOMER CARE STATED MY CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE I JUST NEED TO USE EXTRA CAUTION TO STEER. THATS LIKE TELLING SOMEONE TO SLEEP WITH A STRANGER, ITS SAFE BUT HE CAREFUL YOU DONT CATCH A DISEASE. *TR

Apr 1, 2014

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE COLUMN AND EVERYTHING. THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP ON ME WHILE DRIVING. IT COST ME OVER $800 TO REPLACE. *TR

Apr 1, 2014

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE COLUMN AND EVERYTHING. THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP ON ME WHILE DRIVING. IT COST ME OVER $800 TO REPLACE. *TR

Mar 31, 2014

3 TIMES ALREADY MY STEERING WHEEL GOT STUCK ESPECIALLY WHEN I TRY TO PULL OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE. ONE TIME AT A STOP LIGHT IT DID GET STUCK AND WAS SHAKING. I HAD TO TURN OFF MY CAR AND WAIT ABOUT 10 SECONDS IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 105,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FAULTY POWER STEERING, WHICH GOES OUT WITHOUT ANY NOTIFICATION. IT DOES THIS WHEN JUST STARTING TO PULL OUT AND IT ALSO DOES IT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT MAKES YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND COULD RESULT IN A WRECK. MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SERVICE AIIR BAG WARNING THAT HAS ALSO BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER GM VEHICLES. THE BREAKING SYSTEM ON MY GM IS ALSO FAULTY WITH THE LIGHTING. WHEN THE BREAK IS PRESSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF AND WHEN THE BRAKE IS NOT PUSHED THE BRAKE LIGHT GOES ON. I HAVE CONTACTED GM NUMEROUS TIMES AND AM TOLD THAT THE RECALL IS NOT MODEL SPECIFIC THAT IT IS VIN SPECIFIC. IF MY CAR IS HAVING ALL OF THE SAME DANGEROUS ISSUES, WHY IS IT NOT ALSO RECALLED? *TR

Mar 31, 2014

3 TIMES ALREADY MY STEERING WHEEL GOT STUCK ESPECIALLY WHEN I TRY TO PULL OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE. ONE TIME AT A STOP LIGHT IT DID GET STUCK AND WAS SHAKING. I HAD TO TURN OFF MY CAR AND WAIT ABOUT 10 SECONDS IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 105,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FAULTY POWER STEERING, WHICH GOES OUT WITHOUT ANY NOTIFICATION. IT DOES THIS WHEN JUST STARTING TO PULL OUT AND IT ALSO DOES IT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT MAKES YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND COULD RESULT IN A WRECK. MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SERVICE AIIR BAG WARNING THAT HAS ALSO BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER GM VEHICLES. THE BREAKING SYSTEM ON MY GM IS ALSO FAULTY WITH THE LIGHTING. WHEN THE BREAK IS PRESSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF AND WHEN THE BRAKE IS NOT PUSHED THE BRAKE LIGHT GOES ON. I HAVE CONTACTED GM NUMEROUS TIMES AND AM TOLD THAT THE RECALL IS NOT MODEL SPECIFIC THAT IT IS VIN SPECIFIC. IF MY CAR IS HAVING ALL OF THE SAME DANGEROUS ISSUES, WHY IS IT NOT ALSO RECALLED? *TR

Mar 30, 2014 82,000 mi

(2006 PONTIAC G6 GT) THE FIRST TIME I HAD TROUBLE WITH MY IGNITION & POWER STEERING WAS IN JANUARY OF 2014. I STARTED MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKED WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. I TOWED IT TO A MECHANIC WHICH SAID EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE AND IT WAS SO FRUSTRATING KNOWING THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. RECENTLY ON MARCH 6 2014 WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ONTO THE RADIO SCREEN. THE POWER STEERING DISABLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OVER AWAY FROM OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD. IT WAS THE MOST HORRIFYING FEELING KNOWING I HAD NO CONTROL. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN WHICH THE WHEEL WAS MOVING AND SEEMED FINE TO DRIVE. I PULLED BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY DRIVING 35 - 40MPH AND THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT MOVE MY WHEEL AT ALL. I STOPPED PUT MY HAZARDS ON AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I TRIED STARTING MY CAR AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD WENT HAYWIRE ALSO MY 6 CD CHANGER CHANGED THROUGH EVERY CD AND THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF. MECHANICS ARE STILL NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WEEKS LATER, NOW MARCH 30 2014 I STARTED MY CAR AND THE POWEER STEERING IS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND IT IS NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Mar 30, 2014 82,000 mi

(2006 PONTIAC G6 GT) THE FIRST TIME I HAD TROUBLE WITH MY IGNITION & POWER STEERING WAS IN JANUARY OF 2014. I STARTED MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKED WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. I TOWED IT TO A MECHANIC WHICH SAID EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE AND IT WAS SO FRUSTRATING KNOWING THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. RECENTLY ON MARCH 6 2014 WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ONTO THE RADIO SCREEN. THE POWER STEERING DISABLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OVER AWAY FROM OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD. IT WAS THE MOST HORRIFYING FEELING KNOWING I HAD NO CONTROL. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN WHICH THE WHEEL WAS MOVING AND SEEMED FINE TO DRIVE. I PULLED BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY DRIVING 35 - 40MPH AND THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT MOVE MY WHEEL AT ALL. I STOPPED PUT MY HAZARDS ON AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I TRIED STARTING MY CAR AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD WENT HAYWIRE ALSO MY 6 CD CHANGER CHANGED THROUGH EVERY CD AND THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF. MECHANICS ARE STILL NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WEEKS LATER, NOW MARCH 30 2014 I STARTED MY CAR AND THE POWEER STEERING IS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND IT IS NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Mar 29, 2014 94,221 mi

POWER STEERING IS DISABLED WHEN DRIVING AND THIS STARTED AT 94,200 MILES. *TR

Mar 29, 2014 94,221 mi

POWER STEERING IS DISABLED WHEN DRIVING AND THIS STARTED AT 94,200 MILES. *TR

Mar 27, 2014 25,860 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER FOR THE SIMILAR DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,860. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Mar 27, 2014 25,860 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER FOR THE SIMILAR DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,860. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Mar 19, 2014

AS I WAS DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. IT HAPPENED ON A REGULAR SIDE STREET AS WELL AS ON THE HIGHWAY. MY STEERING WHEEL ALSO HAS A KNOCKING SOUND/NOISE COMING FROM IT WHEN I MAKE ANY LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. MY SISTER HAS THE SAME EXACT CAR. SHE INFORMED ME THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE STEERING AND HER CAR WAS FIXED BUT I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A LETTER FOR MY CAR WHICH IS THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY CAR WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN AND ETC. IT FEELS LIKE A JERKING/PULLING MOTION WHEN I ACCELERATE, AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS... EVERY TIME I TAKE IT TO THE CAR SHOP, IT NEVER DOES IT WHEN THEY ARE TEST DRIVING MY CAR. SO IT IS DIFFICULT FOR THE MECHANIC TO PINPOINT WHAT I AM REFERRING TO, WHICH IS FRUSTRATING. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 70,000 mi

WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT WORK. I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AND IT WOULD BE FINE, BUT ONCE I WOULD GET GOING IT WOULD QUIT WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK SINCE 4/11/12. IT IS GETTING MORE AND MORE DANGEROUS. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, AS I'M DRIVING THE POWER STEERING JUST GOES OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED GM REGARDING THIS AND THEY TELL ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.MY BREAK LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON IF THE BREAK IS NOT PUSHED DOWN AND WHEN YOU PRESS THE BREAK PEDAL DOWN THE BREAK LIGHTS GO OFF. MORE RECENTLY, WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN MY PASSENGER SEAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. I CONTACTED GM AGAIN AND AGAIN THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT AFFECTED AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. MY CAR IS AFFECTED, BECAUSE I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I LIVE IN THE DFW AREA AND THE BREAK LIGHT ISSUE AND THE POWER STEERING ISSUE ARE CAUSING HUGE PROBLEMS FOR ME. IT IS TERRIFYING EACH TIME I HAVE TO GO ANYWHERE. AT THE DROP OF A HAT THE POWER STEERING JUST QUITS. GM DOES NOT SEE THIS AS AN ISSUE AND I AM REPEATEDLY GIVEN THE BRUSH OFF. *TR

Mar 19, 2014

AS I WAS DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. IT HAPPENED ON A REGULAR SIDE STREET AS WELL AS ON THE HIGHWAY. MY STEERING WHEEL ALSO HAS A KNOCKING SOUND/NOISE COMING FROM IT WHEN I MAKE ANY LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. MY SISTER HAS THE SAME EXACT CAR. SHE INFORMED ME THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE STEERING AND HER CAR WAS FIXED BUT I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A LETTER FOR MY CAR WHICH IS THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY CAR WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN AND ETC. IT FEELS LIKE A JERKING/PULLING MOTION WHEN I ACCELERATE, AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS... EVERY TIME I TAKE IT TO THE CAR SHOP, IT NEVER DOES IT WHEN THEY ARE TEST DRIVING MY CAR. SO IT IS DIFFICULT FOR THE MECHANIC TO PINPOINT WHAT I AM REFERRING TO, WHICH IS FRUSTRATING. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 70,000 mi

WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT WORK. I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AND IT WOULD BE FINE, BUT ONCE I WOULD GET GOING IT WOULD QUIT WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK SINCE 4/11/12. IT IS GETTING MORE AND MORE DANGEROUS. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, AS I'M DRIVING THE POWER STEERING JUST GOES OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED GM REGARDING THIS AND THEY TELL ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.MY BREAK LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON IF THE BREAK IS NOT PUSHED DOWN AND WHEN YOU PRESS THE BREAK PEDAL DOWN THE BREAK LIGHTS GO OFF. MORE RECENTLY, WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN MY PASSENGER SEAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. I CONTACTED GM AGAIN AND AGAIN THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT AFFECTED AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. MY CAR IS AFFECTED, BECAUSE I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I LIVE IN THE DFW AREA AND THE BREAK LIGHT ISSUE AND THE POWER STEERING ISSUE ARE CAUSING HUGE PROBLEMS FOR ME. IT IS TERRIFYING EACH TIME I HAVE TO GO ANYWHERE. AT THE DROP OF A HAT THE POWER STEERING JUST QUITS. GM DOES NOT SEE THIS AS AN ISSUE AND I AM REPEATEDLY GIVEN THE BRUSH OFF. *TR

Mar 18, 2014 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 18, 2014 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 14, 2014 110,000 mi

DRIVING 65-70 MPH ON HIGHWAY WHILE RAINING. LOST QUITE A BIT OF POWER AND STARTED TO STAHL. MESSAGE FLASHED ACROSS MESSAGE SCREEN STATING "REDUCED ENGINE POWER". HAD TO PULL OF TO EMERGENCY SHOULDER LANE. LEFT CAR ON THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY FOR A LITTLE OVER 24 HOURS. CAME BACK NEXT DAY AND MY CAR STARTED RIGHT UP WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES WITH THE SAME OUTCOME. AROUND 4 WEEKS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, NO RAIN THIS TIME, I HEARD THE CHIME AND MESSAGE SCREEN FLASHED "POWER STEERING." MY POWER STEERING WAS IMMEDIATELY LOST, I MANAGED TO MERGE OVER TO LEFT LANE AND INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. WHILE MERGING, THE SCREEN CHIMED ONCE AGAIN BUT NOW DISPLAYING "REDUCED ENGINE POWER". MY CAR STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. ONCE STOPPED, I PULLED OUT KEY FROM IGNITION. REPLACED KEY IN EFFORTS TO RESTART MY VEHICLE. THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OVER. MY VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AT THIS POINT. AROUND 10 HOURS LATER, RETURNED TO VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY SHOULDER, CAR STARTED RIGHT UP ON THE FIRST TURN OF KEY. THIS EXACT INCIDENT HAPPENED 4 DAYS LATER WITH SAME OUTCOME. RECENTLY LAST WEEK AND THIS WEEK, WHILE STARTING MY CAR, ONCE I PLACE MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE. MY MESSAGE SCREEN WILL CHIME AND DISPLAY "POWER STEERING" AND LOOSE ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES. I CAN FIX THIS MYSELF BY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, REMOVING KEY, WAIT ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND TRY AGAIN RESULTING IN NORMAL USE. *TR

Mar 14, 2014 128,206 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,206.

Mar 14, 2014 110,000 mi

DRIVING 65-70 MPH ON HIGHWAY WHILE RAINING. LOST QUITE A BIT OF POWER AND STARTED TO STAHL. MESSAGE FLASHED ACROSS MESSAGE SCREEN STATING "REDUCED ENGINE POWER". HAD TO PULL OF TO EMERGENCY SHOULDER LANE. LEFT CAR ON THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY FOR A LITTLE OVER 24 HOURS. CAME BACK NEXT DAY AND MY CAR STARTED RIGHT UP WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES WITH THE SAME OUTCOME. AROUND 4 WEEKS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, NO RAIN THIS TIME, I HEARD THE CHIME AND MESSAGE SCREEN FLASHED "POWER STEERING." MY POWER STEERING WAS IMMEDIATELY LOST, I MANAGED TO MERGE OVER TO LEFT LANE AND INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. WHILE MERGING, THE SCREEN CHIMED ONCE AGAIN BUT NOW DISPLAYING "REDUCED ENGINE POWER". MY CAR STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. ONCE STOPPED, I PULLED OUT KEY FROM IGNITION. REPLACED KEY IN EFFORTS TO RESTART MY VEHICLE. THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OVER. MY VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AT THIS POINT. AROUND 10 HOURS LATER, RETURNED TO VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY SHOULDER, CAR STARTED RIGHT UP ON THE FIRST TURN OF KEY. THIS EXACT INCIDENT HAPPENED 4 DAYS LATER WITH SAME OUTCOME. RECENTLY LAST WEEK AND THIS WEEK, WHILE STARTING MY CAR, ONCE I PLACE MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE. MY MESSAGE SCREEN WILL CHIME AND DISPLAY "POWER STEERING" AND LOOSE ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES. I CAN FIX THIS MYSELF BY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, REMOVING KEY, WAIT ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND TRY AGAIN RESULTING IN NORMAL USE. *TR

Mar 14, 2014 128,206 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,206.

Mar 11, 2014 129,745 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR POWER STEERING POPPED UP ON THE RADIO AND ALL POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SOME MODELS HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING MODULE AND GM EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT MY MODEL IS NOT COVERED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND IF I HAD BEEN GOING FASTER AND ON A TURN IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY BAD. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 129,745 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR POWER STEERING POPPED UP ON THE RADIO AND ALL POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SOME MODELS HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING MODULE AND GM EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT MY MODEL IS NOT COVERED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND IF I HAD BEEN GOING FASTER AND ON A TURN IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY BAD. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 59,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN A CORNER, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER MY CAR AROUND CORNERS AND INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE POWER STEERING ALERT ON THE DASH BOARD CAME ON. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON. THE ISSUE I EXPERIENCED IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT IS DESCRIBED IN GMS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 10183A, ISSUED IN MAY 2012, WHICH EXTENDS THE WARRANTY ON POWER STEERING COLUMNS FOR OTHER 2006 PONTIAC G6 CARS. HOWEVER, GM'S POSITION IS THAT MY VIN WASN'T SELECTED IN 2012 WHEN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PUT OUT, SO THEY ARE UNWILLING TO COVER THE COST TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT'S A PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED ISSUE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN DESIGN AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 59,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN A CORNER, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER MY CAR AROUND CORNERS AND INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE POWER STEERING ALERT ON THE DASH BOARD CAME ON. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON. THE ISSUE I EXPERIENCED IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT IS DESCRIBED IN GMS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 10183A, ISSUED IN MAY 2012, WHICH EXTENDS THE WARRANTY ON POWER STEERING COLUMNS FOR OTHER 2006 PONTIAC G6 CARS. HOWEVER, GM'S POSITION IS THAT MY VIN WASN'T SELECTED IN 2012 WHEN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PUT OUT, SO THEY ARE UNWILLING TO COVER THE COST TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT'S A PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED ISSUE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN DESIGN AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK. *TR

Mar 4, 2014 137,700 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY VEHICLE HAD COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS TRYING TO TURN ON TO A BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO DRIVE STRAIGHT ACROSS A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY SO I COULD SAFELY STOP TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON SO THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD UNLOCK. I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL THAT GM HAD PUT OUT BACK IN 2010 BECAUSE OF THE EXACT SAME POWER STEERING ISSUES. AFTER BEING TOLD BY TWO DEALERSHIPS THAT MY CAR DID NOT FIT THE CRITERIA BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY SPECIFIC VIN NUMBERS. I THEN DECIDED TO CALL GMS PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE TO VOICE MY CONCERNS AND ASK WHY A VEHICLE THAT IS DOING THE SAME THING THEY RECALLED VEHICLES FOR CAN'T FALL UNDER THEIR RECALL AND SERVICE BULLETIN THEY ISSUED. AFTER TALKED TO SOMEONE FOR QUITE A WHILE AND CONTINUED TO BE TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. SO MY CONCERN IS THAT EVEN THOUGH MY SITUATION MAY HAVE NOT BEEN AS SEVERE AS OTHERS, IT COULD HAVE BEEN. AND WHEN I GO TO THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE WITH A SAFETY CONCERN I THINK THEY NEED TO BE A LITTLE MORE CARING AND ACTUALLY TRY TO HELP. ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE!!

Mar 4, 2014 155,000 mi

CAR STARTED GIVING A WARNING THAT DRIVER SEAT BELT WAS NOT FASTENED AND IT WAS, THE WARNING WOULD REPEATEDLY COME ON AND GO OFF FOR THE WHOLE DAY. THEN WHILE DRIVING WE LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PRIVATE DRIVE. LEFT THE CAR AND OBTAINED A RIDE TO MY DESTINATION AND THE NEXT MORNING RETURNED, STARTED THE CAR AND IT WAS OK. CAR DOES SIT OUTSIDE AND NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT GLAD WE WERE NOT GOING 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE MANIFOLD ON THE CAR JUST ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE THESE ISSUES AND IT WAS EXPENSIVE. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS TO BE A NORMAL ISSUE FOR THIS YEAR OF CAR AND WHAT'S SCARY IS WE ALSO OWN A 2008 G6. *TR

Mar 4, 2014 137,700 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY VEHICLE HAD COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS TRYING TO TURN ON TO A BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO DRIVE STRAIGHT ACROSS A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY SO I COULD SAFELY STOP TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON SO THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD UNLOCK. I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL THAT GM HAD PUT OUT BACK IN 2010 BECAUSE OF THE EXACT SAME POWER STEERING ISSUES. AFTER BEING TOLD BY TWO DEALERSHIPS THAT MY CAR DID NOT FIT THE CRITERIA BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY SPECIFIC VIN NUMBERS. I THEN DECIDED TO CALL GMS PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE TO VOICE MY CONCERNS AND ASK WHY A VEHICLE THAT IS DOING THE SAME THING THEY RECALLED VEHICLES FOR CAN'T FALL UNDER THEIR RECALL AND SERVICE BULLETIN THEY ISSUED. AFTER TALKED TO SOMEONE FOR QUITE A WHILE AND CONTINUED TO BE TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. SO MY CONCERN IS THAT EVEN THOUGH MY SITUATION MAY HAVE NOT BEEN AS SEVERE AS OTHERS, IT COULD HAVE BEEN. AND WHEN I GO TO THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE WITH A SAFETY CONCERN I THINK THEY NEED TO BE A LITTLE MORE CARING AND ACTUALLY TRY TO HELP. ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE!!

Mar 4, 2014 155,000 mi

CAR STARTED GIVING A WARNING THAT DRIVER SEAT BELT WAS NOT FASTENED AND IT WAS, THE WARNING WOULD REPEATEDLY COME ON AND GO OFF FOR THE WHOLE DAY. THEN WHILE DRIVING WE LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PRIVATE DRIVE. LEFT THE CAR AND OBTAINED A RIDE TO MY DESTINATION AND THE NEXT MORNING RETURNED, STARTED THE CAR AND IT WAS OK. CAR DOES SIT OUTSIDE AND NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT GLAD WE WERE NOT GOING 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE MANIFOLD ON THE CAR JUST ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE THESE ISSUES AND IT WAS EXPENSIVE. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS TO BE A NORMAL ISSUE FOR THIS YEAR OF CAR AND WHAT'S SCARY IS WE ALSO OWN A 2008 G6. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 152,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, I JUST GOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE MESSAGE ON THE RADIO SCREEN POPPED UP AND SAID POWER STEERING FAILURE. I COULD NOT MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS VERY HARD TO TRY AND GET MY CAR OFF TO THE SHOULDER. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ANY FASTER OR IN THE LEFT OR MIDDLE LANES ON THE HIGHWAY, I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE BEEN HIT OR HIT SOMEONE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, GM HAS TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT MY QUESTION IS IF I'M NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO REPORT THIS ISSUE AND THERE HAS BEEN MANY OUT THERE LIKE THIS, WHY HAVEN'T THEY SENT OUT NOTICES TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF THIS ISSUE? SINCE THEN, MY POWER STEERING HAS WENT OUT TWICE AND SINCE GM WON'T COVER COSTS TO REPAIR THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT, I AM FORCED TO TRADE IN MY CAR OR SELL IT. I DON'T THINK I WILL BE BUYING ANOTHER GM CAR BECAUSE OF THE LAX ATTITUDE THEY HAVE TOWARDS THIS ISSUE. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 152,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, I JUST GOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE MESSAGE ON THE RADIO SCREEN POPPED UP AND SAID POWER STEERING FAILURE. I COULD NOT MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS VERY HARD TO TRY AND GET MY CAR OFF TO THE SHOULDER. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ANY FASTER OR IN THE LEFT OR MIDDLE LANES ON THE HIGHWAY, I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE BEEN HIT OR HIT SOMEONE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, GM HAS TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT MY QUESTION IS IF I'M NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO REPORT THIS ISSUE AND THERE HAS BEEN MANY OUT THERE LIKE THIS, WHY HAVEN'T THEY SENT OUT NOTICES TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF THIS ISSUE? SINCE THEN, MY POWER STEERING HAS WENT OUT TWICE AND SINCE GM WON'T COVER COSTS TO REPAIR THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT, I AM FORCED TO TRADE IN MY CAR OR SELL IT. I DON'T THINK I WILL BE BUYING ANOTHER GM CAR BECAUSE OF THE LAX ATTITUDE THEY HAVE TOWARDS THIS ISSUE. *TR

Feb 25, 2014 152,424 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER PERTAINING TO THE STEERING COMPONENT HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE IT HAD EXCEEDED THE REQUIRED MILEAGE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,424.

Feb 25, 2014 152,424 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER PERTAINING TO THE STEERING COMPONENT HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE IT HAD EXCEEDED THE REQUIRED MILEAGE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,424.

Feb 21, 2014 135,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT ALL THE TIME. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 130K. NOW AT 151K GM WONT FIX IT. *TR

Feb 21, 2014 135,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT ALL THE TIME. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 130K. NOW AT 151K GM WONT FIX IT. *TR

Feb 17, 2014 100,000 mi

HAVING TROUBLE STEERING THIS CAR WHEN IT WANTS TO MESS UP CAN RESENT IF YOU SHUT IT OFF. *TR

Feb 17, 2014 100,000 mi

HAVING TROUBLE STEERING THIS CAR WHEN IT WANTS TO MESS UP CAN RESENT IF YOU SHUT IT OFF. *TR

Feb 15, 2014 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE BRAKES. THEN THE SECURITY LOCK ON THE DASH PANEL LIT UP, AS IF I HAD LOCKED AND ACTIVATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM VIA THE KEY FOB. I WAS STILL DRIVING, SO THERE WAS NO REASON FOR ME TO ACTIVATE THE SECURITY SYSTEM. AS I CAME TO A RED LIGHT AND WENT INTO THE LEFT HAND TURN LANE, I NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING. WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY ACROSS THE STREET BEFORE THE CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF. WHEN I TRIED TO RE-START THE CAR, IT WOULDN'T START. I LET IT REST ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. THE CAR STARTED AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS WENT THROUGH THE SAME SEQUENCE. ABS LIGHT, SECURITY LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND SHUT OFF. I HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY AS THEY BOTH READ LOW ON VOLTAGE. TO THIS DAY 2/15/2014, THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING IS TO RUN A DIRECT CABLE FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY. IT IS THE ONLY WAY THEY GIVE OFF THE CORRECT VOLTAGE AND WORK WITH EACH OTHER. THEY CAN NO LONGER FUNCTION SEPARATELY OF EACH OTHER. I'VE READ SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE ON EDMUNDS.COM WITH NO RESPONSE FROM GM. I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP. I INFORMED THEM I'VE HAD MY OWN TRUSTED, LOCAL MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE CAN'T DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE OTHER THEN A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. I ASKED GM WHAT THEIR RESOLUTION WAS SINCE THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. AGAIN, WAS JUST TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER. NO FURTHER RESPONSE OR POSSIBLE SOLUTION WAS OFFERED FROM GM. *TR

Feb 15, 2014 46,000 mi

STARTED DRIVING THE CAR AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT. *TR

Feb 15, 2014 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE BRAKES. THEN THE SECURITY LOCK ON THE DASH PANEL LIT UP, AS IF I HAD LOCKED AND ACTIVATED THE SECURITY SYSTEM VIA THE KEY FOB. I WAS STILL DRIVING, SO THERE WAS NO REASON FOR ME TO ACTIVATE THE SECURITY SYSTEM. AS I CAME TO A RED LIGHT AND WENT INTO THE LEFT HAND TURN LANE, I NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING. WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY ACROSS THE STREET BEFORE THE CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF. WHEN I TRIED TO RE-START THE CAR, IT WOULDN'T START. I LET IT REST ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. THE CAR STARTED AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS WENT THROUGH THE SAME SEQUENCE. ABS LIGHT, SECURITY LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND SHUT OFF. I HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY AS THEY BOTH READ LOW ON VOLTAGE. TO THIS DAY 2/15/2014, THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING IS TO RUN A DIRECT CABLE FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY. IT IS THE ONLY WAY THEY GIVE OFF THE CORRECT VOLTAGE AND WORK WITH EACH OTHER. THEY CAN NO LONGER FUNCTION SEPARATELY OF EACH OTHER. I'VE READ SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE ON EDMUNDS.COM WITH NO RESPONSE FROM GM. I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP. I INFORMED THEM I'VE HAD MY OWN TRUSTED, LOCAL MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE CAN'T DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE OTHER THEN A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. I ASKED GM WHAT THEIR RESOLUTION WAS SINCE THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. AGAIN, WAS JUST TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER. NO FURTHER RESPONSE OR POSSIBLE SOLUTION WAS OFFERED FROM GM. *TR

Feb 15, 2014 46,000 mi

STARTED DRIVING THE CAR AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT. *TR

Feb 11, 2014 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Feb 11, 2014 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jan 30, 2014 96,515 mi

I ONLY HAD THE CAR ONE MONTH. WHEN I STOPPED AT STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND ALARM CHIMED. WHEN I WENT TO TURN TO THE LEFT THE POSITION SENSOR TRANSDUCER IN THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT LIKE THE CAR HAD SHUT OFF. I SAW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING AFTER I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND PAID $185 IN LABOR. THE AUTO DEALER PAID FOR THE PART (REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY). *TR

Jan 30, 2014 96,515 mi

I ONLY HAD THE CAR ONE MONTH. WHEN I STOPPED AT STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND ALARM CHIMED. WHEN I WENT TO TURN TO THE LEFT THE POSITION SENSOR TRANSDUCER IN THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT LIKE THE CAR HAD SHUT OFF. I SAW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING AFTER I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND PAID $185 IN LABOR. THE AUTO DEALER PAID FOR THE PART (REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY). *TR

Jan 27, 2014 115,000 mi

BELOW IS WHAT HAPPEN TO MY 2006 G6 PONTIAC ON01/23/2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 60 MPH THE CHIME WENT OFF ON MY RADIO/DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING ALMOST CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. GM IS STATING THEY NEED A LETTER FROM YOU IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST/ DURING THIS INVESTIGATION, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) INDICATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 15,600 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2004 THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2005 MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENT CRIMP AT THE TORQUE AND POSITION SENSOR TRANSDUCER LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. GM HAS INDICATED THAT IT PLANS TO SEND LETTERS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES TO INFORM THEM THAT IT WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE EPS SYSTEM IN THEIR VEHICLES TO 7 YEARS OR 70,000 MILES. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FAILURES IN THE POPULATION AFFECTED BY THE WIRING CRIMP PROBLEM INDICATE THAT THE PROBLEM IS AN EARLY LIFE FAILURE THAT SHOULD OCCUR WITHIN THE TERMS OF THE EXTENDED COVERAGE. GM'S INVESTIGATION OF EPS FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTOR CRIMPS DURING THE TWO MONTH PRODUCTION RANGE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY EXTENSION. DURING THIS PERIOD THE CRIMPS MAY BE ASYMMETRICAL, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE PRESSURE ON THE WIRE THAT CAN LEAD TO ELECTRICAL NOISE IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR TO THE CONTROLLER. THE CONTROLLER MAY INTERPRET THIS ELECTRICAL NOISE AS A MALFUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM AND DEFAULT TO MANUAL MODE (I.E., TURN OFF THE EPS SYSTEM). *TR

Jan 27, 2014 115,000 mi

BELOW IS WHAT HAPPEN TO MY 2006 G6 PONTIAC ON01/23/2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 60 MPH THE CHIME WENT OFF ON MY RADIO/DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING ALMOST CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. GM IS STATING THEY NEED A LETTER FROM YOU IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST/ DURING THIS INVESTIGATION, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) INDICATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 15,600 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2004 THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2005 MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENT CRIMP AT THE TORQUE AND POSITION SENSOR TRANSDUCER LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. GM HAS INDICATED THAT IT PLANS TO SEND LETTERS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES TO INFORM THEM THAT IT WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE EPS SYSTEM IN THEIR VEHICLES TO 7 YEARS OR 70,000 MILES. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FAILURES IN THE POPULATION AFFECTED BY THE WIRING CRIMP PROBLEM INDICATE THAT THE PROBLEM IS AN EARLY LIFE FAILURE THAT SHOULD OCCUR WITHIN THE TERMS OF THE EXTENDED COVERAGE. GM'S INVESTIGATION OF EPS FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTOR CRIMPS DURING THE TWO MONTH PRODUCTION RANGE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY EXTENSION. DURING THIS PERIOD THE CRIMPS MAY BE ASYMMETRICAL, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE PRESSURE ON THE WIRE THAT CAN LEAD TO ELECTRICAL NOISE IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR TO THE CONTROLLER. THE CONTROLLER MAY INTERPRET THIS ELECTRICAL NOISE AS A MALFUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM AND DEFAULT TO MANUAL MODE (I.E., TURN OFF THE EPS SYSTEM). *TR

Jan 16, 2014 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND SEIZED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Jan 16, 2014 68,000 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE DIC INDICATED STEERING FAILURE. AFTER CAR WAS REMOVED FROM ROADWAY. IT WAS TURNED OFF, RESTARTED, AND POWER ASSIST RESUMED OPERATION. THE PROBLEM REPLICATED ITSELF SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING MANY PROBLEMATIC DRIVING SITUATIONS. CAR WAS SUBMITTED TO DEALER, REQUIRING A $800 REPAIR FOR STEERING COLUMN SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jan 16, 2014 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND SEIZED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Jan 16, 2014 68,000 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE DIC INDICATED STEERING FAILURE. AFTER CAR WAS REMOVED FROM ROADWAY. IT WAS TURNED OFF, RESTARTED, AND POWER ASSIST RESUMED OPERATION. THE PROBLEM REPLICATED ITSELF SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING MANY PROBLEMATIC DRIVING SITUATIONS. CAR WAS SUBMITTED TO DEALER, REQUIRING A $800 REPAIR FOR STEERING COLUMN SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jan 13, 2014 116,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING JERKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL, THEN WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON AND I HAD TROUBLE STEERING TO BACK UP. RESTARTING CLEARED THE PROBLEM BUT I AM CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN WHERE I CAN'T RESTART. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. FROM THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS I AM FINDING ON THE INTERNET IT IS OBVIOUS IT IS A MECHANICAL DESIGN DEFAULT. *TR

Jan 13, 2014 127,800 mi

WAS TRAVELING ON FREE WAY WHEN EXITING RAMP TO THE RIGHT AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING BACK AN FORTH THEN WHEEL SEIZED UP. I COULDN'T GO LEFT OR RIGHT I WAS STUCK CARS WERE BEHIND ME MY KID WAS IN THE CAR AN TO BOOT THE RAMP WAS REALLY CURVED TO THE RIGHT. I PANICKED TURNED THE CAR OFF AN QUICKLY RESTARTED IT. NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE WITH THAT. SO BASICALLY I JUST TURNED THE CAR OFF AGAIN AN PRAYED TO GET SMACK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR. GOT THE CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC HE CHECKED IT AN NOTHING IS WRONG HE SAID..... I DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED BUT THAT'S TWICE SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND I THINK IT'S TIME FOR THIS THING TO GO. *TR

Jan 13, 2014 116,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING JERKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL, THEN WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON AND I HAD TROUBLE STEERING TO BACK UP. RESTARTING CLEARED THE PROBLEM BUT I AM CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN WHERE I CAN'T RESTART. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. FROM THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS I AM FINDING ON THE INTERNET IT IS OBVIOUS IT IS A MECHANICAL DESIGN DEFAULT. *TR

Jan 13, 2014 127,800 mi

WAS TRAVELING ON FREE WAY WHEN EXITING RAMP TO THE RIGHT AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING BACK AN FORTH THEN WHEEL SEIZED UP. I COULDN'T GO LEFT OR RIGHT I WAS STUCK CARS WERE BEHIND ME MY KID WAS IN THE CAR AN TO BOOT THE RAMP WAS REALLY CURVED TO THE RIGHT. I PANICKED TURNED THE CAR OFF AN QUICKLY RESTARTED IT. NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE WITH THAT. SO BASICALLY I JUST TURNED THE CAR OFF AGAIN AN PRAYED TO GET SMACK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR. GOT THE CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC HE CHECKED IT AN NOTHING IS WRONG HE SAID..... I DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED BUT THAT'S TWICE SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND I THINK IT'S TIME FOR THIS THING TO GO. *TR

Jan 11, 2014

MY CAR POWER STEERING JUST STARTED FAILING OUT OF NOWHERE WEN I WAS GETTING OFF A PARKING LOT AND ALMOST HIT A CAR DUE TO IT NOT WORKING PROPERLY...I READ ON THE INTERNER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM NOW PLEASE FIXS IT THIS IS DANGEROUS!! :/ *TR

Jan 11, 2014

MY CAR POWER STEERING JUST STARTED FAILING OUT OF NOWHERE WEN I WAS GETTING OFF A PARKING LOT AND ALMOST HIT A CAR DUE TO IT NOT WORKING PROPERLY...I READ ON THE INTERNER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM NOW PLEASE FIXS IT THIS IS DANGEROUS!! :/ *TR

Jan 5, 2014 150,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING AND THEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT. HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT BACK ON. NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. OR, IF IT DOES, IT ONLY LASTS A MILE OR TWO. I THINK I SAW SOMETHING ABOUT A RECALL POSSIBLE ? *TR

Jan 5, 2014 150,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING AND THEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT. HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT BACK ON. NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. OR, IF IT DOES, IT ONLY LASTS A MILE OR TWO. I THINK I SAW SOMETHING ABOUT A RECALL POSSIBLE ? *TR

Jan 3, 2014 85,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING GOES OUT PERIODICALLY WHEN IT GETS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR SOMETIME NOW. IF THE TEMPERATURE GETS CLOSE TO FREEZING OUTSIDE THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF A FEW AFTER I FIRST START UP THE VEHICLE AND IF I MAKE VERY SHARP TURNS IT GOES OUT. I NEVER EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE WHEN ITS WARM OUTSIDE. GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING THIS NO MATTER IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PAST 70000 MILES. THEY FAILED BY MAKING AND ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THESE YEAR MODELS WHICH OBVIOUSLY THEY REALIZED WAS A PROBLEM SINCE THE 2007 MODELS HAVE THE TRADITIONAL POWER STEERING PUMP. *TR

Jan 3, 2014 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. *TR

Jan 3, 2014 85,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING GOES OUT PERIODICALLY WHEN IT GETS VERY COLD OUTSIDE. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR SOMETIME NOW. IF THE TEMPERATURE GETS CLOSE TO FREEZING OUTSIDE THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF A FEW AFTER I FIRST START UP THE VEHICLE AND IF I MAKE VERY SHARP TURNS IT GOES OUT. I NEVER EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE WHEN ITS WARM OUTSIDE. GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING THIS NO MATTER IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PAST 70000 MILES. THEY FAILED BY MAKING AND ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THESE YEAR MODELS WHICH OBVIOUSLY THEY REALIZED WAS A PROBLEM SINCE THE 2007 MODELS HAVE THE TRADITIONAL POWER STEERING PUMP. *TR

Jan 3, 2014 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. *TR

Dec 27, 2013 89,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING AND THEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT. HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT BACK ON AND NOW IT DOES IT DAILY. NEEDS REPAIRED AND I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THERE MAY BE A SPECIAL WARRANTY TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME MY NOT BE EXACT BECAUSE I REALLY DIDN'T LOOK AT THAT AT THE TIME. *TR

Dec 27, 2013 89,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTED JERKING AND THEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT. HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT BACK ON AND NOW IT DOES IT DAILY. NEEDS REPAIRED AND I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THERE MAY BE A SPECIAL WARRANTY TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME MY NOT BE EXACT BECAUSE I REALLY DIDN'T LOOK AT THAT AT THE TIME. *TR

Nov 24, 2013 131,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN WATT AVENUE AND SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE WHEEL BUT THANKFULLY I WAS JUST GOING STRAIGHT AND NOT TURNING. THE PROBLEM HAS SINCE GONE AWAY BUT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AND I SUSPECT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE CONDUCTED RESEARCH ONLINE TO SEE IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER DRIVERS, DRIVING A PONTIAC VEHICLE AND IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING WITHIN THIS VEHICLE AND I URGE THE NHTSA TO FOLLOW UP AGAIN ON THEIR INVESTIGATION A FEW YEARS AGO AND DEMAND A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR. CONSIDERING THE POWER STEERING WAS BUILT INTO THE TRANSMISSION, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT CAN'T JUST BE FIXED BY ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID. IF THE NHTSA DOES NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM AND ISSUE A POSSIBLE RECALL, THERE WILL BE MORE ACCIDENTS AND SOME MAY END UP FATAL. *TR

Nov 24, 2013 131,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN WATT AVENUE AND SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE WHEEL BUT THANKFULLY I WAS JUST GOING STRAIGHT AND NOT TURNING. THE PROBLEM HAS SINCE GONE AWAY BUT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AND I SUSPECT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE CONDUCTED RESEARCH ONLINE TO SEE IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER DRIVERS, DRIVING A PONTIAC VEHICLE AND IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING WITHIN THIS VEHICLE AND I URGE THE NHTSA TO FOLLOW UP AGAIN ON THEIR INVESTIGATION A FEW YEARS AGO AND DEMAND A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR. CONSIDERING THE POWER STEERING WAS BUILT INTO THE TRANSMISSION, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT CAN'T JUST BE FIXED BY ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID. IF THE NHTSA DOES NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM AND ISSUE A POSSIBLE RECALL, THERE WILL BE MORE ACCIDENTS AND SOME MAY END UP FATAL. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 126,049 mi

HAD THE CAR CHECK BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, COULDN'T DETECT. NOW IT'S DOING THE SAME THING AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS. PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF AND THE POWER RETURNED ONCE THE CAR WAS BACK ON. TODAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AGAIN. I RECALLED GETTING A LETTER A WHILE BACK, IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING WHY DIDN'T THEY JUST DO A RECALL. IN THE EVENT YOU HAVE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED THEN YOU CAN SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM. WHY DIDN'T THEY JUST RECALL THE CAR. I HAVE MY CAR SINCE 2005 AND IT HAS BEEN SERVICE ON A REGULAR BASICS TO ASSURE THAT IT IS IN PROPERTY WORKING CONDITIONS. I'VE KEPT THE OIL CHANGE, BRAKE REPAIRS, ETC. NOW THE STEERING IS GIVING A PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 137,000 mi

UPON STARTING CAR THERE WAS A CHIME AND "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE ON DASH DISPLAY. VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE/CONTROL AS THE STEERING IS HEAVY--NO POWER AT ALL. PARKING AND TURNING AT LOW SPEED NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY FOR STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT PER TSB. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS FAILED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE AND THAT IT MIGHT BE THE PS MOTOR. AM BEING TOLD THE PS MOTOR IS NOT COVERED BY TSB, NOR IS THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE, BUT GM SHOULD COVER AS I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 126,049 mi

HAD THE CAR CHECK BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, COULDN'T DETECT. NOW IT'S DOING THE SAME THING AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS. PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF AND THE POWER RETURNED ONCE THE CAR WAS BACK ON. TODAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AGAIN. I RECALLED GETTING A LETTER A WHILE BACK, IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING WHY DIDN'T THEY JUST DO A RECALL. IN THE EVENT YOU HAVE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED THEN YOU CAN SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM. WHY DIDN'T THEY JUST RECALL THE CAR. I HAVE MY CAR SINCE 2005 AND IT HAS BEEN SERVICE ON A REGULAR BASICS TO ASSURE THAT IT IS IN PROPERTY WORKING CONDITIONS. I'VE KEPT THE OIL CHANGE, BRAKE REPAIRS, ETC. NOW THE STEERING IS GIVING A PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 137,000 mi

UPON STARTING CAR THERE WAS A CHIME AND "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE ON DASH DISPLAY. VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE/CONTROL AS THE STEERING IS HEAVY--NO POWER AT ALL. PARKING AND TURNING AT LOW SPEED NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY FOR STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT PER TSB. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS FAILED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE AND THAT IT MIGHT BE THE PS MOTOR. AM BEING TOLD THE PS MOTOR IS NOT COVERED BY TSB, NOR IS THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE, BUT GM SHOULD COVER AS I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Nov 18, 2013 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Nov 12, 2013 165,426 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE RADIO ALARM BEEPED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF RESTART THE VEHICE AND RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,426.

Nov 12, 2013 165,426 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE RADIO ALARM BEEPED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF RESTART THE VEHICE AND RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,426.

Nov 8, 2013 74,397 mi

AS I WAS EXITING ON TO AN OFF RAMP THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I LOST CONTROL MOMENTARILY AT THE SAME TIME NOT BEING ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CAR EVENTUALLY SPUN OUT AND SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THEN I WAITED AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND IT WENT. *TR

Nov 8, 2013 74,397 mi

AS I WAS EXITING ON TO AN OFF RAMP THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I LOST CONTROL MOMENTARILY AT THE SAME TIME NOT BEING ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CAR EVENTUALLY SPUN OUT AND SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THEN I WAITED AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND IT WENT. *TR

Oct 15, 2013 145,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOSS HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED TWICE IN THE PAST NINE DAYS. AN AUDIBLE CHIME SOUNDS AND THE DIC INDICATES POWER STEERING. STEERING BECAME VERY RIGID AND I SWERVED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THE LOSS. SHUT THE CAR OFF, STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT SEEMS FINE. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, NINE DAYS AGO SAME THING. SHUT IT OFF, STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE FOR A WEEK THEN IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. TOOK PICTURE OF DIC TO DATE STAMP THE INCIDENT. *TR

Oct 15, 2013 145,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOSS HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED TWICE IN THE PAST NINE DAYS. AN AUDIBLE CHIME SOUNDS AND THE DIC INDICATES POWER STEERING. STEERING BECAME VERY RIGID AND I SWERVED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THE LOSS. SHUT THE CAR OFF, STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT SEEMS FINE. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, NINE DAYS AGO SAME THING. SHUT IT OFF, STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE FOR A WEEK THEN IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. TOOK PICTURE OF DIC TO DATE STAMP THE INCIDENT. *TR

Oct 7, 2013 106,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. THERE ARE A FEW COMMON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALL CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN APPARENTLY. IT STARTED WITH THE KEY NOT WANTING TO MOVE, FIRST TO START THE CAR AND THEN NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE RADIO FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. THE LATEST IS THAT THE POWER ASSIST STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. I'VE RESEARCHED DIFFERENT SITES AND IT SEEMS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM AND CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I'M TOLD BY MECHANICS IT IS A PROBLEM IN ALMOST ALL G-6'S IN 2006-2007 THAT HAVE THE POWER ASSIST STEERING. SINCE IT IS SUCH A SAFETY ISSUE, WHY IS IT NOT BEING RECALLED? *TR

Oct 7, 2013 106,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. THERE ARE A FEW COMMON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALL CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN APPARENTLY. IT STARTED WITH THE KEY NOT WANTING TO MOVE, FIRST TO START THE CAR AND THEN NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE RADIO FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. THE LATEST IS THAT THE POWER ASSIST STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. I'VE RESEARCHED DIFFERENT SITES AND IT SEEMS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM AND CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I'M TOLD BY MECHANICS IT IS A PROBLEM IN ALMOST ALL G-6'S IN 2006-2007 THAT HAVE THE POWER ASSIST STEERING. SINCE IT IS SUCH A SAFETY ISSUE, WHY IS IT NOT BEING RECALLED? *TR

Sep 3, 2013 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT THEN ACCELERATED TO 25 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO JUMP-START THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO START THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Sep 3, 2013 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT THEN ACCELERATED TO 25 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO JUMP-START THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO START THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Aug 28, 2013 66,000 mi

UPON DRIVING THE G6, A POPPING NOISE BEGAN COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. THE NOISE IS PRESENT WHEN NOT MOVING, WHEN MOVING AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEED WHILE TURNING, AND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. IT APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO THE STEERING OR INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM BY GM. OVERTIME, THIS CAN BE A VERY LARGE DANGER WHEN STEERING IS COMPROMISED. *TT

Aug 28, 2013 66,000 mi

UPON DRIVING THE G6, A POPPING NOISE BEGAN COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. THE NOISE IS PRESENT WHEN NOT MOVING, WHEN MOVING AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEED WHILE TURNING, AND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. IT APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO THE STEERING OR INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM BY GM. OVERTIME, THIS CAN BE A VERY LARGE DANGER WHEN STEERING IS COMPROMISED. *TT

Aug 24, 2013 106,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 24, 2013 106,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 22, 2013 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO TIGHTEN WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

Aug 22, 2013 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO TIGHTEN WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

Aug 13, 2013 78,854 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND PULLING UP TO THE TURNING LANE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND I NEARLY CRASHED INTO THE FENCE OF A CORNER HOUSE. ALSO HAS A PROBLEM A STRONG SMELL IF GAS AFTER THE CAR IS SHUTOFF AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT HAS A CRACK IN THE LINES THAT RUN ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND THE SMELL IS FROM GAS LEAKING OUT OF THE CRACK AN SPRAYING THE TOP IF THE TANK. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

Aug 13, 2013 78,854 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND PULLING UP TO THE TURNING LANE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND I NEARLY CRASHED INTO THE FENCE OF A CORNER HOUSE. ALSO HAS A PROBLEM A STRONG SMELL IF GAS AFTER THE CAR IS SHUTOFF AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT HAS A CRACK IN THE LINES THAT RUN ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND THE SMELL IS FROM GAS LEAKING OUT OF THE CRACK AN SPRAYING THE TOP IF THE TANK. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 95,800 mi

THE PROBLEM INITIALLY STARTED WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED JUMPING RADICALLY. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT BETTER WHEN I GOT UP TO SPEED. THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M GOING BUT IT SEEMS THAT THE SLOWER SPEEDS ARE THE HARDEST TO CONTROL. FROM WHAT I'VE BEEN READING THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. THIS CONDITION PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 95,800 mi

THE PROBLEM INITIALLY STARTED WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED JUMPING RADICALLY. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT BETTER WHEN I GOT UP TO SPEED. THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M GOING BUT IT SEEMS THAT THE SLOWER SPEEDS ARE THE HARDEST TO CONTROL. FROM WHAT I'VE BEEN READING THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. THIS CONDITION PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR

Aug 8, 2013 55,158 mi

A CHIME WAS FOLLOWED BY "POWER STEERING" DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I START THE CAR WITHIN THE FIRST 3-15 MILES. I CALLED THE LOCAL GM DEALER WHO SAID TO BRING THE CAR TO THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THAT IT WOULD COST $110 TO ANALYZE THE PROBLEM. I FOUND THAT GM HAS RECALLED THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. WHEN IS THIS GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE UNITED STATES? *TR

Aug 8, 2013 55,158 mi

A CHIME WAS FOLLOWED BY "POWER STEERING" DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I START THE CAR WITHIN THE FIRST 3-15 MILES. I CALLED THE LOCAL GM DEALER WHO SAID TO BRING THE CAR TO THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THAT IT WOULD COST $110 TO ANALYZE THE PROBLEM. I FOUND THAT GM HAS RECALLED THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. WHEN IS THIS GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE UNITED STATES? *TR

Aug 7, 2013

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING WHEEL JAMMING UP WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH IS A VERY SCARY ORDEAL.THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I ALMOST HIT A CITY BUS AND HAD MI INFANT IN THE CAR. CALLED GM WHICH ADVISED ME IF IT WAS THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY FIXED IN APRIL 2013 NOW IT AUGUST 2013 IN IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME OUT OF NO WHERE, I WAS GOING 65MPH WHICH STEERING THE CAR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO WHILE OTHER CARS ARE GOING AT A FAST RATE I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE. CALLED GM ONCE AGAIN HAD MY CAR TAKEN TO A SHOP NOW I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MOTOR IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THAT IS NOT COVERED OR ON RECALL.. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM OVER THE INTERNET AND GM HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT... GM WONT DO SOMETHING UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. BUT I WILL BE GOING TO THE BBB, HELP ME [XXX] AND STARTING A PETITION SOMETHING MUST BE DONE SO I WILL TAKE MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 7, 2013

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING WHEEL JAMMING UP WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH IS A VERY SCARY ORDEAL.THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I ALMOST HIT A CITY BUS AND HAD MI INFANT IN THE CAR. CALLED GM WHICH ADVISED ME IF IT WAS THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY FIXED IN APRIL 2013 NOW IT AUGUST 2013 IN IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME OUT OF NO WHERE, I WAS GOING 65MPH WHICH STEERING THE CAR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO WHILE OTHER CARS ARE GOING AT A FAST RATE I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE. CALLED GM ONCE AGAIN HAD MY CAR TAKEN TO A SHOP NOW I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MOTOR IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THAT IS NOT COVERED OR ON RECALL.. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM OVER THE INTERNET AND GM HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT... GM WONT DO SOMETHING UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. BUT I WILL BE GOING TO THE BBB, HELP ME [XXX] AND STARTING A PETITION SOMETHING MUST BE DONE SO I WILL TAKE MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 7, 2013

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING WHEEL JAMMING UP WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH IS A VERY SCARY ORDEAL.THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I ALMOST HIT A CITY BUS AND HAD MI INFANT IN THE CAR. CALLED GM WHICH ADVISED ME IF IT WAS THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY FIXED IN APRIL 2013 NOW IT AUGUST 2013 IN IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME OUT OF NO WHERE, I WAS GOING 65MPH WHICH STEERING THE CAR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO WHILE OTHER CARS ARE GOING AT A FAST RATE I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE. CALLED GM ONCE AGAIN HAD MY CAR TAKEN TO A SHOP NOW I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MOTOR IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THAT IS NOT COVERED OR ON RECALL.. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM OVER THE INTERNET AND GM HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT... GM WONT DO SOMETHING UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. BUT I WILL BE GOING TO THE BBB, HELP ME [XXX] AND STARTING A PETITION SOMETHING MUST BE DONE SO I WILL TAKE MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 7, 2013

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING WHEEL JAMMING UP WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH IS A VERY SCARY ORDEAL.THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I ALMOST HIT A CITY BUS AND HAD MI INFANT IN THE CAR. CALLED GM WHICH ADVISED ME IF IT WAS THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY FIXED IN APRIL 2013 NOW IT AUGUST 2013 IN IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME OUT OF NO WHERE, I WAS GOING 65MPH WHICH STEERING THE CAR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO WHILE OTHER CARS ARE GOING AT A FAST RATE I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE. CALLED GM ONCE AGAIN HAD MY CAR TAKEN TO A SHOP NOW I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MOTOR IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THAT IS NOT COVERED OR ON RECALL.. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM OVER THE INTERNET AND GM HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT... GM WONT DO SOMETHING UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. BUT I WILL BE GOING TO THE BBB, HELP ME [XXX] AND STARTING A PETITION SOMETHING MUST BE DONE SO I WILL TAKE MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jul 23, 2013 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL UNDER CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Jul 23, 2013 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL UNDER CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Jul 16, 2013 187,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPPED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS EXITING OFF THE INTERSTATE. SHE HAD TO STOP AND RESTART AND THEN RAN FINE. HAS HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WHEN BACKING UP. *TR

Jul 16, 2013 187,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPPED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS EXITING OFF THE INTERSTATE. SHE HAD TO STOP AND RESTART AND THEN RAN FINE. HAS HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WHEN BACKING UP. *TR

Jul 5, 2013 55,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A PONTIAC G6 AND SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST TIME WE CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT WHEELS, THE ROTORS WARPED. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRST SET OF ROTORS WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH 4 SETS OF ROTORS. IT SEEMS THAT THE ROTORS WARP WITHIN 10 TO 20 THOUSAND MILES OF INSTALLING NEW PADS AND ROTORS. DRIVING STYLE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE THE ISSUE AS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS OWNERS OF THIS MODEL CAR. BRAKE SHOPS EVEN SAY THAT IT IS PROBABLY THE WORST CAR MADE OF BRAKES. NOTHING WE CAN DO SEEMS TO FIX IT, ASIDE FROM NOT DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE THE PULL FROM BRAKING IS SO BAD. THIS IS A GOOD CAR WITH A HORRIBLY ENGINEERED BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR

Jul 5, 2013 55,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A PONTIAC G6 AND SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST TIME WE CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT WHEELS, THE ROTORS WARPED. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRST SET OF ROTORS WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH 4 SETS OF ROTORS. IT SEEMS THAT THE ROTORS WARP WITHIN 10 TO 20 THOUSAND MILES OF INSTALLING NEW PADS AND ROTORS. DRIVING STYLE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE THE ISSUE AS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS OWNERS OF THIS MODEL CAR. BRAKE SHOPS EVEN SAY THAT IT IS PROBABLY THE WORST CAR MADE OF BRAKES. NOTHING WE CAN DO SEEMS TO FIX IT, ASIDE FROM NOT DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE THE PULL FROM BRAKING IS SO BAD. THIS IS A GOOD CAR WITH A HORRIBLY ENGINEERED BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR

Jul 3, 2013 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY WITHOUT THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 8/5/13 *CN

Jul 3, 2013 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY WITHOUT THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 8/5/13 *CN

Jul 1, 2013 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS REPAIRED ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000. *TR

Jul 1, 2013 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS REPAIRED ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000. *TR

Jun 7, 2013

MY CAR STARTED STRUGGLING TO MAKE LEFT TURNS. IT FELT LIKE MY POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. AND AFTER THE TURN, AS I WAS BRINGING MY WHEEL BACK AROUND, THERE WAS AN AWFUL CLUNKING SOUND. IT COST ME $1500 TO FIX. I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER PONTIAC G6'S WERE RECALLED, BUT NOT MY 2006 PONTIAC G6, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HEARD COUNTLESS REPORTS OF OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

Jun 7, 2013

MY CAR STARTED STRUGGLING TO MAKE LEFT TURNS. IT FELT LIKE MY POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. AND AFTER THE TURN, AS I WAS BRINGING MY WHEEL BACK AROUND, THERE WAS AN AWFUL CLUNKING SOUND. IT COST ME $1500 TO FIX. I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER PONTIAC G6'S WERE RECALLED, BUT NOT MY 2006 PONTIAC G6, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HEARD COUNTLESS REPORTS OF OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

May 30, 2013 78,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILS TO WORK. UNBELIEVABLY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROL CAR. MECHANICAL CLICKING SOUND HAS BEEN HEARD SINCE CAR HAD 14000 MILES. DEALER INSISTS THIS IS NORMAL. *TR

May 30, 2013 78,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILS TO WORK. UNBELIEVABLY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROL CAR. MECHANICAL CLICKING SOUND HAS BEEN HEARD SINCE CAR HAD 14000 MILES. DEALER INSISTS THIS IS NORMAL. *TR

May 24, 2013 162,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED BEFORE, AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BROUGHT IT, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. THIS TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GO INTO A LEFT TURN ON TO THE FREEWAY, WHEN THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. *TR

May 24, 2013 162,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED BEFORE, AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BROUGHT IT, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. THIS TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GO INTO A LEFT TURN ON TO THE FREEWAY, WHEN THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. *TR

May 22, 2013 129,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY TO A SOFTBALL GAME, WAS GOING 65 ON THE FAST LANE, AND ALL OF SUDDEN I READ POWER STEERING ON THE RADIO, THE CAR WAS STILL ON BUT THE GAS DIDN'T WANT TO GO AND MY WHEEL WAS TENSED, THERE WAS A LOT OF TRAFFIC BUT I MANAGED TO GET IT TO THE LEFT SHOULDER WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND HAS BEEN PARKED EVER SINCE. *TR

May 22, 2013 129,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY TO A SOFTBALL GAME, WAS GOING 65 ON THE FAST LANE, AND ALL OF SUDDEN I READ POWER STEERING ON THE RADIO, THE CAR WAS STILL ON BUT THE GAS DIDN'T WANT TO GO AND MY WHEEL WAS TENSED, THERE WAS A LOT OF TRAFFIC BUT I MANAGED TO GET IT TO THE LEFT SHOULDER WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND HAS BEEN PARKED EVER SINCE. *TR

May 8, 2013 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A REPAIR SHOP TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

May 8, 2013 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A REPAIR SHOP TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

Apr 9, 2013 67,000 mi

STEERING LOCKS UP, STEERING WHEEL JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. *TR

Apr 9, 2013 67,000 mi

STEERING LOCKS UP, STEERING WHEEL JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. *TR

Apr 2, 2013 91,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING CAR TO NOT TURN SHARP CORNER EASILY ALMOST GOING INTO DITCH. *TR

Apr 2, 2013 91,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING CAR TO NOT TURN SHARP CORNER EASILY ALMOST GOING INTO DITCH. *TR

Mar 28, 2013 3,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW, AND TROUBLES STARTED IMMEDIATELY. FIRST THING WAS WHEN YOU WOULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IT WOULD MAKE A POPPING NOISE, WELL RETURNED IT A FEW MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF A CAP , THAT USE TO BE METAL BUT ARE NOW PLASTIC WEARS OUT , NOTHING DANGEROUS BUT ANNOYING. WELL THAT WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE SOME KIND OF A ROD WAS REPLACED. THEN IT ALWAYS SMELLED OF ANTI FREEZE. AND WOULD LOSE IT, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY LEAK. WELL AFTER HAVING IT IN HAVING 2 RADIATORS PUT IN IT, IT STILL DID LOSE FLUID. UNTIL RECENTLY I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE A LADY LEFT HER CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND RAN OFF AND LEFT IT IN THE MIDDLE LANES COMING OFF OF A BRIDGE A MAN SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES AND I HIT THE SIDE OF HIS BUMPER , AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND I GOT A NEW FRONT END AND A NEW RADIATOR AGAIN. STILL LEAKED FLUID. MY HUSBAND AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK FROM THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE LEAK AND BOUGHT A PART AND FIXED IT HIMSELF. PRETTY GOOD AFTER 3 RADIATORS AND ALL THE TECHS WORKING ON IT OVER THE 6 YRS, HE HAD TO FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP RIGHT AFTER I GOT IT BECAUSE WHEN YOU WOULD TAKE OFF, IT WOULD ACT LIKE IT SKIPPED A GEAR. BUT IF I SHIFTED W/THE STANDARD SHIFT IT WOULDN'T DO IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS NO SHAVINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION TRAY AND ALL WAS FINE. TOOK IT BACK AGAIN FOR THE SAME THING, THEY STILL SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. BUT TO THIS DAY ABOUT ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK IT WILL STILL SKIP WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD THE MOTOR ON THE CONVERTIBLE REPLACED RIGHT AFTER I GOT IT. THE STEREO WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE PASSENGER SIDE CHAIR ARM RELEASE, THAT ALLOWS YOU TO LET THE SEAT UP FOR SOMEONE TO GET IN THE BACK CAME OFF, THEY PUT ANOTHER ONE ON AND NO ADHESIVE IT STRIPPED OUT AGAIN. REFUSED TO FIX IT. I HAVE ALL PAPERWORK FROM ALL THE REPAIRS IT HAS HAD,WILL LIST IN ANOTHERPOST. *TR

Mar 28, 2013 74,304 mi

STEERING LOCKS UP; WHILE DRIVING MAKING TURNS WHEEL LOCKS, IN STREET AND IN HWY GOING AROUND 45MPH ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. VERY DANGEROUS... *TR

Mar 28, 2013 3,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW, AND TROUBLES STARTED IMMEDIATELY. FIRST THING WAS WHEN YOU WOULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IT WOULD MAKE A POPPING NOISE, WELL RETURNED IT A FEW MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF A CAP , THAT USE TO BE METAL BUT ARE NOW PLASTIC WEARS OUT , NOTHING DANGEROUS BUT ANNOYING. WELL THAT WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE SOME KIND OF A ROD WAS REPLACED. THEN IT ALWAYS SMELLED OF ANTI FREEZE. AND WOULD LOSE IT, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY LEAK. WELL AFTER HAVING IT IN HAVING 2 RADIATORS PUT IN IT, IT STILL DID LOSE FLUID. UNTIL RECENTLY I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE A LADY LEFT HER CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND RAN OFF AND LEFT IT IN THE MIDDLE LANES COMING OFF OF A BRIDGE A MAN SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES AND I HIT THE SIDE OF HIS BUMPER , AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND I GOT A NEW FRONT END AND A NEW RADIATOR AGAIN. STILL LEAKED FLUID. MY HUSBAND AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK FROM THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE LEAK AND BOUGHT A PART AND FIXED IT HIMSELF. PRETTY GOOD AFTER 3 RADIATORS AND ALL THE TECHS WORKING ON IT OVER THE 6 YRS, HE HAD TO FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP RIGHT AFTER I GOT IT BECAUSE WHEN YOU WOULD TAKE OFF, IT WOULD ACT LIKE IT SKIPPED A GEAR. BUT IF I SHIFTED W/THE STANDARD SHIFT IT WOULDN'T DO IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS NO SHAVINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION TRAY AND ALL WAS FINE. TOOK IT BACK AGAIN FOR THE SAME THING, THEY STILL SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. BUT TO THIS DAY ABOUT ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK IT WILL STILL SKIP WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD THE MOTOR ON THE CONVERTIBLE REPLACED RIGHT AFTER I GOT IT. THE STEREO WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE PASSENGER SIDE CHAIR ARM RELEASE, THAT ALLOWS YOU TO LET THE SEAT UP FOR SOMEONE TO GET IN THE BACK CAME OFF, THEY PUT ANOTHER ONE ON AND NO ADHESIVE IT STRIPPED OUT AGAIN. REFUSED TO FIX IT. I HAVE ALL PAPERWORK FROM ALL THE REPAIRS IT HAS HAD,WILL LIST IN ANOTHERPOST. *TR

Mar 28, 2013 74,304 mi

STEERING LOCKS UP; WHILE DRIVING MAKING TURNS WHEEL LOCKS, IN STREET AND IN HWY GOING AROUND 45MPH ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. VERY DANGEROUS... *TR

Mar 22, 2013 145,997 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / MODULE LOCKED UP ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. A REAL SAFETY ISSUE, THAT G.M.C HAD RECALLED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WOULD ONLY FIX PART OF PROBLEM AFTER SAYING THEY WOULD FIX ALL OF IT, SO THE CAR STILL HAS THE PROBLEM. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AND HAD NOT MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT, WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT! *TR

Mar 22, 2013 145,997 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / MODULE LOCKED UP ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. A REAL SAFETY ISSUE, THAT G.M.C HAD RECALLED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WOULD ONLY FIX PART OF PROBLEM AFTER SAYING THEY WOULD FIX ALL OF IT, SO THE CAR STILL HAS THE PROBLEM. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AND HAD NOT MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT, WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT! *TR

Mar 13, 2013 Crash 81,373 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A 25MPH CURVE, POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AT THE END OF THE TURN. BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF CONTROL, I HIT A GUARD RAIL. NO INJURIES OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Mar 13, 2013 Crash 81,373 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A 25MPH CURVE, POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AT THE END OF THE TURN. BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF CONTROL, I HIT A GUARD RAIL. NO INJURIES OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 118,453 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED HIS VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING DID NOT ACTIVATE. HE HAD TO START THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BEFORE THE POWER STEERING ACTIVATED. AFTER THE POWER STEERING WAS ACTIVATED THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,453.

Feb 26, 2013 118,453 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED HIS VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING DID NOT ACTIVATE. HE HAD TO START THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BEFORE THE POWER STEERING ACTIVATED. AFTER THE POWER STEERING WAS ACTIVATED THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,453.

Feb 14, 2013 85,000 mi

CID LIGHT CHIMES INDICATING POWER STEERING AND CHECK GAS CAP. TOOK CAR TO DEALER REQUIRES MODULE TO BE REPLACED COST 600.00. SPOKE TO PONTIAC MY VIN WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AS PART OF A RECALL BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS FROM A SPECIFIC PLANT THAT BUILT THE STEERING COLUMN. I WOULD THINK THAT ALL SPECIFICATIONS WERE PROVIDED AND BUILT THE SAME WAY. I HAVE BEEN READING A LOT OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH REGARDS TO THE POWER STEERING ON YOUR WEB SIGHT AND DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS ISN'T BEING ADDRESSED BY PONTIAC. I BELIEVE CANADA ISSUED A RECALL WHY HAVEN'T WE (USA). I WAS TOLD THAT I CAN PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AND GET REIMBURSED IF THERE IS A RECALL. I CAN'T AFFORD NOR DO I THINK I SHOULD PAY TO GET AN IMPORTANT YET DEFECTIVE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE I PURCHASED USED. IT COST 99.00 FOR THE ASSESSMENT THAT IS NOT REFUNDABLE. I SEE THAT THE IS A RECALL THAT YOU ARE REQUESTING TO EXPAND IN REGARDS TO THE PONTIAC G6 PERHAPS THE POWER STEERING OR SHOULD I SAY MANUAL STEERING SINCE THAT IS WHAT MY VEHICLE IS AT THE PRESENT TIME. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 85,000 mi

CID LIGHT CHIMES INDICATING POWER STEERING AND CHECK GAS CAP. TOOK CAR TO DEALER REQUIRES MODULE TO BE REPLACED COST 600.00. SPOKE TO PONTIAC MY VIN WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AS PART OF A RECALL BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS FROM A SPECIFIC PLANT THAT BUILT THE STEERING COLUMN. I WOULD THINK THAT ALL SPECIFICATIONS WERE PROVIDED AND BUILT THE SAME WAY. I HAVE BEEN READING A LOT OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH REGARDS TO THE POWER STEERING ON YOUR WEB SIGHT AND DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS ISN'T BEING ADDRESSED BY PONTIAC. I BELIEVE CANADA ISSUED A RECALL WHY HAVEN'T WE (USA). I WAS TOLD THAT I CAN PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AND GET REIMBURSED IF THERE IS A RECALL. I CAN'T AFFORD NOR DO I THINK I SHOULD PAY TO GET AN IMPORTANT YET DEFECTIVE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE I PURCHASED USED. IT COST 99.00 FOR THE ASSESSMENT THAT IS NOT REFUNDABLE. I SEE THAT THE IS A RECALL THAT YOU ARE REQUESTING TO EXPAND IN REGARDS TO THE PONTIAC G6 PERHAPS THE POWER STEERING OR SHOULD I SAY MANUAL STEERING SINCE THAT IS WHAT MY VEHICLE IS AT THE PRESENT TIME. *TR

Feb 12, 2013 170,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. WARNING SOUND CAME ON AND "POWER STEERING" ILLUMINATED ON MY SCREEN. I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR ABOUT 50 MILES LIKE THIS. TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS AN ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING FAILURE AND THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND THAT THESE CARS HAD A FAULTY STEERING UNITS AND THEY SHOULD REPLACE FOR NOTHING. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE REPAIR WOULD COST APPROX $600.00 AND THAT THE MILEAGE HAD EXPIRED FOR THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY. I AM 20K MILES OVER THE 150K CUT OFF. NO ONE NOTIFIED ME THAT THIS WAS FAULTY OR I WOULD HAVE TOOK IN FOR THE REPAIR BEFORE THE CUT OFF.. FAULTY IS FAULTY NO MATTER HOW MANY MILES THE CAR HAS!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS NO WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS! *TR

Feb 12, 2013 170,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. WARNING SOUND CAME ON AND "POWER STEERING" ILLUMINATED ON MY SCREEN. I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR ABOUT 50 MILES LIKE THIS. TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS AN ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING FAILURE AND THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND THAT THESE CARS HAD A FAULTY STEERING UNITS AND THEY SHOULD REPLACE FOR NOTHING. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE REPAIR WOULD COST APPROX $600.00 AND THAT THE MILEAGE HAD EXPIRED FOR THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY. I AM 20K MILES OVER THE 150K CUT OFF. NO ONE NOTIFIED ME THAT THIS WAS FAULTY OR I WOULD HAVE TOOK IN FOR THE REPAIR BEFORE THE CUT OFF.. FAULTY IS FAULTY NO MATTER HOW MANY MILES THE CAR HAS!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS NO WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS! *TR

Feb 9, 2013 85,000 mi

THE STEERING STARTED TO MAKE A POP/ CLUNKING NOISE. AND OCCASIONALLY THE POWER STEERING ALERT GOES OFF. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS NOW. AND STILL HAPPENS. I CONTINUALLY HEAR MORE REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE AND CONCERNED NOTHING IS BEING DONE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND NONE KNOWS WHAT EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG AND WHY IT'S HAPPENING. I'VE ALSO READ ABOUT HIGH DOLLAR "FIX" BY GM MECHANICS JUST FOR THE ISSUE TO COME BACK WITHIN A YEAR. WE NEED A INVESTIGATION AND A RECALL DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OR FATALITIES HAPPEN! *TR

Feb 9, 2013 85,000 mi

THE STEERING STARTED TO MAKE A POP/ CLUNKING NOISE. AND OCCASIONALLY THE POWER STEERING ALERT GOES OFF. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS NOW. AND STILL HAPPENS. I CONTINUALLY HEAR MORE REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE AND CONCERNED NOTHING IS BEING DONE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND NONE KNOWS WHAT EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG AND WHY IT'S HAPPENING. I'VE ALSO READ ABOUT HIGH DOLLAR "FIX" BY GM MECHANICS JUST FOR THE ISSUE TO COME BACK WITHIN A YEAR. WE NEED A INVESTIGATION AND A RECALL DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OR FATALITIES HAPPEN! *TR

Jan 22, 2013 35,000 mi

I'VE RECEIVED BUT CAN'T LOCATE DOCUMENTS INDICATING THAT THE STEERING COLUMN IN 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS PROBLEMS. THE STEERING COLUMN FREEZES UP AND I CAN'T TURN MY STEERING WHEEL WHEN I'M DRIVING AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. THIS HAS BEEN A BIG ISSUE AND DANGEROUS, IN FACT EVERYONE REFUSES TO DRIVE MY CAR DUE TO THIS ISSUE. IT'S ESPECIALLY BAD DURING THE FALL, WINTER AND SPRING SEARSONS, NOT SO MUCH DURING THE SUMMER. I HAVE MY GRANDKIDS IN CARS AND AM SO AFRAID THEY WILL BE INJURED. *TR

Jan 22, 2013 35,000 mi

I'VE RECEIVED BUT CAN'T LOCATE DOCUMENTS INDICATING THAT THE STEERING COLUMN IN 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS PROBLEMS. THE STEERING COLUMN FREEZES UP AND I CAN'T TURN MY STEERING WHEEL WHEN I'M DRIVING AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. THIS HAS BEEN A BIG ISSUE AND DANGEROUS, IN FACT EVERYONE REFUSES TO DRIVE MY CAR DUE TO THIS ISSUE. IT'S ESPECIALLY BAD DURING THE FALL, WINTER AND SPRING SEARSONS, NOT SO MUCH DURING THE SUMMER. I HAVE MY GRANDKIDS IN CARS AND AM SO AFRAID THEY WILL BE INJURED. *TR

Jan 20, 2013 2,500 mi

SO WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED MY PONTIAC, I LOVED THE CAR, BUT THEN RIGHT AWAY AS I WOULD TURN I COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE. TOOK IT BACK AND THEY COULDN'T HEAR IT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OR WHAT EVER THE INCIDENT WAS. OVER THE YEARS, I WAS BACK AND FORTH WITH THE MATTER AND NOW IT HAS OBVIOUSLY GOTTEN WORSE. THEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME UP WHERE MY RADIO IS AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I FIGURED THAT IT NEEDED MORE FLUID. WELL, THERE IS NO RESERVOIR ON THE CAR ANY WHERE, I HAD 2 MECHANICS LOOKING EVERY WHERE AND NOTHING. AND RECENTLY OUTTA NO WHERE AS I AM DRIVING IT JUST COMPLETELY LOCKS UP ON ME!! NOT ONLY IS THIS VERY DANGEROUS,BUT EXTREMELY SCARY WHEN I HAVE MY 4YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR!! SO I WENT ON A PONTIAC WEB SITE AND THE FORUM SAID TO MAKE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE PONTIAC DOESN'T BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG ENOUGH SAFETY ISSUE TO RECALL IT! WHILE I THINK IT IS!! *TR

Jan 20, 2013 71,000 mi

IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING I LOSE POWERING STEERING. I HAVE TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT THIS, BUT THEY SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING SINCE THE CAR HAD JUST PASSED THE MILEAGE THAT WAS SET. THIS PROBLEM WAS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM BEFORE THE MILEAGE THAT WAS SET. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON AND SINCE IT WENT AWAY AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON I THOUGHT IT WAS NO BIG PROBLEM. IT THEN AGAIN HAPPENED THE FOLLOWING MONTH AFTER THAT INCIDENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I95. I THEN DID A GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN AFFECT SINCE 2007 AND THIS IS WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. GM IS REFUSING TO FIX THE PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CAUSING. NOW I HAVE A CAR THAT IS I CAN'T GET FIXED JUST BECAUSE THEY DID A POOR JOB IN PUTTING THE INFORMATION OUT TO THE PUBLIC EFFECTIVELY ABOUT THE FAULT. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESS. *TR

Jan 20, 2013 2,500 mi

SO WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED MY PONTIAC, I LOVED THE CAR, BUT THEN RIGHT AWAY AS I WOULD TURN I COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE. TOOK IT BACK AND THEY COULDN'T HEAR IT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OR WHAT EVER THE INCIDENT WAS. OVER THE YEARS, I WAS BACK AND FORTH WITH THE MATTER AND NOW IT HAS OBVIOUSLY GOTTEN WORSE. THEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME UP WHERE MY RADIO IS AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I FIGURED THAT IT NEEDED MORE FLUID. WELL, THERE IS NO RESERVOIR ON THE CAR ANY WHERE, I HAD 2 MECHANICS LOOKING EVERY WHERE AND NOTHING. AND RECENTLY OUTTA NO WHERE AS I AM DRIVING IT JUST COMPLETELY LOCKS UP ON ME!! NOT ONLY IS THIS VERY DANGEROUS,BUT EXTREMELY SCARY WHEN I HAVE MY 4YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR!! SO I WENT ON A PONTIAC WEB SITE AND THE FORUM SAID TO MAKE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE PONTIAC DOESN'T BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG ENOUGH SAFETY ISSUE TO RECALL IT! WHILE I THINK IT IS!! *TR

Jan 20, 2013 71,000 mi

IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING I LOSE POWERING STEERING. I HAVE TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT THIS, BUT THEY SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING SINCE THE CAR HAD JUST PASSED THE MILEAGE THAT WAS SET. THIS PROBLEM WAS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM BEFORE THE MILEAGE THAT WAS SET. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON AND SINCE IT WENT AWAY AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON I THOUGHT IT WAS NO BIG PROBLEM. IT THEN AGAIN HAPPENED THE FOLLOWING MONTH AFTER THAT INCIDENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I95. I THEN DID A GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN AFFECT SINCE 2007 AND THIS IS WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. GM IS REFUSING TO FIX THE PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CAUSING. NOW I HAVE A CAR THAT IS I CAN'T GET FIXED JUST BECAUSE THEY DID A POOR JOB IN PUTTING THE INFORMATION OUT TO THE PUBLIC EFFECTIVELY ABOUT THE FAULT. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESS. *TR

Jan 12, 2013 83,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2005-2006 G6 HOWEVER GM INDICATES THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED. AFTER READING BULLETIN 10183A DATED MAY 12, 2012 I CONTACTED GM AND TOOK MY 2006 G6 IN FOR A DIAGNOSIS. I WAS INFORMED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ASSIST MOTOR MODULE BEFORE THEY COULD TELL ME WHAT ELSE WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. MY PONTIAC G6 HAS EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWERING STEERING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THIS VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING WITHIN THE FIRST MILE OF DRIVING. LIKE VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED FOR THIS CONDITION I TO MUST TURN MY VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE THE IGNITION TO REGAIN STEERING. THE VEHICLE PULLS COMPLETELY TO THE LEFT IF YOU WERE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THERE WAS AN ONCOMING VEHICLE THERE WOULD SURELY BE AN ACCIDENT. I KEEP HOPING THAT I DON'T GET REARED ENDED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING FRONT END DAMAGE OR PERHAPS INJURY. THERE WERE 15 WARNINGS WITH MY G6. THE COST TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MODULE FIRST QUOTE WAS 749.00. I WAS LATER GIVEN A DISCOUNTED PRICE THAT GM THOUGHT TO BE FAIR AT 560.00. MY VEHICLE IS DRIVEN BY A YOUNG DRIVER. THIS VEHICLE AS I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE SO I SHOULD BE CAREFUL. I TRIED TO ASK THE GM DISTRICT SPECIALIST WHO DETERMINES THE AFFECTED VIN NUMBERS AND HE DID NOT HAVE THAT ANSWER. *TR

Jan 12, 2013 83,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2005-2006 G6 HOWEVER GM INDICATES THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED. AFTER READING BULLETIN 10183A DATED MAY 12, 2012 I CONTACTED GM AND TOOK MY 2006 G6 IN FOR A DIAGNOSIS. I WAS INFORMED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ASSIST MOTOR MODULE BEFORE THEY COULD TELL ME WHAT ELSE WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. MY PONTIAC G6 HAS EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWERING STEERING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THIS VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING WITHIN THE FIRST MILE OF DRIVING. LIKE VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED FOR THIS CONDITION I TO MUST TURN MY VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE THE IGNITION TO REGAIN STEERING. THE VEHICLE PULLS COMPLETELY TO THE LEFT IF YOU WERE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THERE WAS AN ONCOMING VEHICLE THERE WOULD SURELY BE AN ACCIDENT. I KEEP HOPING THAT I DON'T GET REARED ENDED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING FRONT END DAMAGE OR PERHAPS INJURY. THERE WERE 15 WARNINGS WITH MY G6. THE COST TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MODULE FIRST QUOTE WAS 749.00. I WAS LATER GIVEN A DISCOUNTED PRICE THAT GM THOUGHT TO BE FAIR AT 560.00. MY VEHICLE IS DRIVEN BY A YOUNG DRIVER. THIS VEHICLE AS I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE SO I SHOULD BE CAREFUL. I TRIED TO ASK THE GM DISTRICT SPECIALIST WHO DETERMINES THE AFFECTED VIN NUMBERS AND HE DID NOT HAVE THAT ANSWER. *TR

Jan 10, 2013 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A GRINDING NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER, SHUTDOWN, THEN RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND MODEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jan 10, 2013 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A GRINDING NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER, SHUTDOWN, THEN RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND MODEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jan 9, 2013 96,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME. I JUST GOT DONE DRIVE OVER 3000 MILES IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. APPARENTLY THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS CAR, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED THE LETTER ABOUT THIS RECALL. *TR

Jan 9, 2013 96,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME. I JUST GOT DONE DRIVE OVER 3000 MILES IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. APPARENTLY THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS CAR, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED THE LETTER ABOUT THIS RECALL. *TR

Jan 8, 2013 165,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY PONTIAC G6 2006 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN DEC. 2011. I HAD SOME PULL IN THE STEERING WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I HAD MY CAR CHECK FOR ALIGNMENT ISSUES, THE ROTORS CHECK AND BRAKES CHECKED. ALL WERE OK. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC IT WAS NOTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT. 5 DAYS AGO MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING REAL BAD WHEN BRAKING. SUNDAY JAN. 6,2013 FOR THE FIRST TIME MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING . WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. LUCKILY MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. I TURNED OFF MY CAR WAITED A MINUTE AND WHEN I TURNED BACK ON MY CAR I HAD MY STEERING BACK. I COULD OF HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND I HAVE A TEENAGE DRIVER WHO ALSO DRIVES MY CAR. IT OCCURRED AGAIN ON MON JAN. 7,2013. STEERING WAS OK THEN JUST OUT OF NOWHERE STEERING STOPS WORKING AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED GM DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL. AND THAT THEY ONLY HAVE POWER STEERING ASSIST COVERED UP TO 150,000 MILES. I NOTICED THERE WAS RECALL ON THE 2005 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME ISSUE I HAVE ON THE 2006 PONTIAC G6. I AM WONDERING WHY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

Jan 8, 2013 165,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY PONTIAC G6 2006 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN DEC. 2011. I HAD SOME PULL IN THE STEERING WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT. I HAD MY CAR CHECK FOR ALIGNMENT ISSUES, THE ROTORS CHECK AND BRAKES CHECKED. ALL WERE OK. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC IT WAS NOTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT. 5 DAYS AGO MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING REAL BAD WHEN BRAKING. SUNDAY JAN. 6,2013 FOR THE FIRST TIME MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING . WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. LUCKILY MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. I TURNED OFF MY CAR WAITED A MINUTE AND WHEN I TURNED BACK ON MY CAR I HAD MY STEERING BACK. I COULD OF HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND I HAVE A TEENAGE DRIVER WHO ALSO DRIVES MY CAR. IT OCCURRED AGAIN ON MON JAN. 7,2013. STEERING WAS OK THEN JUST OUT OF NOWHERE STEERING STOPS WORKING AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED GM DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL. AND THAT THEY ONLY HAVE POWER STEERING ASSIST COVERED UP TO 150,000 MILES. I NOTICED THERE WAS RECALL ON THE 2005 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME ISSUE I HAVE ON THE 2006 PONTIAC G6. I AM WONDERING WHY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

Jan 4, 2013 42,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRYING TO TURN INTO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AND I ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND GOT THE PROBLEM FIXED FOR $700 AND WITH IN THE TIME OF THE PART WARRANTY IT WENT OUT AGAIN. IT IS NOW 4 YEARS LATER AND IT JUST WENT COMPLETELY OUT AGAIN. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF 2006 PONTIAC G6 OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS COULD END UP BEING FATAL FOR SOMEONE IN THE RIGHT SITUATION. ALSO WHEN YOU CALL TO SPEAK TO GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY BRUSH IT OFF AS IF THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE WHICH CAN NOT POSSIBLY BE THE CASE IF THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 4, 2013 42,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRYING TO TURN INTO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AND I ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND GOT THE PROBLEM FIXED FOR $700 AND WITH IN THE TIME OF THE PART WARRANTY IT WENT OUT AGAIN. IT IS NOW 4 YEARS LATER AND IT JUST WENT COMPLETELY OUT AGAIN. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF 2006 PONTIAC G6 OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS COULD END UP BEING FATAL FOR SOMEONE IN THE RIGHT SITUATION. ALSO WHEN YOU CALL TO SPEAK TO GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY BRUSH IT OFF AS IF THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE WHICH CAN NOT POSSIBLY BE THE CASE IF THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 29, 2012 116,541 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY DOING ABOUT 67-70MPH TO WORK WHEN SHE STARTED TO FELL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE THEN IT STARTED TO PULL LEFT. I HAVE CHECKED TIRES, WHEEL LUGS, AN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ITS BEEN ABOUT FOUR DAYS NOW. REALLY BAD AT SLOWER SPEEDS AN SHE SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. SO I DROVE IT TODAY AN IT SCARES ME REALLY BAD I CAN'T EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTINGG MY KIDS IN THIS CAR ITS REALLY THAT BAD PLEASE HELP !! EVERYTHING IS TRUE:( *TR

Dec 29, 2012 116,541 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY DOING ABOUT 67-70MPH TO WORK WHEN SHE STARTED TO FELL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE THEN IT STARTED TO PULL LEFT. I HAVE CHECKED TIRES, WHEEL LUGS, AN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ITS BEEN ABOUT FOUR DAYS NOW. REALLY BAD AT SLOWER SPEEDS AN SHE SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. SO I DROVE IT TODAY AN IT SCARES ME REALLY BAD I CAN'T EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTINGG MY KIDS IN THIS CAR ITS REALLY THAT BAD PLEASE HELP !! EVERYTHING IS TRUE:( *TR

Dec 27, 2012 104,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING WHEEL MOVES BACK AND FORTH BY ITS SELF. WHEN I'M DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER. *TR

Dec 27, 2012 104,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING WHEEL MOVES BACK AND FORTH BY ITS SELF. WHEN I'M DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER. *TR

Dec 10, 2012 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MERGE OUT OF THEIR LANE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO A MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,500.

Dec 10, 2012 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MERGE OUT OF THEIR LANE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO A MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,500.

Dec 1, 2012

LAST NIGHT ON TWO OCCASIONS MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD WENT OFF AS WELL AS MY HEADLIGHTS. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN AGAIN WHILE PULLING ONTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN AND THERE WAS A BUS COMING MY DIRECTION. I COULD HAVE EASILY GOTTEN INTO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS SOLVED. PLEASE HELP! *TR

Dec 1, 2012

LAST NIGHT ON TWO OCCASIONS MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD WENT OFF AS WELL AS MY HEADLIGHTS. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN AGAIN WHILE PULLING ONTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN AND THERE WAS A BUS COMING MY DIRECTION. I COULD HAVE EASILY GOTTEN INTO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS SOLVED. PLEASE HELP! *TR

Nov 28, 2012 59,000 mi

2 DAYS IN A ROW I HAVE BEEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACES WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON, AND A ALERT CHIME SOUNDS. PONTIAC HAS RECALLED OTHER MAKES/MODELS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT THE 2006 G6 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. MY CAR IS BECOMING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. THERE ARE PLENTY OF REPORTS OF THIS ONLINE. WHY IS PONTIAC NOT BEING REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE FAULTY CARS? 2 MONTHS AGO I CONTACTED PONTIAC BECAUSE MY CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE GAS LINE. THIS WAS HAPPENING BECAUSE OF A FAULTY PLASTIC PART IN THE FUEL PUMP. AGAIN, PONTIAC HAD A PARTIAL RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME PART, AND THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER MODELS, BUT NO RECALL FOR THE 2006 G6. SINCE LEAKING FUEL IS A HAZARD TO MY FAMILY I WAS FORCED TO GET THIS FIXED, AND PONTIAC DID NOT REIMBURSE OR HELP WITH THE COST. AGAIN, WHY IS PONTIAC NOT BEING REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE FAULTY CARS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO THE FAMILIES WHO ARE DRIVING THEM? *TR

Nov 28, 2012 59,000 mi

2 DAYS IN A ROW I HAVE BEEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACES WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON, AND A ALERT CHIME SOUNDS. PONTIAC HAS RECALLED OTHER MAKES/MODELS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT THE 2006 G6 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. MY CAR IS BECOMING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. THERE ARE PLENTY OF REPORTS OF THIS ONLINE. WHY IS PONTIAC NOT BEING REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE FAULTY CARS? 2 MONTHS AGO I CONTACTED PONTIAC BECAUSE MY CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE GAS LINE. THIS WAS HAPPENING BECAUSE OF A FAULTY PLASTIC PART IN THE FUEL PUMP. AGAIN, PONTIAC HAD A PARTIAL RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME PART, AND THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER MODELS, BUT NO RECALL FOR THE 2006 G6. SINCE LEAKING FUEL IS A HAZARD TO MY FAMILY I WAS FORCED TO GET THIS FIXED, AND PONTIAC DID NOT REIMBURSE OR HELP WITH THE COST. AGAIN, WHY IS PONTIAC NOT BEING REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE FAULTY CARS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO THE FAMILIES WHO ARE DRIVING THEM? *TR

Nov 26, 2012 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE WARNING CHIME BEGAN TO SOUND. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE REGAINED POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Nov 26, 2012 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE WARNING CHIME BEGAN TO SOUND. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE REGAINED POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Nov 10, 2012 138,427 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO BE JERKING AND SHAKING. WHILE LEAVING THE STORE, I WAS TURNING RIGHT WHEN I HEARD A BELL SOUND AND ON THE DISPLAY PANEL IT READ "POWER STEERING". I TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT IT WOULD BARELY MOVE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT IS LOCKED UP. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME VERY CAREFULLY TO KEEP FROM HAVING AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 10, 2012 138,427 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO BE JERKING AND SHAKING. WHILE LEAVING THE STORE, I WAS TURNING RIGHT WHEN I HEARD A BELL SOUND AND ON THE DISPLAY PANEL IT READ "POWER STEERING". I TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT IT WOULD BARELY MOVE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT IS LOCKED UP. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME VERY CAREFULLY TO KEEP FROM HAVING AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 7, 2012 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TURN, HE REALIZED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT'S FATHER WHO WAS A MECHANIC AND CONCLUDED THAT THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM), WHICH INCLUDED THE PONTIAC G5 MODEL, BUT NOT THE G6 MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Nov 7, 2012 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TURN, HE REALIZED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT'S FATHER WHO WAS A MECHANIC AND CONCLUDED THAT THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM), WHICH INCLUDED THE PONTIAC G5 MODEL, BUT NOT THE G6 MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Nov 5, 2012 74,000 mi

AS I WAS COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT I HEARD THE WARNING CHIMES ,LOOKED AT THE RADIO AND IT READ POWER STEERING.. I HEARD A POP AND THEN COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL.. LUCKILY I HAD THE RED LIGHT OR I COULD HAVE HAD A MAJOR WRECK SINCE I WAS PULLING ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY! TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LIKE MAGIC... THE STEERING RETURNED. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN A CAR THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED. A LIFE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE LOST IN ORDER FOR THIS TO HAPPEN...I WANT ANSWERS!! *TR

Nov 5, 2012 74,000 mi

AS I WAS COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT I HEARD THE WARNING CHIMES ,LOOKED AT THE RADIO AND IT READ POWER STEERING.. I HEARD A POP AND THEN COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL.. LUCKILY I HAD THE RED LIGHT OR I COULD HAVE HAD A MAJOR WRECK SINCE I WAS PULLING ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY! TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LIKE MAGIC... THE STEERING RETURNED. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN A CAR THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED. A LIFE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE LOST IN ORDER FOR THIS TO HAPPEN...I WANT ANSWERS!! *TR

Nov 2, 2012 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE STEERING COMPONENT AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE BUT EACH TIME THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Nov 2, 2012 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE STEERING COMPONENT AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE BUT EACH TIME THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Oct 26, 2012 147,792 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING ALTOGETHER AND STILL DOESN'T FUNCTION. THIS ISSUE NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . *TR

Oct 26, 2012 147,792 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING ALTOGETHER AND STILL DOESN'T FUNCTION. THIS ISSUE NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . *TR

Oct 17, 2012 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Oct 17, 2012 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Oct 7, 2012 83,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE BUYING THIS CAR USED IN 2010. HAVE HAD THE FRONT END TIE RODS, STRUTS REPLACED AND NOW THE POWER STEERING IS ACTING UP. I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON , AND STEERING WENT OUT. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. I TURNED CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND POWER RESTORED. I KNOW IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN BASED ON ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY SERIOUS AND COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 7, 2012 83,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE BUYING THIS CAR USED IN 2010. HAVE HAD THE FRONT END TIE RODS, STRUTS REPLACED AND NOW THE POWER STEERING IS ACTING UP. I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON , AND STEERING WENT OUT. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. I TURNED CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND POWER RESTORED. I KNOW IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN BASED ON ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY SERIOUS AND COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 3, 2012 78,923 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DISPLAY. THE CAR HAS ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING AND I AM ASSUMING IT HAS FAILED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AN COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A ACCIDENT BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. *TR

Oct 3, 2012 78,923 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DISPLAY. THE CAR HAS ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING AND I AM ASSUMING IT HAS FAILED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AN COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A ACCIDENT BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 77,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 HAS A FAULTY POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THERE SHOULD BE A REINVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. WHILE IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT LOW RATES OF SPEED IT WILL RANDOMLY TAKE OFF TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES. MINE TOOK ME OFF THE ROAD AND INTO THE MEDIAN. ALSO, IT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE PARKING GARAGE AND I NEARLY CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE PILON BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SNATCHED OUT OF MY HANDS WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THIS IS CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS CONTRARY TO THE PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 77,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 HAS A FAULTY POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THERE SHOULD BE A REINVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. WHILE IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT LOW RATES OF SPEED IT WILL RANDOMLY TAKE OFF TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES. MINE TOOK ME OFF THE ROAD AND INTO THE MEDIAN. ALSO, IT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE PARKING GARAGE AND I NEARLY CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE PILON BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SNATCHED OUT OF MY HANDS WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THIS IS CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS CONTRARY TO THE PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR

Sep 19, 2012 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF THE EXACT REPAIRS. MOST RECENTLY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED WHEN THE FAILURE CORRECTED ITSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Sep 19, 2012 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF THE EXACT REPAIRS. MOST RECENTLY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED WHEN THE FAILURE CORRECTED ITSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Sep 17, 2012 162,000 mi

POWER STEERING WAS LOST, LIGHT ON DISPLAY STATED CHECK POWER STEERING. WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. I GUESS I SHOULD HAVE CRASHED IT SO I COULD HAVE SUED PONTIAC FOR NOT RECALLING THIS ISSUE CONSIDERING IT IS WELL KNOW IT'S A DEFECT IN THEIR 2005-2006 G6'S. *TR

Sep 17, 2012 162,000 mi

POWER STEERING WAS LOST, LIGHT ON DISPLAY STATED CHECK POWER STEERING. WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. I GUESS I SHOULD HAVE CRASHED IT SO I COULD HAVE SUED PONTIAC FOR NOT RECALLING THIS ISSUE CONSIDERING IT IS WELL KNOW IT'S A DEFECT IN THEIR 2005-2006 G6'S. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, IT BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,100.

Sep 5, 2012 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, IT BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,100.

Sep 3, 2012 95,245 mi

THE STEERING WOULDN'T RESPOND, STIFF LIKE DRIVING WITHOUT POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING CODE CAME UP ON RADIO AND ERROR CAME UP OVER ODOMETER READING ALOG F WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WENT AWAY AFTER A WHILE BUT CONTINUES TO HAVE THE NO RESPONSE PERIODICALLY. CODE WON'T GO AWAY. *TR

Sep 3, 2012 95,245 mi

THE STEERING WOULDN'T RESPOND, STIFF LIKE DRIVING WITHOUT POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING CODE CAME UP ON RADIO AND ERROR CAME UP OVER ODOMETER READING ALOG F WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WENT AWAY AFTER A WHILE BUT CONTINUES TO HAVE THE NO RESPONSE PERIODICALLY. CODE WON'T GO AWAY. *TR

Aug 30, 2012 94,054 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING DOWN I-95 SOUTH ON HER WAY TO WEST PALM BEACH TO PICK UP HER MEDICATION AND SHE WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY SAID POWER STEERING, SHE MANAGE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT KILLING HERSELF IN A CRASH. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR! IT IS A VERY UNSAFE CAR AND SHOULD BE RECALLED! *TR *JS

Aug 30, 2012 5,000 mi

A YEAR OR SO AFTER I HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED THE FIRST TIME IT BROKE AGAIN AND I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN AT A COST OF 250.00. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS CAR IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE!!!! *TR *JS

Aug 30, 2012 1,000 mi

ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE I HAD IT AT THE DEALER HAVING THE STEERING RACK REPLACED AT A NICE PRICE OF 250.00 FOR MY DEDUCTIBLE. *TR

Aug 30, 2012 94,054 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING DOWN I-95 SOUTH ON HER WAY TO WEST PALM BEACH TO PICK UP HER MEDICATION AND SHE WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY SAID POWER STEERING, SHE MANAGE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT KILLING HERSELF IN A CRASH. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR! IT IS A VERY UNSAFE CAR AND SHOULD BE RECALLED! *TR *JS

Aug 30, 2012 5,000 mi

A YEAR OR SO AFTER I HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED THE FIRST TIME IT BROKE AGAIN AND I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN AT A COST OF 250.00. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS CAR IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE!!!! *TR *JS

Aug 30, 2012 1,000 mi

ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE I HAD IT AT THE DEALER HAVING THE STEERING RACK REPLACED AT A NICE PRICE OF 250.00 FOR MY DEDUCTIBLE. *TR

Jul 30, 2012 148,356 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED VEHICLE HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,356.

Jul 30, 2012 148,356 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED VEHICLE HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,356.

Jul 18, 2012 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND JERK ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE STEERING GEAR RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Jul 18, 2012 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND JERK ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE STEERING GEAR RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Jul 6, 2012 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND WHENEVER TURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE STEERING COMPONENT AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

Jul 6, 2012 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND WHENEVER TURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE STEERING COMPONENT AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

Jun 29, 2012 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 5 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jun 29, 2012 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 5 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jun 13, 2012 Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER, INSTRUCTING HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. WHILE TURNING, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASHED. THE CONTACT INJURED HER ROTATOR CUFF. THE VEHICL E WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING FAILED DUE TO THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Jun 13, 2012 Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER, INSTRUCTING HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. WHILE TURNING, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASHED. THE CONTACT INJURED HER ROTATOR CUFF. THE VEHICL E WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING FAILED DUE TO THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Jun 6, 2012 120,000 mi

OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6, PURCHASED USED FOR MY SON TO DRIVE TO/FROM SCHOOL, RECENTLY BEGAN TO LOSE POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE, I SEE THAT THIS FLAW IS QUITE WIDESPREAD AND WELL-KNOWN TO GM AND G6 OWNERS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # PE07023 DOWNPLAYED THE ISSUE IN DETERMINING THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. I MAINTAIN THAT WHEN A G6 DRIVER EXPECTS POWER STEERING DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILS TO PERFORM AT THE MOMENT IT IS EXPECTED, I CERTAINLY WOULD CONSIDER THAT A SAFETY ISSUE. YES IT IS STILL STEERABLE, BUT NOT IN THE SAME MANNER. THE CAR IS OUTSIDE OF ANY GM MAINTENANCE/WARRANTY AT THIS POINT DUE TO ITS MILEAGE, SO I EXPECT THIS WILL BE OUT-OF-POCKET TO REPAIR. THIS IS WHY I WON'T BUY ANOTHER UNSAFE GOVERNMENT MOTORS CAR IN THE FUTURE. MY TAX DOLLARS SUPPORTED A COMPANY THAT CAN'T PRODUCE FUNCTIONAL POWER STEERING. I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM ANY OTHER MAKE OF AUTOMOBILE. AMAZING BUREAUCRACY. *TR

Jun 6, 2012 120,000 mi

OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6, PURCHASED USED FOR MY SON TO DRIVE TO/FROM SCHOOL, RECENTLY BEGAN TO LOSE POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE, I SEE THAT THIS FLAW IS QUITE WIDESPREAD AND WELL-KNOWN TO GM AND G6 OWNERS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # PE07023 DOWNPLAYED THE ISSUE IN DETERMINING THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. I MAINTAIN THAT WHEN A G6 DRIVER EXPECTS POWER STEERING DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILS TO PERFORM AT THE MOMENT IT IS EXPECTED, I CERTAINLY WOULD CONSIDER THAT A SAFETY ISSUE. YES IT IS STILL STEERABLE, BUT NOT IN THE SAME MANNER. THE CAR IS OUTSIDE OF ANY GM MAINTENANCE/WARRANTY AT THIS POINT DUE TO ITS MILEAGE, SO I EXPECT THIS WILL BE OUT-OF-POCKET TO REPAIR. THIS IS WHY I WON'T BUY ANOTHER UNSAFE GOVERNMENT MOTORS CAR IN THE FUTURE. MY TAX DOLLARS SUPPORTED A COMPANY THAT CAN'T PRODUCE FUNCTIONAL POWER STEERING. I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM ANY OTHER MAKE OF AUTOMOBILE. AMAZING BUREAUCRACY. *TR

May 23, 2012 135,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST WENT OUT DURING DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. A CHIME SIGNAL SOUNDS, AND A MESSAGE "POWER STEERING" APPEARS ON THE INFORMATION CENTER SCREEN. AFTER THIS HAPPENS, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. STEERING IS RESTORED BY TURNING OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTING VEHICLE, HOWEVER; THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE, INTERMITTENTLY AND WITH NO PREDICTABILITY. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TT

May 23, 2012 135,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST WENT OUT DURING DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. A CHIME SIGNAL SOUNDS, AND A MESSAGE "POWER STEERING" APPEARS ON THE INFORMATION CENTER SCREEN. AFTER THIS HAPPENS, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. STEERING IS RESTORED BY TURNING OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTING VEHICLE, HOWEVER; THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE, INTERMITTENTLY AND WITH NO PREDICTABILITY. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TT

May 11, 2012 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DISPLAY. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. *TR

May 11, 2012 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DISPLAY. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. *TR

May 8, 2012 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICE MY SERVICE AIR BAG SENSOR WENT OFF. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 64,601 MILES ON IT. *TR

May 8, 2012 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICE MY SERVICE AIR BAG SENSOR WENT OFF. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 64,601 MILES ON IT. *TR

May 3, 2012 58,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ON MY MENU DISPLAY AND I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM BUT GM HAS NOT PUT A RECALL ON THEM. I BOUGHT MY CAR USED LAST YEAR FROM A DEALERSHIP AND IT CURRENTLY ONLY HAS 58,000 MILES ON IT. I AM AFRAID THAT I AM GOING TO LOSE MY POWER STEERING AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE OR BE IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

May 3, 2012 125,000 mi

MY PONTIAC G6 HAS DEVELOPED THE CLASSIC POWER STEERING FAILURE. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 35 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN AN ALARM CHIMES THREE TIMES, POWER STEERING IS DISPLAYED ON THE RADIO DISPLAY, THEN A CLICK IS HEARD IN THE DASH, THEN THE POWER STEERING FAILS COMPLETELY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 AND 2006 PONTIAC G6, AND IN MY OPINION, A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER, OCCUPANTS, AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. GM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM AND WILL REPAIR DEFECTIVE VEHICLES FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. I CONTACTED GM, AND WAS TOLD NO COVERAGE WOULD APPLY DUE TO THE CAR HAVING 125,000 MILES. THEY SAY THE CAR CAN SAFELY BE OPERATED, BUT WITH GREATER EFFORT. MOST PEOPLE TODAY, INCLUDING MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, WILL PANIC AND NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILS. GM NEEDS TO REPAIR THESE CARS BEFORE MORE ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS OCCUR. YOUR SAFETY MAY BE AT RISK ! *TR

May 3, 2012 58,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ON MY MENU DISPLAY AND I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM BUT GM HAS NOT PUT A RECALL ON THEM. I BOUGHT MY CAR USED LAST YEAR FROM A DEALERSHIP AND IT CURRENTLY ONLY HAS 58,000 MILES ON IT. I AM AFRAID THAT I AM GOING TO LOSE MY POWER STEERING AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE OR BE IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

May 3, 2012 125,000 mi

MY PONTIAC G6 HAS DEVELOPED THE CLASSIC POWER STEERING FAILURE. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 35 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN AN ALARM CHIMES THREE TIMES, POWER STEERING IS DISPLAYED ON THE RADIO DISPLAY, THEN A CLICK IS HEARD IN THE DASH, THEN THE POWER STEERING FAILS COMPLETELY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 AND 2006 PONTIAC G6, AND IN MY OPINION, A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER, OCCUPANTS, AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. GM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM AND WILL REPAIR DEFECTIVE VEHICLES FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. I CONTACTED GM, AND WAS TOLD NO COVERAGE WOULD APPLY DUE TO THE CAR HAVING 125,000 MILES. THEY SAY THE CAR CAN SAFELY BE OPERATED, BUT WITH GREATER EFFORT. MOST PEOPLE TODAY, INCLUDING MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, WILL PANIC AND NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILS. GM NEEDS TO REPAIR THESE CARS BEFORE MORE ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS OCCUR. YOUR SAFETY MAY BE AT RISK ! *TR

May 1, 2012 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE REGAINED POWER STEERING ABILITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE LIMIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

May 1, 2012 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE REGAINED POWER STEERING ABILITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE LIMIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Apr 23, 2012 99,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH OCCURRED AT LEAST 5 TIMES WHILE IN REVERSE. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED WAS IN DRIVE WHILE ENTERING THE EXPRESSWAY. WITH EACH OCCURRENCE THERE WAS A WARNING CHIME AND "POWER STEERING" WAS ON THE RADIO DISPLAY. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RECOVER. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 99,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH OCCURRED AT LEAST 5 TIMES WHILE IN REVERSE. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED WAS IN DRIVE WHILE ENTERING THE EXPRESSWAY. WITH EACH OCCURRENCE THERE WAS A WARNING CHIME AND "POWER STEERING" WAS ON THE RADIO DISPLAY. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RECOVER. *TR

Apr 21, 2012 56,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SUMMER OF 2009. WHENEVER THE WEATHER IS WARMER THAN 65 DEGREES, THE POWER STEERING FAILS REPEATEDLY. EVERY TIME WE'VE TRIED BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AT OUR NEAREST PONTIAC DEALERSHIP IN UNION, NJ WE WERE TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND EVERY REPAIR WOULD JUST RESULT IN A RETURN FOR THE SAME ISSUE EVERY 6 MONTHS. *JS

Apr 21, 2012 56,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SUMMER OF 2009. WHENEVER THE WEATHER IS WARMER THAN 65 DEGREES, THE POWER STEERING FAILS REPEATEDLY. EVERY TIME WE'VE TRIED BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AT OUR NEAREST PONTIAC DEALERSHIP IN UNION, NJ WE WERE TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND EVERY REPAIR WOULD JUST RESULT IN A RETURN FOR THE SAME ISSUE EVERY 6 MONTHS. *JS

Apr 4, 2012 50,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE MOTOR AND THEY WOULD FIX FOR FREE THEN CALLED BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO SAY THAT IT WASN'T THAT MOTOR, IT WAS THE MODULE. NOW WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THIS EVEN THOUGH THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURE DEFAULT. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 50,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE MOTOR AND THEY WOULD FIX FOR FREE THEN CALLED BACK 2 DAYS LATER TO SAY THAT IT WASN'T THAT MOTOR, IT WAS THE MODULE. NOW WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THIS EVEN THOUGH THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURE DEFAULT. *TR

Mar 23, 2012 42,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOP WORKING, HAD IT REPLACE BY A GMC DEALER. AFTER A FEW MONTHS IT WOULD GO OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME IT WOULD WORK BY RESETTING IT. IN FEB. OF 2009 STARTED FAILING AGAIN FOR HOURS AT A TIME SOMETIMES A DAY OR TWO. IT WAS REPLACE AFTER AN ACCIDENT TO CAR. IT CONTINUED TO GO IN AND OUT AT CERTAIN PERIODS OF TIME. NOW MARCH OF 2012 IT IS COMPLETELY OUT. ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS CHANGE THE WHOLE UNIT OUT. I FEEL TO BELIEVE THAT EITHER THE PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE OR THE DEALERS ARE OUT TO CASH IN. CAN SOMEBODY CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS MATTER. I THINK THE ONLY REASON THIS HASN'T BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BECAUSE ENOUGH LIVES WERE NOT LOST. *TR

Mar 23, 2012 42,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOP WORKING, HAD IT REPLACE BY A GMC DEALER. AFTER A FEW MONTHS IT WOULD GO OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME IT WOULD WORK BY RESETTING IT. IN FEB. OF 2009 STARTED FAILING AGAIN FOR HOURS AT A TIME SOMETIMES A DAY OR TWO. IT WAS REPLACE AFTER AN ACCIDENT TO CAR. IT CONTINUED TO GO IN AND OUT AT CERTAIN PERIODS OF TIME. NOW MARCH OF 2012 IT IS COMPLETELY OUT. ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS CHANGE THE WHOLE UNIT OUT. I FEEL TO BELIEVE THAT EITHER THE PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE OR THE DEALERS ARE OUT TO CASH IN. CAN SOMEBODY CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS MATTER. I THINK THE ONLY REASON THIS HASN'T BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BECAUSE ENOUGH LIVES WERE NOT LOST. *TR

Mar 19, 2012 76,000 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO WORK, MY CAR DINGED THREE TIMES, THEN POWER STEERING WAS FLASHED ON MY RADIO AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP! UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR, I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIRS WOULD COST $900! THIS IS A HORRIBLE CAR, AS THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE FEW PROBLEMS I AM HAVING WITH THIS VEHICLE. EVERY TIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SOMETHING IN THE STEERING SYSTEM IS MAKING IT CLANK, AND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL BACK IT WILL CLANK AGAIN. IF I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP AND HAVE MY HANDS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEN I APPLY THE GAS, THE WHEEL WILL PULL ITSELF ABOUT HALF A TURN TO THE LEFT AND AS I PICK UP SPEED IT WILL RECENTER ITSELF. WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL THERE IS ALSO A GRINDING NOISE. THE STRUTS HAVE GONE BAD, WHICH IS $450 MORE, AND THERE IS A LEAK IN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SOMEWHERE (NOT THE TIRE ITSELF, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS LEAKING OIL SOMEWHERE). THIS IS MY FIRST GM CAR, AND IT WILL MOST CERTAINLY BE MY LAST. *JS

Mar 19, 2012 76,000 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO WORK, MY CAR DINGED THREE TIMES, THEN POWER STEERING WAS FLASHED ON MY RADIO AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP! UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR, I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIRS WOULD COST $900! THIS IS A HORRIBLE CAR, AS THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE FEW PROBLEMS I AM HAVING WITH THIS VEHICLE. EVERY TIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SOMETHING IN THE STEERING SYSTEM IS MAKING IT CLANK, AND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL BACK IT WILL CLANK AGAIN. IF I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP AND HAVE MY HANDS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEN I APPLY THE GAS, THE WHEEL WILL PULL ITSELF ABOUT HALF A TURN TO THE LEFT AND AS I PICK UP SPEED IT WILL RECENTER ITSELF. WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL THERE IS ALSO A GRINDING NOISE. THE STRUTS HAVE GONE BAD, WHICH IS $450 MORE, AND THERE IS A LEAK IN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SOMEWHERE (NOT THE TIRE ITSELF, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS LEAKING OIL SOMEWHERE). THIS IS MY FIRST GM CAR, AND IT WILL MOST CERTAINLY BE MY LAST. *JS

Mar 18, 2012 90,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A TURN WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL STIFFEN AND ON MY DISPLAY PANEL POWER STEERING DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. EVERY TIME I TRY TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL THE MESSAGE COMES ON THE DISPLAY PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES TIGHT MAKING IT VERY HARD FOR ME TO MAKE ANY TURNS. *TR

Mar 18, 2012 90,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A TURN WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL STIFFEN AND ON MY DISPLAY PANEL POWER STEERING DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. EVERY TIME I TRY TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL THE MESSAGE COMES ON THE DISPLAY PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES TIGHT MAKING IT VERY HARD FOR ME TO MAKE ANY TURNS. *TR

Mar 14, 2012 65,400 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND REALIZED I COULD NOT TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. IT TOOK ALL THE STRENGTH I HAD TO BE ABLE TO GET MY CAR BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY TO PARK IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE AND I'M SURPRISED THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL TO FIX THIS. I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. HELP US GET A RECALL FOR THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE. *TR

Mar 14, 2012 65,400 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND REALIZED I COULD NOT TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. IT TOOK ALL THE STRENGTH I HAD TO BE ABLE TO GET MY CAR BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY TO PARK IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE AND I'M SURPRISED THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL TO FIX THIS. I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. HELP US GET A RECALL FOR THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE. *TR

Mar 7, 2012 96,000 mi

AS I WAS CASUALLY DRIVING WITHIN CITY LIMITS, MY POWER STEERING JUST STOPPED WORKING. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT I WAS HELPLESS BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING IS ELECTRIC AND I COULD NOT ADD ANY FLUID. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OR SO THE PROBLEM ENDED. ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAS STARTED COMING ON. *TR

Mar 7, 2012 96,000 mi

AS I WAS CASUALLY DRIVING WITHIN CITY LIMITS, MY POWER STEERING JUST STOPPED WORKING. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT I WAS HELPLESS BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING IS ELECTRIC AND I COULD NOT ADD ANY FLUID. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OR SO THE PROBLEM ENDED. ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAS STARTED COMING ON. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 99,873 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ANOTHER TWO TIMES BEFORE THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT. WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING OF THE CAR COMPLETELY QUIT. "POWER STEERING" FLASHED ON THE DASH AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR TO SAFETY. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 99,873 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ANOTHER TWO TIMES BEFORE THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT. WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING OF THE CAR COMPLETELY QUIT. "POWER STEERING" FLASHED ON THE DASH AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR TO SAFETY. *TR

Mar 1, 2012 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT, ALMOST CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD. HEARD ABOUT RECALLS FOR THIS BUT NO GM DEALERSHIP IS ACCEPTING RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF USERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Mar 1, 2012 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT, ALMOST CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD. HEARD ABOUT RECALLS FOR THIS BUT NO GM DEALERSHIP IS ACCEPTING RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF USERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Feb 27, 2012 187,250 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT THE GARAGE WHEN POWER STEERING GOT STIFF AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. *TR

Feb 27, 2012 187,250 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT THE GARAGE WHEN POWER STEERING GOT STIFF AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. *TR

Feb 17, 2012 75 mi

POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WILL DRIVING... HARD TO TURN AND DRIVE.. *TR

Feb 17, 2012 75 mi

POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WILL DRIVING... HARD TO TURN AND DRIVE.. *TR

Feb 16, 2012 44,777 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TO GET TO SCHOOL AND Y POWER STEERING WENT OUT I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR AND I ALMOST CRASHED TO ANOTHER CAR. I STOPPED THE CAR TURNED IT OFF AND THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND THEN I COULD CONTROL THE POWER STEERING. IS THERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR. *TR

Feb 16, 2012 97,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 60MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING LOCKED UP. I WAS ON AN INTERSTATE WITH TRAFFIC GOING 60-70 MPH. MY CHILDREN WERE WITH ME AND I COULD NOT STEER MY G6 OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I HAD CARS AND SEMI'S ABOUT HIT ME. TRUST ME, WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND NO RECALLS YET, IF IT IS TO HAPPEN AND I GET HURT I WILL SUE GM! THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME CRAP GOING ON WITH THESE CARS! YOU NEED TO FIX GM! *TR

Feb 16, 2012 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE IS RUBBING AGAINST EXHAUST WHICH NOW HAS MADE THE POWERS STEERING HOSE TO LEAK WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF IT HIT THE EXHAUST. *TR

Feb 16, 2012 44,777 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TO GET TO SCHOOL AND Y POWER STEERING WENT OUT I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR AND I ALMOST CRASHED TO ANOTHER CAR. I STOPPED THE CAR TURNED IT OFF AND THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND THEN I COULD CONTROL THE POWER STEERING. IS THERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR. *TR

Feb 16, 2012 97,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 60MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING LOCKED UP. I WAS ON AN INTERSTATE WITH TRAFFIC GOING 60-70 MPH. MY CHILDREN WERE WITH ME AND I COULD NOT STEER MY G6 OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I HAD CARS AND SEMI'S ABOUT HIT ME. TRUST ME, WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND NO RECALLS YET, IF IT IS TO HAPPEN AND I GET HURT I WILL SUE GM! THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME CRAP GOING ON WITH THESE CARS! YOU NEED TO FIX GM! *TR

Feb 16, 2012 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE IS RUBBING AGAINST EXHAUST WHICH NOW HAS MADE THE POWERS STEERING HOSE TO LEAK WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF IT HIT THE EXHAUST. *TR

Feb 15, 2012

THE STEERING BECOMES HARD AS A ROCK AND I CANT TURN THE WHEEL BECAUSE IT IS SO HEAVY. WHILE I AM ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SHIFTS TO THE LEFT, AND I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON THIS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. *TR

Feb 15, 2012

THE STEERING BECOMES HARD AS A ROCK AND I CANT TURN THE WHEEL BECAUSE IT IS SO HEAVY. WHILE I AM ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SHIFTS TO THE LEFT, AND I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON THIS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. *TR

Feb 13, 2012 100,138 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS MY DAUGHTER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. I TOOK HER TO SCHOOL SO I COULD GET CAR CHECKED OUT. RETURNED HOME AND TURNED CAR OFF RESTARTED AND POWER STEERING WAS OK. SEEING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE . WAS THIS ISOLATED OR WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN IS THERE A RECALL FROM GM? *TR

Feb 13, 2012 100,138 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS MY DAUGHTER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. I TOOK HER TO SCHOOL SO I COULD GET CAR CHECKED OUT. RETURNED HOME AND TURNED CAR OFF RESTARTED AND POWER STEERING WAS OK. SEEING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE . WAS THIS ISOLATED OR WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN IS THERE A RECALL FROM GM? *TR

Feb 6, 2012 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF ROAD WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON SO THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERNAL SHAFT AND SENSOR NEEDING REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Feb 6, 2012 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF ROAD WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON SO THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERNAL SHAFT AND SENSOR NEEDING REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Feb 5, 2012

POWER STEERING GOES OUT ON MY CAR SEVERAL TIMES ADAY. IT HAS GONE OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING AS FAST AS 40MPH. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN IT GOES OUT I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF BEFORE THE POWER STEERING WILL START WORKING AGAIN. ONCE IT COMES BACK ON THE STEERING DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT. WHEN I TRY TO STEER TO THE RIGHT IT IS STIFF WHEN I STEER TO THE RIGHT IT IS VERY LOOSE. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 4 YRS. LOVED IT UNTIL I GOT AFRAID TO DRIVE IT! ALSO, WHAT DUMMY CAME UP WITH HAVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR STOP RIGHT IN THE FRONT OF THE DRIVER? IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDOW WHEN IT IS RAINING.. *TR

Feb 5, 2012

POWER STEERING GOES OUT ON MY CAR SEVERAL TIMES ADAY. IT HAS GONE OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING AS FAST AS 40MPH. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN IT GOES OUT I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF BEFORE THE POWER STEERING WILL START WORKING AGAIN. ONCE IT COMES BACK ON THE STEERING DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT. WHEN I TRY TO STEER TO THE RIGHT IT IS STIFF WHEN I STEER TO THE RIGHT IT IS VERY LOOSE. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 4 YRS. LOVED IT UNTIL I GOT AFRAID TO DRIVE IT! ALSO, WHAT DUMMY CAME UP WITH HAVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR STOP RIGHT IN THE FRONT OF THE DRIVER? IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDOW WHEN IT IS RAINING.. *TR

Feb 2, 2012

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING CAME UP ON THE RADIO SCREEN AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD I HAD TO PULL OVER WASN'T ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. *KB

Feb 2, 2012 80,715 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE CROWDED INTERSTATE, HEADED HOME FROM WORK AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I COULD NOT TURN TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND COULD NOT STEER SO I HAD TO STOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND LUCKILY THE STEERING CAME BACK. I WAS PAST BY SEMI TRUCKS HONKING AND ONE SLAMMING ON HIS BRAKES BEHIND ME TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. ONCE I DROVE THE CAR HOME I TOLD MY DAD WHAT HAPPENED AND HE CHECKED THE CAR. HE REALIZED THAT THE CAR HAD ELECTRIC STEERING. HE DECIDED TO LET THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY OFFERED NO EXPLANATION BUT RATHER A REPAIR COST OF $1,200.00. HE THEN LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR CASES BY JUST GOOGLING "PONTIAC G6 STEERING PROBLEMS". THIS IS WHEN HE DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO FILE A PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLAINT. *KB

Feb 2, 2012 80,715 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE CROWDED INTERSTATE, HEADED HOME FROM WORK AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I COULD NOT TURN TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND COULD NOT STEER SO I HAD TO STOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND LUCKILY THE STEERING CAME BACK. I WAS PAST BY SEMI TRUCKS HONKING AND ONE SLAMMING ON HIS BRAKES BEHIND ME TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. ONCE I DROVE THE CAR HOME I TOLD MY DAD WHAT HAPPENED AND HE CHECKED THE CAR. HE REALIZED THAT THE CAR HAD ELECTRIC STEERING. HE DECIDED TO LET THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY OFFERED NO EXPLANATION BUT RATHER A REPAIR COST OF $1,200.00. HE THEN LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR CASES BY JUST GOOGLING "PONTIAC G6 STEERING PROBLEMS". THIS IS WHEN HE DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO FILE A PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLAINT. *KB

Feb 2, 2012

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING CAME UP ON THE RADIO SCREEN AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD I HAD TO PULL OVER WASN'T ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. *KB

Feb 2, 2012 80,715 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE CROWDED INTERSTATE, HEADED HOME FROM WORK AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I COULD NOT TURN TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND COULD NOT STEER SO I HAD TO STOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND LUCKILY THE STEERING CAME BACK. I WAS PAST BY SEMI TRUCKS HONKING AND ONE SLAMMING ON HIS BRAKES BEHIND ME TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. ONCE I DROVE THE CAR HOME I TOLD MY DAD WHAT HAPPENED AND HE CHECKED THE CAR. HE REALIZED THAT THE CAR HAD ELECTRIC STEERING. HE DECIDED TO LET THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY OFFERED NO EXPLANATION BUT RATHER A REPAIR COST OF $1,200.00. HE THEN LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR CASES BY JUST GOOGLING "PONTIAC G6 STEERING PROBLEMS". THIS IS WHEN HE DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO FILE A PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLAINT. *KB

Feb 2, 2012 80,715 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE CROWDED INTERSTATE, HEADED HOME FROM WORK AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I COULD NOT TURN TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND COULD NOT STEER SO I HAD TO STOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND LUCKILY THE STEERING CAME BACK. I WAS PAST BY SEMI TRUCKS HONKING AND ONE SLAMMING ON HIS BRAKES BEHIND ME TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. ONCE I DROVE THE CAR HOME I TOLD MY DAD WHAT HAPPENED AND HE CHECKED THE CAR. HE REALIZED THAT THE CAR HAD ELECTRIC STEERING. HE DECIDED TO LET THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY OFFERED NO EXPLANATION BUT RATHER A REPAIR COST OF $1,200.00. HE THEN LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR CASES BY JUST GOOGLING "PONTIAC G6 STEERING PROBLEMS". THIS IS WHEN HE DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO FILE A PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLAINT. *KB

Jan 30, 2012

AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY HOUSING EDITION, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I NOTICED THAT MY RADIO SAID POWER STEERING. I ALMOST RAN INTO OUR GATE AND I'VE ALSO NOTICED THERE IS NOWHERE TO PUT THE POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Jan 30, 2012

AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY HOUSING EDITION, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I NOTICED THAT MY RADIO SAID POWER STEERING. I ALMOST RAN INTO OUR GATE AND I'VE ALSO NOTICED THERE IS NOWHERE TO PUT THE POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Jan 25, 2012 60,000 mi

DRIVING ONE DAY AND HEAR THUMPING, ENDS UP THAT 2 LUG NUTS ARE MISSING ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, BUY 2 LUG NUTS AND PUT THEM ON PROBLEM FIXED RIGHT? WRONG!!!!!! NOW ALMOST A YEAR LATER, (HOW MANY PEOPLE CHECK THEIR LUG NUTS EVERYDAY, NO ONE BECAUSE YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TOO.) THERE ARE 3 LUG NUTS MISSING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR 1 ON THE BACK TIRE AND NOW 2 BROKEN LUG NUT SCREWS ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE???? I KNOW, HOW DO THE SCREWS THAT THE LUG NUTS GO ONTO BRAKE?? I'LL TELL YOU WHY, BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALWAYS SHAKING, HIT A BUMP AND THE WHOLE CAR FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO BRAKE. INSTEAD OF "FEELING SO FLY IN MY G-6" THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE A SONG CALLED "BRAKING DOWN IN MY G-6" I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THAT SONG CAUSE ITS TRUE!!!!!!!!! WITH THE RECALL ON THE STEERING, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE GOING ON WITH THE SHAKING OF THE CAR AS WELL AND I DON'T THINK ITS THE STEERING BUT MORE LIKE THE SUSPENSION MAYBE... *TR

Jan 25, 2012 60,000 mi

DRIVING ONE DAY AND HEAR THUMPING, ENDS UP THAT 2 LUG NUTS ARE MISSING ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, BUY 2 LUG NUTS AND PUT THEM ON PROBLEM FIXED RIGHT? WRONG!!!!!! NOW ALMOST A YEAR LATER, (HOW MANY PEOPLE CHECK THEIR LUG NUTS EVERYDAY, NO ONE BECAUSE YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TOO.) THERE ARE 3 LUG NUTS MISSING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR 1 ON THE BACK TIRE AND NOW 2 BROKEN LUG NUT SCREWS ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE???? I KNOW, HOW DO THE SCREWS THAT THE LUG NUTS GO ONTO BRAKE?? I'LL TELL YOU WHY, BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALWAYS SHAKING, HIT A BUMP AND THE WHOLE CAR FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO BRAKE. INSTEAD OF "FEELING SO FLY IN MY G-6" THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE A SONG CALLED "BRAKING DOWN IN MY G-6" I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THAT SONG CAUSE ITS TRUE!!!!!!!!! WITH THE RECALL ON THE STEERING, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE GOING ON WITH THE SHAKING OF THE CAR AS WELL AND I DON'T THINK ITS THE STEERING BUT MORE LIKE THE SUSPENSION MAYBE... *TR

Jan 23, 2012 71,578 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIGHTS OF THE CAR FLICKERED AND THEN THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. I COULD BARELY MOVE THE WHEEL EVEN AFTER PULLING WITH MY WHOLE BODY. I AM AN ABLE BODIED 25 YEAR OLD MALE AND FOUND IT RIDICULOUS AND DANGEROUS THAT I COULD BARELY TURN THE CAR GOING 55 MPH WHILE USING ALL MY STRENGTH. I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY AFTER ALMOST EXHAUSTION. I THEN TURNED THE CAR OFF. RESTARTED IT AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PER A "SPECIAL POLICY #10183" THEY CHANGED A FEW SENSORS AND THAT WAS IT. THEN ON 1/20/12 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE AT 65 MPH. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. I HAD TO GO PICK HER UP AND THEN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE CAR BACK WITH ITS MALFUNCTIONING STEERING. AGAIN SAME PROBLEM, STEERING WHEEL BECOMES ALMOST IMMOVABLE. THESE ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. GM HAS BUILT A VERY FAULTY PRODUCT THAT WILL KILL SOMEONE...ITS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. THIS STEERING WHEEL IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 23, 2012 Crash 79,328 mi

TL* THE DRIVER OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING 2 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER. ONE PASSENGER SUFFERED HEAD AND HAND INJURIES. THE INJURIES INCLUDED A CONCUSSION AND MEMORY LOSS. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS ON FILE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,328.

Jan 23, 2012 112,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF. THE STEERING FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL UPON RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,368. UPDATED 02/15/12*LJ

Jan 23, 2012 71,578 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIGHTS OF THE CAR FLICKERED AND THEN THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. I COULD BARELY MOVE THE WHEEL EVEN AFTER PULLING WITH MY WHOLE BODY. I AM AN ABLE BODIED 25 YEAR OLD MALE AND FOUND IT RIDICULOUS AND DANGEROUS THAT I COULD BARELY TURN THE CAR GOING 55 MPH WHILE USING ALL MY STRENGTH. I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY AFTER ALMOST EXHAUSTION. I THEN TURNED THE CAR OFF. RESTARTED IT AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PER A "SPECIAL POLICY #10183" THEY CHANGED A FEW SENSORS AND THAT WAS IT. THEN ON 1/20/12 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE AT 65 MPH. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. I HAD TO GO PICK HER UP AND THEN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE CAR BACK WITH ITS MALFUNCTIONING STEERING. AGAIN SAME PROBLEM, STEERING WHEEL BECOMES ALMOST IMMOVABLE. THESE ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. GM HAS BUILT A VERY FAULTY PRODUCT THAT WILL KILL SOMEONE...ITS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. THIS STEERING WHEEL IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 23, 2012 Crash 79,328 mi

TL* THE DRIVER OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING 2 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER. ONE PASSENGER SUFFERED HEAD AND HAND INJURIES. THE INJURIES INCLUDED A CONCUSSION AND MEMORY LOSS. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS ON FILE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,328.

Jan 23, 2012 112,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF. THE STEERING FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL UPON RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,368. UPDATED 02/15/12*LJ

Jan 18, 2012 33,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,900.

Jan 18, 2012 33,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,900.

Jan 14, 2012 127,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DASH LIGHT CONCLUDED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING SO I PULLED BACK IN THE DRIVE WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY STEERING. I AM JUST GLAD I WAS AT HOME OR EVEN WORSE, I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN. *TR

Jan 14, 2012 127,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DASH LIGHT CONCLUDED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING SO I PULLED BACK IN THE DRIVE WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY STEERING. I AM JUST GLAD I WAS AT HOME OR EVEN WORSE, I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN. *TR

Jan 9, 2012 66,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING, A POWER STEERING WARNING APPEARS ON THE RADIO SCREEN. AFTER THE WARNING, 3 TONES SOUND INSIDE THE CAR. THEN, THE STEERING GETS VERY TIGHT AND ALL POWER STEERING GOES AWAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT. THIS PROBLEM CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WHEN POWER STEERING IS LOST. PLEASE REPORT THIS ISSUE TO GM AND REQUIRE A RECALL BEFORE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES, OR DEATH, OCCUR. *TR

Jan 9, 2012 66,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING, A POWER STEERING WARNING APPEARS ON THE RADIO SCREEN. AFTER THE WARNING, 3 TONES SOUND INSIDE THE CAR. THEN, THE STEERING GETS VERY TIGHT AND ALL POWER STEERING GOES AWAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT. THIS PROBLEM CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WHEN POWER STEERING IS LOST. PLEASE REPORT THIS ISSUE TO GM AND REQUIRE A RECALL BEFORE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES, OR DEATH, OCCUR. *TR

Jan 7, 2012 197,000 mi

PURCHASED USED 2006 G6 IN MAY 2007. FIRST NOTICED CLUNKING AND POPPING NOISE IN STEERING A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISES WHEN THEY CHECKED IT OVER! OVER THE 4 1/2 YEARS THAT WE HAVE OWNED THIS CAR, THE NOISES NEVER GO AWAY. STEERING SEEMS LOOSE AT TIMES. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TWO DAYS AGO AT 70 MPH ON FOUR LANE INTERSTATE, THE CLUNKING NOISES GOT WORSE AND MY FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE FELL OFF MY CAR. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY, THERE WAS NO ONE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE OR NEAR ME WHEN MY TIRE WENT FLYING OFF. SURE WOULD BE NICE IF PONTIAC WOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE STEERING/SUSPENSION PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HAVE READ FAR TOO MANY STORIES ABOUT SERIOUS INJURIES, WHICH I COULD HAVE CAUSED WITH MY G6. I JUST GOT LUCKY THERE WAS NO ONE AROUND ME WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR

Jan 7, 2012 197,000 mi

PURCHASED USED 2006 G6 IN MAY 2007. FIRST NOTICED CLUNKING AND POPPING NOISE IN STEERING A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISES WHEN THEY CHECKED IT OVER! OVER THE 4 1/2 YEARS THAT WE HAVE OWNED THIS CAR, THE NOISES NEVER GO AWAY. STEERING SEEMS LOOSE AT TIMES. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TWO DAYS AGO AT 70 MPH ON FOUR LANE INTERSTATE, THE CLUNKING NOISES GOT WORSE AND MY FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE FELL OFF MY CAR. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY, THERE WAS NO ONE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE OR NEAR ME WHEN MY TIRE WENT FLYING OFF. SURE WOULD BE NICE IF PONTIAC WOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE STEERING/SUSPENSION PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HAVE READ FAR TOO MANY STORIES ABOUT SERIOUS INJURIES, WHICH I COULD HAVE CAUSED WITH MY G6. I JUST GOT LUCKY THERE WAS NO ONE AROUND ME WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR

Jan 6, 2012 96,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON THE RADIO MESSAGE CENTER. IT KEEPS POPPING UP AND OFF. THERE IS NO AREA TO ADD MORE OR FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. IT KEEPS FAILING. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST G6 TO DO THIS AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURERS. *TR

Jan 6, 2012 96,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON THE RADIO MESSAGE CENTER. IT KEEPS POPPING UP AND OFF. THERE IS NO AREA TO ADD MORE OR FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. IT KEEPS FAILING. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST G6 TO DO THIS AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURERS. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 76,453 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO QUIVER AND THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN A CORNER, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 76,453 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO QUIVER AND THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN A CORNER, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR

Jan 4, 2012 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING RANDOMLY GOES OUT. THE DISPLAY WILL SAY POWER STEERING AND WILL DING. VERY HARD TO TURN. HAD IT FIXED AT DEALER AND THEN IT OCCURRED A FEW MONTHS LATER. *TR

Jan 4, 2012 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING RANDOMLY GOES OUT. THE DISPLAY WILL SAY POWER STEERING AND WILL DING. VERY HARD TO TURN. HAD IT FIXED AT DEALER AND THEN IT OCCURRED A FEW MONTHS LATER. *TR

Dec 19, 2011 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME INOPERABLE AND WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 19, 2011 95,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE, IT USUALLY IS WORKING. AS SOON AS I MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING TURNS VIOLENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IF THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OVER 5 MPH, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. LUCKILY, I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT AM FEELING THE LONGER I ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN, MY LUCK WILL RUN OUT. *TR

Dec 19, 2011 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND UPON RESTARTING THE STEERING FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM ITS FRAME. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Dec 19, 2011 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME INOPERABLE AND WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 19, 2011 95,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE, IT USUALLY IS WORKING. AS SOON AS I MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING TURNS VIOLENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IF THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OVER 5 MPH, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. LUCKILY, I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT AM FEELING THE LONGER I ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN, MY LUCK WILL RUN OUT. *TR

Dec 19, 2011 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND UPON RESTARTING THE STEERING FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM ITS FRAME. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Dec 13, 2011 119,000 mi

STEERING DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. HAD DIAGNOSTICS DONE BY DEALER. DIAGNOSTIC SHOWS PROBLEM WITH POWERSTEERING AND POWERSTEERING MOTOR. TOTALLY LOCKS UP. HAVE TO PULL OVER TO A SAFE PLACE, I HAVE TO TURN CAR OFF AND THEN RESTART IT....THIS HAPPENS A FEW TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Dec 13, 2011 119,000 mi

STEERING DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. HAD DIAGNOSTICS DONE BY DEALER. DIAGNOSTIC SHOWS PROBLEM WITH POWERSTEERING AND POWERSTEERING MOTOR. TOTALLY LOCKS UP. HAVE TO PULL OVER TO A SAFE PLACE, I HAVE TO TURN CAR OFF AND THEN RESTART IT....THIS HAPPENS A FEW TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Dec 6, 2011 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Dec 6, 2011 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Dec 5, 2011 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER IT WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND REFERRED HER TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 5, 2011 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER IT WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND REFERRED HER TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 2, 2011 40,000 mi

WHEN IT IS TO WARM OR TO COLD THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHICH IS VERY OFTEN. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU HAVE JUST STARTED THE VEHICLE OR BEEN DRIVING IT ALOT JUST RANDOMLY FAILS. *TR

Dec 2, 2011 40,000 mi

WHEN IT IS TO WARM OR TO COLD THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHICH IS VERY OFTEN. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU HAVE JUST STARTED THE VEHICLE OR BEEN DRIVING IT ALOT JUST RANDOMLY FAILS. *TR

Nov 29, 2011 Fire 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING LINE MELTED AS A RESULT OF IT BEING LOCATED CLOSELY TO THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Nov 29, 2011 52,955 mi

POWER STEERING DISPLAYED OVER THE RADIO SCREEN, STEERING STARTED TO FEEL TIGHT AND SHOOK. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME BUT AFTER ALL THE REPORTS OF THE STEERING LOCKING AND ACCIDENTS ON THE HIGHWAY, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR. *KB

Nov 29, 2011 Fire 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING LINE MELTED AS A RESULT OF IT BEING LOCATED CLOSELY TO THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Nov 29, 2011 52,955 mi

POWER STEERING DISPLAYED OVER THE RADIO SCREEN, STEERING STARTED TO FEEL TIGHT AND SHOOK. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME BUT AFTER ALL THE REPORTS OF THE STEERING LOCKING AND ACCIDENTS ON THE HIGHWAY, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR. *KB

Nov 28, 2011 41,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. *KB

Nov 28, 2011 41,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. *KB

Nov 28, 2011 41,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. *KB

Nov 28, 2011 41,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. *KB

Nov 26, 2011 128,000 mi

I ALMOST GOT INTO A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN THIS MORNING. I WAS GOING ABOUT 50MPH AND LOST ALL STEERING IN MY CAR. MY CHILDREN WERE SCREAMING. IT IS A GOOD THING NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE EITHER WENT INTO A TREE/WOODS OR SOMEONE WOULD HAVE REAR ENDED ME. THANK GOD WE ARE ALL OK. THERE HAS BEEN A KNOCK IN THE STEERING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT IT WOULD COST A LOT JUST FOR HIM TO GET INTO THE DASH TO SEE WHAT PART IT NEEDS. BUT THIS STEERING ISSUE TO NOT SAFE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

Nov 26, 2011 128,000 mi

I ALMOST GOT INTO A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN THIS MORNING. I WAS GOING ABOUT 50MPH AND LOST ALL STEERING IN MY CAR. MY CHILDREN WERE SCREAMING. IT IS A GOOD THING NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE EITHER WENT INTO A TREE/WOODS OR SOMEONE WOULD HAVE REAR ENDED ME. THANK GOD WE ARE ALL OK. THERE HAS BEEN A KNOCK IN THE STEERING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT IT WOULD COST A LOT JUST FOR HIM TO GET INTO THE DASH TO SEE WHAT PART IT NEEDS. BUT THIS STEERING ISSUE TO NOT SAFE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

Nov 23, 2011 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT WHATSOEVER. ALL OF A SUDDEN I GO TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING AND MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. ALSO, MY CLOCK IS DISPLAYING THE WORDS, "POWER STEERING" AND "ENGINE POWER REDUCED." I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED BUT I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR VERY WELL AND THE ENGINE WAS REMMING HIGH AND LOW EVEN AFTER I HAD STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO PRESS REALLY HARD DOWN ON THE BRAKES TO GET IT TO STOP MOVING BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL REMMING HIGH AND LOW. LUCKILY, THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX SO I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT BACK HOME. AS YOU CAN SEE THOUGH, HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE OUT ON A MAIN ROAD OR ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS COULD BE A MAJOR ISSUE OR MY CAR JUST SHUTTING DOWN. *TR

Nov 23, 2011 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT WHATSOEVER. ALL OF A SUDDEN I GO TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING AND MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. ALSO, MY CLOCK IS DISPLAYING THE WORDS, "POWER STEERING" AND "ENGINE POWER REDUCED." I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED BUT I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR VERY WELL AND THE ENGINE WAS REMMING HIGH AND LOW EVEN AFTER I HAD STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO PRESS REALLY HARD DOWN ON THE BRAKES TO GET IT TO STOP MOVING BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL REMMING HIGH AND LOW. LUCKILY, THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX SO I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT BACK HOME. AS YOU CAN SEE THOUGH, HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE OUT ON A MAIN ROAD OR ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS COULD BE A MAJOR ISSUE OR MY CAR JUST SHUTTING DOWN. *TR

Nov 22, 2011 89,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT HAS FAULTY STEERING. I WAS GOING AROUND A TURN AT 45MPH AND MY STEERING GAVE OUT AND I COULDN'T MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AS I WAS GOING AROUND THIS TURN. THANK GOD THERE WAS NO ONE COMING THE OTHER WAY, OTHERWISE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. SEVERAL OCCURRENCES HAPPENED LIKE THIS AND MY MECHANIC CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE ISSUE. ON A WEBSITE CALLED G6 OWNERS FORUM, I WAS READING THROUGH DIFFERENT PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCES AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE WITH DIFFERENT YEARS. I HAVE ALSO READ THAT THERE WAS ONE DEATH INVOLVED WITH THIS VERY ISSUE AND MANY INJURIES REPORTED. I REALLY THINK GM/PONTIAC NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THIS ISSUE AND SCHEDULE A RECALL TO PROTECT THE OWNERS OF CURRENT GM VEHICLES. *TR

Nov 22, 2011 89,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT HAS FAULTY STEERING. I WAS GOING AROUND A TURN AT 45MPH AND MY STEERING GAVE OUT AND I COULDN'T MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AS I WAS GOING AROUND THIS TURN. THANK GOD THERE WAS NO ONE COMING THE OTHER WAY, OTHERWISE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. SEVERAL OCCURRENCES HAPPENED LIKE THIS AND MY MECHANIC CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE ISSUE. ON A WEBSITE CALLED G6 OWNERS FORUM, I WAS READING THROUGH DIFFERENT PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCES AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE WITH DIFFERENT YEARS. I HAVE ALSO READ THAT THERE WAS ONE DEATH INVOLVED WITH THIS VERY ISSUE AND MANY INJURIES REPORTED. I REALLY THINK GM/PONTIAC NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THIS ISSUE AND SCHEDULE A RECALL TO PROTECT THE OWNERS OF CURRENT GM VEHICLES. *TR

Nov 18, 2011 112,400 mi

ON OR ABOUT 8:30 AM, 11/16/2011 THE POWER STEERING FAILED AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER CAN KEEP THE CAR UNDER CONTROL BUT A NOVICE DRIVER PROBABLY COULDN'T. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT HAD HAPPENED BEFORE. THE POWER ASSIST SUDDENLY CEASES WHEN YOU TURN, THE WORDS POWER STEERING APPEAR ON THE RADIO CONSOLE. IT CAN'T BE FIXED AS IT DOES NOT SHOW UP ON THE COMPUTER. *TR

Nov 18, 2011 112,400 mi

ON OR ABOUT 8:30 AM, 11/16/2011 THE POWER STEERING FAILED AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER CAN KEEP THE CAR UNDER CONTROL BUT A NOVICE DRIVER PROBABLY COULDN'T. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT HAD HAPPENED BEFORE. THE POWER ASSIST SUDDENLY CEASES WHEN YOU TURN, THE WORDS POWER STEERING APPEAR ON THE RADIO CONSOLE. IT CAN'T BE FIXED AS IT DOES NOT SHOW UP ON THE COMPUTER. *TR

Nov 17, 2011 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A DEALER IN MAY OF 2011 AND A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING IT, I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING. TOOK IT BACK AND THEY REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. I HAD 70000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME AND NOW 5 MONTHS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK. I HAVE ONLY PUT ON 4000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS REPLACED AND NOW THE PART WENT BAD AGAIN. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS CAR AND THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT THIS. IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO BE REPLACING IT EVERY 4-5 MONTHS. *TR

Nov 17, 2011 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A DEALER IN MAY OF 2011 AND A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING IT, I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING. TOOK IT BACK AND THEY REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. I HAD 70000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME AND NOW 5 MONTHS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK. I HAVE ONLY PUT ON 4000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS REPLACED AND NOW THE PART WENT BAD AGAIN. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS CAR AND THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT THIS. IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO BE REPLACING IT EVERY 4-5 MONTHS. *TR

Nov 16, 2011 120,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IS FAILING AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING CORNERS. THERE IS A LOUD THUMP THAT COMES FROM SOMEWHERE AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN OR JUST UNDER THE DASH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE POWER STEERING FAILS, AND THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATION LIGHTS AND POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE APPEAR. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MAKING A TURN SO IT BECOMES NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FINISH MAKING THE TURN BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IF YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF AND START IT BACK UP, THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK AGAIN. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED OCCURRING EARLY IN 2011 AND OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER. SINCE THE PROBLEM WOULD CLEAR IF THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF, I IGNORED THE ISSUE FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. NEAR THE END OF OCTOBER 2011, THE PROBLEM BEGAN HAPPENING ALMOST CONTINUALLY. IF YOU TURNED THE CAR OFF TO CLEAR THE ISSUE, IT WOULD FAIL AT THE VERY NEXT TURN. I BEGAN LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO GM. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND GM, I FOUND OUT THAT GM WAS OFFERING "SPECIAL COVERAGE" FOR THIS ISSUE BUT UNFORTUNATELY MY CAR WAS "OUTSIDE THE PARAMETERS OF THE SPECIAL COVERAGE" BECAUSE THE COVERAGE ONLY COVERED 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. MY CAR WAS AT 122,000 MILES. I QUESTIONED WHY A MAJOR SYSTEM OF THE CAR WAS ONLY COVERED TO 100,000 MILES AND THEY IMPLIED THAT I HAD DRIVEN MY CAR IN SUCH A WAY THAT I HAD CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. THEY FINALLY AGREED THAT MY ISSUE "SOUNDED SIMILAR TO OTHER INCIDENTS THAT HAD BEEN REPORTED" AND ASKED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THEY INSISTED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT FINALLY AGREED TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE SPECIAL COVERAGE THEY HAD OFFERED OTHER DRIVERS. I HAD TO FIGHT GM ALL THE WAY ON THIS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Nov 16, 2011 105,099 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AT ANYTIME. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,099 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,600.

Nov 16, 2011 120,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IS FAILING AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING CORNERS. THERE IS A LOUD THUMP THAT COMES FROM SOMEWHERE AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN OR JUST UNDER THE DASH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE POWER STEERING FAILS, AND THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATION LIGHTS AND POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE APPEAR. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MAKING A TURN SO IT BECOMES NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FINISH MAKING THE TURN BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IF YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF AND START IT BACK UP, THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK AGAIN. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED OCCURRING EARLY IN 2011 AND OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER. SINCE THE PROBLEM WOULD CLEAR IF THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF, I IGNORED THE ISSUE FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. NEAR THE END OF OCTOBER 2011, THE PROBLEM BEGAN HAPPENING ALMOST CONTINUALLY. IF YOU TURNED THE CAR OFF TO CLEAR THE ISSUE, IT WOULD FAIL AT THE VERY NEXT TURN. I BEGAN LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO GM. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND GM, I FOUND OUT THAT GM WAS OFFERING "SPECIAL COVERAGE" FOR THIS ISSUE BUT UNFORTUNATELY MY CAR WAS "OUTSIDE THE PARAMETERS OF THE SPECIAL COVERAGE" BECAUSE THE COVERAGE ONLY COVERED 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. MY CAR WAS AT 122,000 MILES. I QUESTIONED WHY A MAJOR SYSTEM OF THE CAR WAS ONLY COVERED TO 100,000 MILES AND THEY IMPLIED THAT I HAD DRIVEN MY CAR IN SUCH A WAY THAT I HAD CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. THEY FINALLY AGREED THAT MY ISSUE "SOUNDED SIMILAR TO OTHER INCIDENTS THAT HAD BEEN REPORTED" AND ASKED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THEY INSISTED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT FINALLY AGREED TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE SPECIAL COVERAGE THEY HAD OFFERED OTHER DRIVERS. I HAD TO FIGHT GM ALL THE WAY ON THIS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Nov 16, 2011 105,099 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AT ANYTIME. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,099 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,600.

Nov 15, 2011 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A THUMPING IN THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THERE COULD BE OTHER DEFECTIVE PARTS ONCE THEY GET INTO IT. AT PRESENT I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND AM SAVING UP TO GET THE $800 REPAIR STARTED. I FEEL THIS IS A RECALL ISSUE THAT GM NEEDS TO BE FORCED TO RECALL THE G6'S FOR THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE A FAULTY STEERING SYSTEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR BUT IT IS THE ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION I HAVE, SO AT THIS TIME I HAVE NO CHOICE. ALSO, I HAVE HAD OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR EVERY YEAR SINCE I BOUGHT 3 YEARS AGO. THE FIRST YEAR WAS A SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE SECOND WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND NOW THIS YEAR THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSOR AND THIS STEERING PROBLEM. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED! *TR

Nov 15, 2011 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A THUMPING IN THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THERE COULD BE OTHER DEFECTIVE PARTS ONCE THEY GET INTO IT. AT PRESENT I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND AM SAVING UP TO GET THE $800 REPAIR STARTED. I FEEL THIS IS A RECALL ISSUE THAT GM NEEDS TO BE FORCED TO RECALL THE G6'S FOR THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE A FAULTY STEERING SYSTEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR BUT IT IS THE ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION I HAVE, SO AT THIS TIME I HAVE NO CHOICE. ALSO, I HAVE HAD OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR EVERY YEAR SINCE I BOUGHT 3 YEARS AGO. THE FIRST YEAR WAS A SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE SECOND WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND NOW THIS YEAR THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSOR AND THIS STEERING PROBLEM. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED! *TR

Nov 2, 2011 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY PONTIAC G6 FOR ALMOST 6 YEARS NOW, VERY CLOSE TO PAYING IT OFF AND NOW I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH IT. EARLIER THIS YEAR I HAD THE FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THAT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. NOW NEARLY SIX MONTHS LATER I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. LIKE BEFORE RESEARCHING IT ONLINE I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT SOME HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HAVE REPLACED FREE AND OTHERS HAVE WENT THROUGH A TERRIBLE NIGHTMARE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND WAS TURNING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT OF WHERE I LIVE WHEN SUDDENLY POWER STEERING CAME UP ON THE MENU AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WITH FORCE I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON IT WAS FINE. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ON COMING TRAFFIC OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I'M HAVING THE CAR LOOKED AT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING TO DETERMINE WHAT IS WRONG AND WHAT IS COVERED. I'M HAVING SERIOUS DOUBTS ABOUT MY VEHICLE AND WHERE WILL THE FAULTY PARTS END? I HOPE THE NEXT ONE WILL NOT CAUSE MY DEATH OR SOMEONE ELSE'S. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS! *TR

Nov 2, 2011 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY PONTIAC G6 FOR ALMOST 6 YEARS NOW, VERY CLOSE TO PAYING IT OFF AND NOW I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH IT. EARLIER THIS YEAR I HAD THE FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THAT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. NOW NEARLY SIX MONTHS LATER I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. LIKE BEFORE RESEARCHING IT ONLINE I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT SOME HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HAVE REPLACED FREE AND OTHERS HAVE WENT THROUGH A TERRIBLE NIGHTMARE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND WAS TURNING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT OF WHERE I LIVE WHEN SUDDENLY POWER STEERING CAME UP ON THE MENU AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WITH FORCE I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON IT WAS FINE. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ON COMING TRAFFIC OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I'M HAVING THE CAR LOOKED AT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING TO DETERMINE WHAT IS WRONG AND WHAT IS COVERED. I'M HAVING SERIOUS DOUBTS ABOUT MY VEHICLE AND WHERE WILL THE FAULTY PARTS END? I HOPE THE NEXT ONE WILL NOT CAUSE MY DEATH OR SOMEONE ELSE'S. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS! *TR

Oct 29, 2011 94,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY G6 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR 3 DINGS AND THEN POWER STEERING CAME ON DISPLAY AND I HAD NO STEERING, SCARED ME TO DEATH. I HAD MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE CAR. I DID GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND IT WAS FINE. I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A FREAK SYSTEM ERROR. THEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER IT DONE IT AGAIN. TURNED IF OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE. THEN JUST YESTERDAY IT DONE IT AGAIN BUT THIS TIME IT DONE IT ABOUT EVERY 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THANK GOD I MADE IT HOME SAFE WITH MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER. I STARTED LOOKING ON THE NET AND FOUND I AM NOT, BY FAR, THE ONLY PERSON THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. WHAT IS GM WAITING ON TO RECALL THIS ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ON THESE VEHICLES. ARE THEY WAITING FOR A BUNCH OF FAMILIES TO GET KILLED OR WHAT. YOU KNOW PEOPLE WORK HARD TO HAVE A VEHICLE, AND I THINK GM SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT NO MATTER WHAT. *TR

Oct 29, 2011 94,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY G6 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR 3 DINGS AND THEN POWER STEERING CAME ON DISPLAY AND I HAD NO STEERING, SCARED ME TO DEATH. I HAD MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE CAR. I DID GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND IT WAS FINE. I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A FREAK SYSTEM ERROR. THEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER IT DONE IT AGAIN. TURNED IF OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE. THEN JUST YESTERDAY IT DONE IT AGAIN BUT THIS TIME IT DONE IT ABOUT EVERY 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THANK GOD I MADE IT HOME SAFE WITH MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER. I STARTED LOOKING ON THE NET AND FOUND I AM NOT, BY FAR, THE ONLY PERSON THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. WHAT IS GM WAITING ON TO RECALL THIS ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ON THESE VEHICLES. ARE THEY WAITING FOR A BUNCH OF FAMILIES TO GET KILLED OR WHAT. YOU KNOW PEOPLE WORK HARD TO HAVE A VEHICLE, AND I THINK GM SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT NO MATTER WHAT. *TR

Oct 14, 2011 30,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING CODE DISPLAYS ON THE DASH. THE POWER STEERING OCCASIONAL DOES NOT WORK WHEN CAR IS STARTED. IT HAS TO BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THERE IS ALSO A SMALL CLUNK SOUND WHEN TURNING ON OCCASION AS WELL. THE PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 30,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY NOTED. POTENTIAL FOR THIS TO GO BAD WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. WAITING ON RECALL BUT WITH PONTIAC GOING OUT OF BUSINESS, NEVER TOOK PLACE. ONLY A SPECIAL COVERAGE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED - #10183 - WHICH MAY REIMBURSE FOR THE REPAIRS. *TR

Oct 14, 2011 30,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING CODE DISPLAYS ON THE DASH. THE POWER STEERING OCCASIONAL DOES NOT WORK WHEN CAR IS STARTED. IT HAS TO BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THERE IS ALSO A SMALL CLUNK SOUND WHEN TURNING ON OCCASION AS WELL. THE PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 30,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY NOTED. POTENTIAL FOR THIS TO GO BAD WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. WAITING ON RECALL BUT WITH PONTIAC GOING OUT OF BUSINESS, NEVER TOOK PLACE. ONLY A SPECIAL COVERAGE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED - #10183 - WHICH MAY REIMBURSE FOR THE REPAIRS. *TR

Oct 3, 2011 67,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 FOR OUR SON. OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS, WE HAVE NOTICED THE POWER STEERING FAILS AT DIFFERENT SITUATIONS. OBVIOUSLY, THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING FLUID BUT ELECTRIC. ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THIS IS A REPEATING PROBLEMS WITH THE G6'S. IS THERE AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION FOR RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM? *TR

Oct 3, 2011 67,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 FOR OUR SON. OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS, WE HAVE NOTICED THE POWER STEERING FAILS AT DIFFERENT SITUATIONS. OBVIOUSLY, THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING FLUID BUT ELECTRIC. ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THIS IS A REPEATING PROBLEMS WITH THE G6'S. IS THERE AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION FOR RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM? *TR

Oct 2, 2011 75,000 mi

AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A WEEK, WHEN MY CAR IS STARTED I EXPERIENCE A POWER STEERING FAILURE. I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY IT AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, BUT WHEN TURNING LEFT IT IS COMPLETELY EFFORTLESS. I HAVE HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND I HAVE HAD THE RACK AND PINION CHANGED TWICE, THINKING IT COULDN'T POSSIBLY BE THE POWER STEERING PUMP BECAUSE IT'S ONLY DIFFICULT TO STEER IN ONE DIRECTION. *TR

Oct 2, 2011 75,000 mi

AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A WEEK, WHEN MY CAR IS STARTED I EXPERIENCE A POWER STEERING FAILURE. I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY IT AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, BUT WHEN TURNING LEFT IT IS COMPLETELY EFFORTLESS. I HAVE HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND I HAVE HAD THE RACK AND PINION CHANGED TWICE, THINKING IT COULDN'T POSSIBLY BE THE POWER STEERING PUMP BECAUSE IT'S ONLY DIFFICULT TO STEER IN ONE DIRECTION. *TR

Sep 28, 2011

POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON. I CALLED DEALERSHIP IN STRONGSVILLE WERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE HAS NO RECALL. I READ UP ON THE RECALL AND MY CAR IS DOING WHAT THE RECALLS SAYS IT DOES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT

Sep 28, 2011

POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON. I CALLED DEALERSHIP IN STRONGSVILLE WERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE HAS NO RECALL. I READ UP ON THE RECALL AND MY CAR IS DOING WHAT THE RECALLS SAYS IT DOES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT

Sep 26, 2011

I WAS PULLING OUT FROM A GAS STATION WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT OFF AND WITHIN 2 SECONDS ALL POWER STEERING WAS GONE. AFRAID TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER I PARKED MY CAR AND DID WHAT I NEEDED TO DO. WHENEVER I RETURNED TO TRY AND DRIVE MY CAR BACK HOME (IT SAT THERE FOR 1 1/2 HRS) THERE WAS NO PROBLEM STEERING IT. I HAVE TEEN AGE SONS WHOM DRIVE MY CAR FROM TIME TO TIME AND IF THIS HAPPENS TO THEM WHILE DRIVING THERE'S NO TELLING WHAT COULD HAPPEN. I'VE CALLED GM AND THERE'S NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM SO IF I WANT IT FIXED IT'S CONSIDERED MY PROBLEM NOW. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM CAR OR SUV EVER AGAIN AND WILL ALSO WARN MY FRIENDS. *TR

Sep 26, 2011

I WAS PULLING OUT FROM A GAS STATION WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT OFF AND WITHIN 2 SECONDS ALL POWER STEERING WAS GONE. AFRAID TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER I PARKED MY CAR AND DID WHAT I NEEDED TO DO. WHENEVER I RETURNED TO TRY AND DRIVE MY CAR BACK HOME (IT SAT THERE FOR 1 1/2 HRS) THERE WAS NO PROBLEM STEERING IT. I HAVE TEEN AGE SONS WHOM DRIVE MY CAR FROM TIME TO TIME AND IF THIS HAPPENS TO THEM WHILE DRIVING THERE'S NO TELLING WHAT COULD HAPPEN. I'VE CALLED GM AND THERE'S NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM SO IF I WANT IT FIXED IT'S CONSIDERED MY PROBLEM NOW. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM CAR OR SUV EVER AGAIN AND WILL ALSO WARN MY FRIENDS. *TR

Sep 22, 2011 110,000 mi

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 2006 ITS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED I HAVE PUT 4000-6000$ IN TO THIS CAR AND STILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS ON A DAILY BASIS FROM THE POWER STEERING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BRAKES TIRE ROD ENDS WHEEL BEARINGS AND NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS I HAVE PAID MORE ON FIXING THE PROBLEMS ON THE CAR THAN I HAVE PAID ON THE CAR THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS TO MY KNOWLEDGE BUT I STRONGLY BELIEVE THE ENTIRE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND GM SHOULD PAY BACK WHAT THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR! *TR

Sep 22, 2011 110,000 mi

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 2006 ITS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED I HAVE PUT 4000-6000$ IN TO THIS CAR AND STILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS ON A DAILY BASIS FROM THE POWER STEERING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BRAKES TIRE ROD ENDS WHEEL BEARINGS AND NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS I HAVE PAID MORE ON FIXING THE PROBLEMS ON THE CAR THAN I HAVE PAID ON THE CAR THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS TO MY KNOWLEDGE BUT I STRONGLY BELIEVE THE ENTIRE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND GM SHOULD PAY BACK WHAT THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR! *TR

Sep 21, 2011 101,861 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN SINCE THE INITIAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,861. UPDATED 10/04/11 *BF UPDATED 10/05/11

Sep 21, 2011 101,861 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN SINCE THE INITIAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,861. UPDATED 10/04/11 *BF UPDATED 10/05/11

Sep 15, 2011 28,000 mi

MY 06 PONTAIC G6 HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY I HAD THE STEERING FIXED 2 TIMES ONE OF WHICH INCLUDED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THE STEERING WARNING HAS BEEN COMING UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY.MY CAR DOES HAVE LOTS OF MILES BECAUSE I DRIVE 1000 MILES A WEEK BUT, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 06 G6'S. IT WAS SO MUCH OF A PROBLEM THAT THEY CHANGED FROM THAT TYPE OF STEERING IN NEWER MODELS. THE STEERING WILL GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL THE CAR THEN MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ON FOR THE STEERING TO BEGIN WORKING AGAIN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM IT IS DANGEROUS!! *KB

Sep 15, 2011 28,000 mi

MY 06 PONTAIC G6 HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY I HAD THE STEERING FIXED 2 TIMES ONE OF WHICH INCLUDED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THE STEERING WARNING HAS BEEN COMING UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY.MY CAR DOES HAVE LOTS OF MILES BECAUSE I DRIVE 1000 MILES A WEEK BUT, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 06 G6'S. IT WAS SO MUCH OF A PROBLEM THAT THEY CHANGED FROM THAT TYPE OF STEERING IN NEWER MODELS. THE STEERING WILL GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL THE CAR THEN MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ON FOR THE STEERING TO BEGIN WORKING AGAIN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM IT IS DANGEROUS!! *KB

Sep 15, 2011 84,045 mi

DROVE TO A RESTAURANT , WHEN WE FINISHED EATING. I NOTICED ON THE RADIO DISPLAY IT SAID "POWER STEERING", WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AND TURN WITH NO DIFFICULTY, WHEN WE ENTERED THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT, FELT THAT DRIVING THE CAR WAS UNSAFE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOW, BUT WHEN THE TOW ARRIVED, I WAS GOING TO DRIVE THE CAR ONTO THE TRAILER AND THE STEERING HAD RETURNED, SO I FINISHED THE DRIVE HOME. WHEN YOU START THE CAR SOMETIMES THE STEERING IS WORKING OTHER TIMES IT IS NOT. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 84,045 mi

DROVE TO A RESTAURANT , WHEN WE FINISHED EATING. I NOTICED ON THE RADIO DISPLAY IT SAID "POWER STEERING", WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AND TURN WITH NO DIFFICULTY, WHEN WE ENTERED THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT, FELT THAT DRIVING THE CAR WAS UNSAFE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOW, BUT WHEN THE TOW ARRIVED, I WAS GOING TO DRIVE THE CAR ONTO THE TRAILER AND THE STEERING HAD RETURNED, SO I FINISHED THE DRIVE HOME. WHEN YOU START THE CAR SOMETIMES THE STEERING IS WORKING OTHER TIMES IT IS NOT. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 28,000 mi

MY 06 PONTAIC G6 HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY I HAD THE STEERING FIXED 2 TIMES ONE OF WHICH INCLUDED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THE STEERING WARNING HAS BEEN COMING UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY.MY CAR DOES HAVE LOTS OF MILES BECAUSE I DRIVE 1000 MILES A WEEK BUT, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 06 G6'S. IT WAS SO MUCH OF A PROBLEM THAT THEY CHANGED FROM THAT TYPE OF STEERING IN NEWER MODELS. THE STEERING WILL GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL THE CAR THEN MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ON FOR THE STEERING TO BEGIN WORKING AGAIN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM IT IS DANGEROUS!! *KB

Sep 15, 2011 28,000 mi

MY 06 PONTAIC G6 HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY I HAD THE STEERING FIXED 2 TIMES ONE OF WHICH INCLUDED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THE STEERING WARNING HAS BEEN COMING UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY.MY CAR DOES HAVE LOTS OF MILES BECAUSE I DRIVE 1000 MILES A WEEK BUT, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 06 G6'S. IT WAS SO MUCH OF A PROBLEM THAT THEY CHANGED FROM THAT TYPE OF STEERING IN NEWER MODELS. THE STEERING WILL GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL THE CAR THEN MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ON FOR THE STEERING TO BEGIN WORKING AGAIN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM IT IS DANGEROUS!! *KB

Sep 15, 2011 84,045 mi

DROVE TO A RESTAURANT , WHEN WE FINISHED EATING. I NOTICED ON THE RADIO DISPLAY IT SAID "POWER STEERING", WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AND TURN WITH NO DIFFICULTY, WHEN WE ENTERED THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT, FELT THAT DRIVING THE CAR WAS UNSAFE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOW, BUT WHEN THE TOW ARRIVED, I WAS GOING TO DRIVE THE CAR ONTO THE TRAILER AND THE STEERING HAD RETURNED, SO I FINISHED THE DRIVE HOME. WHEN YOU START THE CAR SOMETIMES THE STEERING IS WORKING OTHER TIMES IT IS NOT. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 84,045 mi

DROVE TO A RESTAURANT , WHEN WE FINISHED EATING. I NOTICED ON THE RADIO DISPLAY IT SAID "POWER STEERING", WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AND TURN WITH NO DIFFICULTY, WHEN WE ENTERED THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT, FELT THAT DRIVING THE CAR WAS UNSAFE AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOW, BUT WHEN THE TOW ARRIVED, I WAS GOING TO DRIVE THE CAR ONTO THE TRAILER AND THE STEERING HAD RETURNED, SO I FINISHED THE DRIVE HOME. WHEN YOU START THE CAR SOMETIMES THE STEERING IS WORKING OTHER TIMES IT IS NOT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 94,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR ON 07/02/11, RETURN CAR TO DEALER ON 07/05/11 DUE TO POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT ANY SPEED, EVEN WHEN SITTING STILL. DID NOT DO THIS WHEN I TEST DROVE IT. STARTED A DAY OR TWO AFTERWARDS. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED GREASE PUT INTO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT,(WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT IT) EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS GREASE COMING OUT IF IT. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER COST OF REPAIR. CALLED PONTIAC /GMC TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND IF THEY COULD OFFER SOME HELP ON THIS AND WAS EVENTUALLY TOLD NO. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CHECK AND WAS TOLD THE WHOLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN CALL PONTIAC/GMC AND RECEIVED AN ANSWER OF NO HELP COULD BE GIVEN ON THIS PROBLEM. QUOTE TO REPLACE SHAFT IS $319.00. I WAS TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS THERE WERE NO SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM, THAT THIS WOULD NOT GO OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A WRECK. I DON'T KNOW IF I BELIEVE THEM OR NOT. NO HONESTLY WHEN IT COMES TO BUYING A CAR. PONTIAC/GMC NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS. FROM ALL MY RESEARCH ON THIS, IT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FROM THE START, THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD FIX IT. NOT EXPECTING A PROBLEM SO SOON AFTER PURCHASE. I AM NOT ABLE TO PAY FOR THIS AT THIS TIME. AND IT DOES SCARE ME AT TIMES, WONDERING IF THE STEERING IS GOING TO GO OUT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 94,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR ON 07/02/11, RETURN CAR TO DEALER ON 07/05/11 DUE TO POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT ANY SPEED, EVEN WHEN SITTING STILL. DID NOT DO THIS WHEN I TEST DROVE IT. STARTED A DAY OR TWO AFTERWARDS. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED GREASE PUT INTO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT,(WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT IT) EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS GREASE COMING OUT IF IT. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER COST OF REPAIR. CALLED PONTIAC /GMC TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND IF THEY COULD OFFER SOME HELP ON THIS AND WAS EVENTUALLY TOLD NO. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CHECK AND WAS TOLD THE WHOLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN CALL PONTIAC/GMC AND RECEIVED AN ANSWER OF NO HELP COULD BE GIVEN ON THIS PROBLEM. QUOTE TO REPLACE SHAFT IS $319.00. I WAS TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS THERE WERE NO SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM, THAT THIS WOULD NOT GO OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A WRECK. I DON'T KNOW IF I BELIEVE THEM OR NOT. NO HONESTLY WHEN IT COMES TO BUYING A CAR. PONTIAC/GMC NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS. FROM ALL MY RESEARCH ON THIS, IT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FROM THE START, THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD FIX IT. NOT EXPECTING A PROBLEM SO SOON AFTER PURCHASE. I AM NOT ABLE TO PAY FOR THIS AT THIS TIME. AND IT DOES SCARE ME AT TIMES, WONDERING IF THE STEERING IS GOING TO GO OUT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 45,600 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON IN THE RADIO. AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE STEERING WORKING AGAIN BUT IT SOON FAILED AND WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS OF RESTARTING CAR TO GET IT TO WORK. IT SEEMS TO DO IT MORE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. IT NOW DOES IT FREQUENTLY AND THE CAR STEERS SO HARD WHEN IT HAPPENS, IT WOULD BE EASY TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. PONTIAC SAYS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY ON MY CAR. NHTSA DID INVESTIGATE THIS UNDER ACTION NUMBER PE07023 BUT PONTIAC STILL STATES IT IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM. I DISAGREE AND FEEL PONTIAC SHOULD CORRECT THIS PRIOR TO AN ACCIDENT HAPPENING. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 45,600 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON IN THE RADIO. AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE STEERING WORKING AGAIN BUT IT SOON FAILED AND WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS OF RESTARTING CAR TO GET IT TO WORK. IT SEEMS TO DO IT MORE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. IT NOW DOES IT FREQUENTLY AND THE CAR STEERS SO HARD WHEN IT HAPPENS, IT WOULD BE EASY TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. PONTIAC SAYS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY ON MY CAR. NHTSA DID INVESTIGATE THIS UNDER ACTION NUMBER PE07023 BUT PONTIAC STILL STATES IT IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM. I DISAGREE AND FEEL PONTIAC SHOULD CORRECT THIS PRIOR TO AN ACCIDENT HAPPENING. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 118,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 2006 IS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS LIKE THE OTHER PONTIAC G MODELS. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IN THE VEHICLE FAILS AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. IT WOULD BE HARD FOR MY WIFE TO CONTROL IT, SHE IS A SMALL WOMAN. IT TAKES A LOT STRENGTH ON MY PART TO STEER IT. I WOULD LIKE TO LET OTHER PONTIAC G6 OWNER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THEY HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 118,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 2006 IS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS LIKE THE OTHER PONTIAC G MODELS. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IN THE VEHICLE FAILS AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. IT WOULD BE HARD FOR MY WIFE TO CONTROL IT, SHE IS A SMALL WOMAN. IT TAKES A LOT STRENGTH ON MY PART TO STEER IT. I WOULD LIKE TO LET OTHER PONTIAC G6 OWNER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THEY HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 94,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR ON 07/02/11, RETURN CAR TO DEALER ON 07/05/11 DUE TO POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT ANY SPEED, EVEN WHEN SITTING STILL. DID NOT DO THIS WHEN I TEST DROVE IT. STARTED A DAY OR TWO AFTERWARDS. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED GREASE PUT INTO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT,(WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT IT) EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS GREASE COMING OUT IF IT. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER COST OF REPAIR. CALLED PONTIAC /GMC TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND IF THEY COULD OFFER SOME HELP ON THIS AND WAS EVENTUALLY TOLD NO. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CHECK AND WAS TOLD THE WHOLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN CALL PONTIAC/GMC AND RECEIVED AN ANSWER OF NO HELP COULD BE GIVEN ON THIS PROBLEM. QUOTE TO REPLACE SHAFT IS $319.00. I WAS TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS THERE WERE NO SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM, THAT THIS WOULD NOT GO OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A WRECK. I DON'T KNOW IF I BELIEVE THEM OR NOT. NO HONESTLY WHEN IT COMES TO BUYING A CAR. PONTIAC/GMC NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS. FROM ALL MY RESEARCH ON THIS, IT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FROM THE START, THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD FIX IT. NOT EXPECTING A PROBLEM SO SOON AFTER PURCHASE. I AM NOT ABLE TO PAY FOR THIS AT THIS TIME. AND IT DOES SCARE ME AT TIMES, WONDERING IF THE STEERING IS GOING TO GO OUT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 94,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR ON 07/02/11, RETURN CAR TO DEALER ON 07/05/11 DUE TO POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT ANY SPEED, EVEN WHEN SITTING STILL. DID NOT DO THIS WHEN I TEST DROVE IT. STARTED A DAY OR TWO AFTERWARDS. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED GREASE PUT INTO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT,(WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT IT) EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS GREASE COMING OUT IF IT. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER COST OF REPAIR. CALLED PONTIAC /GMC TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND IF THEY COULD OFFER SOME HELP ON THIS AND WAS EVENTUALLY TOLD NO. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CHECK AND WAS TOLD THE WHOLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN CALL PONTIAC/GMC AND RECEIVED AN ANSWER OF NO HELP COULD BE GIVEN ON THIS PROBLEM. QUOTE TO REPLACE SHAFT IS $319.00. I WAS TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS THERE WERE NO SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM, THAT THIS WOULD NOT GO OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A WRECK. I DON'T KNOW IF I BELIEVE THEM OR NOT. NO HONESTLY WHEN IT COMES TO BUYING A CAR. PONTIAC/GMC NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS. FROM ALL MY RESEARCH ON THIS, IT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FROM THE START, THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD FIX IT. NOT EXPECTING A PROBLEM SO SOON AFTER PURCHASE. I AM NOT ABLE TO PAY FOR THIS AT THIS TIME. AND IT DOES SCARE ME AT TIMES, WONDERING IF THE STEERING IS GOING TO GO OUT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 45,600 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON IN THE RADIO. AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE STEERING WORKING AGAIN BUT IT SOON FAILED AND WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS OF RESTARTING CAR TO GET IT TO WORK. IT SEEMS TO DO IT MORE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. IT NOW DOES IT FREQUENTLY AND THE CAR STEERS SO HARD WHEN IT HAPPENS, IT WOULD BE EASY TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. PONTIAC SAYS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY ON MY CAR. NHTSA DID INVESTIGATE THIS UNDER ACTION NUMBER PE07023 BUT PONTIAC STILL STATES IT IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM. I DISAGREE AND FEEL PONTIAC SHOULD CORRECT THIS PRIOR TO AN ACCIDENT HAPPENING. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 45,600 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON IN THE RADIO. AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE STEERING WORKING AGAIN BUT IT SOON FAILED AND WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS OF RESTARTING CAR TO GET IT TO WORK. IT SEEMS TO DO IT MORE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. IT NOW DOES IT FREQUENTLY AND THE CAR STEERS SO HARD WHEN IT HAPPENS, IT WOULD BE EASY TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. PONTIAC SAYS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY ON MY CAR. NHTSA DID INVESTIGATE THIS UNDER ACTION NUMBER PE07023 BUT PONTIAC STILL STATES IT IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM. I DISAGREE AND FEEL PONTIAC SHOULD CORRECT THIS PRIOR TO AN ACCIDENT HAPPENING. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 118,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 2006 IS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS LIKE THE OTHER PONTIAC G MODELS. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IN THE VEHICLE FAILS AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. IT WOULD BE HARD FOR MY WIFE TO CONTROL IT, SHE IS A SMALL WOMAN. IT TAKES A LOT STRENGTH ON MY PART TO STEER IT. I WOULD LIKE TO LET OTHER PONTIAC G6 OWNER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THEY HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 118,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 2006 IS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS LIKE THE OTHER PONTIAC G MODELS. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IN THE VEHICLE FAILS AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. IT WOULD BE HARD FOR MY WIFE TO CONTROL IT, SHE IS A SMALL WOMAN. IT TAKES A LOT STRENGTH ON MY PART TO STEER IT. I WOULD LIKE TO LET OTHER PONTIAC G6 OWNER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THEY HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *KB

Sep 8, 2011 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING COULD LOCK WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A CRASH. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Sep 8, 2011 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING COULD LOCK WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A CRASH. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Aug 24, 2011 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE STEERING WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND THAT THE POWER STEERING LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000.

Aug 24, 2011 42,256 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT COMPLETELY TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND HAS BEEN REPLACED BOTH TIMES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS. I AM VERY LUCKY I DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT THE LAST TIME IT WENT OUT. I WAS GOING DOWN A VERY STEP AND CURVY ROAD HER IN MINNESOTA AND IT JUST WENT OUT AND NEVER CAME BACK ON, EVEN AFTER I SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND STARTED IT BACK UP, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL ONCE IT GOES OUT. *TR

Aug 24, 2011 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE STEERING WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND THAT THE POWER STEERING LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000.

Aug 24, 2011 42,256 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT COMPLETELY TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND HAS BEEN REPLACED BOTH TIMES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS. I AM VERY LUCKY I DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT THE LAST TIME IT WENT OUT. I WAS GOING DOWN A VERY STEP AND CURVY ROAD HER IN MINNESOTA AND IT JUST WENT OUT AND NEVER CAME BACK ON, EVEN AFTER I SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND STARTED IT BACK UP, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL ONCE IT GOES OUT. *TR

Aug 15, 2011 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. SHORTLY AFTER MY WARRANTY WITH THE CAR DEALER EXPIRED, MY POWERING STEERING STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND SOMETIMES WOULDN'T WORK AT ALL. THIS WOULD HAPPEN PRETTY MUCH EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS USED. AS TIME WENT ON, IT GOT WORSE. AS OF 8/14/11, MY POWER STEERING HAS PRETTY MUCH GONE OUT. IT WILL WORK ONCE IN A WHILE, BUT WHEN IT DOES, THE VEHICLE PULLS SHARPLY TO THE LEFT ALL OF A SUDDEN. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS. WHEN IT GOES OUT, THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE. YOU MUST BE MOVING IN ORDER TO TURN IT, AND USE MUCH STRENGTH TO DO SO. THIS HAS ALSO ALMOST CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS, AS IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL IN AND OUT OF PARKING SPACES. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE, AND HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DO. PERHAPS THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOUR SITE, AND THAT IS WHY THERE AREN'T AS MANY COMPLAINTS ON IT. IF YOU WERE TO SIMPLY SEARCH "2006 G6 POWER STEERING" ON ANY SEARCH ENGINE, YOU WOULD FIND MANY MORE COMPLAINTS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 119 COMPLAINTS ALONE AT CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR. THE COST TO FIX THIS IS BETWEEN $600-$1500. I SIMPLY CAN NOT AFFORD THAT. PONTIAC NEEDS TO MAKE A RECALL ON THIS SO I, AMONG MANY OTHERS, CAN GET THIS FIXED AND FEEL SAFE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 15, 2011 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. SHORTLY AFTER MY WARRANTY WITH THE CAR DEALER EXPIRED, MY POWERING STEERING STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND SOMETIMES WOULDN'T WORK AT ALL. THIS WOULD HAPPEN PRETTY MUCH EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS USED. AS TIME WENT ON, IT GOT WORSE. AS OF 8/14/11, MY POWER STEERING HAS PRETTY MUCH GONE OUT. IT WILL WORK ONCE IN A WHILE, BUT WHEN IT DOES, THE VEHICLE PULLS SHARPLY TO THE LEFT ALL OF A SUDDEN. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS. WHEN IT GOES OUT, THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE. YOU MUST BE MOVING IN ORDER TO TURN IT, AND USE MUCH STRENGTH TO DO SO. THIS HAS ALSO ALMOST CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS, AS IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL IN AND OUT OF PARKING SPACES. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE, AND HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DO. PERHAPS THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOUR SITE, AND THAT IS WHY THERE AREN'T AS MANY COMPLAINTS ON IT. IF YOU WERE TO SIMPLY SEARCH "2006 G6 POWER STEERING" ON ANY SEARCH ENGINE, YOU WOULD FIND MANY MORE COMPLAINTS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 119 COMPLAINTS ALONE AT CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR. THE COST TO FIX THIS IS BETWEEN $600-$1500. I SIMPLY CAN NOT AFFORD THAT. PONTIAC NEEDS TO MAKE A RECALL ON THIS SO I, AMONG MANY OTHERS, CAN GET THIS FIXED AND FEEL SAFE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 4, 2011

ROTORS, BRAKES, AND NUMEROUS REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

Aug 4, 2011

ROTORS, BRAKES, AND NUMEROUS REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

Aug 3, 2011 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. HE HEARD A WHINING AND KNOCKING NOISE WHEN HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Aug 3, 2011 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. HE HEARD A WHINING AND KNOCKING NOISE WHEN HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jul 28, 2011 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIUS SPEEDS. OVER TIME, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED INTO A CONSTANT ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS PERFORMED REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE AS TO WHAT REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Jul 28, 2011 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIUS SPEEDS. OVER TIME, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED INTO A CONSTANT ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS PERFORMED REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE AS TO WHAT REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Jul 21, 2011 Crash 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCKING CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A UTILITY POLE. WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THEY WERE COMPLETELY DEFLATED WITH A POWDERED SUBSTANCE. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT SUFFERED FROM ABRASIONS ACROSS THE NECK AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BELT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGES AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Jul 21, 2011 Crash 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCKING CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A UTILITY POLE. WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THEY WERE COMPLETELY DEFLATED WITH A POWDERED SUBSTANCE. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT SUFFERED FROM ABRASIONS ACROSS THE NECK AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BELT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGES AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Jul 20, 2011 72,500 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ABOUT A WEEK AGO, SO I RESTARTED MY CAR AND IT WORKED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES A DAY. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN HEAD ON TO AN ONCOMING CAR. IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE AND I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING. *KB

Jul 20, 2011 72,500 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ABOUT A WEEK AGO, SO I RESTARTED MY CAR AND IT WORKED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES A DAY. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN HEAD ON TO AN ONCOMING CAR. IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE AND I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING. *KB

Jul 20, 2011 72,500 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ABOUT A WEEK AGO, SO I RESTARTED MY CAR AND IT WORKED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES A DAY. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN HEAD ON TO AN ONCOMING CAR. IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE AND I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING. *KB

Jul 20, 2011 72,500 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ABOUT A WEEK AGO, SO I RESTARTED MY CAR AND IT WORKED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES A DAY. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN HEAD ON TO AN ONCOMING CAR. IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE AND I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING. *KB

Jul 9, 2011 101,435 mi

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON DRIVER INFORMATION SCREEN. HAPPENS EVERYOTHER TIME I TURN MY CAR ON . SOMETIME BEFORE I PUT IT IN GEAR SOMETIMES WHILE IM DRIVING. LETTER RECEIVED ABOUT COVERAGE FOR FIXING BUT MY MILEAGE IS OVER 100000 MILES SO I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BEFORE HIGHER MILEAGE THEY SAID IT WOULD BE NOTHING TO FIX. $800 - $1000 REPAIR. THANKS PONTIAC! *TR

Jul 9, 2011

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND IT HAS A CLUNK NOISE FROM STEERING. AND IT SEAMS A LOT OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR CAN U DO SOMETHING. *TR

Jul 9, 2011 101,435 mi

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON DRIVER INFORMATION SCREEN. HAPPENS EVERYOTHER TIME I TURN MY CAR ON . SOMETIME BEFORE I PUT IT IN GEAR SOMETIMES WHILE IM DRIVING. LETTER RECEIVED ABOUT COVERAGE FOR FIXING BUT MY MILEAGE IS OVER 100000 MILES SO I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BEFORE HIGHER MILEAGE THEY SAID IT WOULD BE NOTHING TO FIX. $800 - $1000 REPAIR. THANKS PONTIAC! *TR

Jul 9, 2011

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND IT HAS A CLUNK NOISE FROM STEERING. AND IT SEAMS A LOT OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR CAN U DO SOMETHING. *TR

Jul 8, 2011 90,571 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 90,571.

Jul 8, 2011 90,571 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 90,571.

Jun 22, 2011 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT OR A LEFT TURN WHILE LOOKING INTO THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS THE VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE IF THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Jun 22, 2011 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT OR A LEFT TURN WHILE LOOKING INTO THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS THE VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE IF THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Jun 20, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TURNS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Jun 20, 2011 83,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 20 JUNE 2011, I BEGAN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT THE TIME MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN INTO A VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING REMAINED OUT ALL THE WAY TO MY HOME. *TT

Jun 20, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TURNS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Jun 20, 2011 83,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 20 JUNE 2011, I BEGAN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT THE TIME MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN INTO A VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING REMAINED OUT ALL THE WAY TO MY HOME. *TT

Jun 14, 2011 64,000 mi

I OWN A PONITAC G6 THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS INDICATED IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN # SB-10183 WHEN CONTACTING GM THEY SAID THEY WILL ONLY COVER CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS UNLESS I WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM AND PAY FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET, IF IT IS THE SAME THEN I WILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO TALK TO GM TO SEE IF THE WILL FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. I REALLY THINK THIS A LOAD OF BS BECAUSE IF THE NHTSA HAS BEEN LOOKING INTO THIS THEN WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL FORCING THE GM TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON ALL THE PONTIAC G6. *TR

Jun 14, 2011 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING BEGAN JERKING AND RATTLING BEFORE FAILING. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Jun 14, 2011 64,000 mi

I OWN A PONITAC G6 THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS INDICATED IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN # SB-10183 WHEN CONTACTING GM THEY SAID THEY WILL ONLY COVER CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS UNLESS I WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM AND PAY FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET, IF IT IS THE SAME THEN I WILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO TALK TO GM TO SEE IF THE WILL FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. I REALLY THINK THIS A LOAD OF BS BECAUSE IF THE NHTSA HAS BEEN LOOKING INTO THIS THEN WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL FORCING THE GM TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON ALL THE PONTIAC G6. *TR

Jun 14, 2011 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING BEGAN JERKING AND RATTLING BEFORE FAILING. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Jun 10, 2011 73,765 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 74,000 MI ON IT. RECENTLY, WHEN I MAKE AN EXTREME TURN TOWARD THE RIGHT, THE RADIO BEEPS THREE TIMES AND THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. I CAN STILL STEER THE HARD BUT IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. TO REPAIR IT, I MUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, THEN RESTART THE ENGINE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN '06 G6'S. *TR

Jun 10, 2011 73,765 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 74,000 MI ON IT. RECENTLY, WHEN I MAKE AN EXTREME TURN TOWARD THE RIGHT, THE RADIO BEEPS THREE TIMES AND THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. I CAN STILL STEER THE HARD BUT IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. TO REPAIR IT, I MUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, THEN RESTART THE ENGINE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN '06 G6'S. *TR

Jun 5, 2011 74,000 mi

JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND REALIZED DURING FIRST DRIVING AFTER PURCHASE, THAT IT HAS A CLICK OR CLANK IN STEERING WHILE TURNING. THEN A MESSAGE CAME ON THE MESSAGE CENTER THAT READS "POWER STEERING". I THEN CAME HOME AND STARTED SEARCHING ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , AS I FOUND THERE IS NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, SO I NEED ASSISTANCE NOW. THE FIRST RESULTS ONLINE I FOUND WAS A SITE FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, NOW THE CAR WILL AT SOME POINT LOSE POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. EITHER INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENTLY. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 5, 2011 74,000 mi

JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND REALIZED DURING FIRST DRIVING AFTER PURCHASE, THAT IT HAS A CLICK OR CLANK IN STEERING WHILE TURNING. THEN A MESSAGE CAME ON THE MESSAGE CENTER THAT READS "POWER STEERING". I THEN CAME HOME AND STARTED SEARCHING ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , AS I FOUND THERE IS NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, SO I NEED ASSISTANCE NOW. THE FIRST RESULTS ONLINE I FOUND WAS A SITE FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, NOW THE CAR WILL AT SOME POINT LOSE POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. EITHER INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENTLY. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jun 1, 2011 69,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 MY POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHEN I'M DRIVING. IT WILL NOT COME BACK ON TILL I SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTART. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MAYBE 6 OR 7 RESTARTS TO FREE UP POWERSTEERING. IT IS HARD TO PULL OVER AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC TO DO THIS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Jun 1, 2011 60,152 mi

POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT AND HAVE TO KEEP RESTARTING MY CAR BUT STILL HARD TO TURN WHEEL SOMETIMES HAPPENS ALMOST EVERYDAY ITS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR. *TR

Jun 1, 2011 69,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 MY POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHEN I'M DRIVING. IT WILL NOT COME BACK ON TILL I SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTART. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MAYBE 6 OR 7 RESTARTS TO FREE UP POWERSTEERING. IT IS HARD TO PULL OVER AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC TO DO THIS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Jun 1, 2011 60,152 mi

POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT AND HAVE TO KEEP RESTARTING MY CAR BUT STILL HARD TO TURN WHEEL SOMETIMES HAPPENS ALMOST EVERYDAY ITS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR. *TR

May 31, 2011 72,000 mi

I HAVE MY PONTIAC G6 FOR A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS NOW. NOTHING BUT STEERING PROBLEMS. THERE IS A LOAD CLUNKING SOUND THAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR TURNING, BRAKING, OR JUST DRIVING. THERE HAS BEEN MANY TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BE IN ACCIDENTS DUE 2 THE STEERING. I GOT A LETTER SAY THE RECALLED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM. THIS CAR IS VERY UNSAFE. PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED IF THE STEERING PROBLEMS ARE NOT FIXED. IT SEEM THAT'S WHAT GOT TO HAPPEN FIRST IN ORDER TO GET SOMETHING DONE. PLEASE HAVE THE GM COMPANY FIX THERE CARS....BEFORE ITS TO LATE. *TR

May 31, 2011 72,000 mi

I HAVE MY PONTIAC G6 FOR A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS NOW. NOTHING BUT STEERING PROBLEMS. THERE IS A LOAD CLUNKING SOUND THAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR TURNING, BRAKING, OR JUST DRIVING. THERE HAS BEEN MANY TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BE IN ACCIDENTS DUE 2 THE STEERING. I GOT A LETTER SAY THE RECALLED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM. THIS CAR IS VERY UNSAFE. PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED IF THE STEERING PROBLEMS ARE NOT FIXED. IT SEEM THAT'S WHAT GOT TO HAPPEN FIRST IN ORDER TO GET SOMETHING DONE. PLEASE HAVE THE GM COMPANY FIX THERE CARS....BEFORE ITS TO LATE. *TR

May 30, 2011 81,665 mi

ON MAY 30, 2011 I ([XXX]) WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 90 / U.S. 20, BETWEEN THE I-39 SOUTH EXIT AND THE SOUTH ALPINE EXIT. AT APPROXIMATELY 17:30HRS. MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOST IT'S POWER STEERING. I HAD VERY LITTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. SO I IMMEDIATELY EXITED AT THE S ALPINE EXIT WONDERING IF THE VEHICLE COULD MAKE IT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO THE PHILLIPS 66 GAS STATION UPON MY EXIT FROM THE HIGHWAY. THERE I WAITED FOR A TOW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 30, 2011 81,665 mi

ON MAY 30, 2011 I ([XXX]) WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 90 / U.S. 20, BETWEEN THE I-39 SOUTH EXIT AND THE SOUTH ALPINE EXIT. AT APPROXIMATELY 17:30HRS. MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOST IT'S POWER STEERING. I HAD VERY LITTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. SO I IMMEDIATELY EXITED AT THE S ALPINE EXIT WONDERING IF THE VEHICLE COULD MAKE IT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO THE PHILLIPS 66 GAS STATION UPON MY EXIT FROM THE HIGHWAY. THERE I WAITED FOR A TOW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 28, 2011 64,260 mi

MILD CLUNKING WHEN STEERING AT LOW SPEED. CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HAD SUSPENSION CHECKED AND TIE ROD ENDS. ALL ARE NOT THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. SUSPECT STEERING RACK BUT CAR ONLY HAS 64K. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT AS WELL AS NHTSA HAS A TSB LISTED FROM 03/01/2008 #060232007 AS WELL AS A POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED YET. *TR

May 28, 2011 64,260 mi

MILD CLUNKING WHEN STEERING AT LOW SPEED. CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HAD SUSPENSION CHECKED AND TIE ROD ENDS. ALL ARE NOT THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. SUSPECT STEERING RACK BUT CAR ONLY HAS 64K. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT AS WELL AS NHTSA HAS A TSB LISTED FROM 03/01/2008 #060232007 AS WELL AS A POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED YET. *TR

May 18, 2011 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FEEL LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER BUT THE MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL AND THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY DID NOT CONSIDER THE FAILURE A SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 75,000. UPDATED 08/24/11*LJ UPDATED 08/29/11

May 18, 2011 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FEEL LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER BUT THE MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL AND THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY DID NOT CONSIDER THE FAILURE A SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 75,000. UPDATED 08/24/11*LJ UPDATED 08/29/11

May 16, 2011 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE LOST POWER STEERING. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

May 16, 2011 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE LOST POWER STEERING. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

May 13, 2011 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER STEERING WAS RESET TO NORMAL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE STEERING FAILURE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 120,000 MILES, BUT THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS OVER THE MILEAGE. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED HAVING THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND POSSIBLY REPAIRED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

May 13, 2011 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER STEERING WAS RESET TO NORMAL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE STEERING FAILURE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 120,000 MILES, BUT THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS OVER THE MILEAGE. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED HAVING THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND POSSIBLY REPAIRED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

May 9, 2011 140,865 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AGO, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT MOVE IT AT ALL. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER. THE RADIO SCREEN FLASHED AND DINGED "POWER STEERING" I CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO CAME AND SAW THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. TURNS OUT ITS ELECTRIC. AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON, IT SEEMED TO BE BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES SINCE THEN, NOW MY CAR IS STUCK PERMANENTLY. AS SOON AS I TURN IT ON, IT SAYS "POWER STEERING" AND WILL NOT RESOLVE NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I TURN IT ON AND OFF. HORRIBLE CAR!! *TR

May 9, 2011 140,865 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AGO, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT MOVE IT AT ALL. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER. THE RADIO SCREEN FLASHED AND DINGED "POWER STEERING" I CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO CAME AND SAW THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. TURNS OUT ITS ELECTRIC. AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON, IT SEEMED TO BE BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES SINCE THEN, NOW MY CAR IS STUCK PERMANENTLY. AS SOON AS I TURN IT ON, IT SAYS "POWER STEERING" AND WILL NOT RESOLVE NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I TURN IT ON AND OFF. HORRIBLE CAR!! *TR

May 6, 2011 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, WHEN SHE MADE A TURN AND NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, RECENTLY, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS CONSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THE POWER STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

May 6, 2011 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, WHEN SHE MADE A TURN AND NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, RECENTLY, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS CONSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THE POWER STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

May 5, 2011 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 POINTIAC G6, I HAD A LETTER ABOUT THE STEERING BUT I HAVE MISS PLACED IT. IT STATED THAT IF MY STEERING WENT OUT HAVE IT CHECKED. WELL I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND I WENT INTO THE OTHER LANE INFRONT OF A TRUCK AND GUESS WHAT THE STEERING WOULD NOT MOVE. I CALLED A DEALERSHIP IN MN AND THEY SAID UNTIL MY CAR STOPS ALL TOGETHER THEY COULD NOT FIX IT; I HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN WITH ME QUITE FREQUENTLY I GUESS THEY WANT TO FIX IT WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY GRANDCHILD OR MYSELF I DON'T THINK SO; PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT AND I DON'T WANT IT TO BE ANYBODY. ALSO, I HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS, BRAKES ALL FOUR TIRES IN THE FALL OF 2010 IN THE BEGINNING OF 2011 I HAD TO HAVE THEM FIXED. WELL I HAVE TO GO AND HAVE THEM FIXED AGAIN I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE, I AM A 65 YEAR OLD SINGLE WOMAN AND I HATE THAT THIS CAR IS SO BADLY CONSTRUCTED NO WONDER PEOPLE DO NOT BUY AMERICAN CARS. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO ABOUT MY BRAKES, THANK YOU. *TR

May 5, 2011 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 POINTIAC G6, I HAD A LETTER ABOUT THE STEERING BUT I HAVE MISS PLACED IT. IT STATED THAT IF MY STEERING WENT OUT HAVE IT CHECKED. WELL I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND I WENT INTO THE OTHER LANE INFRONT OF A TRUCK AND GUESS WHAT THE STEERING WOULD NOT MOVE. I CALLED A DEALERSHIP IN MN AND THEY SAID UNTIL MY CAR STOPS ALL TOGETHER THEY COULD NOT FIX IT; I HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN WITH ME QUITE FREQUENTLY I GUESS THEY WANT TO FIX IT WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY GRANDCHILD OR MYSELF I DON'T THINK SO; PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT AND I DON'T WANT IT TO BE ANYBODY. ALSO, I HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS, BRAKES ALL FOUR TIRES IN THE FALL OF 2010 IN THE BEGINNING OF 2011 I HAD TO HAVE THEM FIXED. WELL I HAVE TO GO AND HAVE THEM FIXED AGAIN I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE, I AM A 65 YEAR OLD SINGLE WOMAN AND I HATE THAT THIS CAR IS SO BADLY CONSTRUCTED NO WONDER PEOPLE DO NOT BUY AMERICAN CARS. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO ABOUT MY BRAKES, THANK YOU. *TR

May 2, 2011 55,000 mi

ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST KICKS IN AND OUT. STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. IT TOOK BOTH HANDS TO TAKE BACK CONTROL. POWER STEERING LIGHT BLINKED ON THE RADIO. WHEN I STOPPED THE WHEEL WAS MAKING CLICKING SOUNDS AND TURNING VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR THE STEERING TEMPORARILY WENT BACK TO NORMAL. I HAVE BEEN HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING FOR THE PAST YEAR. TOOK TO THE DEALAR SHOWING THEM BULLETIN # 10183 DESCRIBING THE EXACT PROBLEM FOR 2005 AND 2006 G6'S BUT THEY DID NOTHING STATING MY VIN # WAS NOT IN THE AFFECTED RANGE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND WILL KILL SOMEONE.

May 2, 2011 55,000 mi

ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST KICKS IN AND OUT. STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. IT TOOK BOTH HANDS TO TAKE BACK CONTROL. POWER STEERING LIGHT BLINKED ON THE RADIO. WHEN I STOPPED THE WHEEL WAS MAKING CLICKING SOUNDS AND TURNING VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR THE STEERING TEMPORARILY WENT BACK TO NORMAL. I HAVE BEEN HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING FOR THE PAST YEAR. TOOK TO THE DEALAR SHOWING THEM BULLETIN # 10183 DESCRIBING THE EXACT PROBLEM FOR 2005 AND 2006 G6'S BUT THEY DID NOTHING STATING MY VIN # WAS NOT IN THE AFFECTED RANGE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND WILL KILL SOMEONE.

Apr 26, 2011 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS HEARD INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

Apr 26, 2011 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS HEARD INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

Apr 25, 2011 Crash 70,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 CAME OUT WITH A POWER STEERING PROBLEM, SAYS IN THE RADIO SCREEN ALSO, AND CAUSED MY CAR LOSING CONTROL ON EXPRESS WAY FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE TO MASSACHUSETTS AND CRASHED INTO RAMP. MY CAR WAS DAMAGED IN SHAPE AND TIRE, WHEEL SUPPORT BAR. REPLACEMENT CAUSED ME A HUGE AMOUNT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE!!! *TR

Apr 25, 2011 69,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON PONTIAC 2006 G6 GOES OUT...THEN MIGHT RETURN AFTER SITTING . *TR

Apr 25, 2011 Crash 70,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 CAME OUT WITH A POWER STEERING PROBLEM, SAYS IN THE RADIO SCREEN ALSO, AND CAUSED MY CAR LOSING CONTROL ON EXPRESS WAY FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE TO MASSACHUSETTS AND CRASHED INTO RAMP. MY CAR WAS DAMAGED IN SHAPE AND TIRE, WHEEL SUPPORT BAR. REPLACEMENT CAUSED ME A HUGE AMOUNT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE!!! *TR

Apr 25, 2011 69,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON PONTIAC 2006 G6 GOES OUT...THEN MIGHT RETURN AFTER SITTING . *TR

Apr 21, 2011 37,560 mi

MY POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THERE IS A CLUNKING IN MY STEERING WHENEVER I TURN, AND WHEN I HIT A BUMP MY CAR SWAYS A BIT. AS WELL AS ONCE IN A WHILE I LOSE MY POWER STEERING WHICH I ALMOST CRASHED BUT MAINTAINED MY COMPOSURE. *TR

Apr 21, 2011 37,560 mi

MY POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THERE IS A CLUNKING IN MY STEERING WHENEVER I TURN, AND WHEN I HIT A BUMP MY CAR SWAYS A BIT. AS WELL AS ONCE IN A WHILE I LOSE MY POWER STEERING WHICH I ALMOST CRASHED BUT MAINTAINED MY COMPOSURE. *TR

Apr 14, 2011 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WITH THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE EXTREME BODILY FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

Apr 14, 2011 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE POWER STEERING FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC MODULE WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN REGARDS TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE, AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THEY WILL CONTACT HIM IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Apr 14, 2011 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WITH THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE EXTREME BODILY FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

Apr 14, 2011 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE POWER STEERING FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC MODULE WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN REGARDS TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE, AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THEY WILL CONTACT HIM IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Apr 11, 2011 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOR FIVE TO TEN SECONDS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY AND THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Apr 11, 2011 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOR FIVE TO TEN SECONDS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY AND THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Mar 31, 2011 139,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SHAKING. THE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SHAKE, BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE COULD FEEL A SHIMMY WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY ON 6/30/2008. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 139,000. UPDATED 5/24/11 *CN

Mar 31, 2011 139,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SHAKING. THE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SHAKE, BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE COULD FEEL A SHIMMY WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY ON 6/30/2008. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 139,000. UPDATED 5/24/11 *CN

Mar 30, 2011 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND LOVED IT TIL I STARTED HAVING POWER STEERING ISSUES. COME TO FIND OUT IT HAS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE CAR IS FAILING CAUSING THE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP. ITS BAD ENOUGH I HAVE TO PAY THE CAR EVERY MONTH BUT NOW TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT AS THE WARRANTY IS UP, IS JUST NOT FEASIBLE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. HOPING THEY AREN'T WAITING FOR A FATALITY BEFORE THEY ISSUE A RECALL. *TR

Mar 30, 2011 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND LOVED IT TIL I STARTED HAVING POWER STEERING ISSUES. COME TO FIND OUT IT HAS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE CAR IS FAILING CAUSING THE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP. ITS BAD ENOUGH I HAVE TO PAY THE CAR EVERY MONTH BUT NOW TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT AS THE WARRANTY IS UP, IS JUST NOT FEASIBLE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. HOPING THEY AREN'T WAITING FOR A FATALITY BEFORE THEY ISSUE A RECALL. *TR

Mar 28, 2011 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE AFTER NOT DRIVING CAR MULTIPLE DAYS. TURNING OFF THE CAR & TURNING BACK ON SOMETIMES WOULD GET POWER STEERING WORKING AGAIN. HAS FAILED THREE TIMES.

Mar 28, 2011 80,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE AFTER NOT DRIVING CAR MULTIPLE DAYS. TURNING OFF THE CAR & TURNING BACK ON SOMETIMES WOULD GET POWER STEERING WORKING AGAIN. HAS FAILED THREE TIMES.

Mar 22, 2011 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CHIME INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THERE WAS AN ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

Mar 22, 2011 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CHIME INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THERE WAS AN ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

Mar 21, 2011 86,261 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I CORRECTED THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM BY TURNING CAR OFF THEN ON A FEW TIMES UNTIL THE IN DASH DISPLAY DID NOT SAY POWER STEERING ANYMORE. *TR

Mar 21, 2011 86,261 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I CORRECTED THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM BY TURNING CAR OFF THEN ON A FEW TIMES UNTIL THE IN DASH DISPLAY DID NOT SAY POWER STEERING ANYMORE. *TR

Mar 15, 2011 123,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HWY 4 IN SENATOBIA MS. STEERING BEGAN TO MORE BY ITSELF THEN BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER COMPLETELY. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TODAY SO IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED, BUT I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAYS IT WILL COST 700 TO FIX. *TR

Mar 15, 2011 123,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HWY 4 IN SENATOBIA MS. STEERING BEGAN TO MORE BY ITSELF THEN BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER COMPLETELY. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TODAY SO IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED, BUT I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAYS IT WILL COST 700 TO FIX. *TR

Mar 10, 2011 61,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AGO, MY CAR BEGAN TO SHOW ME A "POWER STEERING" ERROR. IT WOULD POP UP, AND I WOULD LOSE MY POWER STEERING. THIS WOULD GO AWAY AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR. AS OF TWO DAYS AGO, MARCH 8TH 2011, THE ERROR IS ON MY DASH AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. *TR

Mar 10, 2011 61,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AGO, MY CAR BEGAN TO SHOW ME A "POWER STEERING" ERROR. IT WOULD POP UP, AND I WOULD LOSE MY POWER STEERING. THIS WOULD GO AWAY AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR. AS OF TWO DAYS AGO, MARCH 8TH 2011, THE ERROR IS ON MY DASH AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. *TR

Mar 8, 2011 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY ONTO AN OFF RAMP, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A WARNING CHIME FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND WHEN RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING HAD RESET ITSELF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,000.

Mar 8, 2011 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY ONTO AN OFF RAMP, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A WARNING CHIME FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND WHEN RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING HAD RESET ITSELF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,000.

Mar 7, 2011 68,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND RECENTLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING. I WAS TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING LOT AND I HEARD A NOISE FROM MY CAR AND MY STEERING WHEEL JERKED BACK THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I PARKED THE CAR AND TRY TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL AND IT WOULD ONLY MOVE ONE WAY OR THE OTHER ABOUT A QUARTER TURN AND THEN JERK BACK. I HAVE NOT YET GOT THE WORD FROM THE DEALER AS TO THE PROBLEM BUT I HAVE READ THAT THESE CARS ARE HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND THERE WAS NO WARNING LEADING UP TO THIS THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE. *TR

Mar 7, 2011 68,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND RECENTLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING. I WAS TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING LOT AND I HEARD A NOISE FROM MY CAR AND MY STEERING WHEEL JERKED BACK THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I PARKED THE CAR AND TRY TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL AND IT WOULD ONLY MOVE ONE WAY OR THE OTHER ABOUT A QUARTER TURN AND THEN JERK BACK. I HAVE NOT YET GOT THE WORD FROM THE DEALER AS TO THE PROBLEM BUT I HAVE READ THAT THESE CARS ARE HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND THERE WAS NO WARNING LEADING UP TO THIS THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATED AS NORMAL. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Mar 4, 2011 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATED AS NORMAL. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Mar 2, 2011 63,000 mi

LAST YEAR MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 STARTED MAKING THIS POPPING SOUND EVERYTIME I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. THEY STATED THAT IT WAS MY INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THEY HAD ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. HOWEVER I RAN INTO THE PROBLEM OF MY WARRANTY COMPANY REFUSING TO REPLACE UNTIL IT FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. LAST FRIDAY I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE STILL IN DRIVE AND MOVING AND POWER STEERING FLASHED ACROSS MY RADIO SCREEN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY THEY HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND TORQUE SENSOR HAD FAILED. I WOULD DEFINITELY CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. HAD I BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. WHEN I PICKED MY CAR UP I NOTICED THE STEERING STILL WAS NOT RIGHT. THEY STATED IT WAS REGISTERING A HEAT SENSOR CODE FOR THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THEY ALSO STATED EVENTUALLY I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE IT REPLACED, HOWEVER YET AGAIN THE WARRANTY ONLY COVERS THIS WHEN IT FAILS. WHY HAS NO ONE RECALLED THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS MORE PROBLEMS THAN I CANT COUNT. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR. *TR

Mar 2, 2011 63,000 mi

LAST YEAR MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 STARTED MAKING THIS POPPING SOUND EVERYTIME I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. THEY STATED THAT IT WAS MY INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THEY HAD ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. HOWEVER I RAN INTO THE PROBLEM OF MY WARRANTY COMPANY REFUSING TO REPLACE UNTIL IT FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. LAST FRIDAY I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE STILL IN DRIVE AND MOVING AND POWER STEERING FLASHED ACROSS MY RADIO SCREEN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY THEY HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND TORQUE SENSOR HAD FAILED. I WOULD DEFINITELY CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. HAD I BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. WHEN I PICKED MY CAR UP I NOTICED THE STEERING STILL WAS NOT RIGHT. THEY STATED IT WAS REGISTERING A HEAT SENSOR CODE FOR THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THEY ALSO STATED EVENTUALLY I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE IT REPLACED, HOWEVER YET AGAIN THE WARRANTY ONLY COVERS THIS WHEN IT FAILS. WHY HAS NO ONE RECALLED THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS MORE PROBLEMS THAN I CANT COUNT. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR. *TR

Mar 1, 2011 68,649 mi

EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH GM AND THE PONTIAC G6. MY ELECTRIC STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. BACK IN AUGUST 2010 MY ELECTRIC ASSIST WENT OUT AND I HAD IT "REPAIRED" BY GM DUE TO THE RECALL.. WELL IT WORKED UP UNTIL TODAY 2/28/11 AND MY ELECTRIC STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. MY STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO MOVE AND I ALMOST CRASHED INTO MY DRIVEWAY GATE BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP. I GOT THE ERROR MESSAGE OF "POWER STEERING" IN MY DIC. I TOOK IT TO GM AND IT IS NOW SUDDENLY NOT COVERED EVEN THOUGH THEY DID NOT PROPERLY FIX THE ISSUE THE FIRST TIME. THEY WANT $800+ TO FIX THE ISSUE AND REPLACED THE MOTOR. VERY UNSATISFIED, HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GM FAN AND OUR FAMILY HAS 5 GM CARS. I NEED THIS ISSUE RESOLVED AS I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING AS IT IS UNSAFE AND I CANNOT AFFORD A $800 REPAIR! THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BY GM ASAP! ITS NOT FAIR FOR US OWNERS TO BE DRIVING AROUND IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT FOR SAFETY FAILED! *TR

Mar 1, 2011 68,649 mi

EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH GM AND THE PONTIAC G6. MY ELECTRIC STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. BACK IN AUGUST 2010 MY ELECTRIC ASSIST WENT OUT AND I HAD IT "REPAIRED" BY GM DUE TO THE RECALL.. WELL IT WORKED UP UNTIL TODAY 2/28/11 AND MY ELECTRIC STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. MY STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO MOVE AND I ALMOST CRASHED INTO MY DRIVEWAY GATE BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP. I GOT THE ERROR MESSAGE OF "POWER STEERING" IN MY DIC. I TOOK IT TO GM AND IT IS NOW SUDDENLY NOT COVERED EVEN THOUGH THEY DID NOT PROPERLY FIX THE ISSUE THE FIRST TIME. THEY WANT $800+ TO FIX THE ISSUE AND REPLACED THE MOTOR. VERY UNSATISFIED, HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GM FAN AND OUR FAMILY HAS 5 GM CARS. I NEED THIS ISSUE RESOLVED AS I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING AS IT IS UNSAFE AND I CANNOT AFFORD A $800 REPAIR! THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BY GM ASAP! ITS NOT FAIR FOR US OWNERS TO BE DRIVING AROUND IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT FOR SAFETY FAILED! *TR

Feb 17, 2011 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 122,000.

Feb 17, 2011 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 122,000.

Feb 14, 2011 112,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT NOW HAS AROUND 112,000 MILES ON IT. FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS OR SO I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AT TIMES. THIS IS ONE OF MANY ISSUES I'VE EXPERIENCED WITH THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE INFORMATION MENU STARTED FLASHING "POWER STEERING", WHICH INDICATES THAT MORE THAN LIKELY A NEW STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. I'VE RESEARCHED AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT MILLIONS OF PONTIAC G6 OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT AND THAT AN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN HAD BEEN GENERATED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE COURTESY OF GM, BUT ONLY TO DRIVERS WITH 100,000 MILES OR LESS. IN MY CASE, WITH OVER 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR I NOW HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET AT LEAST $800 TO FIX THIS DEFECT WITH GM'S AUTOMOBILE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE STEERING WHEEL GETS REALLY HARD TO TURN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE YOUR ALREADY DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO ME AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. I WANT MY COMPLAINT TO BE DOCUMENTED AND WOULD ALSO LIKE AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS MAJOR DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A RECALL. I WILL NEVER BUY A GM VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER AMERICAN MADE VEHICLE EVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE. GM WILL NOT ASSIST ME WITH PAYING FOR THIS REPAIR AND I DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO DO SO AT THIS TIME, BUT I DO NEED A CAR TO GET TO WORK EVERYDAY. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! *TR

Feb 14, 2011 112,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT NOW HAS AROUND 112,000 MILES ON IT. FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS OR SO I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AT TIMES. THIS IS ONE OF MANY ISSUES I'VE EXPERIENCED WITH THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE INFORMATION MENU STARTED FLASHING "POWER STEERING", WHICH INDICATES THAT MORE THAN LIKELY A NEW STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. I'VE RESEARCHED AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT MILLIONS OF PONTIAC G6 OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT AND THAT AN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN HAD BEEN GENERATED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE COURTESY OF GM, BUT ONLY TO DRIVERS WITH 100,000 MILES OR LESS. IN MY CASE, WITH OVER 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR I NOW HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET AT LEAST $800 TO FIX THIS DEFECT WITH GM'S AUTOMOBILE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE STEERING WHEEL GETS REALLY HARD TO TURN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE YOUR ALREADY DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO ME AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. I WANT MY COMPLAINT TO BE DOCUMENTED AND WOULD ALSO LIKE AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS MAJOR DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A RECALL. I WILL NEVER BUY A GM VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER AMERICAN MADE VEHICLE EVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE. GM WILL NOT ASSIST ME WITH PAYING FOR THIS REPAIR AND I DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO DO SO AT THIS TIME, BUT I DO NEED A CAR TO GET TO WORK EVERYDAY. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! *TR

Feb 11, 2011 126,788 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. ABOUT A YEAR AGO I HEARD CLUNKING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. NOW MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT COMPLETELY AND NOW I KNOW WHAT THS CLUNKING SOUND WAS. AND READING ONLINE IT SEEMS LIKE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. *TR

Feb 11, 2011 126,788 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. ABOUT A YEAR AGO I HEARD CLUNKING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. NOW MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT COMPLETELY AND NOW I KNOW WHAT THS CLUNKING SOUND WAS. AND READING ONLINE IT SEEMS LIKE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. *TR

Feb 10, 2011 124,000 mi

DRIVING ON RT 64 IN IL, PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILS, CAN HARDLY MOVE THE WHEEL TO TURN STAYED ON RT 64 TILL IT WAS MORE RURAL TO TURN I WAS AFRAID I COULDN'T. THIS IS A HAZARD AND HAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS ACCIDENTS GM NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO CORRECT THIS..THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED NO MATTER HOW MANY MILES YOU HAVE ON YOUR CAR. THE PROPERTY DAMAGE IS OBVIOUSLY THE STEERING FAILURE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP AND THE DAMAGE TO MY NERVE WRACKING WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE HOME. *TR

Feb 10, 2011 124,000 mi

DRIVING ON RT 64 IN IL, PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILS, CAN HARDLY MOVE THE WHEEL TO TURN STAYED ON RT 64 TILL IT WAS MORE RURAL TO TURN I WAS AFRAID I COULDN'T. THIS IS A HAZARD AND HAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS ACCIDENTS GM NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO CORRECT THIS..THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED NO MATTER HOW MANY MILES YOU HAVE ON YOUR CAR. THE PROPERTY DAMAGE IS OBVIOUSLY THE STEERING FAILURE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP AND THE DAMAGE TO MY NERVE WRACKING WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE HOME. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 59,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN DECEMBER.. I ALMOST HAD A WRECK. I WENT TO AUTO ZONE AND PURCHASED POWER STEERING FLUID AND I WAS ABLE TO ADD SOME TO THE SYSTEM. THREE DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED, LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING ON A STREET WHERE I COULD PULL OVER. I CAME HOME AND CALLED PONTIAC IN SAN DIEGO, CA. AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER TO COMPLAIN TO THE PONTIAC HEADQUARTERS. I CONTACTED THE HEADQUARTERS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. IN LAST 5 WEEKS THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES AND I ALMOST WRECKED TWICE. I LIVE PART TIME IN THE USA AND PART TIME IN MEXICO. THE LAST TIME I CONTACTED PONTIAC THEY SAID WHEN I RETURNED THE USA TO CONTACT THEM. ALL I AM GETTING IS A RUN AROUND WITH NO ANSWERS. I TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS DANGEROUS..THEIR EMAILS TO ME ARE VERY NEGATIVE AND I AM TOTALLY UNHAPPY WITH THEIR RESPONSE. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 59,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN DECEMBER.. I ALMOST HAD A WRECK. I WENT TO AUTO ZONE AND PURCHASED POWER STEERING FLUID AND I WAS ABLE TO ADD SOME TO THE SYSTEM. THREE DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED, LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING ON A STREET WHERE I COULD PULL OVER. I CAME HOME AND CALLED PONTIAC IN SAN DIEGO, CA. AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER TO COMPLAIN TO THE PONTIAC HEADQUARTERS. I CONTACTED THE HEADQUARTERS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. IN LAST 5 WEEKS THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES AND I ALMOST WRECKED TWICE. I LIVE PART TIME IN THE USA AND PART TIME IN MEXICO. THE LAST TIME I CONTACTED PONTIAC THEY SAID WHEN I RETURNED THE USA TO CONTACT THEM. ALL I AM GETTING IS A RUN AROUND WITH NO ANSWERS. I TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS DANGEROUS..THEIR EMAILS TO ME ARE VERY NEGATIVE AND I AM TOTALLY UNHAPPY WITH THEIR RESPONSE. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 118,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING KEEPS FAILING ON MY 2005 PONTIAC G6. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I AM NOW AFRAID TO HAVE MY KIDS IN THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED IT WAS IN MY PARKING LOT. THE SECOND TIME I WAS TURNING IN TRAFFIC. THANK GOD THERE WAS NOT A CAR COMING THE OTHER WAY. I HAD TO THROW MY WHOLE BODY AGAINST THE WHEEL TO GET IT TO TURN. AND YES MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED THE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SCREEN FLASHED POWER STEERING. MY STEERING IMMEDIATELY WENT OUT. I AM NOW GOING TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AT A SHOP. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 118,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING KEEPS FAILING ON MY 2005 PONTIAC G6. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I AM NOW AFRAID TO HAVE MY KIDS IN THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED IT WAS IN MY PARKING LOT. THE SECOND TIME I WAS TURNING IN TRAFFIC. THANK GOD THERE WAS NOT A CAR COMING THE OTHER WAY. I HAD TO THROW MY WHOLE BODY AGAINST THE WHEEL TO GET IT TO TURN. AND YES MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED THE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SCREEN FLASHED POWER STEERING. MY STEERING IMMEDIATELY WENT OUT. I AM NOW GOING TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AT A SHOP. *TR

Feb 4, 2011 111,000 mi

THIS MORNING I WAS ON MY DRIVING TO WORK AND AS I WAS PULLING ON TO THE HIGHWAY, MY POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT TURN MY WHEEL VERY WELL! BECAUSE, I WAS ALREADY TURNING, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE ANY CARS WERE TO COME. AT THAT POINT, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL NOR DID I FEEL COMFORTABLE GOING ANY FURTHER ON THE HIGHWAY. I THEN CALLED A PERSON AND GOT MY CAR TO MY LOCAL MECHANICAL SHOP WHERE IT CURRENTLY IS NOW. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR AND DON'T FEEL THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY IS PROPER. I THINK IT SHOULD BE A FULL ON RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING. OBVIOUSLY, GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WHICH IS THE REASON FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT TO NOT HAVE IT AS A FULL WARRANTY IS LUDICROUS. THE FACT THAT PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT RISK AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE IS NONSENSE NOT TO HAVE A FULL RECALL. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY COMPLAINTS IS NEEDED BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED BUT I WOULD SURE HOPE IT WOULD NOT TAKE A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT FOR THIS TO OCCUR. I HAVE 111000 MILES ON MY CAR 11,000 OVER THE CRITERIA AND VERY UPSET IS NOT BEING TAKEN CARE OF BY GM. THIS IS VERY DISAPPOINTING AND NOT TO MENTION AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, DANGEROUS! THANK GOODNESS I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND KNEW WHAT TO DO BUT THERE ARE TOO MANY YOUNG KIDS OUT THERE THAT DRIVE THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE THAT ARE NOT EXPERIENCED DRIVERS AND WILL GET HURT BECAUSE A MAJOR FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE GOES OUT AND NO FAULT TO ANYONE EXCEPT THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY MAKING THE VEHICLES. I WOULD HAVE THE GM PEOPLE/ NHTSA PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE CALL TO RECALL TO THINK ABOUT THEIR OWN CHILDREN OR FAMILY AND HOW THEY WOULD FEEL IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AT A CRUCIAL TIME AND HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. AGAIN, VERY DISAPPOINTING NOT ONLY TO GM BUT TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR NOT DEEMING THIS AS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAVING RECALL SENT OUT. *TR

Feb 4, 2011 111,000 mi

THIS MORNING I WAS ON MY DRIVING TO WORK AND AS I WAS PULLING ON TO THE HIGHWAY, MY POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT TURN MY WHEEL VERY WELL! BECAUSE, I WAS ALREADY TURNING, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE ANY CARS WERE TO COME. AT THAT POINT, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL NOR DID I FEEL COMFORTABLE GOING ANY FURTHER ON THE HIGHWAY. I THEN CALLED A PERSON AND GOT MY CAR TO MY LOCAL MECHANICAL SHOP WHERE IT CURRENTLY IS NOW. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR AND DON'T FEEL THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY IS PROPER. I THINK IT SHOULD BE A FULL ON RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING. OBVIOUSLY, GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WHICH IS THE REASON FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT TO NOT HAVE IT AS A FULL WARRANTY IS LUDICROUS. THE FACT THAT PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT RISK AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE IS NONSENSE NOT TO HAVE A FULL RECALL. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY COMPLAINTS IS NEEDED BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED BUT I WOULD SURE HOPE IT WOULD NOT TAKE A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT FOR THIS TO OCCUR. I HAVE 111000 MILES ON MY CAR 11,000 OVER THE CRITERIA AND VERY UPSET IS NOT BEING TAKEN CARE OF BY GM. THIS IS VERY DISAPPOINTING AND NOT TO MENTION AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, DANGEROUS! THANK GOODNESS I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND KNEW WHAT TO DO BUT THERE ARE TOO MANY YOUNG KIDS OUT THERE THAT DRIVE THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE THAT ARE NOT EXPERIENCED DRIVERS AND WILL GET HURT BECAUSE A MAJOR FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE GOES OUT AND NO FAULT TO ANYONE EXCEPT THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY MAKING THE VEHICLES. I WOULD HAVE THE GM PEOPLE/ NHTSA PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE CALL TO RECALL TO THINK ABOUT THEIR OWN CHILDREN OR FAMILY AND HOW THEY WOULD FEEL IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AT A CRUCIAL TIME AND HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. AGAIN, VERY DISAPPOINTING NOT ONLY TO GM BUT TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR NOT DEEMING THIS AS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAVING RECALL SENT OUT. *TR

Feb 2, 2011 80,165 mi

HAVE BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT JERKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING RIGHT. TURNING RIGHT INTO MY PLACE OF WORK TONIGHT, THE STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. I WAS ALREADY TURNED ENOUGH TO MAKE IT INTO THE GATE WITHOUT RAMMING INTO IT, AND MANAGED TO PARK. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND ALL SEEMED TO BE FINE. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FINE. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THIS CAR AS I HAVE NO CELL PHONE AND HAVE TO DRIVE ALMOST ENTIRELY ON HIGHWAYS AT 65MPH TO AND FROM WORK (IN THE DARK MOSTLY). THERE ARE MANY OTHER G6 OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE HAD SERIOUS CRASHES. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.

Feb 2, 2011 80,165 mi

HAVE BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT JERKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING RIGHT. TURNING RIGHT INTO MY PLACE OF WORK TONIGHT, THE STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. I WAS ALREADY TURNED ENOUGH TO MAKE IT INTO THE GATE WITHOUT RAMMING INTO IT, AND MANAGED TO PARK. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND ALL SEEMED TO BE FINE. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FINE. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THIS CAR AS I HAVE NO CELL PHONE AND HAVE TO DRIVE ALMOST ENTIRELY ON HIGHWAYS AT 65MPH TO AND FROM WORK (IN THE DARK MOSTLY). THERE ARE MANY OTHER G6 OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE HAD SERIOUS CRASHES. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.

Jan 30, 2011

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AND HAVE HAD THE "POWER STEERING" LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND MY WHEEL LOCKS UP COMPLETELY AND I CANNOT TURN IT. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THEN THE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON. SO I FINISHED MY SHIFT AT WORK AND THEN DROVE TO AUTO ZONE TO BUY FLUID. ON MY WAY THERE, THE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, UNABLE TO TURN OFF OF IT. FINALLY I PUT MY CAR IN NEUTRAL, TURNED IT OFF, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO BUY FLUID BUT THE POWER STEER IS ELECTRIC IN G6'S. I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND I'M NO LONGER UNDER THE WARRANTY BY MY DEALERSHIP. I'VE BEEN RESEARCHING DIFFERENT SITES ONLINE AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR G6'S. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM CONSIDERING THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CAR LOCKS COMPLETELY AND WILL NOT TURN WHILE DRIVING IT. I DON'T HAVE $700+ TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED AND I REFUSE TO PAY FOR AN ISSUE ON MY CAR THAT IS CLEARLY THE MANUFACTURER'S MISHAP CONSIDERING MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE FAULTY POWER STEERING. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE PONTIAC IS THE NEW TOYOTA AND BEGIN CAUSING DEATHS BECAUSE OF IT'S FAULTY VEHICLES. *TR

Jan 30, 2011

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AND HAVE HAD THE "POWER STEERING" LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND MY WHEEL LOCKS UP COMPLETELY AND I CANNOT TURN IT. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THEN THE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON. SO I FINISHED MY SHIFT AT WORK AND THEN DROVE TO AUTO ZONE TO BUY FLUID. ON MY WAY THERE, THE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, UNABLE TO TURN OFF OF IT. FINALLY I PUT MY CAR IN NEUTRAL, TURNED IT OFF, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO BUY FLUID BUT THE POWER STEER IS ELECTRIC IN G6'S. I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND I'M NO LONGER UNDER THE WARRANTY BY MY DEALERSHIP. I'VE BEEN RESEARCHING DIFFERENT SITES ONLINE AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR G6'S. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM CONSIDERING THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CAR LOCKS COMPLETELY AND WILL NOT TURN WHILE DRIVING IT. I DON'T HAVE $700+ TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED AND I REFUSE TO PAY FOR AN ISSUE ON MY CAR THAT IS CLEARLY THE MANUFACTURER'S MISHAP CONSIDERING MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE FAULTY POWER STEERING. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE PONTIAC IS THE NEW TOYOTA AND BEGIN CAUSING DEATHS BECAUSE OF IT'S FAULTY VEHICLES. *TR

Jan 28, 2011 100,045 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

Jan 28, 2011 100,045 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

Jan 25, 2011 Crash 78,982 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 BASE 4 CYL HAD STIFF STEERING AND EVENTUALLY LOCKED UP WHILE TURNING GOING 35MPH. HAD TO PULL OVER. RADIO COMPUTER INFORMED ME THAT THE POWER STEREING HAD FAILED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE STEERING MOTOR. 3 MONTHS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM ONLY WORSE. STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE GOING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. HIT A MEDIAN, NEARLY CAUSED A PILE UP ON I-69, HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *TR

Jan 25, 2011 Crash 78,982 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 BASE 4 CYL HAD STIFF STEERING AND EVENTUALLY LOCKED UP WHILE TURNING GOING 35MPH. HAD TO PULL OVER. RADIO COMPUTER INFORMED ME THAT THE POWER STEREING HAD FAILED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE STEERING MOTOR. 3 MONTHS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM ONLY WORSE. STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE GOING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. HIT A MEDIAN, NEARLY CAUSED A PILE UP ON I-69, HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *TR

Jan 23, 2011 54,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. THIS IS NOT RIGHT WHEN PONTIAC KNOWS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WILL WE NEED DEATHS OF WILL THIS BE FIXED UNDER RECALL. *LN

Jan 23, 2011 54,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. THIS IS NOT RIGHT WHEN PONTIAC KNOWS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WILL WE NEED DEATHS OF WILL THIS BE FIXED UNDER RECALL. *LN

Jan 20, 2011 91,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. I LOST MY POWERSTEERING ON THE WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ONGOING ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING IN THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Jan 20, 2011 91,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. I LOST MY POWERSTEERING ON THE WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ONGOING ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING IN THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Jan 17, 2011 115,000 mi

ELECTRICAL STEERING SWITCH IS GOING BAD, MAKING CAR UNABLE TO STEER. *TR

Jan 17, 2011 115,000 mi

ELECTRICAL STEERING SWITCH IS GOING BAD, MAKING CAR UNABLE TO STEER. *TR

Jan 12, 2011 Crash 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH, I APPROACHED A CURVE AND PUT ON BRAKES SLIGHTLY. WHILE ENTERING THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING FROZE, AND I COULD NOT TURN MOMENTARILY. THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON AND I OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF STEERING. I SPUN OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING AN EMBANKMENT WITH MY REAR WHEEL. THE CAR FLIPPED AND LANDED ON ITS WHEELS. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A PARTIALLY COLLAPSED LUNG, BRUISED RIBS, BRUISED STERNUM, BACK INJURY , AND NECK INJURIES. *TR

Jan 12, 2011 Crash 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH, I APPROACHED A CURVE AND PUT ON BRAKES SLIGHTLY. WHILE ENTERING THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING FROZE, AND I COULD NOT TURN MOMENTARILY. THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON AND I OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF STEERING. I SPUN OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING AN EMBANKMENT WITH MY REAR WHEEL. THE CAR FLIPPED AND LANDED ON ITS WHEELS. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A PARTIALLY COLLAPSED LUNG, BRUISED RIBS, BRUISED STERNUM, BACK INJURY , AND NECK INJURIES. *TR

Jan 10, 2011 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LIMITED STEERING CAPABILITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000.

Jan 10, 2011 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LIMITED STEERING CAPABILITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000.

Jan 9, 2011 51,753 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE, RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF, VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER, CAUSES CAR TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Jan 9, 2011 51,753 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE, RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF, VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER, CAUSES CAR TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Jan 2, 2011 65,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING AND DOES NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL I STOP THE CAR, TURN OFF AND RESTART THE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 2, 2011 65,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING AND DOES NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL I STOP THE CAR, TURN OFF AND RESTART THE ENGINE. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING BETWEEN 2 AND 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. SHE STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THAT IT BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT AND WAS ON GOING FOR THE LAST THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 57,000.

Dec 30, 2010 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING BETWEEN 2 AND 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. SHE STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THAT IT BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT AND WAS ON GOING FOR THE LAST THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 57,000.

Dec 28, 2010 72,000 mi

POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION WITH ONBOARD COMPUTER NOTIFICATION. *TR

Dec 28, 2010 72,000 mi

POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION WITH ONBOARD COMPUTER NOTIFICATION. *TR

Dec 18, 2010 71,000 mi

DURING THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, MY STEERING IN MY G6 HAS BEEN GETTING TIGHT. ON WEDNESDAY DEC. 15, 2010 WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT COMPLETE FROZE UP. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED, THE LIGHTS DIMMED ON THE CAR AS THOUGHT A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING. *TR

Dec 18, 2010 71,000 mi

DURING THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, MY STEERING IN MY G6 HAS BEEN GETTING TIGHT. ON WEDNESDAY DEC. 15, 2010 WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT COMPLETE FROZE UP. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED, THE LIGHTS DIMMED ON THE CAR AS THOUGHT A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING. *TR

Dec 16, 2010 68,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY.

Dec 16, 2010 68,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY.

Dec 14, 2010 86,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT IN CAR. *TR

Dec 14, 2010 86,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT IN CAR. *TR

Dec 11, 2010 135,000 mi

I'M A OWNER OF A 06 G6 IN MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING SO MANY FRONT END PROBLEMS I HAVE BEEN OUT OF SO MUCH MONEY. RECENTLY WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK THE POWER STEERING FAIL. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO TURN BUT I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED MY CAR. SEVERAL TIME IN ONE DAY I HAD TO RESTART IT. I RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT A MONTH AGO WITH "SPECIAL COVERAGE" NOT A RECALL. MY CAR IS OVER THE MILEAGE SO IM NOT ABLE TO GET IT FIX. IT SHOULD BE SOMETHING GMC SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO BECAUSE I JUST CANNOT AFFORD TO GET THIS FIX. GM IS AT FAULT IM PRAYING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN FOR US(G6 OWNERS) BEFORE SOMETHING BAD TRANSPIRE FROM THIS. I DON'T NOT WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. *TR

Dec 11, 2010 135,000 mi

I'M A OWNER OF A 06 G6 IN MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING SO MANY FRONT END PROBLEMS I HAVE BEEN OUT OF SO MUCH MONEY. RECENTLY WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK THE POWER STEERING FAIL. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO TURN BUT I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED MY CAR. SEVERAL TIME IN ONE DAY I HAD TO RESTART IT. I RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT A MONTH AGO WITH "SPECIAL COVERAGE" NOT A RECALL. MY CAR IS OVER THE MILEAGE SO IM NOT ABLE TO GET IT FIX. IT SHOULD BE SOMETHING GMC SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO BECAUSE I JUST CANNOT AFFORD TO GET THIS FIX. GM IS AT FAULT IM PRAYING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN FOR US(G6 OWNERS) BEFORE SOMETHING BAD TRANSPIRE FROM THIS. I DON'T NOT WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. *TR

Dec 8, 2010 Crash 59,980 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE LEFT IN ORDER TO MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE TO PREVENT A CRASH. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE MEDIAN ON THE HIGHWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,980.

Dec 8, 2010 Crash 59,980 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE LEFT IN ORDER TO MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE TO PREVENT A CRASH. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE MEDIAN ON THE HIGHWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,980.

Dec 3, 2010 50,015 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,015.

Dec 3, 2010 50,000 mi

ITS ABOUT MY PONTIAC G6 2006 IT HAS POWER STEERING SERIOUS PROBLEMS IT GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING PLEASE MAKE SURE OF THIS. *TR

Dec 3, 2010 50,015 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,015.

Dec 3, 2010 50,000 mi

ITS ABOUT MY PONTIAC G6 2006 IT HAS POWER STEERING SERIOUS PROBLEMS IT GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING PLEASE MAKE SURE OF THIS. *TR

Dec 2, 2010 106,123 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 2-5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN FROM A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF PARTS BUT THE CONTACT WOULD BE LIABLE FOR LABOR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,123 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,150.

Dec 2, 2010 84,700 mi

POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING AS I WAS TURNING. THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYED A "STEERING WHEEL" MESSAGE. LUCKILY IT WAS AT A LOW ENOUGH SPEED AND WITH NO OTHER CARS BEHIND OR IN FRONT OF ME THAT I COULD STOP SAFELY. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED.

Dec 2, 2010 106,123 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 2-5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN FROM A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF PARTS BUT THE CONTACT WOULD BE LIABLE FOR LABOR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,123 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,150.

Dec 2, 2010 84,700 mi

POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING AS I WAS TURNING. THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYED A "STEERING WHEEL" MESSAGE. LUCKILY IT WAS AT A LOW ENOUGH SPEED AND WITH NO OTHER CARS BEHIND OR IN FRONT OF ME THAT I COULD STOP SAFELY. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED.

Dec 1, 2010 70,200 mi

IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN SHAKING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOP. I DID NOT THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AND COULD NOT MOVE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE INFORMATION CENTER ON THE RADIO DISPLAYED A POWER STEERING WARNING. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD UNTIL MINUTES LATER I TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Dec 1, 2010 70,200 mi

IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN SHAKING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOP. I DID NOT THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AND COULD NOT MOVE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE INFORMATION CENTER ON THE RADIO DISPLAYED A POWER STEERING WARNING. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD UNTIL MINUTES LATER I TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Nov 30, 2010 76,000 mi

LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE RADIO SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY BLANK AND THE RADIO WOULDN'T COME ON. CUT CAR OFF AND TURNED BACK ON AND RADIO CAME BACK ON. REPAIRED CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, AND STRUTS. POPPING NOISE CONTINUES. THINK ITS IN THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 76,000 mi

LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE RADIO SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY BLANK AND THE RADIO WOULDN'T COME ON. CUT CAR OFF AND TURNED BACK ON AND RADIO CAME BACK ON. REPAIRED CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, AND STRUTS. POPPING NOISE CONTINUES. THINK ITS IN THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Nov 23, 2010 88,995 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHTS COMES ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED BUT EVERY TIME I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. EVERY MECHANIC I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WHEN THEY DO A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. *TR

Nov 23, 2010 88,995 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHTS COMES ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED BUT EVERY TIME I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. EVERY MECHANIC I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WHEN THEY DO A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. *TR

Nov 22, 2010 76,180 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT AND BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HE ALMOST CRASHED. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE AN ANS SETUP COLUMN (CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT THAT WAS) WAS INSTALLED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,180.

Nov 22, 2010 129,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE, CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE ON ITS OWN, AND CAN CREATE AN UNCONTROLLABLE SITUATION WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NOTICED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE CONTROL WITHIN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC, AND IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS DAILY, AND GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER CARS SUCH AS THE PONTIAC G5 OF WHICH IS HAS ISSUED A RECALL. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, MY VEHICLE IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY RECALL. TO CORRECT THE DEFECT, THE VEHICLE MUST HAVE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ON THE POWER STEERING REPLACED WHICH INVOLVES REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN AND TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $400 IN LABOR PLUS THE $300 PART. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, AS I HAVE SEEN ON A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. GM APPEARS TO BE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, BUT IS WAITING TO BE FORCED TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. *TR

Nov 22, 2010 76,180 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT AND BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HE ALMOST CRASHED. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE AN ANS SETUP COLUMN (CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT THAT WAS) WAS INSTALLED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,180.

Nov 22, 2010 129,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE, CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE ON ITS OWN, AND CAN CREATE AN UNCONTROLLABLE SITUATION WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NOTICED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE CONTROL WITHIN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC, AND IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS DAILY, AND GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER CARS SUCH AS THE PONTIAC G5 OF WHICH IS HAS ISSUED A RECALL. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, MY VEHICLE IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY RECALL. TO CORRECT THE DEFECT, THE VEHICLE MUST HAVE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ON THE POWER STEERING REPLACED WHICH INVOLVES REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN AND TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $400 IN LABOR PLUS THE $300 PART. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, AS I HAVE SEEN ON A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. GM APPEARS TO BE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, BUT IS WAITING TO BE FORCED TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. *TR

Nov 13, 2010 94,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT. I NOTICED SLIGHT PROBLEMS WITH TURNING IN THE PAST BUT NOW THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE PROBLEM ARISES. I HAVE LITERALLY FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE FOR THE SAME ISSUE IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODEL G6S. WHY DOESN'T GM DO SOMETHING AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR DRIVERS. I GUESS THEY ARE GOING TO SIT BACK AND NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THEY HAVE A FEW FATALITIES. WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY THE COST OF THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR JOB WHEN ITS' APPARENTLY A DEFECT IN THE G6 MODELS WITH ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. ITS FUNNY HOW THEY WENT BACK TO THE TRADITIONAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP IN THE 2007 MODELS. I WONDER WHY? *TR

Nov 13, 2010 94,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT. I NOTICED SLIGHT PROBLEMS WITH TURNING IN THE PAST BUT NOW THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE PROBLEM ARISES. I HAVE LITERALLY FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE FOR THE SAME ISSUE IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODEL G6S. WHY DOESN'T GM DO SOMETHING AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR DRIVERS. I GUESS THEY ARE GOING TO SIT BACK AND NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THEY HAVE A FEW FATALITIES. WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY THE COST OF THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR JOB WHEN ITS' APPARENTLY A DEFECT IN THE G6 MODELS WITH ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. ITS FUNNY HOW THEY WENT BACK TO THE TRADITIONAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP IN THE 2007 MODELS. I WONDER WHY? *TR

Nov 11, 2010 Crash 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT DURING BLIZZARD-LIKE CONDITIONS. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. SINCE THEN, INTERMITTENT TIMES OF POWER STEERING LOCKING UP. THEN, IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010, CAR BEGAN RATTLING, THUMPING, HAVING A MIND OF ITS OWN. SOUNDS LIKE AN AIRPLANE. POWER STEERING NOTICE AND ENGINE LIGHT ARE ON PERMANENTLY NOW. I HAVE ALREADY TALKED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENT WITH MY CHILDREN AND HAD TO PREPARE THEM FOR THIS BECAUSE WE CANNOT AFFORD ALL OF THIS WORK. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES (IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES IN 2008 FROM MAY-SEPT). THEY HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER THE CALIPERS BECAUSE LIKE THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING, THE CALIPERS ON A G6 ARE THE ONLY CAR THAT IS "DONE THIS WAY." THE STEERING FAILURE IS NOW TAKING A TOLL ON THE BRAKES. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE FLOODING ON THE FLOOR BOARDS OF THE CAR IN THE BACKSEAT AND TRUNK BUT NEVER MADE A CONNECTION UNTIL READING ALL 857 COMPLAINTS THOROUGHLY ON ONE WEBSITE AND 153 ON ANOTHER. I HAVE CONTACTED AND AM AWAITING A RETURN CALL FROM A LAWYER. I AM ALSO CONTACTING THE COMPANY OUR CAR IS FINANCED THROUGH FOR SOME KIND OF RECOURSE. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT BOTH GM AND PONTIAC. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO GET THE CAR FIXED BUT I WILL FIGHT TO GET REIMBURSED OR SOMEHOW GET OUT OF THE REMAINDER OF THIS LOAN WITHOUT MY HUSBAND'S CREDIT BEING IMPACTED. I HAVE TO USE MY CAR FOR WORK. I HAD TO SWITCH JOBS SO I WOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO TRANSPORT CLIENTS. I AM IN FEAR FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. WHAT KIND OF LIFE IS THAT? IS ANYTHING IN THE WORKS FOR A RECALL? SO FAR, I HAVE ENDURED ALL OF THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: INCREASED INSURANCE PREMIUMS, ACCIDENTS, TICKETS FOR FAILURE TO CONTROL AND REPAIRS. BECAUSE THE STEERING PROBLEM IS SEVERE, I HAVE TO FIND THE MONEY NEXT WEEK OR PARK THE CAR WHILE CONTINUING TO PAY THE MONTHLY CAR PAYMENT. *TR

Nov 11, 2010 Crash 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT DURING BLIZZARD-LIKE CONDITIONS. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. SINCE THEN, INTERMITTENT TIMES OF POWER STEERING LOCKING UP. THEN, IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010, CAR BEGAN RATTLING, THUMPING, HAVING A MIND OF ITS OWN. SOUNDS LIKE AN AIRPLANE. POWER STEERING NOTICE AND ENGINE LIGHT ARE ON PERMANENTLY NOW. I HAVE ALREADY TALKED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENT WITH MY CHILDREN AND HAD TO PREPARE THEM FOR THIS BECAUSE WE CANNOT AFFORD ALL OF THIS WORK. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES (IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES IN 2008 FROM MAY-SEPT). THEY HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER THE CALIPERS BECAUSE LIKE THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING, THE CALIPERS ON A G6 ARE THE ONLY CAR THAT IS "DONE THIS WAY." THE STEERING FAILURE IS NOW TAKING A TOLL ON THE BRAKES. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE FLOODING ON THE FLOOR BOARDS OF THE CAR IN THE BACKSEAT AND TRUNK BUT NEVER MADE A CONNECTION UNTIL READING ALL 857 COMPLAINTS THOROUGHLY ON ONE WEBSITE AND 153 ON ANOTHER. I HAVE CONTACTED AND AM AWAITING A RETURN CALL FROM A LAWYER. I AM ALSO CONTACTING THE COMPANY OUR CAR IS FINANCED THROUGH FOR SOME KIND OF RECOURSE. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT BOTH GM AND PONTIAC. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO GET THE CAR FIXED BUT I WILL FIGHT TO GET REIMBURSED OR SOMEHOW GET OUT OF THE REMAINDER OF THIS LOAN WITHOUT MY HUSBAND'S CREDIT BEING IMPACTED. I HAVE TO USE MY CAR FOR WORK. I HAD TO SWITCH JOBS SO I WOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO TRANSPORT CLIENTS. I AM IN FEAR FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. WHAT KIND OF LIFE IS THAT? IS ANYTHING IN THE WORKS FOR A RECALL? SO FAR, I HAVE ENDURED ALL OF THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: INCREASED INSURANCE PREMIUMS, ACCIDENTS, TICKETS FOR FAILURE TO CONTROL AND REPAIRS. BECAUSE THE STEERING PROBLEM IS SEVERE, I HAVE TO FIND THE MONEY NEXT WEEK OR PARK THE CAR WHILE CONTINUING TO PAY THE MONTHLY CAR PAYMENT. *TR

Nov 3, 2010 90,550 mi

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

Nov 3, 2010 90,550 mi

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

Oct 25, 2010

WHILE DRIVING MY G-6 PONTIAC TO WORK, I TRIED TO TURN THE CORNER, & I HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, & WENT INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL HARD ENOUGH. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM PONTIAC WHICH STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST IS COVERED UNDER A SPECIAL COVERAGE PROGRAM. MY CAR DID NOT QUALIFY BECAUSE IT HAD TO MANY MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD & SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL INSTEAD. YOU HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON THE 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 POWER STEERING VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL . HAVE YOU NOT GOTTEN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ON THE G6 PONTIAC, OR DOES IT TAKE A LOT OF ACCIDENTS OR LOSS OF LIFE FOR A DIFFERENT VEHICLE TO GET THE SAME RECALL. I HAD TO SPEND $708.00 TO GET MY VEHICLE FIXED. I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PUT OUT THAT KIND OF MONEY. I DIDN'T GET ANY SATISFACTION FROM GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, BUT I DO HOPE YOU CONSIDER ALSO MAKING THE G-6 PROBLEM A TOTAL RECALL. *TR

Oct 25, 2010

WHILE DRIVING MY G-6 PONTIAC TO WORK, I TRIED TO TURN THE CORNER, & I HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, & WENT INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL HARD ENOUGH. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM PONTIAC WHICH STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST IS COVERED UNDER A SPECIAL COVERAGE PROGRAM. MY CAR DID NOT QUALIFY BECAUSE IT HAD TO MANY MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD & SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL INSTEAD. YOU HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON THE 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 POWER STEERING VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL . HAVE YOU NOT GOTTEN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ON THE G6 PONTIAC, OR DOES IT TAKE A LOT OF ACCIDENTS OR LOSS OF LIFE FOR A DIFFERENT VEHICLE TO GET THE SAME RECALL. I HAD TO SPEND $708.00 TO GET MY VEHICLE FIXED. I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PUT OUT THAT KIND OF MONEY. I DIDN'T GET ANY SATISFACTION FROM GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, BUT I DO HOPE YOU CONSIDER ALSO MAKING THE G-6 PROBLEM A TOTAL RECALL. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 220,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITHOUT WARNING. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS PRIOR TO MINE SOME INVOLVING WRECKS. MY VEHICLE IS ALL I HAVE TO TRANSPORT ME BACK & FORTH TO WORK & I'M TERRIFIED. THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES INCLUDING THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR, BLOWN STRUTS BUT NONE AS DANGEROUS AS THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT. THERE NEED TO BE A RECALL OF THIS CAR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 220,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITHOUT WARNING. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS PRIOR TO MINE SOME INVOLVING WRECKS. MY VEHICLE IS ALL I HAVE TO TRANSPORT ME BACK & FORTH TO WORK & I'M TERRIFIED. THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES INCLUDING THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR, BLOWN STRUTS BUT NONE AS DANGEROUS AS THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT. THERE NEED TO BE A RECALL OF THIS CAR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR

Oct 18, 2010 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCOMPANIED BY A RINGING SOUND. ON ONE OCCASION, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND HE HAD TO STEER MANUALLY. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED WHICH SEEMED TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,764. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000.

Oct 18, 2010 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCOMPANIED BY A RINGING SOUND. ON ONE OCCASION, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND HE HAD TO STEER MANUALLY. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED WHICH SEEMED TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,764. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000.

Oct 13, 2010 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. HE STATED THAT THE POWER STEER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, A CHIMING SOUND OCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. HE DROVE ONTO TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THE COST. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Oct 13, 2010 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. HE STATED THAT THE POWER STEER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, A CHIMING SOUND OCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. HE DROVE ONTO TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THE COST. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Oct 5, 2010 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 G6, NOTICED THE POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING AT 40K MILES AND HAD IT REPLACED. NOW AT 75K MILES, THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND IN THE STEERING AND IT SHAKES BAD WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR EVEN SLOWING DOWN. I DRIVE INTERSTATE AND HAVE A 3 MONTH OLD BABY WITH ME AND AM EXTREMELY UPSET BY WHAT I AM READING. GM NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT COVERED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. I WILL BE BRINGING IT TO A DEALER THIS WEEK TO HAVE THE REST OF IT LOOKED AT. *TR

Oct 5, 2010 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 G6, NOTICED THE POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING AT 40K MILES AND HAD IT REPLACED. NOW AT 75K MILES, THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND IN THE STEERING AND IT SHAKES BAD WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR EVEN SLOWING DOWN. I DRIVE INTERSTATE AND HAVE A 3 MONTH OLD BABY WITH ME AND AM EXTREMELY UPSET BY WHAT I AM READING. GM NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT COVERED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. I WILL BE BRINGING IT TO A DEALER THIS WEEK TO HAVE THE REST OF IT LOOKED AT. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO GET VERY TIGHT SO THE CONTACT EXITED THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING SIGN ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DESTINATION BUT WAS CONCERNED THAT A CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED IF SHE WOULD HAVE STAYED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

Oct 4, 2010 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO GET VERY TIGHT SO THE CONTACT EXITED THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING SIGN ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DESTINATION BUT WAS CONCERNED THAT A CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED IF SHE WOULD HAVE STAYED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

Oct 3, 2010 29,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2006 PONTIAC G6 (29,000 MILES) WHEN I MAKE TURNS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WILL SHUT OFF AND THE RADIO WILL FLASH A POWER STEERING WARNING THEN I WILL HEAR A DING SOUND AND LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL G6 MODELS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A FATALITY IF IT HASN'T ALREADY. IT'S SAD THAT SOMEONE MAY HAVE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN DIE BEFORE GM TAKES THIS SERIOUS. THIS IS NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 MODELS, JUST ABOUT ALL G6 VEHICLES FROM 2005 - 2008 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT! *TR

Oct 3, 2010 29,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2006 PONTIAC G6 (29,000 MILES) WHEN I MAKE TURNS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WILL SHUT OFF AND THE RADIO WILL FLASH A POWER STEERING WARNING THEN I WILL HEAR A DING SOUND AND LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL G6 MODELS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A FATALITY IF IT HASN'T ALREADY. IT'S SAD THAT SOMEONE MAY HAVE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN DIE BEFORE GM TAKES THIS SERIOUS. THIS IS NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 MODELS, JUST ABOUT ALL G6 VEHICLES FROM 2005 - 2008 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT! *TR

Sep 30, 2010 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Sep 30, 2010 70,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,500.

Sep 30, 2010 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Sep 30, 2010 70,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,500.

Sep 27, 2010

PONTIAC 06 G6 GTP SEDAN I HAVE A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL FROM 55 TO 65 AND I'VE GOT MULTIPLY THINGS FIXED TO ELIMINATE IT FROM WHEELS BALANCED, REPLACED A BAD TIRE, REPLACED A BAD RIM AND STILL NO SIGNS OF STOP SHAKING THAT LAST COMPONENT CAN ONLY BE THE STEERING AND THE PRICE TO FIX OR REPLACE IS RIDICULOUS AND IM 19 YR OLD TRYING TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND I BUY A GM CAR CAUSE MY PARENTS HAVE OWNED MANY GM VEHICLES NOW ITS JUST AS BAD AS A FOREIGN VEHICLE GM YOU SHOULD FIX A FAULTY PART ON YOUR VEHICLES CAUSE YOUR RELIABILITY IS GOING DOWN THE DRAIN BY IGNORING YOUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS. *TR

Sep 27, 2010

PONTIAC 06 G6 GTP SEDAN I HAVE A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL FROM 55 TO 65 AND I'VE GOT MULTIPLY THINGS FIXED TO ELIMINATE IT FROM WHEELS BALANCED, REPLACED A BAD TIRE, REPLACED A BAD RIM AND STILL NO SIGNS OF STOP SHAKING THAT LAST COMPONENT CAN ONLY BE THE STEERING AND THE PRICE TO FIX OR REPLACE IS RIDICULOUS AND IM 19 YR OLD TRYING TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND I BUY A GM CAR CAUSE MY PARENTS HAVE OWNED MANY GM VEHICLES NOW ITS JUST AS BAD AS A FOREIGN VEHICLE GM YOU SHOULD FIX A FAULTY PART ON YOUR VEHICLES CAUSE YOUR RELIABILITY IS GOING DOWN THE DRAIN BY IGNORING YOUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS. *TR

Sep 24, 2010

THE MARCH 2010 GM RECALL OF CERTAIN PONTIAC MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING DID NOT INCLUDE THE 2006 G6 MODEL. I OWN A 2006 G6 WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND AM CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY ISSUE. IF THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM ON ALL 2006 G6 MODELS, THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Sep 24, 2010

THE MARCH 2010 GM RECALL OF CERTAIN PONTIAC MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING DID NOT INCLUDE THE 2006 G6 MODEL. I OWN A 2006 G6 WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND AM CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY ISSUE. IF THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM ON ALL 2006 G6 MODELS, THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Sep 20, 2010

LETTER FROM SENATOR BROWN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING A LETTER SHE RECEIVED FROM GM INFORMING HER OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH HER 2006 PONTIAC G6 (DOT/I#2010-1254-RESPOND TO CLEVELAND, OH OFFICE) *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL, THAT STATED OWNERS OF SOME 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC STEERING MAY LOSE POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING AND IT WOULD REQUIRE MORE EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE PROPERLY AT LOWS SPEEDS. *JB

Sep 20, 2010

LETTER FROM SENATOR BROWN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING A LETTER SHE RECEIVED FROM GM INFORMING HER OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH HER 2006 PONTIAC G6 (DOT/I#2010-1254-RESPOND TO CLEVELAND, OH OFFICE) *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL, THAT STATED OWNERS OF SOME 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC STEERING MAY LOSE POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING AND IT WOULD REQUIRE MORE EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE PROPERLY AT LOWS SPEEDS. *JB

Sep 17, 2010 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS TURNING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE BECAME INTERMITTENT OVER THE COURSE OF ONE YEAR. THE SQUEAKING NOISE DEVELOPED INTO A CLUNKING NOISE THAT WOULD EXHIBIT WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE STEERING RACK WAS REPAIRED. THREE DAYS LATER, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

Sep 17, 2010 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS TURNING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE BECAME INTERMITTENT OVER THE COURSE OF ONE YEAR. THE SQUEAKING NOISE DEVELOPED INTO A CLUNKING NOISE THAT WOULD EXHIBIT WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE STEERING RACK WAS REPAIRED. THREE DAYS LATER, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

Sep 15, 2010 61,000 mi

WHENEVER I GO TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE ELECTRIC STEERING GOES OUT ALL THE TIME AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES NOTHING YET SINCE I HAVE SEEN RECALL STUFF ABOUT IT. *TR

Sep 15, 2010 61,000 mi

WHENEVER I GO TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE ELECTRIC STEERING GOES OUT ALL THE TIME AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES NOTHING YET SINCE I HAVE SEEN RECALL STUFF ABOUT IT. *TR

Sep 9, 2010

CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END POSSIBLY STEERING OR TIE RODS NOT THE BALL JOINTS ALREADY REPLACED THOSE. *TR

Sep 9, 2010

CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END POSSIBLY STEERING OR TIE RODS NOT THE BALL JOINTS ALREADY REPLACED THOSE. *TR

Sep 2, 2010 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, FOLLOWED BY THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD; AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED WITH THE CONTINUOUS LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD BEEN REPLACED A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE STEERING AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE FOR ANY OF THE PREVIOUS REPAIR EXPENSES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Sep 2, 2010

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN, I AM AN OWNER OF A 2006 PONTIAC G6. I LOVE MY CAR, HOWEVER I AM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH 'SHAKING' OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CLUNKING NOISE. I HAVE BEEN TO A FEW MECHANICS AND ALWAYS DO WHAT IS RECOMMENDED. EXAMPLES ARE WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, ROTORS, TIRE CHANGE, NEW BRAKES' HOWEVER THE SHAKING OR NOISE NEVER GOES AWAY.. I HAVE ALSO HAD MY INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FIXED BY THE DEALER. THE NOISE AND SHAKING IMPROVE WHEN WORK IS DONE BUT AFTER A FEW DAYS IT COMES BACK! I HAVE NOTICED MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR AS MINE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR

Sep 2, 2010 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, FOLLOWED BY THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD; AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED WITH THE CONTINUOUS LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD BEEN REPLACED A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE STEERING AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE FOR ANY OF THE PREVIOUS REPAIR EXPENSES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Sep 2, 2010

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN, I AM AN OWNER OF A 2006 PONTIAC G6. I LOVE MY CAR, HOWEVER I AM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH 'SHAKING' OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CLUNKING NOISE. I HAVE BEEN TO A FEW MECHANICS AND ALWAYS DO WHAT IS RECOMMENDED. EXAMPLES ARE WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, ROTORS, TIRE CHANGE, NEW BRAKES' HOWEVER THE SHAKING OR NOISE NEVER GOES AWAY.. I HAVE ALSO HAD MY INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FIXED BY THE DEALER. THE NOISE AND SHAKING IMPROVE WHEN WORK IS DONE BUT AFTER A FEW DAYS IT COMES BACK! I HAVE NOTICED MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR AS MINE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 85,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS ALWAYS HAD A "CLUNK" SOUNDS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL BUT I LOST ALL POWER STEERING WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-95 IN PHILADELPHIA. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE CLOSEST GAS STATION, AS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE SIT FOR ABOUT A HALF HOUR, I TRIED TO START IT TO RELOCATE IT TO A BETTER AREA OF THE PARKING LOT AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE AGAIN. AGAIN, MY POWER STEERING INDICATOR IS BACK ON. I HAVEN'T LOST MY POWER STEERING AGAIN SO FAR, BUT I WILL BE TAKING THE CAR INTO THE GM DEALER TOMORROW. I SPENT MOST OF THE DAY DOING RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE REALIZED IT SEEMS TO BE QUITE COMMON WITH THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 85,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS ALWAYS HAD A "CLUNK" SOUNDS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL BUT I LOST ALL POWER STEERING WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-95 IN PHILADELPHIA. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE CLOSEST GAS STATION, AS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE SIT FOR ABOUT A HALF HOUR, I TRIED TO START IT TO RELOCATE IT TO A BETTER AREA OF THE PARKING LOT AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE AGAIN. AGAIN, MY POWER STEERING INDICATOR IS BACK ON. I HAVEN'T LOST MY POWER STEERING AGAIN SO FAR, BUT I WILL BE TAKING THE CAR INTO THE GM DEALER TOMORROW. I SPENT MOST OF THE DAY DOING RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE REALIZED IT SEEMS TO BE QUITE COMMON WITH THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 108,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 3 MONTHS AGO....A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 CHILDREN THE POWER STEERING WENT, I TURNED THE CAR FOR A FEW MINUTES, I TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WORKED AGAIN. I GAVE GM MY VIN # AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS CAR, BUT WHY WOULD THIS CAR DO THIS, IT ONLY HAS 108 KM ON IT AND IF OTHER PONTIAC G6 WERE BE RECALLED WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PROBLEM WHY WOULD MY CAR NOT QUALIFY. JUST A NOTE, THAT THIS WAS A SCARY SITUATION AND COULD OF BEEN A LOT WORSE IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 108,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 3 MONTHS AGO....A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 CHILDREN THE POWER STEERING WENT, I TURNED THE CAR FOR A FEW MINUTES, I TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WORKED AGAIN. I GAVE GM MY VIN # AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS CAR, BUT WHY WOULD THIS CAR DO THIS, IT ONLY HAS 108 KM ON IT AND IF OTHER PONTIAC G6 WERE BE RECALLED WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PROBLEM WHY WOULD MY CAR NOT QUALIFY. JUST A NOTE, THAT THIS WAS A SCARY SITUATION AND COULD OF BEEN A LOT WORSE IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Aug 23, 2010 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERS RECALL PERTAINING TO THE POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE POWER ASSIST MODULE IF THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 100,000 MILES AND THE CONTACT WAS OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES WITHIN TWO WEEKS AND HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS AROUND 123,000.

Aug 23, 2010 96,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST LOSS ON 2006 PONTIAC G6. I RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL LETTER FOR MY G6 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST LOSS. IT SAYS IT WILL COVER THE DEFECT FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 130,000 ON IT SO THEY SAY IT IS NOT COVERED. I GET THE CHIME AND POWER STEERING DISPLAY ON MY CONSOLE INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 95,000 MILES BUT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO GET FIXED. THEY SENT ME THE FIRST NOTICE WHEN MY CAR HAD 96000 MILES ON IT SAYING THEY WOULD COVER IT TO 70,000 MILES. BOTH TIMES I WAS TOLD BY PONTIAC THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT SINCE IT WAS OUTSIDE THE MILEAGE LIMIT. IF THEY WOULD HAVE MADE IT 100,000 MILES THE FIRST TIME, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED. THEY KNOW ITS A PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY KEEP BOOSTING THE MILEAGE UP, BUT ALWAYS LOWER THAN THE MILES I HAVE ON MY CAR. MY STEERING IS GOING TO QUIT WORKING ONE OF THESE DAYS, AND THEY KNOW WHY, BUT THEY WONT FIX IT. *TR

Aug 23, 2010 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERS RECALL PERTAINING TO THE POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE POWER ASSIST MODULE IF THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 100,000 MILES AND THE CONTACT WAS OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES WITHIN TWO WEEKS AND HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS AROUND 123,000.

Aug 23, 2010 96,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST LOSS ON 2006 PONTIAC G6. I RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL LETTER FOR MY G6 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST LOSS. IT SAYS IT WILL COVER THE DEFECT FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 130,000 ON IT SO THEY SAY IT IS NOT COVERED. I GET THE CHIME AND POWER STEERING DISPLAY ON MY CONSOLE INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 95,000 MILES BUT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO GET FIXED. THEY SENT ME THE FIRST NOTICE WHEN MY CAR HAD 96000 MILES ON IT SAYING THEY WOULD COVER IT TO 70,000 MILES. BOTH TIMES I WAS TOLD BY PONTIAC THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT SINCE IT WAS OUTSIDE THE MILEAGE LIMIT. IF THEY WOULD HAVE MADE IT 100,000 MILES THE FIRST TIME, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED. THEY KNOW ITS A PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY KEEP BOOSTING THE MILEAGE UP, BUT ALWAYS LOWER THAN THE MILES I HAVE ON MY CAR. MY STEERING IS GOING TO QUIT WORKING ONE OF THESE DAYS, AND THEY KNOW WHY, BUT THEY WONT FIX IT. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 126,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6.. I READ THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FROM APRIL 25TH 2007-SEPTEMBER 25TH 2007 IN WHICH IT WAS CLOSED. MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE RECALL IN 2007 AM I ABLE TO STILL GET MY CAR FIXED WITHOUT COST TO ME...STEERING ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 40,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT EVERY MORNING OR WHEN YOU TURN CAR OFF , THEN RESTART IT. I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND IT FAILED, I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, A SECURITY OFFICER WAS ABLE WITH HIS STRENGTH GET ME OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF LANE IN PARKING LOT. I THEN TURNED CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES AND IT JUST SO HAPPENED TO RELEASE ITSELF. WE JUST DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK IN FEAR OF IT GOING OUT IF I STOP AT STORE FOR GROCERIES. IT HAS GONE OUT ON HIGHWAY, WE STAY CLEAR OF THOSE TOO, WE CAN NOT ENJOY OUR CAR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, PARTS THAT HAVE FAILED THE CAR SHOULD BE REPLACED IN A RECALL TRYING TO SAVE TO FIX. HOPING IT WOULD BE RECALLED AS THE G5 HAS BEEN. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL PONTIAC CUSTOMER AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RIGHT THING TO DO IS TO RECALL. I WOULD REMAIN LOYAL IF THIS HAPPENED. I PRAY NO ONE GETS KILLED BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 126,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6.. I READ THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FROM APRIL 25TH 2007-SEPTEMBER 25TH 2007 IN WHICH IT WAS CLOSED. MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE RECALL IN 2007 AM I ABLE TO STILL GET MY CAR FIXED WITHOUT COST TO ME...STEERING ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 40,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT EVERY MORNING OR WHEN YOU TURN CAR OFF , THEN RESTART IT. I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND IT FAILED, I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, A SECURITY OFFICER WAS ABLE WITH HIS STRENGTH GET ME OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF LANE IN PARKING LOT. I THEN TURNED CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES AND IT JUST SO HAPPENED TO RELEASE ITSELF. WE JUST DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK IN FEAR OF IT GOING OUT IF I STOP AT STORE FOR GROCERIES. IT HAS GONE OUT ON HIGHWAY, WE STAY CLEAR OF THOSE TOO, WE CAN NOT ENJOY OUR CAR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, PARTS THAT HAVE FAILED THE CAR SHOULD BE REPLACED IN A RECALL TRYING TO SAVE TO FIX. HOPING IT WOULD BE RECALLED AS THE G5 HAS BEEN. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL PONTIAC CUSTOMER AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RIGHT THING TO DO IS TO RECALL. I WOULD REMAIN LOYAL IF THIS HAPPENED. I PRAY NO ONE GETS KILLED BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN ABNORMALLY PULLING TO THE LEFT MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACING TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE SHOULD WARRANT A RECALL DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Aug 18, 2010 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN ABNORMALLY PULLING TO THE LEFT MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACING TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE SHOULD WARRANT A RECALL DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Aug 16, 2010 59,551 mi

PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY THEN LOST POWER STEERING, ALMOST CRASHED TWICE. VEHICLES SUDDENLY HARD TO CONTROL AND UNABLE TO MOVE. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 59,551 mi

PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY THEN LOST POWER STEERING, ALMOST CRASHED TWICE. VEHICLES SUDDENLY HARD TO CONTROL AND UNABLE TO MOVE. *TR

Aug 14, 2010 60,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GOES OUT ON A REGULAR BASIS ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS ALL THE TIME, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS AND IS NOW HAPPENING EVEN IF I AM DRIVING STRAIGHT. THERE IS ALSO A POPPING NOISE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN THAT HAPPENS WHEN I AM MAKING A LEFT TURN. *TR

Aug 14, 2010 60,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GOES OUT ON A REGULAR BASIS ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS ALL THE TIME, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS AND IS NOW HAPPENING EVEN IF I AM DRIVING STRAIGHT. THERE IS ALSO A POPPING NOISE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN THAT HAPPENS WHEN I AM MAKING A LEFT TURN. *TR

Aug 13, 2010 95,000 mi

PULLING OUT OF MY ROAD AND POWER STEERING JUST GIVES OUT.. I CAN BARELY TURN THE WHEEL TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE DITCH ACROSS THE STREET. IM 8 MONTHS PREGNANT AND THERE WERE CARS COMING AT ME AT 55 MPH. I MANAGE TO TURN AROUND AND GO HOME, MY BOYFRIEND CHECKS IT OUT AND THE MANUAL SAYS POWER STEERING FLUID. NO POWER STEERING FLUID IN THIS CAR, ITS ALL ELECTRICAL. HE TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. NOW MY CAR IS AT THE DEALER AND I'M PAYING 80 DOLLARS AN HOUR TO "DIAGNOSE" THIS WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. I COULD HAVE DIED IF I WERE DRIVING, I'M NOT THE HULK, I CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IF THE POWER STEERING JUST DECIDES TO GIVE OUT ON ME. WHAT IF I WERE ON A BACK ROAD WITH LOTS OF TURNS? I WOULD HAVE CRASHED RIGHT INTO A TREE. THANK GOD I WAS JUST PULLING OUT WHEN IT ACTED UP, THANK GOD THE CARS WERE FAR ENOUGH AWAY TO SLOW DOWN FOR ME. *TR

Aug 13, 2010 95,000 mi

PULLING OUT OF MY ROAD AND POWER STEERING JUST GIVES OUT.. I CAN BARELY TURN THE WHEEL TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE DITCH ACROSS THE STREET. IM 8 MONTHS PREGNANT AND THERE WERE CARS COMING AT ME AT 55 MPH. I MANAGE TO TURN AROUND AND GO HOME, MY BOYFRIEND CHECKS IT OUT AND THE MANUAL SAYS POWER STEERING FLUID. NO POWER STEERING FLUID IN THIS CAR, ITS ALL ELECTRICAL. HE TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. NOW MY CAR IS AT THE DEALER AND I'M PAYING 80 DOLLARS AN HOUR TO "DIAGNOSE" THIS WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. I COULD HAVE DIED IF I WERE DRIVING, I'M NOT THE HULK, I CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IF THE POWER STEERING JUST DECIDES TO GIVE OUT ON ME. WHAT IF I WERE ON A BACK ROAD WITH LOTS OF TURNS? I WOULD HAVE CRASHED RIGHT INTO A TREE. THANK GOD I WAS JUST PULLING OUT WHEN IT ACTED UP, THANK GOD THE CARS WERE FAR ENOUGH AWAY TO SLOW DOWN FOR ME. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. AT FIRST THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE KEPT FLASHING ACROSS RADIO SCREEN , EVENTUALLY POWER STEERING MECHANISM WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY TIME. THE ONLY WAY IT RESETS IS WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF, IF IT RESETS. VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER. AFTER TALKING WITH DEALERSHIP, FOUND OUT THAT STEERING COLUMN AND POWER STEERING MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ALMOST $2000.00. THIS VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. AT FIRST THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE KEPT FLASHING ACROSS RADIO SCREEN , EVENTUALLY POWER STEERING MECHANISM WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY TIME. THE ONLY WAY IT RESETS IS WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF, IF IT RESETS. VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER. AFTER TALKING WITH DEALERSHIP, FOUND OUT THAT STEERING COLUMN AND POWER STEERING MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ALMOST $2000.00. THIS VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Aug 9, 2010

PONTIAC G6 2006 I JUST BOUGHT A USED G6, AND NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING, TAKING IT TO MY OWN MECHANIC TOMORROW, ANYBODY FOUND A REMEDY FOR THIS? IT HAS 77,00KMS. APPARENTLY I HAVE 36 DAYS FROM CERTIFICATION IF IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING FROM LANE TO LANE AND MADE A POPPING SOUNDS REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED HE WAS DRIVING. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHAKE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED HOW MUCH THE REPAIRS WOULD COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 73,000.

Aug 9, 2010

PONTIAC G6 2006 I JUST BOUGHT A USED G6, AND NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING, TAKING IT TO MY OWN MECHANIC TOMORROW, ANYBODY FOUND A REMEDY FOR THIS? IT HAS 77,00KMS. APPARENTLY I HAVE 36 DAYS FROM CERTIFICATION IF IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING FROM LANE TO LANE AND MADE A POPPING SOUNDS REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED HE WAS DRIVING. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHAKE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED HOW MUCH THE REPAIRS WOULD COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 73,000.

Aug 8, 2010

THE 2005- 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS FAULTY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THERE SHOULD BE A MAJOR RECALL FOR THIS VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE RIGHT AWAY! ONCE IT HAPPENS THE CAR IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS GM RECALLED THE CHEVY COBALTS AND THE PONTIAC G5'S SO WHY NOT THE G6 THERE ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS AND PROOF TO THE COMPANY THAT THEY NEED TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM HERE AND NEED TO RECALL THE PRODUCT. THERE HAVE BEEN DEATHS REGARDING THIS MATTER I MEAN GM MAN UP AND DO THE RIGHT THING IF YOU STILL WANT CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE YOUR PRODUCT!! THERE'S NOTHING WORSE THAN KNOWING THE FEELING OF DRIVING YOUR CAR 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THIS PROBLEMS HAPPENS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR YOUR DRIVING THAT'S MORE THAN A SCARY FEELING! THE PROBLEM TO FIX THIS IS TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ASSET POWER STEERING MOTOR. HELP ON THIS SITUATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED FOR 1,000'S OF PEOPLE OUT THERE INCLUDING ME! *TR

Aug 8, 2010

THE 2005- 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS FAULTY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THERE SHOULD BE A MAJOR RECALL FOR THIS VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE RIGHT AWAY! ONCE IT HAPPENS THE CAR IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS GM RECALLED THE CHEVY COBALTS AND THE PONTIAC G5'S SO WHY NOT THE G6 THERE ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS AND PROOF TO THE COMPANY THAT THEY NEED TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM HERE AND NEED TO RECALL THE PRODUCT. THERE HAVE BEEN DEATHS REGARDING THIS MATTER I MEAN GM MAN UP AND DO THE RIGHT THING IF YOU STILL WANT CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE YOUR PRODUCT!! THERE'S NOTHING WORSE THAN KNOWING THE FEELING OF DRIVING YOUR CAR 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THIS PROBLEMS HAPPENS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR YOUR DRIVING THAT'S MORE THAN A SCARY FEELING! THE PROBLEM TO FIX THIS IS TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ASSET POWER STEERING MOTOR. HELP ON THIS SITUATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED FOR 1,000'S OF PEOPLE OUT THERE INCLUDING ME! *TR

Aug 5, 2010 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE SOUNDING OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIME. MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD INDEPENDENTLY LOCK. THE CONTACT WOULD PLAY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL UNTIL IT BECAME OPERABLE. THE DEALER RESET THE CONTROL PANEL. ON HER DRIVE FROM THE DEALER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER REPAIRS OR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,200.

Aug 5, 2010 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE SOUNDING OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIME. MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD INDEPENDENTLY LOCK. THE CONTACT WOULD PLAY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL UNTIL IT BECAME OPERABLE. THE DEALER RESET THE CONTROL PANEL. ON HER DRIVE FROM THE DEALER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER REPAIRS OR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,200.

Aug 3, 2010 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST MODULE WAS FAILING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FAILURE MILEAGE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF UPDATED 11/04/10*JB

Aug 3, 2010 88,350 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC G6, 2006, RECENTLY THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR STARTING GOING OFF AND ON. TODAY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, LUCKILY NO ACCIDENTS HAPPENED AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE. CAR IS SCHEDULED TO GO TO GM DEALER ON THURSDAY, 8/5. *TR

Aug 3, 2010 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST MODULE WAS FAILING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FAILURE MILEAGE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF UPDATED 11/04/10*JB

Aug 3, 2010 88,350 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC G6, 2006, RECENTLY THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR STARTING GOING OFF AND ON. TODAY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, LUCKILY NO ACCIDENTS HAPPENED AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE. CAR IS SCHEDULED TO GO TO GM DEALER ON THURSDAY, 8/5. *TR

Jul 30, 2010 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS EXTREME DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNING OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

Jul 30, 2010 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS EXTREME DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNING OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

Jul 28, 2010 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING A TURN AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE AND WOULD POSSIBLY NEED REPLACING. THE STEERING COLUMNS WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING FURTHER REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Jul 28, 2010 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING A TURN AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE AND WOULD POSSIBLY NEED REPLACING. THE STEERING COLUMNS WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING FURTHER REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Jul 27, 2010 64,822 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 V6 --WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IT ACTED FINE. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT APPROX. 15-20MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE RADIO AND BEEPED AT ME. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN OFF THE STREET INTO A PARKING LOT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED BUT THE LIGHT CAME ON OVER THE RADIO AGAIN. VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE AND HAD I BEEN GOING ANY FASTER IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TAKING THE CAR INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. *TR

Jul 27, 2010 64,822 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 V6 --WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IT ACTED FINE. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT APPROX. 15-20MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE RADIO AND BEEPED AT ME. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN OFF THE STREET INTO A PARKING LOT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED BUT THE LIGHT CAME ON OVER THE RADIO AGAIN. VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE AND HAD I BEEN GOING ANY FASTER IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TAKING THE CAR INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. *TR

Jul 23, 2010 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED PREVIOUSLY THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A SQUEAKING SOUND WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62000.

Jul 23, 2010 75,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO MAKE THE POWER STEERING WORK. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM, YOU THEN CAN DRIVE IT FOR A COUPLE MILES BEFORE IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THEN RESTART THE PROCESS.. AND IF IT GOES OUT WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN, IT CAUSES YOU TO GO OFF ROAD. *TR

Jul 23, 2010 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED PREVIOUSLY THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A SQUEAKING SOUND WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62000.

Jul 23, 2010 75,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO MAKE THE POWER STEERING WORK. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM, YOU THEN CAN DRIVE IT FOR A COUPLE MILES BEFORE IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THEN RESTART THE PROCESS.. AND IF IT GOES OUT WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN, IT CAUSES YOU TO GO OFF ROAD. *TR

Jul 22, 2010 55,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6, 4CYL. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST IS FAILING ON THIS CAR. WITH A QUICK RESEARCH ON GOOGLE I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE AND ACCIDENTS ARE OCCURRING. THE RECALL ON THE COBALT, G5 AND OTHER CARS HAVE THE SAME POWER STEERING ASSIST. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON THE PONTIAC G6? *TR

Jul 22, 2010 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE G6 IT WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING.. THIS HAPPENS ON AND OFF; IT HAS BEEN DOING THAT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. DRIVING IT TODAY THE POWER STEERING WENT TOTALLY OUT. *TR

Jul 22, 2010 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON FIRST AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE STEERING WAS SO HARD TO TURN THAT I HAD TO PARK THE CAR CAUSE I COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. OTHER YEAR MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT THE 06 HASN'T. THE VEHICLES A UNSAFE AND NEED TO BE RECALLED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 22, 2010 55,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6, 4CYL. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST IS FAILING ON THIS CAR. WITH A QUICK RESEARCH ON GOOGLE I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE AND ACCIDENTS ARE OCCURRING. THE RECALL ON THE COBALT, G5 AND OTHER CARS HAVE THE SAME POWER STEERING ASSIST. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON THE PONTIAC G6? *TR

Jul 22, 2010 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE G6 IT WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING.. THIS HAPPENS ON AND OFF; IT HAS BEEN DOING THAT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. DRIVING IT TODAY THE POWER STEERING WENT TOTALLY OUT. *TR

Jul 22, 2010 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON FIRST AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE STEERING WAS SO HARD TO TURN THAT I HAD TO PARK THE CAR CAUSE I COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. OTHER YEAR MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT THE 06 HASN'T. THE VEHICLES A UNSAFE AND NEED TO BE RECALLED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH , THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WITH EXTREME FORCE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Jul 19, 2010 60,914 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT I PURCHASED LAST SUMMER. SINCE THEN MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND IT ONLY LAST FOR ABOUT A DAY AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I STARTED THE CAR UP IT WAS FINE. BUT THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ON JULY 10, 2010. I WAS HEADING HOME FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND AS I WENT TO TURN OFF HER STREET MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN AND MY RADIO SCREEN SAID "POWER STEERING". I HAD TO USE EVERY BIT OF ENERGY I HAD TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL AND MAKE IT BACK TO MY HOUSE SAFELY. I HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE THEN. I CHECK IT EVERYDAY JUST TO MAKE SURE IT HASN'T FIXED ITSELF LIKE LAST TIME BUT I HAVEN'T HAD ANY LUCK... I CALLED GM TO REPORT IT AND THEY BASICALLY SAID OH WELL AND TOO BAD, I HAVE A FEELING I AM GOING TO HAVE TO END UP PAYING FOR THIS AND I DEFINITELY DO NOT HAVE $800 TO FORK OUT AND PAY FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT SUCH AS THIS. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH , THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WITH EXTREME FORCE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Jul 19, 2010 60,914 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT I PURCHASED LAST SUMMER. SINCE THEN MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND IT ONLY LAST FOR ABOUT A DAY AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I STARTED THE CAR UP IT WAS FINE. BUT THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ON JULY 10, 2010. I WAS HEADING HOME FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND AS I WENT TO TURN OFF HER STREET MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN AND MY RADIO SCREEN SAID "POWER STEERING". I HAD TO USE EVERY BIT OF ENERGY I HAD TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL AND MAKE IT BACK TO MY HOUSE SAFELY. I HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE THEN. I CHECK IT EVERYDAY JUST TO MAKE SURE IT HASN'T FIXED ITSELF LIKE LAST TIME BUT I HAVEN'T HAD ANY LUCK... I CALLED GM TO REPORT IT AND THEY BASICALLY SAID OH WELL AND TOO BAD, I HAVE A FEELING I AM GOING TO HAVE TO END UP PAYING FOR THIS AND I DEFINITELY DO NOT HAVE $800 TO FORK OUT AND PAY FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT SUCH AS THIS. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 60,000 mi

MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN MY PONTIAC G6 WENT OUT. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND I EXPERIENCE NECK AND ARM PAIN FOR WEEKS AFTER FOR HAVING TO DRIVE AROUND WITHOUT IT. I HAD TO GET THE CAR FIXED WHICH REQUIRED IT TO BE IN THE SHOP FOR A WEEK. THEY HAD TO REPLACE A CIRCUIT AND REPROGRAM THE CAR. I PAID 900 DOLLARS OUT OF POCKET. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT IS IT A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG PONTIAC CARS INCLUDING G6'S WHICH IS WHAT I HAVE AND YET ITS THE ONLY PONTIAC CAR TO NOT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR IT YET. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH FAULTY POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING CUTS IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES EVEN WHILE IN OPERATION. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN TAKING A CURVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THE FAILURE IS MOST PRONE TO OCCUR IN WARM WEATHER, AND GENERALLY IN THE SUMMERTIME IT RARELY GOES AWAY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE, AND THAT THE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE IS EGREGIOUS. THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED SOON, BEFORE I JOIN A GROWING LIST OF OTHERS WHO HAVE BEEN UNFORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 60,000 mi

MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN MY PONTIAC G6 WENT OUT. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND I EXPERIENCE NECK AND ARM PAIN FOR WEEKS AFTER FOR HAVING TO DRIVE AROUND WITHOUT IT. I HAD TO GET THE CAR FIXED WHICH REQUIRED IT TO BE IN THE SHOP FOR A WEEK. THEY HAD TO REPLACE A CIRCUIT AND REPROGRAM THE CAR. I PAID 900 DOLLARS OUT OF POCKET. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT IS IT A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG PONTIAC CARS INCLUDING G6'S WHICH IS WHAT I HAVE AND YET ITS THE ONLY PONTIAC CAR TO NOT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR IT YET. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH FAULTY POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING CUTS IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES EVEN WHILE IN OPERATION. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN TAKING A CURVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THE FAILURE IS MOST PRONE TO OCCUR IN WARM WEATHER, AND GENERALLY IN THE SUMMERTIME IT RARELY GOES AWAY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE, AND THAT THE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE IS EGREGIOUS. THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED SOON, BEFORE I JOIN A GROWING LIST OF OTHERS WHO HAVE BEEN UNFORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS THE POWERSTEERING HAS BEEN GOING OUT. I CAN PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND SOMETIMES IT WILL RESET. HOWEVER, MORE RECENTLY THAT IS NOT WORKING AND IF I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE COME VERY CLOSE TO HAVING A WRECK. THE POWERSTEERING GOES OUT AT LEAST 4 TIMES A WEEK AND THE DAYS IT GOES OUT IT CONTINUES ALL DAY LONG. I AM AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE A VERY BAD WRECK. I HAD THE PROBLEM LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE ONLY THING HE COULD DO WAS REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN AND HE DIDN'T SUGGEST DOING THAT JUST YET. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT REALLY NEEDS CHECKED OUT BEFORE SOMEONE DIES FROM AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 14, 2010

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT HAS A CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND TURN THE WHEEL. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 149,878 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING GOES OUT RANDOMLY WHEN THERE IS EXTREME HOT WEATHER , WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT IT LOCKS THE STEERING WHEEL AND YOU ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 40,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOLLOWING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,750 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,780.

Jul 14, 2010 60,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE POWER STEERING IS LOST. THIS HAPPENS AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. I AM SEEING THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. IT HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES. VERY DANGEROUS! *TR

Jul 14, 2010 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS THE POWERSTEERING HAS BEEN GOING OUT. I CAN PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND SOMETIMES IT WILL RESET. HOWEVER, MORE RECENTLY THAT IS NOT WORKING AND IF I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE COME VERY CLOSE TO HAVING A WRECK. THE POWERSTEERING GOES OUT AT LEAST 4 TIMES A WEEK AND THE DAYS IT GOES OUT IT CONTINUES ALL DAY LONG. I AM AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE A VERY BAD WRECK. I HAD THE PROBLEM LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE ONLY THING HE COULD DO WAS REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN AND HE DIDN'T SUGGEST DOING THAT JUST YET. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT REALLY NEEDS CHECKED OUT BEFORE SOMEONE DIES FROM AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 14, 2010

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT HAS A CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND TURN THE WHEEL. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 149,878 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING GOES OUT RANDOMLY WHEN THERE IS EXTREME HOT WEATHER , WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT IT LOCKS THE STEERING WHEEL AND YOU ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 40,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOLLOWING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,750 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,780.

Jul 14, 2010 60,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE POWER STEERING IS LOST. THIS HAPPENS AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. I AM SEEING THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. IT HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES. VERY DANGEROUS! *TR

Jul 13, 2010 60,000 mi

I HAVE AN 06 PONTIAC G6 AND A WHILE BACK I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM OUT OF TOWN WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE GAS STATION BUT IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING, SHE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE. THE STEERING ISN'T JUST HARD TO TURN LIKE AN OLD TRUCK, IT CONSTANTLY TRIES TO SPRING BACK TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION SO YOU FIGHT IT THE ENTIRE TIME. WE PARKED IT FOR A FEW DAYS AND I TURNED IT ON AN TOOK IT AROUND THE BLOCK AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL A WEEK AGO WHEN IT WENT OUT AGAIN AND NOW I CANT GET IT TO WORK AT ALL. I WILL BE DAMNED IF I AM PAYING TO HAVE IT FIXED WHEN IT IS GM'S PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND IT IS COMPLETE BS THAT ALL THE OTHER CARS GOT RECALLED BUT THE G6 DID NOT. "GOVERNMENT MOTORS" BETTER DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS OR RISK LOSING EVEN MORE CUSTOMERS. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 60,000 mi

I HAVE AN 06 PONTIAC G6 AND A WHILE BACK I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM OUT OF TOWN WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE GAS STATION BUT IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING, SHE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE. THE STEERING ISN'T JUST HARD TO TURN LIKE AN OLD TRUCK, IT CONSTANTLY TRIES TO SPRING BACK TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION SO YOU FIGHT IT THE ENTIRE TIME. WE PARKED IT FOR A FEW DAYS AND I TURNED IT ON AN TOOK IT AROUND THE BLOCK AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL A WEEK AGO WHEN IT WENT OUT AGAIN AND NOW I CANT GET IT TO WORK AT ALL. I WILL BE DAMNED IF I AM PAYING TO HAVE IT FIXED WHEN IT IS GM'S PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND IT IS COMPLETE BS THAT ALL THE OTHER CARS GOT RECALLED BUT THE G6 DID NOT. "GOVERNMENT MOTORS" BETTER DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS OR RISK LOSING EVEN MORE CUSTOMERS. *TR

Jul 12, 2010 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED EXCESSIVELY THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED HE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DOES NOT OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61000.

Jul 12, 2010 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED EXCESSIVELY THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED HE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DOES NOT OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61000.

Jul 9, 2010

I BOUGHT A PONTIAC G6 2006 RECENTLY AND IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD BUY BUT NOW ITS BEEN GIVING ME STEERING TROUBLES WERE THE POWER STEERING STIFFENS UP AND I CAN BARELY TURN THE WHEEL. I'VE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND I FOUND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 9, 2010

I BOUGHT A PONTIAC G6 2006 RECENTLY AND IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD BUY BUT NOW ITS BEEN GIVING ME STEERING TROUBLES WERE THE POWER STEERING STIFFENS UP AND I CAN BARELY TURN THE WHEEL. I'VE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND I FOUND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 8, 2010 67,000 mi

I HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS (THANKFULLY) HOWEVER; WITHIN THE PAST 4 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY STEERING MODULE AND JUST LAST WEEK MY BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM. THESE ARE EXPENSIVE AND ARE VERY NECESSARY TO FIX RIGHT AWAY. I HAVE A HARD TIME TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES AND WHEN I SEEM TO TURN IT MAKES AN ODD NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT AT TIMES I STILL FEEL SOMETHING IS WRONG AND IT SCARES ME BECAUSE I DON'T WANT ANYTHING BAD TO HAPPEN. I HAVE TALKED TO THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THIS TO ME ISN'T RIGHT AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH MY STEERING SEEMING TO GO BAD OFTEN. *TR

Jul 8, 2010 67,000 mi

I HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS (THANKFULLY) HOWEVER; WITHIN THE PAST 4 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY STEERING MODULE AND JUST LAST WEEK MY BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM. THESE ARE EXPENSIVE AND ARE VERY NECESSARY TO FIX RIGHT AWAY. I HAVE A HARD TIME TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES AND WHEN I SEEM TO TURN IT MAKES AN ODD NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT AT TIMES I STILL FEEL SOMETHING IS WRONG AND IT SCARES ME BECAUSE I DON'T WANT ANYTHING BAD TO HAPPEN. I HAVE TALKED TO THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THIS TO ME ISN'T RIGHT AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH MY STEERING SEEMING TO GO BAD OFTEN. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO WORK. WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE MADE A BEEPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS REJECTED FROM THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

Jul 7, 2010 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THEY WOULD PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000.

Jul 7, 2010 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO WORK. WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE MADE A BEEPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS REJECTED FROM THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

Jul 7, 2010 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THEY WOULD PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000.

Jul 6, 2010 33,000 mi

MY 2006 G6 HAS HAD ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING SINCE I GOT IT. I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT 2 YEARS AGO. IT WAS DURING THE SUMMER AND I'D HAD THE CAR TWO WEEK AND POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE DASH. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOTHING AND TO IGNORE IT. NOW TWO YEARS LATER ITS DOING THE SAME THING, IT NORMALLY DOES THIS DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS. AT TIMES IT CAN BE HARD TO TURN BUT THIS IS USUALLY WHEN I FIRST CRANK THE CAR UP. ONCE AGAIN I WAS TOLD THIS IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO GIVE THE POWER STEERING TIME ADJUST. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS BUT AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS, I'M CONTEMPLATING WHETHER OR NOT I SHOULD KEEP THIS CAR. IM REALLY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY. I ALSO HEAR THE CLINKING NOISE WHEN I BREAK AND THUMP NOISE WHEN I TURN. I LOVE MY CAR BUT IF THIS IS A PERSISTENT ISSUE WITH THE CAR EVEN AFTER ITS BEEN REPAIRED THEN IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE ITS WORTH KEEPING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON MY G6 IS 53,000. *TR

Jul 6, 2010 33,000 mi

MY 2006 G6 HAS HAD ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING SINCE I GOT IT. I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT 2 YEARS AGO. IT WAS DURING THE SUMMER AND I'D HAD THE CAR TWO WEEK AND POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE DASH. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOTHING AND TO IGNORE IT. NOW TWO YEARS LATER ITS DOING THE SAME THING, IT NORMALLY DOES THIS DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS. AT TIMES IT CAN BE HARD TO TURN BUT THIS IS USUALLY WHEN I FIRST CRANK THE CAR UP. ONCE AGAIN I WAS TOLD THIS IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO GIVE THE POWER STEERING TIME ADJUST. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS BUT AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS, I'M CONTEMPLATING WHETHER OR NOT I SHOULD KEEP THIS CAR. IM REALLY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY. I ALSO HEAR THE CLINKING NOISE WHEN I BREAK AND THUMP NOISE WHEN I TURN. I LOVE MY CAR BUT IF THIS IS A PERSISTENT ISSUE WITH THE CAR EVEN AFTER ITS BEEN REPAIRED THEN IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE ITS WORTH KEEPING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON MY G6 IS 53,000. *TR

Jul 5, 2010 Crash 45,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH CAR STARTED IN JUNE OF 06, FOR ABNORMAL NOISE, FROM UNDERNEATH CAR, CONDENSATION WAS CONSTANT IN HEADLIGHTS EVEN AFTER REPLACED. CAR DISC PLAYER WOULD CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTION AND WAS REPLACED - STEERING WAS ALWAYS SEEMED NOT JUST RIGHT. CAR WOULD ACCELERATE FOR SHORT SPURTS, TRUNK FILLED WITH WATER AFTER A RAIN REALLY FEEL THE WHOLE STABILITY OF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE SERIOUSLY LOOKED AT. HUSBAND RECEIVED BRAIN INJURY FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE HE JUST PLOWED INTO A BLOCK WALL FOR NO REASON. HE HELD A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD WITH A CURRENT CDL LICENSE. *TR

Jul 5, 2010 Crash 45,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH CAR STARTED IN JUNE OF 06, FOR ABNORMAL NOISE, FROM UNDERNEATH CAR, CONDENSATION WAS CONSTANT IN HEADLIGHTS EVEN AFTER REPLACED. CAR DISC PLAYER WOULD CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTION AND WAS REPLACED - STEERING WAS ALWAYS SEEMED NOT JUST RIGHT. CAR WOULD ACCELERATE FOR SHORT SPURTS, TRUNK FILLED WITH WATER AFTER A RAIN REALLY FEEL THE WHOLE STABILITY OF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE SERIOUSLY LOOKED AT. HUSBAND RECEIVED BRAIN INJURY FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE HE JUST PLOWED INTO A BLOCK WALL FOR NO REASON. HE HELD A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD WITH A CURRENT CDL LICENSE. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND AFTER SHE TURNED IT OFF AND THEN ON, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE IN HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 86,000.

Jul 2, 2010 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

Jul 2, 2010 58,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS BACK I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A POPPING SENSATION WHEN TURNING AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. TODAY I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE CAR STARTED TO DING AND ACROSS THE RADIO READ SCREEN POWER STEERING . I LOST POWER STEERING TO THE CAR AND IT WAS VERY VERY HARD TO TURN. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND AFTER SHE TURNED IT OFF AND THEN ON, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE IN HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 86,000.

Jul 2, 2010 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

Jul 2, 2010 58,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS BACK I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A POPPING SENSATION WHEN TURNING AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. TODAY I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE CAR STARTED TO DING AND ACROSS THE RADIO READ SCREEN POWER STEERING . I LOST POWER STEERING TO THE CAR AND IT WAS VERY VERY HARD TO TURN. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 52,480 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS IN 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 52,480 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS IN 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 53,615 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY HARD AND STIFF. THE CONTACT DECREASED SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. NEITHER THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,615 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,627.

Jun 29, 2010 53,615 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY HARD AND STIFF. THE CONTACT DECREASED SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. NEITHER THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,615 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,627.

Jun 28, 2010 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FAIL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD AND THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT SEVERAL TIMES UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 60 MPH, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN, ALMOST CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO TO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE FAILURE AND ADVISED TRADING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Jun 28, 2010 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE EACH OCCASION THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, FOLLOWED BY A WARNING CHIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE RESULTS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 63,000.

Jun 28, 2010 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FAIL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD AND THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT SEVERAL TIMES UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 60 MPH, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN, ALMOST CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO TO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE FAILURE AND ADVISED TRADING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Jun 28, 2010 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE EACH OCCASION THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, FOLLOWED BY A WARNING CHIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE RESULTS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 63,000.

Jun 25, 2010 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING UNIT. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT WITH NO WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES AND SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE FREQUENTLY IN WARMER TEMPERATURES. I WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME IT COULD BE IN EXCESS OF $1000 TO REPAIR. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF PONTIAC, ALL OF WHICH OCCUR BETWEEN 55,000 AND 60,000 MILES. MY CAR HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT. STILL GM REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS DEFECT BY ISSUING A RECALL. ONE WOULD THINK WITH $52 MILLION DOLLARS OF AMERICANS TAX DOLLARS IN THEIR POCKETS THAT THEY COULD TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. THIS ISN'T ABOUT BAILOUTS THOUGH. THIS IS ABOUT PUTTING FAMILIES, MOTHERS AND CHILDRENS LIVES IN DANGER. I AM SENDING THIS IN HOPES OF THIS AGENCY BEING ABLE TO DO SOMETHING WITH GM TO HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE AND FORCE THEM TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET HURT OR KILLED. THIS ISN'T A MATTER OF A POOR PAINT JOB HERE, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE INVOLVING THE STEERING COMPONENTS OF A CAR. I APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 25, 2010 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING UNIT. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT WITH NO WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES AND SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE FREQUENTLY IN WARMER TEMPERATURES. I WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME IT COULD BE IN EXCESS OF $1000 TO REPAIR. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF PONTIAC, ALL OF WHICH OCCUR BETWEEN 55,000 AND 60,000 MILES. MY CAR HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT. STILL GM REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS DEFECT BY ISSUING A RECALL. ONE WOULD THINK WITH $52 MILLION DOLLARS OF AMERICANS TAX DOLLARS IN THEIR POCKETS THAT THEY COULD TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. THIS ISN'T ABOUT BAILOUTS THOUGH. THIS IS ABOUT PUTTING FAMILIES, MOTHERS AND CHILDRENS LIVES IN DANGER. I AM SENDING THIS IN HOPES OF THIS AGENCY BEING ABLE TO DO SOMETHING WITH GM TO HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE AND FORCE THEM TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET HURT OR KILLED. THIS ISN'T A MATTER OF A POOR PAINT JOB HERE, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE INVOLVING THE STEERING COMPONENTS OF A CAR. I APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 24, 2010 58,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY CAR AND I LOST CONTROL TRYING TO TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION. THE LIGHT CAME ON PRIOR TO MY TURNING AND THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD EVER HAPPENED. I NOTICED THE STEERING WAS OFF A BIT THE WEEK PRIOR, HOWEVER, I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED THAT WEEK AND THEY SAID THAT THE CAR MAY PULL TO THE LEFT AFTER. WHEN TRYING TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE CAR, I FOUND THERE ISN'T A SPOT FOR THIS AND THEY ARE ELECTRIC. THANKFULLY I DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 24, 2010 58,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY CAR AND I LOST CONTROL TRYING TO TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION. THE LIGHT CAME ON PRIOR TO MY TURNING AND THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD EVER HAPPENED. I NOTICED THE STEERING WAS OFF A BIT THE WEEK PRIOR, HOWEVER, I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED THAT WEEK AND THEY SAID THAT THE CAR MAY PULL TO THE LEFT AFTER. WHEN TRYING TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE CAR, I FOUND THERE ISN'T A SPOT FOR THIS AND THEY ARE ELECTRIC. THANKFULLY I DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 23, 2010 78,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. POWER STEERING JUST CUTS OUT AND MAKES THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. *TR

Jun 23, 2010 78,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. POWER STEERING JUST CUTS OUT AND MAKES THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. *TR

Jun 20, 2010

THE PONTIAC G6 2006 HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS STEERING. THE DRIVER HAS TO HAVE MUSCLES IN ORDER TO MAKE A TURN. IF IT IS A SHARP TURN YOU WILL BE UP ON THE CURB. THIS PROBLEM IS CONSTANT AND IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. ONE WOULD THINK THE CAR COMPANY WOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM SINCE THEY DID RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE UP UNTIL THE YEAR OF 2005!!! PLEASE HELP!! *TR

Jun 20, 2010

THE PONTIAC G6 2006 HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS STEERING. THE DRIVER HAS TO HAVE MUSCLES IN ORDER TO MAKE A TURN. IF IT IS A SHARP TURN YOU WILL BE UP ON THE CURB. THIS PROBLEM IS CONSTANT AND IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. ONE WOULD THINK THE CAR COMPANY WOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM SINCE THEY DID RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE UP UNTIL THE YEAR OF 2005!!! PLEASE HELP!! *TR

Jun 16, 2010 4,900 mi

MY PONTIAC G6 2006 POWER STEERING GOES OUT AT FIRST I WAS TOLD MY BATTERY WASN'T STRONG ENOUGH SO, BROUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND IT STILL GOES OUT TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE POWER STEERING WOULD COST ME 1,200 AND IT WASN'T UNDER RECALL I THINK GM NEED TO PAY FOR THIS WHO WANTS A CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE A POWER STEERING PUMP ATLEAST I COULD SEE IF IT NEEDED A BELT OR FLUID THIS IS A MESS. *TR

Jun 16, 2010 4,900 mi

MY PONTIAC G6 2006 POWER STEERING GOES OUT AT FIRST I WAS TOLD MY BATTERY WASN'T STRONG ENOUGH SO, BROUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND IT STILL GOES OUT TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE POWER STEERING WOULD COST ME 1,200 AND IT WASN'T UNDER RECALL I THINK GM NEED TO PAY FOR THIS WHO WANTS A CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE A POWER STEERING PUMP ATLEAST I COULD SEE IF IT NEEDED A BELT OR FLUID THIS IS A MESS. *TR

Jun 15, 2010

2006 PONTIAC G-6 I-STEERING SHAFT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I HAVE HAD MINE REPLACED TO FIX A THUD IN THE STEERING OF THE CAR. ALSO I HAVE NOT HAD THIS ISSUE BUT MANY OTHERS AND PEOPLE I KNOW HAVE AND THIS ISSUE AND IT SHOULD DEF. BE RECALLED. THE CHEVY COBALTS AND PONTIAC G5'S WERE RECALLED FOR THIS WHY NOT THE G6? THE POWER STEERING CAN BE FAULTY ON THIS CAR GOING OUT AND CAN CAUSE A CAR ACCIDENT. THINK ABOUT IT IF YOUR DRIVING DOING 60 TO 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND YOU CAN'T CONTROL OR STEER YOUR CAR NOT ONLY IS THAT SCARY, BUT A CAR ACCIDENT CAN HAPPEN!! *TR

Jun 15, 2010

2006 PONTIAC G-6 I-STEERING SHAFT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I HAVE HAD MINE REPLACED TO FIX A THUD IN THE STEERING OF THE CAR. ALSO I HAVE NOT HAD THIS ISSUE BUT MANY OTHERS AND PEOPLE I KNOW HAVE AND THIS ISSUE AND IT SHOULD DEF. BE RECALLED. THE CHEVY COBALTS AND PONTIAC G5'S WERE RECALLED FOR THIS WHY NOT THE G6? THE POWER STEERING CAN BE FAULTY ON THIS CAR GOING OUT AND CAN CAUSE A CAR ACCIDENT. THINK ABOUT IT IF YOUR DRIVING DOING 60 TO 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND YOU CAN'T CONTROL OR STEER YOUR CAR NOT ONLY IS THAT SCARY, BUT A CAR ACCIDENT CAN HAPPEN!! *TR

Jun 14, 2010 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH AN UNEXPECTED POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jun 14, 2010 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH AN UNEXPECTED POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jun 11, 2010 8,061 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH , THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND HE LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STEERING THE VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING FLUID.THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED, AND THERE HAD BEEN NO REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8061.

Jun 11, 2010 70,798 mi

POWER STEERING MOTOR IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WENT BAD. IT COST ME OVER $800 TO REPAIR. BUT THEN I LOOK ONLINE AND SEE THAT THE FOLLOWING CARS WERE ALSO RECALLED FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE: - 2005 - 2010 CHEVROLET COBALTS - 2007 - 2010 PONTIAC G5S - 2005 - 2006 PONTIAC PURSUITS - 2006 - 2006 PONTIAC G4S IT'S REALLY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT GM USED A DIFFERENT TYPE OF PART IN MY CAR. *TR

Jun 11, 2010

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS IN WHICH I NOW KNOW IS ELECTRICAL AND VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR. AFTER HEARING HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST I CAME HOME AND LOOKED TO SEE IF GM HAD ANY RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE, BUT TO COME AND FIND OUT THEY DON'T. A LOT OF COMPLAINTS THOUGH. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL ISSUE OR THE CONSUMERS GIVEN SOME HELP IN GETTING WHAT SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE CORRECTED. *TR

Jun 11, 2010 8,061 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH , THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND HE LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STEERING THE VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING FLUID.THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED, AND THERE HAD BEEN NO REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8061.

Jun 11, 2010 70,798 mi

POWER STEERING MOTOR IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WENT BAD. IT COST ME OVER $800 TO REPAIR. BUT THEN I LOOK ONLINE AND SEE THAT THE FOLLOWING CARS WERE ALSO RECALLED FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE: - 2005 - 2010 CHEVROLET COBALTS - 2007 - 2010 PONTIAC G5S - 2005 - 2006 PONTIAC PURSUITS - 2006 - 2006 PONTIAC G4S IT'S REALLY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT GM USED A DIFFERENT TYPE OF PART IN MY CAR. *TR

Jun 11, 2010

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS IN WHICH I NOW KNOW IS ELECTRICAL AND VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR. AFTER HEARING HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST I CAME HOME AND LOOKED TO SEE IF GM HAD ANY RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE, BUT TO COME AND FIND OUT THEY DON'T. A LOT OF COMPLAINTS THOUGH. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL ISSUE OR THE CONSUMERS GIVEN SOME HELP IN GETTING WHAT SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE CORRECTED. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 571,245 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 KEEPS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING AND IS BECOMING A VERY MAJOR HAZARD, IT HAPPENING ALMOST DAILY AND I HAVE SEEN ON SEVERAL WEB SITES THAT IT IS HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS OF OTHER 2006 G6 OWNERS AS WELL WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO HOLD GM RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 571,245 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 KEEPS LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING AND IS BECOMING A VERY MAJOR HAZARD, IT HAPPENING ALMOST DAILY AND I HAVE SEEN ON SEVERAL WEB SITES THAT IT IS HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS OF OTHER 2006 G6 OWNERS AS WELL WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO HOLD GM RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 74,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 74,000 MILES ELECTRIC STEERING MAJOR ISSUE LAST SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010, I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND AS I WAS NEARING MY RESIDENCE, THE STEERING BECAME HARDER TO CONTROL. LUCKILY, THE MAJOR ISSUE DIDN'T OCCUR UNTIL I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY, IN WHICH THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY NON-STEERABLE. I AM BY NO MEANS A WEAK PERSON, SO THIS LACK OF STEERING IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010. AT ABOUT NOON, I WAS HEADING TO LUNCH AND COMING FROM A STOPLIGHT, I HAD NO STEERING WHAT-SO-EVER, I WAS REQUIRED TO RESTART THE CAR MID-TURN IN ORDER TO NOT RUN OFF OF THE ROAD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT GM APPARENTLY DOESN'T CARE TO RESOLVE. IT IS OBVIOUS GENERAL MOTORS CARES NOTHING AT ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO BUY THEIR PRODUCT. I AM THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED, SO MUCH SO THAT I PURCHASED A USED 2005 MUSTANG GT AS A REPLACEMENT CAR. I NEED TO HAVE THE PONTIAC G6 FIXED, BECAUSE I AM SELLING THE CAR, I DO NOT WISH TO BE KILLED BY MY OWN CAR! I WAS NOT INJURED OR KILLED BUT I AM VERY VERY TEMPTED TO CLICK THE "WERE THERE ANY DEATHS OR INJURIES?" CHECKBOX BECAUSE I ALREADY KNOW THAT GM DOESN'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO ITS LOYAL CUSTOMERS... WHAT A SHAME! *TR

Jun 8, 2010 68,500 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING QUITTING WHILE TRAVELING DOWN ROAD. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 74,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 74,000 MILES ELECTRIC STEERING MAJOR ISSUE LAST SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010, I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND AS I WAS NEARING MY RESIDENCE, THE STEERING BECAME HARDER TO CONTROL. LUCKILY, THE MAJOR ISSUE DIDN'T OCCUR UNTIL I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY, IN WHICH THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY NON-STEERABLE. I AM BY NO MEANS A WEAK PERSON, SO THIS LACK OF STEERING IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010. AT ABOUT NOON, I WAS HEADING TO LUNCH AND COMING FROM A STOPLIGHT, I HAD NO STEERING WHAT-SO-EVER, I WAS REQUIRED TO RESTART THE CAR MID-TURN IN ORDER TO NOT RUN OFF OF THE ROAD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT GM APPARENTLY DOESN'T CARE TO RESOLVE. IT IS OBVIOUS GENERAL MOTORS CARES NOTHING AT ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO BUY THEIR PRODUCT. I AM THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED, SO MUCH SO THAT I PURCHASED A USED 2005 MUSTANG GT AS A REPLACEMENT CAR. I NEED TO HAVE THE PONTIAC G6 FIXED, BECAUSE I AM SELLING THE CAR, I DO NOT WISH TO BE KILLED BY MY OWN CAR! I WAS NOT INJURED OR KILLED BUT I AM VERY VERY TEMPTED TO CLICK THE "WERE THERE ANY DEATHS OR INJURIES?" CHECKBOX BECAUSE I ALREADY KNOW THAT GM DOESN'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO ITS LOYAL CUSTOMERS... WHAT A SHAME! *TR

Jun 8, 2010 68,500 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING QUITTING WHILE TRAVELING DOWN ROAD. *TR

Jun 7, 2010 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME VERY LOOSE AND WHILE BRAKING, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 59,000.

Jun 7, 2010 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME VERY LOOSE AND WHILE BRAKING, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 59,000.

Jun 4, 2010 34,845 mi

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND PULSATED BACK AND FORTH, DURING WHICH TIME I FELT I DID NOT HAVE STEERING CONTROL. TOOK IT TO A SHOP, THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM--LEFT THE SHOP AND THE CAR BEEPED AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO A DEALER SHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND CLEARED CODES. *TR

Jun 4, 2010 58,800 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS A POWER STEERING FAULT THAT DEALERSHIP IS SAYING THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS A LITTLE MORE THAN 58,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THIS IS HAPPENING. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THIS I HAVE FOUND LOTS A CASES THAT HAS RESULTED IN CRASHES AND INJURIES. WHY HAS GM NOT RECALLED THESE VEHICLES? *TR

Jun 4, 2010 34,845 mi

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND PULSATED BACK AND FORTH, DURING WHICH TIME I FELT I DID NOT HAVE STEERING CONTROL. TOOK IT TO A SHOP, THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM--LEFT THE SHOP AND THE CAR BEEPED AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO A DEALER SHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND CLEARED CODES. *TR

Jun 4, 2010 58,800 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS A POWER STEERING FAULT THAT DEALERSHIP IS SAYING THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS A LITTLE MORE THAN 58,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THIS IS HAPPENING. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THIS I HAVE FOUND LOTS A CASES THAT HAS RESULTED IN CRASHES AND INJURIES. WHY HAS GM NOT RECALLED THESE VEHICLES? *TR

Jun 2, 2010 80,000 mi

WHEN I WOULD MAKE LEFT TURNS MY WHEEL WOULD MAKE A WEIRD NOISE. THEN ONE DAY I WAS PARKED AND WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE I HAD TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN TO GET BACK ON THE MAIN ROAD. MY POWER STEERING HAD WENT OUT. NOW MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE POWER STEERING DOESN'T GO OUT EVERY TIME A LEFT TURN IS MADE BUT DOES GO OUT AT A MINIMUM OF ONCE A DAY. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT I HAVE TO EITHER PULL OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART OR REACH MY DESTINATION WITHOUT POWER STEERING WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. *TR

Jun 2, 2010 80,000 mi

WHEN I WOULD MAKE LEFT TURNS MY WHEEL WOULD MAKE A WEIRD NOISE. THEN ONE DAY I WAS PARKED AND WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE I HAD TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN TO GET BACK ON THE MAIN ROAD. MY POWER STEERING HAD WENT OUT. NOW MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE POWER STEERING DOESN'T GO OUT EVERY TIME A LEFT TURN IS MADE BUT DOES GO OUT AT A MINIMUM OF ONCE A DAY. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT I HAVE TO EITHER PULL OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART OR REACH MY DESTINATION WITHOUT POWER STEERING WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. *TR

Jun 1, 2010 100,410 mi

I HAVE COME CLOSE TO HAVING THREE DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 DUE TO THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN DEC. OF 2007 AND JULY OF 2009 GM REPLACED SOME STEERING GEAR IN 2007 AND MY COLUMN SHAFT. NOW LESS THAN 12000 MILES IT IS DOING IT AGAIN. I AM SO CONCERNED NOW THAT MY DAUGHTER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY. THE POWERSTEERING LIGHT COMES ON ALSO WHEN EVER THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE SEEN THAT OTHER PONTIAC'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I AM SURE THAT THE PROBLEM IN THE G6 IS THE EXACT SAME. WE NEED THIS RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR EVEN KILLED. I AM TAKING MY PONTIAC ONCE AGAIN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOMORROW, FOR REPAIRS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE HELP!!!! *TR

Jun 1, 2010 94,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MOMENTS LATER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 94,500.

Jun 1, 2010 100,410 mi

I HAVE COME CLOSE TO HAVING THREE DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 DUE TO THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN DEC. OF 2007 AND JULY OF 2009 GM REPLACED SOME STEERING GEAR IN 2007 AND MY COLUMN SHAFT. NOW LESS THAN 12000 MILES IT IS DOING IT AGAIN. I AM SO CONCERNED NOW THAT MY DAUGHTER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY. THE POWERSTEERING LIGHT COMES ON ALSO WHEN EVER THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE SEEN THAT OTHER PONTIAC'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I AM SURE THAT THE PROBLEM IN THE G6 IS THE EXACT SAME. WE NEED THIS RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR EVEN KILLED. I AM TAKING MY PONTIAC ONCE AGAIN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOMORROW, FOR REPAIRS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE HELP!!!! *TR

Jun 1, 2010 94,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MOMENTS LATER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 94,500.

May 30, 2010 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A SHARP CURVE MY PONTIAC G6(2006) LOSS POWER STEERING AND WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF TO TURN AND TO HANDLE THE VEHICLE ITSELF, NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES SINCE I WAS NOT DRIVING VERY FAST, I COULD MANAGE THE SITUATION BUT IT GOT ME BY SURPRISE TOTALLY UNEXPECTED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED I UNDERSTAND ITS A VERY COMMON COMPLAIN IN THIS CARS WITH A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE. *TR

May 30, 2010 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A SHARP CURVE MY PONTIAC G6(2006) LOSS POWER STEERING AND WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF TO TURN AND TO HANDLE THE VEHICLE ITSELF, NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES SINCE I WAS NOT DRIVING VERY FAST, I COULD MANAGE THE SITUATION BUT IT GOT ME BY SURPRISE TOTALLY UNEXPECTED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED I UNDERSTAND ITS A VERY COMMON COMPLAIN IN THIS CARS WITH A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE. *TR

May 29, 2010

I HAVE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHILE DRIVING ALSO AFTER STARTING THE CAR. I CALL GM TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED THAT THEY ISSUE A RECALL, I WAS TOLD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. AFTER HAVING MY CAR IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR A DAY, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR CODED A PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE SENSOR; BUT FURTHER TESTING WAS NEEDED TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE FOR THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. A FEW DAYS LATER I AGAIN RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE SPECIALIST SAYING THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE MY STEERING COLUMN. I ASKED IF THAT WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE POWER STEERING FAILURE, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS. I HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM THE GM DISTRICT SPECIALIST REGARDING MY VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO CRASHES, INCIDENTS, OR INJURIES BUT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM REGARDING PONTIAC G6'S AND THEIR LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *TR

May 29, 2010

I HAVE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHILE DRIVING ALSO AFTER STARTING THE CAR. I CALL GM TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED THAT THEY ISSUE A RECALL, I WAS TOLD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. AFTER HAVING MY CAR IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR A DAY, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR CODED A PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE SENSOR; BUT FURTHER TESTING WAS NEEDED TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE FOR THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. A FEW DAYS LATER I AGAIN RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE SPECIALIST SAYING THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE MY STEERING COLUMN. I ASKED IF THAT WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE POWER STEERING FAILURE, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS. I HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM THE GM DISTRICT SPECIALIST REGARDING MY VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO CRASHES, INCIDENTS, OR INJURIES BUT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM REGARDING PONTIAC G6'S AND THEIR LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *TR

May 28, 2010 81,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2006 PONTIAC G6 ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO, DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 5 WEEKS THEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON DINGING, HUSBAND TRIED TO FIND WHERE TO FILL UP THE POWER STEERING FLUID, NO PLACE IT'S ELECTRIC. WENT TO VISIT A RELATIVE 4 HOURS AWAY LEAVING FROM THE MALL ONE NIGHT LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN DINGING AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING. JUST THANKFUL WASN'T ON A SHARP TURN AS I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL. POWER STEERING LIGHT COMING ON ALL THE TIME NOW BUT HAVEN'T LOST POWER STEERING SINCE BUT REALLY NERVOUS ABOUT DRIVING IT AS I NEVER KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. HAVE HAD IT TO THE GARAGE FOR A SCAN AND IT SAYS POSITION SENSOR AND TORQUE INPUT SENSOR PROBLEM. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN AND EVEN IF THEY DO TRY REPLACING THE STEERING COLUMN IT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE CARS TO HAVE THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE LIKE MYSELF GETS HURT OR CAUSES AN ACCIDENT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. I WILL NEVER FULLY TRUST THIS CAR AGAIN. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. ASAP. *TR

May 28, 2010 81,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2006 PONTIAC G6 ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO, DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 5 WEEKS THEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON DINGING, HUSBAND TRIED TO FIND WHERE TO FILL UP THE POWER STEERING FLUID, NO PLACE IT'S ELECTRIC. WENT TO VISIT A RELATIVE 4 HOURS AWAY LEAVING FROM THE MALL ONE NIGHT LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN DINGING AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING. JUST THANKFUL WASN'T ON A SHARP TURN AS I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL. POWER STEERING LIGHT COMING ON ALL THE TIME NOW BUT HAVEN'T LOST POWER STEERING SINCE BUT REALLY NERVOUS ABOUT DRIVING IT AS I NEVER KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. HAVE HAD IT TO THE GARAGE FOR A SCAN AND IT SAYS POSITION SENSOR AND TORQUE INPUT SENSOR PROBLEM. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN AND EVEN IF THEY DO TRY REPLACING THE STEERING COLUMN IT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE CARS TO HAVE THEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE LIKE MYSELF GETS HURT OR CAUSES AN ACCIDENT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. I WILL NEVER FULLY TRUST THIS CAR AGAIN. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. ASAP. *TR

May 27, 2010 60,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN APRIL OF 2009 WITH 60,000 ODD MILES ON IT. IN AUGUST OF 09 I WENT TO START IT ONE MORNING AND I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL I GET THE ERROR MESSAGE POWER STEERING. ONLY TO FIND OUT THE CAR HAS ELECTRONIC STEERING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO SAY THAT I NEEDED TO BRING IT IN WHILE IT WAS DISPLAYING THE MESSAGE. IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE IT DIDN'T DO IT AGAIN. NOW THE STEERING IS REAL LOOSE AND RUMBLY AND THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD. AND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BREAKS IT CHATTERS. AS OF LAST NIGHT I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN A TURN FOR THE STEERING MESSAGE TO APPEAR AND THE CAR CUT OFF. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. I TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT NO PROBLEMS. THEN TODAY IT DID IT 3 TIMES. I HAVE A SON WHOM I AM SCARED TO TAKE ANYWHERE DUE TO THE FACT THE STEERING MAY NOT WORK AND THE CAR WILL CUT OFF AND SOME ONE WILL REAR END US. I AM A PRETTY STRONG FEMALE AND YOU CAN NOT STEER THIS CAR WHEN IT DOES THIS. *TR

May 27, 2010 60,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN APRIL OF 2009 WITH 60,000 ODD MILES ON IT. IN AUGUST OF 09 I WENT TO START IT ONE MORNING AND I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL I GET THE ERROR MESSAGE POWER STEERING. ONLY TO FIND OUT THE CAR HAS ELECTRONIC STEERING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO SAY THAT I NEEDED TO BRING IT IN WHILE IT WAS DISPLAYING THE MESSAGE. IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE IT DIDN'T DO IT AGAIN. NOW THE STEERING IS REAL LOOSE AND RUMBLY AND THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD. AND WHEN YOU APPLY THE BREAKS IT CHATTERS. AS OF LAST NIGHT I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN A TURN FOR THE STEERING MESSAGE TO APPEAR AND THE CAR CUT OFF. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. I TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT NO PROBLEMS. THEN TODAY IT DID IT 3 TIMES. I HAVE A SON WHOM I AM SCARED TO TAKE ANYWHERE DUE TO THE FACT THE STEERING MAY NOT WORK AND THE CAR WILL CUT OFF AND SOME ONE WILL REAR END US. I AM A PRETTY STRONG FEMALE AND YOU CAN NOT STEER THIS CAR WHEN IT DOES THIS. *TR

May 26, 2010 10,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERYTIME I TURN THE WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS. THE BRAKES ON MY CAR HAVE SQUEALED SINCE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO GET CHECKED ON COUNTLESS OCCASIONS, AND AM TOLD MY BRAKES ARE FINE, AND THAT THEY CAN REPLACE THE BREAKS AND ROTORS (EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FINE), BUT THEY CANNOT SAY THAT IT WOULD MAKE THEM STOP SQUEAKING! I AM ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WHEN I START THE CAR. I WILL TURN THE KEY AND IT WILL START, BUT IT KEEPS TURNING LIKE IT IS NOT STARTED, THEN JUST SHUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE ONLINE, WITH THEIR STEERING. I HAVE A BABY, AND I AM AFRAID THAT SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN SHE IS IN THE CAR WITH ME. WE CANNOT LET SOMETHING AWFUL HAPPEN, BEFORE THERE IS A RECALL! THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS, SO LETS BE PROACTIVE, INSTEAD OF REACTIVE! *TR

May 26, 2010 10,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THERE IS A POPPING NOISE EVERYTIME I TURN THE WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS. THE BRAKES ON MY CAR HAVE SQUEALED SINCE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO GET CHECKED ON COUNTLESS OCCASIONS, AND AM TOLD MY BRAKES ARE FINE, AND THAT THEY CAN REPLACE THE BREAKS AND ROTORS (EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FINE), BUT THEY CANNOT SAY THAT IT WOULD MAKE THEM STOP SQUEAKING! I AM ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WHEN I START THE CAR. I WILL TURN THE KEY AND IT WILL START, BUT IT KEEPS TURNING LIKE IT IS NOT STARTED, THEN JUST SHUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE ONLINE, WITH THEIR STEERING. I HAVE A BABY, AND I AM AFRAID THAT SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN SHE IS IN THE CAR WITH ME. WE CANNOT LET SOMETHING AWFUL HAPPEN, BEFORE THERE IS A RECALL! THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS, SO LETS BE PROACTIVE, INSTEAD OF REACTIVE! *TR

May 24, 2010 40,000 mi

THE CAR WILL TURN INSTANTLY TO THE LEFT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. ALIGNMENT IS CORRECT AND THE CAR HAS 42,000 MILES. THE SAY THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND RACK NEEDS REPLACED. *TR

May 24, 2010 40,000 mi

THE CAR WILL TURN INSTANTLY TO THE LEFT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. ALIGNMENT IS CORRECT AND THE CAR HAS 42,000 MILES. THE SAY THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND RACK NEEDS REPLACED. *TR

May 22, 2010 63,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INDICATOR LIGHT IS COMING ON DASHBOARD. STEERING WHEEL IS MOVING BY ITSELF WHILE STANDING STILL AND MOVING. STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS GRABBING/JAMMING AT TIMES AND SOMETIMES NO POWER. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE, WAS TOLD COMPUTER WAS ADJUSTED, WORSE NOW. MAKES NOISE, VIBRATES,GRABS. JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. I BELIEVE IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE HEARD MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL? NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER THE CAR IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

May 22, 2010 63,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INDICATOR LIGHT IS COMING ON DASHBOARD. STEERING WHEEL IS MOVING BY ITSELF WHILE STANDING STILL AND MOVING. STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS GRABBING/JAMMING AT TIMES AND SOMETIMES NO POWER. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE, WAS TOLD COMPUTER WAS ADJUSTED, WORSE NOW. MAKES NOISE, VIBRATES,GRABS. JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. I BELIEVE IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE HEARD MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL? NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER THE CAR IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

May 21, 2010 56,970 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING CLUNKING AND MAKING A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN. I HAVE READ ABOUT MANY OF THE SAME ISSUES ON LINE AND IN MANY CASES THE STEERING GOES OUT COMPLETELY. GM NEEDS TO RECALL JUST LIKE ON THE OTHER PONTIAC MODELS. *TR

May 21, 2010 56,970 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING CLUNKING AND MAKING A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN. I HAVE READ ABOUT MANY OF THE SAME ISSUES ON LINE AND IN MANY CASES THE STEERING GOES OUT COMPLETELY. GM NEEDS TO RECALL JUST LIKE ON THE OTHER PONTIAC MODELS. *TR

May 18, 2010 50,106 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING DROPPING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I'VE BROUGHT MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES TO A GM DEALERSHIP (WOODY PONTIAC GMC IN ELGIN, IL), ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE MECHANIC KEEPS INSISTING THAT THE CAR WAS MADE TO DROP POWER STEERING IF I TURN THE WHEEL TOO MUCH TO THE RIGHT. THE PROBLEM IS, THE POWER STEERING WILL DROP FOR ANY REASON. I CAN BE DRIVING ALONG STRAIGHT AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I CAN START THE CAR UP FROM SITTING IN A PARKING SPOT AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I'VE NOTICED THOUGH THAT IT MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN TAKING SLOW RIGHT TURNS. I'VE READ A RECENT RECALL FOR G6'S MADE A FEW MONTHS BEFORE MINE AND HAVE NOTICED THE SAME EFFECTS. I'VE TRIED TO TAKE THE TURNS SLOWLY AND I CAN FEEL A JOLT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS IF THE POWER STEERING WANTS TO DROP OUT AND SOMETIMES IT DOES GO OUT. I'VE COMPLAINED TO MY DEALERSHIP, I'VE COMPLAINED TO GM, I DON'T KNOW WHO ELSE TO COMPLAIN TO ANYMORE. MY CAR IS NOW 100 MILES PAST MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER THIS PROBLEM CAN GO ON BEFORE I FINALLY HIT SOMEBODY ON THE ROAD. I'VE BEEN IN 4 INCIDENTS SO FAR WHERE I'VE LOST POWER STEERING ON A TURN AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL OF THIS PROBLEM SEEING AS THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. [XXX] *TR

May 18, 2010 50,106 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING DROPPING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I'VE BROUGHT MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES TO A GM DEALERSHIP (WOODY PONTIAC GMC IN ELGIN, IL), ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE MECHANIC KEEPS INSISTING THAT THE CAR WAS MADE TO DROP POWER STEERING IF I TURN THE WHEEL TOO MUCH TO THE RIGHT. THE PROBLEM IS, THE POWER STEERING WILL DROP FOR ANY REASON. I CAN BE DRIVING ALONG STRAIGHT AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I CAN START THE CAR UP FROM SITTING IN A PARKING SPOT AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I'VE NOTICED THOUGH THAT IT MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN TAKING SLOW RIGHT TURNS. I'VE READ A RECENT RECALL FOR G6'S MADE A FEW MONTHS BEFORE MINE AND HAVE NOTICED THE SAME EFFECTS. I'VE TRIED TO TAKE THE TURNS SLOWLY AND I CAN FEEL A JOLT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS IF THE POWER STEERING WANTS TO DROP OUT AND SOMETIMES IT DOES GO OUT. I'VE COMPLAINED TO MY DEALERSHIP, I'VE COMPLAINED TO GM, I DON'T KNOW WHO ELSE TO COMPLAIN TO ANYMORE. MY CAR IS NOW 100 MILES PAST MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER THIS PROBLEM CAN GO ON BEFORE I FINALLY HIT SOMEBODY ON THE ROAD. I'VE BEEN IN 4 INCIDENTS SO FAR WHERE I'VE LOST POWER STEERING ON A TURN AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL OF THIS PROBLEM SEEING AS THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. [XXX] *TR

May 16, 2010 26,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN LOW SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 26,000 MILES ON IT.. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PARALLEL PARK THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 16, 2010 26,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN LOW SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 26,000 MILES ON IT.. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PARALLEL PARK THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 14, 2010 74,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY WHEN DRIVING TO WORK AND BACK. 3 HOUR DRIVE NORTH IT WILL HAPPEN 2-3 TIMES EACH WAY. NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER, VERY DANGEROUS ON THE EXPRESSWAY. GM WILL NOT DO A THING ABOUT IT, SO IT'S STILL DEFECTIVE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE FEBRUARY 2010. *TR

May 14, 2010 74,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY WHEN DRIVING TO WORK AND BACK. 3 HOUR DRIVE NORTH IT WILL HAPPEN 2-3 TIMES EACH WAY. NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER, VERY DANGEROUS ON THE EXPRESSWAY. GM WILL NOT DO A THING ABOUT IT, SO IT'S STILL DEFECTIVE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE FEBRUARY 2010. *TR

May 12, 2010 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 75,000.

May 12, 2010 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 75,000.

May 11, 2010 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYDAY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

May 11, 2010 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYDAY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

May 10, 2010 63,750 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6, WHILE DRIVING THE VEH ALL THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS WILL BEGIN TO FLASH ON AND OFF OF THE VEH TO INCLUDE THE SECURITY, TEMP AND BATTERY LIGHTS. THE BATTERY LIGHT WILL HOWEVER STAY ON, ALSO AT THIS TIME THE MESSAGE DISPLAY WILL BEGIN TO DISPLAY NEARLY EVERY MESSAGE THAT IS POSSIBLE, THEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION REGARDLESS OF SPEED THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT AND STAY OUT FOR VARIOUS PERIODS OF TIME. THIS ORIGINALLY OCCURRED 1 TIME , WE TOOK THE VEH TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING A CERTAIN TEMP SO THEY REPLACED IT, IT WAS FINE ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE BEGINNING TO DO THE SAME THING THIS TIME ON A VERY FREQUENTLY ALMOST TO THE POINT IT DOES IT NOW EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. I HAVE DONE ALOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME EXACT ISSUES MADE TO PONTIAC/GM BY OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND GM SEEMS TO BE IGNORING THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES ON THE ROADWAY, BECAUSE IF IT IS NOT AS SOON AS THE INCIDENT MAKES THE NEWS YOU CAN BE ASSURED ALOT OF PEOPLE WILL BE GOING TO THE NEWS SAYING THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF GM AND THE NHTSA. *TR

May 10, 2010

I PURCHASED A USED 2006 PONTIAC G6 ON APRIL THE 3RD, CAR RAN GREAT NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS, TOOK IT TO IOWA ON APRIL 29TH AND MADE GOOD TRIP UP THERE. THE MORNING OF APRIL 30TH WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED 55MPH SPEED LIMIT, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN JERKING TO THE LEFT, GETTING WORSE BY THE SECOND, IT THEN LOCKS UP AND IS ALMOST IMMOVABLE. GOT CAR TO SAFE PLACE AND LOOKED AT OWNERS MANUAL TO CHECK PUMP FOR FLUIDS, WAS NOT IN AREA AS INDICATED IN MANUAL, AS A MATTER OF FACT THERE IS NO PUMP AT ALL, IT IS ELECTRIC, WHICH THE MANUAL SAYS NOTHING ABOUT. CALLED GM, THEY SET UP A TOW TO NEAREST PONTIAC DEALER. ON THE 3RD OF MAY CAR WAS TOWED TO PONTIAC DEALER. DEALER LATER CALLED AND SAID IT WAS A FAULTY GM PART. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE G6, AS WELL AS THE G5 THEY HAVE RECALLED AS OF MARCH 2010. GM NEEDS TO RECALL THIS, BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. I AM LUCKY I WAS NOT IN A HEAVILY POPULATED AREA AND NOT HURT OR HURT SOMEONE ELSE. GM DIDN'T WANT TO ADMIT THIS IS A PROBLEM BUT EVEN THE DEALER SAID THEY KNOW THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. *TR

May 10, 2010 63,750 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6, WHILE DRIVING THE VEH ALL THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS WILL BEGIN TO FLASH ON AND OFF OF THE VEH TO INCLUDE THE SECURITY, TEMP AND BATTERY LIGHTS. THE BATTERY LIGHT WILL HOWEVER STAY ON, ALSO AT THIS TIME THE MESSAGE DISPLAY WILL BEGIN TO DISPLAY NEARLY EVERY MESSAGE THAT IS POSSIBLE, THEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION REGARDLESS OF SPEED THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT AND STAY OUT FOR VARIOUS PERIODS OF TIME. THIS ORIGINALLY OCCURRED 1 TIME , WE TOOK THE VEH TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING A CERTAIN TEMP SO THEY REPLACED IT, IT WAS FINE ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE BEGINNING TO DO THE SAME THING THIS TIME ON A VERY FREQUENTLY ALMOST TO THE POINT IT DOES IT NOW EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. I HAVE DONE ALOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME EXACT ISSUES MADE TO PONTIAC/GM BY OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND GM SEEMS TO BE IGNORING THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES ON THE ROADWAY, BECAUSE IF IT IS NOT AS SOON AS THE INCIDENT MAKES THE NEWS YOU CAN BE ASSURED ALOT OF PEOPLE WILL BE GOING TO THE NEWS SAYING THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF GM AND THE NHTSA. *TR

May 10, 2010

I PURCHASED A USED 2006 PONTIAC G6 ON APRIL THE 3RD, CAR RAN GREAT NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS, TOOK IT TO IOWA ON APRIL 29TH AND MADE GOOD TRIP UP THERE. THE MORNING OF APRIL 30TH WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED 55MPH SPEED LIMIT, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN JERKING TO THE LEFT, GETTING WORSE BY THE SECOND, IT THEN LOCKS UP AND IS ALMOST IMMOVABLE. GOT CAR TO SAFE PLACE AND LOOKED AT OWNERS MANUAL TO CHECK PUMP FOR FLUIDS, WAS NOT IN AREA AS INDICATED IN MANUAL, AS A MATTER OF FACT THERE IS NO PUMP AT ALL, IT IS ELECTRIC, WHICH THE MANUAL SAYS NOTHING ABOUT. CALLED GM, THEY SET UP A TOW TO NEAREST PONTIAC DEALER. ON THE 3RD OF MAY CAR WAS TOWED TO PONTIAC DEALER. DEALER LATER CALLED AND SAID IT WAS A FAULTY GM PART. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE G6, AS WELL AS THE G5 THEY HAVE RECALLED AS OF MARCH 2010. GM NEEDS TO RECALL THIS, BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. I AM LUCKY I WAS NOT IN A HEAVILY POPULATED AREA AND NOT HURT OR HURT SOMEONE ELSE. GM DIDN'T WANT TO ADMIT THIS IS A PROBLEM BUT EVEN THE DEALER SAID THEY KNOW THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. *TR

May 8, 2010 69,985 mi

PONTIAC G6 2006 LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TR

May 8, 2010 69,985 mi

PONTIAC G6 2006 LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TR

May 6, 2010 1,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT WHEN CREEPING IN TRAFFIC AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT CLUNK NOISE IN THE STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALER ALL WITH NO RESULT OR FIX. *TR

May 6, 2010 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY A CHIMING SOUND. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR TESTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADICALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

May 6, 2010

I JUST PURCHASED A PONTIAC 2006 G6 WITH LESS THAN 26,000MILES, ON MAY 5,2010. THE NEXT MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO RATTLE AND SHAKE. AT FIRST I IGNORED IT BUT THEN I NOTICED THAT I AM HAVING PROBLEMS GO FROM LANE TO LANE SMOOTHLY AND STAYING IN ONE LANE WITH FORCEFULLY CONTROLLING THE WHEEL BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK ON ME OR IT WOULD FEEL VERY LOOSE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ON GOING PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. I REFUSE TO PAY TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS COMMON ON PONTIAC CAR SIMILAR TO THIS ONE. I JUST BROUGHT THE CAR LESS THEN 24HRS AGO AND I AM ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS. THAT IS CRAZY!!!! AN INVESTIGATION IS DEFINITELY WARRANTED...THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND COULD BECOME A FATAL PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO!!! *TR

May 6, 2010 1,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT WHEN CREEPING IN TRAFFIC AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT CLUNK NOISE IN THE STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALER ALL WITH NO RESULT OR FIX. *TR

May 6, 2010 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY A CHIMING SOUND. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR TESTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADICALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

May 6, 2010

I JUST PURCHASED A PONTIAC 2006 G6 WITH LESS THAN 26,000MILES, ON MAY 5,2010. THE NEXT MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO RATTLE AND SHAKE. AT FIRST I IGNORED IT BUT THEN I NOTICED THAT I AM HAVING PROBLEMS GO FROM LANE TO LANE SMOOTHLY AND STAYING IN ONE LANE WITH FORCEFULLY CONTROLLING THE WHEEL BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK ON ME OR IT WOULD FEEL VERY LOOSE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ON GOING PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. I REFUSE TO PAY TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS COMMON ON PONTIAC CAR SIMILAR TO THIS ONE. I JUST BROUGHT THE CAR LESS THEN 24HRS AGO AND I AM ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS. THAT IS CRAZY!!!! AN INVESTIGATION IS DEFINITELY WARRANTED...THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND COULD BECOME A FATAL PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO!!! *TR

May 4, 2010 30,000 mi

CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN TURNING. *TR

May 4, 2010 30,000 mi

CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN TURNING. *TR

May 1, 2010 72,034 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY HOME AFTER A SCHOOL FUNCTION. THE 2006 PONTICA G6 POWER STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A MALE FRIEND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR THE LAST 5 MILES HOME WITH OUT POWER STEERING. *TR

May 1, 2010 72,034 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY HOME AFTER A SCHOOL FUNCTION. THE 2006 PONTICA G6 POWER STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A MALE FRIEND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR THE LAST 5 MILES HOME WITH OUT POWER STEERING. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE POWER STEERING FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF UPDATED 07/14/10*JB

Apr 29, 2010 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE POWER STEERING FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF UPDATED 07/14/10*JB

Apr 29, 2010 65,400 mi

A FEW WEEKS BACK, MY CAR STARTED FLASHING "POWER STEERING". I WAS OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED, BUT WAS HOPING IT WAS JUST A FLUKE. SHORTLY AFTER, IT GOT MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. THEN, ONE DAY, I GO TO LEAVE IN MY CAR AND NOTICE I HAVE NO POWER STEERING- AWESOME. JUST AS THE WARNINGS GOT MORE FREQUENT, SO DID THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. I'M A GIRL AND FIND IT NEAR-IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN THESE CONDITIONS. I CALLED AND EMAILED PONTIAC ONLY TO FIND OUT THERE IS "NO CURRENT RECALL" ON THIS ISSUE. I FIND THAT EXTREMELY HARD TO BELIEVE WHEN THERE WAS ONE ON THEIR G5 AND ON THE COBALTS. AFTER A SHORT TIME ON GOOGLE, IT'S QUITE APPARENT THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. I READ ONE WOMAN'S COMPLAINT WHERE SHE STATED IT BEGAN GOING OUT WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING- IF THIS HAPPENS TO ME, I DON'T KNOW HOW I'LL BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT... *TR

Apr 29, 2010 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE POWER STEERING FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF UPDATED 07/14/10*JB

Apr 29, 2010 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE POWER STEERING FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF UPDATED 07/14/10*JB

Apr 29, 2010 65,400 mi

A FEW WEEKS BACK, MY CAR STARTED FLASHING "POWER STEERING". I WAS OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED, BUT WAS HOPING IT WAS JUST A FLUKE. SHORTLY AFTER, IT GOT MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. THEN, ONE DAY, I GO TO LEAVE IN MY CAR AND NOTICE I HAVE NO POWER STEERING- AWESOME. JUST AS THE WARNINGS GOT MORE FREQUENT, SO DID THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. I'M A GIRL AND FIND IT NEAR-IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN THESE CONDITIONS. I CALLED AND EMAILED PONTIAC ONLY TO FIND OUT THERE IS "NO CURRENT RECALL" ON THIS ISSUE. I FIND THAT EXTREMELY HARD TO BELIEVE WHEN THERE WAS ONE ON THEIR G5 AND ON THE COBALTS. AFTER A SHORT TIME ON GOOGLE, IT'S QUITE APPARENT THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. I READ ONE WOMAN'S COMPLAINT WHERE SHE STATED IT BEGAN GOING OUT WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING- IF THIS HAPPENS TO ME, I DON'T KNOW HOW I'LL BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT... *TR

Apr 28, 2010 96,000 mi

2006 G6 STEERING CLUNKING WHEN I TURN. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 96,000 mi

2006 G6 STEERING CLUNKING WHEN I TURN. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD FAIL MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WOULD NOT OCCUR WHEN ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN HOWEVER THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL POP IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN ATTEMPTING EITHER TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Apr 23, 2010 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD FAIL MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WOULD NOT OCCUR WHEN ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN HOWEVER THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL POP IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN ATTEMPTING EITHER TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Apr 22, 2010

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 DOEST WORK THE REPAIR WAS TOO COSTLY AND I AM 81 YEARS OLD AND CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL THERE ARE TOO MANY COMPLAINTS AND THIS DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 10,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 FRONT END POPS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS HAPPENED AT 10,000 MILES. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER, IT STARTED POPPING AGAIN AT 50,000 AND NOW THERE IS NO LONGER A WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. THE POP OR CLUNK HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS TURNED AT A LOW SPEED EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO VIBRATES VERY BAD WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED. MESSAGE BOARDS ARE BURNING UP WITH ANGRY PONTIAC G6 OWNERS WHO HAVE FRONT END ISSUES. *TR

Apr 22, 2010

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 DOEST WORK THE REPAIR WAS TOO COSTLY AND I AM 81 YEARS OLD AND CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL THERE ARE TOO MANY COMPLAINTS AND THIS DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 10,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 FRONT END POPS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS HAPPENED AT 10,000 MILES. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER, IT STARTED POPPING AGAIN AT 50,000 AND NOW THERE IS NO LONGER A WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. THE POP OR CLUNK HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS TURNED AT A LOW SPEED EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO VIBRATES VERY BAD WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED. MESSAGE BOARDS ARE BURNING UP WITH ANGRY PONTIAC G6 OWNERS WHO HAVE FRONT END ISSUES. *TR

Apr 20, 2010 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE WARNING CONSOLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITIES. THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OVER A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE OBSERVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET PERTAINING TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN HER SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT THAT EXISTED IN HER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT HER SON'S EXPENSE. UPDATED 11/04/10*JB

Apr 20, 2010 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE WARNING CONSOLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITIES. THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OVER A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE OBSERVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET PERTAINING TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN HER SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT THAT EXISTED IN HER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT HER SON'S EXPENSE. UPDATED 11/04/10*JB

Apr 19, 2010 26,800 mi

LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POWER STEERING FAILURE DEALER REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER FOR TEMPORARY REMEDY. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 81,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 RIDES GREAT WHEN ON SMOOTH ROADS. JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 1.5 MONTHS AGO BUT WHEN GOING DOWN DIRT ROADS IT TENDS TO PULL YOU ANY WAY THE ROAD IS GOING. LIKE IF THERE ARE SMALL RUTS IT SEEMS TO YANK YOU ALL OVER THE ROAD AND I HAVE BEEN READING AND SEEN THAT THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE TELESCOPING ADJUSTMENT. WOULD LIKE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS I AM ONLY 19 YRS OLD JUST FINISHED COLLEGE AND BOUGHT THIS CAR DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO BE FIXING THINGS THAT SHOULDN'T BE BROKEN. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 26,800 mi

LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POWER STEERING FAILURE DEALER REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER FOR TEMPORARY REMEDY. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 81,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 RIDES GREAT WHEN ON SMOOTH ROADS. JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 1.5 MONTHS AGO BUT WHEN GOING DOWN DIRT ROADS IT TENDS TO PULL YOU ANY WAY THE ROAD IS GOING. LIKE IF THERE ARE SMALL RUTS IT SEEMS TO YANK YOU ALL OVER THE ROAD AND I HAVE BEEN READING AND SEEN THAT THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE TELESCOPING ADJUSTMENT. WOULD LIKE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS I AM ONLY 19 YRS OLD JUST FINISHED COLLEGE AND BOUGHT THIS CAR DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO BE FIXING THINGS THAT SHOULDN'T BE BROKEN. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 34,350 mi

THE POWER STEERING WARNING HAS APPEARED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6, SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 2 MONTHS, BUT AT FIRST I EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ITSELF. WE TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THEY ASSURED US THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING, IT WAS PROBABLY JUST AN ELECTRICAL SENSOR ISSUE. THE WARNING CONTINUED TO COME ON AT RANDOM TIMES, AND WOULD GO AWAY WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. ON 4/15/10, AS I WAS SITTING AT A STOP SIGN WITH MY 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT, THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I WAS THEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT BEFORE I WAS STRUCK BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED IT, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS FINE. I DROVE THE CAR HOME, AND WE HAVE NOT DROVE IT SINCE, FOR FEAR OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS. AFTER TALKING TO MY DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED THAT WE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE TO PUT IN A NEW STEERING COLUMN, WHICH WOULD COST AROUND $800. I WAS EXTREMELY SURPRISED AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER 2006 PONTIAC G6 OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT MANY HAVE REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND STILL CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS. I WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE I FEEL THAT THE PONTIAC G6 SHOULD BE RECALLED TO CORRECT THE POWER STEERING ISSUES. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 34,350 mi

THE POWER STEERING WARNING HAS APPEARED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6, SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 2 MONTHS, BUT AT FIRST I EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ITSELF. WE TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THEY ASSURED US THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING, IT WAS PROBABLY JUST AN ELECTRICAL SENSOR ISSUE. THE WARNING CONTINUED TO COME ON AT RANDOM TIMES, AND WOULD GO AWAY WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. ON 4/15/10, AS I WAS SITTING AT A STOP SIGN WITH MY 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT, THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I WAS THEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT BEFORE I WAS STRUCK BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED IT, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS FINE. I DROVE THE CAR HOME, AND WE HAVE NOT DROVE IT SINCE, FOR FEAR OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS. AFTER TALKING TO MY DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED THAT WE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE TO PUT IN A NEW STEERING COLUMN, WHICH WOULD COST AROUND $800. I WAS EXTREMELY SURPRISED AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER 2006 PONTIAC G6 OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT MANY HAVE REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND STILL CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS. I WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE I FEEL THAT THE PONTIAC G6 SHOULD BE RECALLED TO CORRECT THE POWER STEERING ISSUES. *TR

Apr 16, 2010

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND HAVE HAD THE STEERING LOCK UP ON ME A FEW TIMES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GM DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING GEAR WAS BAD. CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME SO I PAID THE DEDUCTIBLE AND HAD THEM REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR. ABOUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE STEERING IS MAKING THE SAME POPPING NOISE AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND I AM UNABLE TO AFFORD THE $1400 DOLLAR ESTIMATE TO REPLACE A SECOND TIME. THE STEERING HAS NOT LOCKED UP AGAIN JUST YET, BUT EVERY DAY I DRIVE I ANTICIPATE IT TO HAPPEN SOON. *TR

Apr 16, 2010

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND HAVE HAD THE STEERING LOCK UP ON ME A FEW TIMES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GM DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING GEAR WAS BAD. CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME SO I PAID THE DEDUCTIBLE AND HAD THEM REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR. ABOUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE STEERING IS MAKING THE SAME POPPING NOISE AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND I AM UNABLE TO AFFORD THE $1400 DOLLAR ESTIMATE TO REPLACE A SECOND TIME. THE STEERING HAS NOT LOCKED UP AGAIN JUST YET, BUT EVERY DAY I DRIVE I ANTICIPATE IT TO HAPPEN SOON. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE EXCESSIVELY WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR LESS. THE AIR BAG AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE POWER STEERING COMPONENT. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FOR THE AIR BAG. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Apr 14, 2010 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE EXCESSIVELY WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR LESS. THE AIR BAG AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE POWER STEERING COMPONENT. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FOR THE AIR BAG. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Apr 12, 2010

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT WE BROUGHT FROM A GM LOT AND WAS GM CERTIFIED. THE CAR'S POWER STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND SHE COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. LUCKILY SHE WAS NEAR OUR HOME AND MADE IT BACK OK. WHEN I WENT OUT TO CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM I COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING FOR THE POWER STEERING (APPARENTLY IT IS ELECTRICAL). AFTER VISITING VARIOUS WEBSITES I FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY SAME ISSUE AND THAT GM IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. PEOPLE ARE TAKING THERE CARS BACK TO THE DEALERS AND ARE BEING TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT AND THEY END UP PAYING A BUNDLE TO GET IT FIXED, ONLY TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. I FIND THIS COMPLETELY IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNBELIEVABLE ON THE PART OF GM CONCERNING THIS VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS MATTER. THERE SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL ON THIS CAR. I AM NOT GOING TO PAY FOR SOMEONE ELSE'S MISTAKE. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *TR

Apr 12, 2010 63,594 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND HAD JUST COME DOWN THE OFF RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS GOING UP TO 65MPH. AS I STARTED TO TURN RIGHT THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. THANKFULLY I WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND DID NOT HAVE MY 6 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE CAR BECAUSE IF I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN HIT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE SIDE THAT SHE SITS ON. AFTER LOOKING INTO FIXING THE ISSUE AND SEEING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY SAME ISSUE WITH THE PONTIAC G6 AND LEARNING THAT GM HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT...I AM WONDERING HOW MUCH MONEY THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY WHEN SOMEONE SUES THEM BECAUSE OF A FATAL ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED BY A KNOWN ISSUE. THIS POWER STEERING ISSUE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM ON THE PONTIAC G5 ACCORDING TO REPORTS AND THE G5 HAS BEEN RECALLED. IS IT GOING TO TAKE MULTIPLE FATALITIES FOR THIS CAR TO BE RECALLED? I CAN ONLY PRAY THAT THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN TO ME OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. IT IS OBVIOUS HOW DANGEROUS THIS ISSUE CAN BE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST DOES THIS OUT OF NOWHERE. THEN WHEN YOU GET IN THE CAR TO SHOW SOMEONE ELSE IT DOES NOT DO IT. A PERSON CAN NEVER PREDICT WHEN THIS MIGHT HAPPEN AS THERE ARE NO WARNINGS OR SYMPTOMS BEFORE IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING. I WILL NOT LET MY CHILD RIDE IN THIS CAR ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE IT WAS NOT FOREIGN AND I WANT TO SUPPORT PRODUCTS MADE IN THE USA. NEXT TIME I WILL THINK TWICE ABOUT THAT ESPECIALLY IF MY LIFE WILL BE IN DANGER EVERYTIME I GET INTO THE CAR. GM YOU REALLY NEED TO DO RIGHT BY YOUR CONSUMERS AND RECALL THIS CAR BEFORE MULTIPLE LIVES ARE TAKEN OR CHANGED FOREVER BECAUSE OF PERMANENT INJURIES DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CAR. THIS IS ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS EVER NOT KNOWING WHEN THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. WHERE WILL I BE NEXT TIME AND WILL I BE ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OR GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT? *TR

Apr 12, 2010

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT WE BROUGHT FROM A GM LOT AND WAS GM CERTIFIED. THE CAR'S POWER STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND SHE COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. LUCKILY SHE WAS NEAR OUR HOME AND MADE IT BACK OK. WHEN I WENT OUT TO CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM I COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING FOR THE POWER STEERING (APPARENTLY IT IS ELECTRICAL). AFTER VISITING VARIOUS WEBSITES I FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY SAME ISSUE AND THAT GM IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. PEOPLE ARE TAKING THERE CARS BACK TO THE DEALERS AND ARE BEING TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT AND THEY END UP PAYING A BUNDLE TO GET IT FIXED, ONLY TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. I FIND THIS COMPLETELY IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNBELIEVABLE ON THE PART OF GM CONCERNING THIS VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS MATTER. THERE SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL ON THIS CAR. I AM NOT GOING TO PAY FOR SOMEONE ELSE'S MISTAKE. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *TR

Apr 12, 2010 63,594 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND HAD JUST COME DOWN THE OFF RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS GOING UP TO 65MPH. AS I STARTED TO TURN RIGHT THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. THANKFULLY I WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND DID NOT HAVE MY 6 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE CAR BECAUSE IF I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN HIT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE SIDE THAT SHE SITS ON. AFTER LOOKING INTO FIXING THE ISSUE AND SEEING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY SAME ISSUE WITH THE PONTIAC G6 AND LEARNING THAT GM HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT...I AM WONDERING HOW MUCH MONEY THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY WHEN SOMEONE SUES THEM BECAUSE OF A FATAL ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED BY A KNOWN ISSUE. THIS POWER STEERING ISSUE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM ON THE PONTIAC G5 ACCORDING TO REPORTS AND THE G5 HAS BEEN RECALLED. IS IT GOING TO TAKE MULTIPLE FATALITIES FOR THIS CAR TO BE RECALLED? I CAN ONLY PRAY THAT THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN TO ME OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. IT IS OBVIOUS HOW DANGEROUS THIS ISSUE CAN BE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST DOES THIS OUT OF NOWHERE. THEN WHEN YOU GET IN THE CAR TO SHOW SOMEONE ELSE IT DOES NOT DO IT. A PERSON CAN NEVER PREDICT WHEN THIS MIGHT HAPPEN AS THERE ARE NO WARNINGS OR SYMPTOMS BEFORE IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING. I WILL NOT LET MY CHILD RIDE IN THIS CAR ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE IT WAS NOT FOREIGN AND I WANT TO SUPPORT PRODUCTS MADE IN THE USA. NEXT TIME I WILL THINK TWICE ABOUT THAT ESPECIALLY IF MY LIFE WILL BE IN DANGER EVERYTIME I GET INTO THE CAR. GM YOU REALLY NEED TO DO RIGHT BY YOUR CONSUMERS AND RECALL THIS CAR BEFORE MULTIPLE LIVES ARE TAKEN OR CHANGED FOREVER BECAUSE OF PERMANENT INJURIES DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CAR. THIS IS ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS EVER NOT KNOWING WHEN THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. WHERE WILL I BE NEXT TIME AND WILL I BE ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OR GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT? *TR

Apr 10, 2010 69,000 mi

EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE - NORMAL NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVING AS WELL AS FREEWAY DRIVING. THE FAILURE - POWER STEERING LOCKS UP HOW OFTEN - INTERMITTENT, AT LEAST 4 - 6 TIMES PER WEEK THE CONSEQUENCES - POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC! TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN CAR, VEHICLE IS VIRTUALLY UNDRIVEABLE. LUCKILY, FATHER WAS/IS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IS ABLE TO RETURN VEHICLE TO A SAFE LOCATION BEFORE NOONE WAS HURT. SERVICE DEPARTMENT UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. SAFETY OF ENTIRE FAMILY IS AT RISK. SINGLE INCOME FAMILY, SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS/CONTINUING TO BE OBLIGATED TO PAYING FOR CAR WHEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ARE LODGED OVER THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM, CIRCUMSTANCES AND FAILURE ARE IDENTICAL, ETC. A BUYBACK IS IN ORDER. *TR

Apr 10, 2010 69,000 mi

EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE - NORMAL NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVING AS WELL AS FREEWAY DRIVING. THE FAILURE - POWER STEERING LOCKS UP HOW OFTEN - INTERMITTENT, AT LEAST 4 - 6 TIMES PER WEEK THE CONSEQUENCES - POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC! TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN CAR, VEHICLE IS VIRTUALLY UNDRIVEABLE. LUCKILY, FATHER WAS/IS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IS ABLE TO RETURN VEHICLE TO A SAFE LOCATION BEFORE NOONE WAS HURT. SERVICE DEPARTMENT UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. SAFETY OF ENTIRE FAMILY IS AT RISK. SINGLE INCOME FAMILY, SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS/CONTINUING TO BE OBLIGATED TO PAYING FOR CAR WHEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ARE LODGED OVER THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM, CIRCUMSTANCES AND FAILURE ARE IDENTICAL, ETC. A BUYBACK IS IN ORDER. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 60,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6'S POWER STEERING COLUMN IS FAILING, MY STEERING WHEEL HAS A MIND OF ITS ON WHEN ITS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, LOTS OF OTHER OWNERS HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM..WHEN WILL THERE BE A RECALL????? *TR

Apr 8, 2010 60,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6'S POWER STEERING COLUMN IS FAILING, MY STEERING WHEEL HAS A MIND OF ITS ON WHEN ITS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, LOTS OF OTHER OWNERS HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM..WHEN WILL THERE BE A RECALL????? *TR

Apr 3, 2010 45,000 mi

FAULTY STEERING. WHEN YOUR DRIVING IT LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED VARIOUS BETWEEN TIME TO TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS. HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.IF YOU REMOVE KEY AND RESTART IT GOES AWAY THEN DEALER SAYS THEY CANT FIND PROBLEM.BUT THAT DOESNT HELP ME WHEN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND I WAS GOING HEAD ON A GROUP OF KIDS.DANGEROUS STEERING!! FAR WORST THAN THE TOYOTAS THEY RECALLED.I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY HAVENT RECALLED THESE 2006 PONTIAC G6'S THEY ARE DANGEROUS.I WANT IT FIXED! NOW WHEN I CLICK LOCK/UNLOCK ONE OF MY DOORS WONT WORK.SOMETHING ELECTRICAL.

Apr 3, 2010 45,000 mi

FAULTY STEERING. WHEN YOUR DRIVING IT LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED VARIOUS BETWEEN TIME TO TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS. HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.IF YOU REMOVE KEY AND RESTART IT GOES AWAY THEN DEALER SAYS THEY CANT FIND PROBLEM.BUT THAT DOESNT HELP ME WHEN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND I WAS GOING HEAD ON A GROUP OF KIDS.DANGEROUS STEERING!! FAR WORST THAN THE TOYOTAS THEY RECALLED.I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY HAVENT RECALLED THESE 2006 PONTIAC G6'S THEY ARE DANGEROUS.I WANT IT FIXED! NOW WHEN I CLICK LOCK/UNLOCK ONE OF MY DOORS WONT WORK.SOMETHING ELECTRICAL.

Mar 30, 2010 28,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE IN 2006 PONTIAC G6

Mar 30, 2010 69,220 mi

I JUT PURCHASED A PONTIAC G6 WITHIN THE LAST MONTH AND WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I HEARD A CLUNK WHEN TURNING THE CAR AND THE DEALER SAID IT HAPPENED BECAUSE THE CAR HAD ELETRIC STEERING. THJE CAR BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN THE OTHER DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND I BECAME VERY WORRIED AND HAD TO PULL OVER . IT STOPPED BUT I'M AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I ALSO NOTICED MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM FROM OTHERS.

Mar 30, 2010 28,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE IN 2006 PONTIAC G6

Mar 30, 2010 69,220 mi

I JUT PURCHASED A PONTIAC G6 WITHIN THE LAST MONTH AND WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I HEARD A CLUNK WHEN TURNING THE CAR AND THE DEALER SAID IT HAPPENED BECAUSE THE CAR HAD ELETRIC STEERING. THJE CAR BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN THE OTHER DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND I BECAME VERY WORRIED AND HAD TO PULL OVER . IT STOPPED BUT I'M AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I ALSO NOTICED MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM FROM OTHERS.

Mar 29, 2010 54,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2006 G6, 23,000M, IN MAY 2006. WITHIN THREE MONTHS I WAS HEARING A CLICKING WHEN I TURNED THE RIGHT WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER (STILL UNDER WARRENTY) AND THEY "FIXED" THE PROBLEM. AS SOON AS THE WARRENTY WAS OUT, THE SAME NOISE WAS BACK IN BOTH WHEELS. RECENTLY THE STEERING HAS BECOME STIFF WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING CORNERS. THIS MORNING ON THE WAY TO WORK IN THE POURING RAIN, I THOUGHT I WAS HYDROPLAINING WHEN I REALIZED IT WAS THE STEERING LOCKING! WHEN I GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE THE WHEEL WAS WHOBBLING AS IF IT WAS SEVERELY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. I HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE PUSH FOR A 2006 G6 RECALL BECAUSE OF STEERING PROBLEMS BUT UNTIL THIS MORNING THOUGHT I WOULD LET OTHERS FILE COMPLAINTS. NOW I'M AFRAID OF MY CAR. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL A DEATH HAPPENS TO RECALL. IT MAY BE THAT G6 OWNERS ONLY RECOURSE IS TO SEEK A CLASS ACTION SUITE AGAINST GM BUT HOPEFULLY MY AND ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL LET NHTSA REALIZE THIS ISSUE IS SERIOUS AND GM HAS FAILED TO ADDRESS IT!!

Mar 29, 2010 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST MOTOR FAILED ON MY PONTIAC G6. THERE WAS NO WARNING UNTIL IT WENT OUT, THEN IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND A "POWER STEERING" WARNING WAS DISPLAYED ON RADIO. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT, IT RESET, ONLY TO HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE STEERING WENT OUT ABOUT TWO DOZEN TIMES IN THE SPAN OF A WEEK BEFORE I COULD MAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. ONE TIME ON THE INTERSTATE I IT HAPPENED AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE GOING AROUND 60 MPH. I HAD TO HAVE THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST MOTOR REPLACED, AND THEN THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. SO FAR THE FIX HAS WORKED. JUST HOPE GM DOES THE RIGHT THING AND RECALLS ALL FAULTY VEHICLES BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR INJURED AS A RESULTS OF LOSS OF STEERING.

Mar 29, 2010 54,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2006 G6, 23,000M, IN MAY 2006. WITHIN THREE MONTHS I WAS HEARING A CLICKING WHEN I TURNED THE RIGHT WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER (STILL UNDER WARRENTY) AND THEY "FIXED" THE PROBLEM. AS SOON AS THE WARRENTY WAS OUT, THE SAME NOISE WAS BACK IN BOTH WHEELS. RECENTLY THE STEERING HAS BECOME STIFF WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING CORNERS. THIS MORNING ON THE WAY TO WORK IN THE POURING RAIN, I THOUGHT I WAS HYDROPLAINING WHEN I REALIZED IT WAS THE STEERING LOCKING! WHEN I GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE THE WHEEL WAS WHOBBLING AS IF IT WAS SEVERELY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. I HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE PUSH FOR A 2006 G6 RECALL BECAUSE OF STEERING PROBLEMS BUT UNTIL THIS MORNING THOUGHT I WOULD LET OTHERS FILE COMPLAINTS. NOW I'M AFRAID OF MY CAR. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL A DEATH HAPPENS TO RECALL. IT MAY BE THAT G6 OWNERS ONLY RECOURSE IS TO SEEK A CLASS ACTION SUITE AGAINST GM BUT HOPEFULLY MY AND ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL LET NHTSA REALIZE THIS ISSUE IS SERIOUS AND GM HAS FAILED TO ADDRESS IT!!

Mar 29, 2010 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST MOTOR FAILED ON MY PONTIAC G6. THERE WAS NO WARNING UNTIL IT WENT OUT, THEN IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND A "POWER STEERING" WARNING WAS DISPLAYED ON RADIO. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT, IT RESET, ONLY TO HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE STEERING WENT OUT ABOUT TWO DOZEN TIMES IN THE SPAN OF A WEEK BEFORE I COULD MAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. ONE TIME ON THE INTERSTATE I IT HAPPENED AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE GOING AROUND 60 MPH. I HAD TO HAVE THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST MOTOR REPLACED, AND THEN THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. SO FAR THE FIX HAS WORKED. JUST HOPE GM DOES THE RIGHT THING AND RECALLS ALL FAULTY VEHICLES BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR INJURED AS A RESULTS OF LOSS OF STEERING.

Mar 26, 2010 74,000 mi

HOPE NO YOUNG KIDS ARE DRIVING 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN THE POWER STEERING DECIDES TO GO OUT AND YOU NEARLY WRECK AND HAVE TO PAY NEARLY $800 TO FIX IT. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT NEEDS RECALLED OR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!

Mar 26, 2010 74,000 mi

HOPE NO YOUNG KIDS ARE DRIVING 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN THE POWER STEERING DECIDES TO GO OUT AND YOU NEARLY WRECK AND HAVE TO PAY NEARLY $800 TO FIX IT. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT NEEDS RECALLED OR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!

Mar 22, 2010 6,200 mi

POWER STEERING WHEEL LOCK WHEN DRIVING. *DT

Mar 22, 2010 6,200 mi

POWER STEERING WHEEL LOCK WHEN DRIVING. *DT

Mar 21, 2010 29,000 mi

STEERING ISSUES. STEERING GOES OUT, ERRATIC AND DEALER KEEPS REPLACING PARTS. THIS IS MY SECOND G6-GTP..THE FIRST ONE HAD SAME ISSUES AND DEALER REPLACED WITH THIS ONE AND SAME ISSUES..CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Mar 21, 2010 31,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE...ALMOST HAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT RECOVERED CAR IN TIME. REPORTED TO DEALER. *TR

Mar 21, 2010 32,200 mi

STEERING FAILURE. DOING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY ON LONG TRIP,STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT AND SPUN THE CAR, I RECOVERED AND NO ACCIDENT. I REPORTED THIS AGAIN TO DEALER AND THEY HAD NO FIX. THEY WITNESSED CLUNKING AND WOBBLES AS WELL AS A GROAN IN STEERING AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY IT. I GOT G.M. INVOLVED AND THEY DID NOTHING..EVEN THOUGH DANGEROUS AND CERTIFIED USED CAR. *TR

Mar 21, 2010 32,900 mi

3RD TIME SAME PROBLEM....DEALER COULD NOT FIX...STEERING FAILURE. DOING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY ON LONG TRIP,STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT....I REPORTED THIS AGAIN TO DEALER AND THEY HAD NO FIX. THEY WITNESSED CLUNKING AND WOBBLES AS WELL AS A GROAN IN STEERING AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY IT. I GOT G.M. INVOLVED AND THEY DID NOTHING..EVEN THOUGH DANGEROUS AND CERTIFIED USED CAR. DEALER THEN PUT ME IN ANOTHER 2006 G6-GTP (COUPE)FOR LESS MONEY THEN I PAID FOR ORIGINAL AND NOW HAVE SAME ISSUES WITH THE NEW ONE!!!!!!!! I SPEND MORE TIME AT DEALER THEN DRIVING CAR...AND NOW WILL LOSE MY JOB DUE TO TIME OFF FOR DEALER AND SO-CALLED BAND AID REPAIRS. *TR

Mar 21, 2010 29,000 mi

STEERING ISSUES. STEERING GOES OUT, ERRATIC AND DEALER KEEPS REPLACING PARTS. THIS IS MY SECOND G6-GTP..THE FIRST ONE HAD SAME ISSUES AND DEALER REPLACED WITH THIS ONE AND SAME ISSUES..CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Mar 21, 2010 31,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE...ALMOST HAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT RECOVERED CAR IN TIME. REPORTED TO DEALER. *TR

Mar 21, 2010 32,200 mi

STEERING FAILURE. DOING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY ON LONG TRIP,STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT AND SPUN THE CAR, I RECOVERED AND NO ACCIDENT. I REPORTED THIS AGAIN TO DEALER AND THEY HAD NO FIX. THEY WITNESSED CLUNKING AND WOBBLES AS WELL AS A GROAN IN STEERING AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY IT. I GOT G.M. INVOLVED AND THEY DID NOTHING..EVEN THOUGH DANGEROUS AND CERTIFIED USED CAR. *TR

Mar 21, 2010 32,900 mi

3RD TIME SAME PROBLEM....DEALER COULD NOT FIX...STEERING FAILURE. DOING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY ON LONG TRIP,STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT....I REPORTED THIS AGAIN TO DEALER AND THEY HAD NO FIX. THEY WITNESSED CLUNKING AND WOBBLES AS WELL AS A GROAN IN STEERING AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY IT. I GOT G.M. INVOLVED AND THEY DID NOTHING..EVEN THOUGH DANGEROUS AND CERTIFIED USED CAR. DEALER THEN PUT ME IN ANOTHER 2006 G6-GTP (COUPE)FOR LESS MONEY THEN I PAID FOR ORIGINAL AND NOW HAVE SAME ISSUES WITH THE NEW ONE!!!!!!!! I SPEND MORE TIME AT DEALER THEN DRIVING CAR...AND NOW WILL LOSE MY JOB DUE TO TIME OFF FOR DEALER AND SO-CALLED BAND AID REPAIRS. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 35,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL... COMES AND GOES... I THOUGHT I NEEDED POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT APPARENTLY IT IS ELECTRIC?? TOOK TO GOODYEAR AND THEY SAID TAKE IT TO THE DEALER... I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS NORMAL?? THEY SAID AT LOWER SPEEDS THE STEERING IS MORE DIFFICULT AND THIS WAS NORMAL. BUT IT ONLY DOES IT SOMETIMES, HOW CAN THIS BE NORMAL. I DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT DATE I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 80,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AUG1, 2007 WITH 34,000KM ON IT. SUMMER OF 2008 IT STARTED TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS IE: PULLING IN OR OUT OF PARKING. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT AND THEY SAID STEP ONE WAS TO LUBRICATE IT. THAT WORKED FOR APPROX 1-2 DAYS. NEXT STEP WAS TO REPLACE IT WHICH WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER IN THE FALL OF 2008. IT IS NOW END OF FEB 2010 AND IY IS BACK AGAIN. THIS TIME IT PROGRESSED QUICKLY SO THAT IN LESS THAN 1.5 WEEKS IT HAS GONE FROM OCCASIONALLY TO CONSISTENTLY. HOWEVER, I WILL NOT RETURN TO GM FOR THIS REPAIR AS I HAVE NOW HAD 3 OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND NONE OF THEM WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 35,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL... COMES AND GOES... I THOUGHT I NEEDED POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT APPARENTLY IT IS ELECTRIC?? TOOK TO GOODYEAR AND THEY SAID TAKE IT TO THE DEALER... I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS NORMAL?? THEY SAID AT LOWER SPEEDS THE STEERING IS MORE DIFFICULT AND THIS WAS NORMAL. BUT IT ONLY DOES IT SOMETIMES, HOW CAN THIS BE NORMAL. I DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT DATE I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. *TR

Mar 19, 2010 80,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AUG1, 2007 WITH 34,000KM ON IT. SUMMER OF 2008 IT STARTED TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS IE: PULLING IN OR OUT OF PARKING. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT AND THEY SAID STEP ONE WAS TO LUBRICATE IT. THAT WORKED FOR APPROX 1-2 DAYS. NEXT STEP WAS TO REPLACE IT WHICH WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER IN THE FALL OF 2008. IT IS NOW END OF FEB 2010 AND IY IS BACK AGAIN. THIS TIME IT PROGRESSED QUICKLY SO THAT IN LESS THAN 1.5 WEEKS IT HAS GONE FROM OCCASIONALLY TO CONSISTENTLY. HOWEVER, I WILL NOT RETURN TO GM FOR THIS REPAIR AS I HAVE NOW HAD 3 OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND NONE OF THEM WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 35,000 mi

AS OF RECENTLY MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN HAVING STEERING ISSUES. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT EARLY 2007. EITHER THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT TO TURN, OR THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP (SINCE PONTIAC IS NO MORE) WHERE UPON INSPECTION THEY STATED THAT MY INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS FAULTY BUT 'FIXABLE". THE PART WAS TAKEN OUT, CLEANED, LUBED UP, AND PLACED BACK INTO THE CAR ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICIAN. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN AS I WAS LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP. PARTLY DUE TO BEING IN A RUSH, I DIDN'T QUESTION THIS BUT BROUGHT IT UP TO MY BOYFRIEND WHO THEN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR CLARIFICATION. TURNS OUT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR THIS PARTICULAR COMPONENT IN THE CAR. WHY ISN'T THIS BEING ADDRESSED BY THE MEDIA/TO THE PONTIAC OWNERS?!!? LOOKING ONLINE MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SAME CAR/SAME YEAR! I AM FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE THE ISSUES WHILE DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES BUT WHAT IF I WAS IN THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS HAPPENED?! I'M A TINY 100 LB GIRL - THERE WOULD BE NO CHANCE OF ME CONTROLLING A CAR LIKE THAT FOR A LENGTH OF TIME WITHOUT POWER STEERING/PROPERLY WORKING VEHICLE. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND IT'S ACTUALLY MAKING ME CONSIDER PURCHASING A NEW CAR WHICH I SO DON'T NEED RIGHT NOW BUT FOR MY SAFETY WILL FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. I WAS SUCH A HUGE FAN OF GM AND NOW MY OPINION IS CHANGING. IT'S REALLY SAD THAT THEY CAN'T NOTIFY THEIR DRIVERS OF A POSSIBLE FATAL OCCURRENCE. ESPECIALLY WITH EVERYTHING GOING ON THE CAR INDUSTRY, THEY COULD REMAIN LOYAL TO THEIR DRIVERS. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 35,000 mi

AS OF RECENTLY MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN HAVING STEERING ISSUES. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT EARLY 2007. EITHER THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT TO TURN, OR THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP (SINCE PONTIAC IS NO MORE) WHERE UPON INSPECTION THEY STATED THAT MY INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS FAULTY BUT 'FIXABLE". THE PART WAS TAKEN OUT, CLEANED, LUBED UP, AND PLACED BACK INTO THE CAR ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICIAN. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN AS I WAS LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP. PARTLY DUE TO BEING IN A RUSH, I DIDN'T QUESTION THIS BUT BROUGHT IT UP TO MY BOYFRIEND WHO THEN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR CLARIFICATION. TURNS OUT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR THIS PARTICULAR COMPONENT IN THE CAR. WHY ISN'T THIS BEING ADDRESSED BY THE MEDIA/TO THE PONTIAC OWNERS?!!? LOOKING ONLINE MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SAME CAR/SAME YEAR! I AM FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE THE ISSUES WHILE DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES BUT WHAT IF I WAS IN THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS HAPPENED?! I'M A TINY 100 LB GIRL - THERE WOULD BE NO CHANCE OF ME CONTROLLING A CAR LIKE THAT FOR A LENGTH OF TIME WITHOUT POWER STEERING/PROPERLY WORKING VEHICLE. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND IT'S ACTUALLY MAKING ME CONSIDER PURCHASING A NEW CAR WHICH I SO DON'T NEED RIGHT NOW BUT FOR MY SAFETY WILL FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. I WAS SUCH A HUGE FAN OF GM AND NOW MY OPINION IS CHANGING. IT'S REALLY SAD THAT THEY CAN'T NOTIFY THEIR DRIVERS OF A POSSIBLE FATAL OCCURRENCE. ESPECIALLY WITH EVERYTHING GOING ON THE CAR INDUSTRY, THEY COULD REMAIN LOYAL TO THEIR DRIVERS. *TR

Mar 16, 2010

MY DAUGHTER'S 2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILURE. POWER STEERING PROBLEM INDICATED ON DISPLAY. I HAVE SEEN THIS REPORTED BY OTHERS. WHEN IS GM GOING TO CORRECT THEIR MISTAKE? *TR

Mar 16, 2010 65,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A PONTIAC G6 2006. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES WHEN DRIVING IT. ONE DAY MY STEERING WHEEL JUST LOCKUP AND IT WAS WHILE I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A TURN, LUCKY THERE WASN'T TOO MUCH TRAFFIC AND I WAS ABLE TO STAY THERE UNTIL MY CAR WAS TOWED. THAT WAS MY FIRST TIME, THEN IT CONTINUED EVERY NOW AND THEN. THE WHEEL WILL LOCKUP AND I WILL TRY TO TURN OFF THE CAR TO RESET THE COMPUTER BUT IT WILL NOT DO IT. I KEPT ON DRIVING THE CAR SINCE THAT'S MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AND I JUST PRETTY MUCH USE IT TO GO TO WORK. I RECENTLY SAW A RECALL ON PONTIAC G6 BUT FOR 2005. MY CAR IS HAS THE SAME DEFECTS AS THE ONE IN THE RECALL EXCEPT ITS 2006. APPARENTLY THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN PONTIAC CARS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS BUT WE HAVE TO COME OUT OF POCKET TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM CURRENTLY PREGNANT AND I FEEL UNSAFE TO DRIVE MY CAR DUE TO NOT KNOWING WHEN IS THIS PROBLEM GOING TO OCCUR AGAIN, BESIDES THE FACT IT IS DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 50 mi

1. DRIVING, TYPICAL EVENT 2. THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL SPONTANEOUSLY BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ONCE EVERY FEW WEEKS, BUT BECAUSE THIS IS POTENTIAL DANGEROUS, I'M AFRAID TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE. CONSEQUENCES, COULD BE FATAL WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. NO WARNING. 3. NOTHING. *TR

Mar 16, 2010

THE EXACT SAME POWER STEERING PROBLEM LEADING TO THE RECALL OF THE PONTIAC G5 AND CHEVY COBALT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH THE PONTIAC G6 FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 4 YEARS!!!! I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND HAVE HAD THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST 3 1/2 YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING COLUMN WITH TORQUE SENSOR REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $800 AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED AND SPOKE TO AN INVESTIGATOR, WHO I THINK RECOMMENDED THAT I SHOULD LUBE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OR SOME RIDICULOUS TWO-BIT FIX LIKE THAT!! I GUARANTEE THOUSANDS OF DRIVERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THAT IT IS A FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN FLAW IN GM'S ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I'M NOT SURE WHAT ELSE I CAN DO EXCEPT CONTINUE TO MAKE THIS ISSUE KNOWN TO THE NHTSA IN THE HOPES THAT LIVES MAY NOT BE NEEDLESSLY LOST DUE TO INACTION ON THE AGENCY'S PART. IT MAY BE THAT G6 OWNERS ONLY RECOURSE WILL BE TO SEEK A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST GM AND HOPEFULLY OPEN THE BOOKS ABOUT WHAT THE NHTSA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND WHY IT HAS FAILED TO ADDRESS IT!! *TR

Mar 16, 2010

MY DAUGHTER'S 2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILURE. POWER STEERING PROBLEM INDICATED ON DISPLAY. I HAVE SEEN THIS REPORTED BY OTHERS. WHEN IS GM GOING TO CORRECT THEIR MISTAKE? *TR

Mar 16, 2010 65,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A PONTIAC G6 2006. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES WHEN DRIVING IT. ONE DAY MY STEERING WHEEL JUST LOCKUP AND IT WAS WHILE I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A TURN, LUCKY THERE WASN'T TOO MUCH TRAFFIC AND I WAS ABLE TO STAY THERE UNTIL MY CAR WAS TOWED. THAT WAS MY FIRST TIME, THEN IT CONTINUED EVERY NOW AND THEN. THE WHEEL WILL LOCKUP AND I WILL TRY TO TURN OFF THE CAR TO RESET THE COMPUTER BUT IT WILL NOT DO IT. I KEPT ON DRIVING THE CAR SINCE THAT'S MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AND I JUST PRETTY MUCH USE IT TO GO TO WORK. I RECENTLY SAW A RECALL ON PONTIAC G6 BUT FOR 2005. MY CAR IS HAS THE SAME DEFECTS AS THE ONE IN THE RECALL EXCEPT ITS 2006. APPARENTLY THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN PONTIAC CARS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS BUT WE HAVE TO COME OUT OF POCKET TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM CURRENTLY PREGNANT AND I FEEL UNSAFE TO DRIVE MY CAR DUE TO NOT KNOWING WHEN IS THIS PROBLEM GOING TO OCCUR AGAIN, BESIDES THE FACT IT IS DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 50 mi

1. DRIVING, TYPICAL EVENT 2. THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL SPONTANEOUSLY BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ONCE EVERY FEW WEEKS, BUT BECAUSE THIS IS POTENTIAL DANGEROUS, I'M AFRAID TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE. CONSEQUENCES, COULD BE FATAL WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. NO WARNING. 3. NOTHING. *TR

Mar 16, 2010

THE EXACT SAME POWER STEERING PROBLEM LEADING TO THE RECALL OF THE PONTIAC G5 AND CHEVY COBALT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH THE PONTIAC G6 FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 4 YEARS!!!! I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND HAVE HAD THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST 3 1/2 YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING COLUMN WITH TORQUE SENSOR REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $800 AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED AND SPOKE TO AN INVESTIGATOR, WHO I THINK RECOMMENDED THAT I SHOULD LUBE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OR SOME RIDICULOUS TWO-BIT FIX LIKE THAT!! I GUARANTEE THOUSANDS OF DRIVERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THAT IT IS A FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN FLAW IN GM'S ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I'M NOT SURE WHAT ELSE I CAN DO EXCEPT CONTINUE TO MAKE THIS ISSUE KNOWN TO THE NHTSA IN THE HOPES THAT LIVES MAY NOT BE NEEDLESSLY LOST DUE TO INACTION ON THE AGENCY'S PART. IT MAY BE THAT G6 OWNERS ONLY RECOURSE WILL BE TO SEEK A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST GM AND HOPEFULLY OPEN THE BOOKS ABOUT WHAT THE NHTSA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND WHY IT HAS FAILED TO ADDRESS IT!! *TR

Mar 15, 2010 79,500 mi

MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND CHILDREN TRAVELING OUT TO IOWA 3 WEEKS AGO TO HAVE THE STEERING IN HER 2006 PONTIAC G6 START DOING WHAT IT WANTED TO ON THE HIGHWAY AT70 MPH. GOT TO DESTINATION TO RENT A CAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GM DEALER TO HAVE DIAGNOSED THE ELECTRONIC STEERING TO HAVE FAULTED OUT,ESTIMATE @ 1700.00 TO REPAIR. DAUGHTER COULD NOT AFFORD THAT KIND OF MONEY ,SO FAMILY GOT TOGETHER AND WENT OUT AND TOWING VEHICLE HOME. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH ANOTHER STEERING COLUMN OUT OF A WRECKED VEHICLE BY FAMILY MECHANIC. CONTACTED GOVERNMENT MOTORS TO FIND NO REIMBURSEMENT OF RECALL AT THIS TIME FOR THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED AT A GM DEALER. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME KIND OF PROBLEM AND PARTS AS THE G5,WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE ? A DEATH AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT TO HAVE THEM PULL THERE HEADS OUT!!!! THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GETTING FED UP WITH ALL THIS BUREAUCRATIC BULL. THIS KIND OF INCIDENT WILL NOT GO UNSEEN BY THE CONSUMERS WHO DRIVE THESES VEHICLES,THERE WILL BE A WIDE SPREAD THREAD OUT TO ADVISE PEOPLE OF THE G6 PROBLEM AND REBEL AGAINST GM FOR A SOLUTION. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 35,860 mi

MY PONTIAC 2006 G6'S ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING IS WINING AROUND EVERY TURN EVEN THOUGH I ONLY HAVE 35,000MILES ON THE CAR. IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I AM TOLD THAT IT WILL COST $800+ DOLLARS TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL 'IN WARRANTY'. IF THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, THEN WHY WAS IT REPLACED ON LATER G6 MODELS AND G5 AND G8S WITH IT WERE RECALLED. THE WINING OCCURS WITH NEARLY EVERY TURN. DIFFICULTY TURNING HAS ONLY HAPPENED ONCE, AT 65MPH WHILE CHANGING LANES. THE EQUIPMENT WINED AFTER I STRAIGHTENED OUT AND I COMPLETED MY TRIP. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 79,500 mi

MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND CHILDREN TRAVELING OUT TO IOWA 3 WEEKS AGO TO HAVE THE STEERING IN HER 2006 PONTIAC G6 START DOING WHAT IT WANTED TO ON THE HIGHWAY AT70 MPH. GOT TO DESTINATION TO RENT A CAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GM DEALER TO HAVE DIAGNOSED THE ELECTRONIC STEERING TO HAVE FAULTED OUT,ESTIMATE @ 1700.00 TO REPAIR. DAUGHTER COULD NOT AFFORD THAT KIND OF MONEY ,SO FAMILY GOT TOGETHER AND WENT OUT AND TOWING VEHICLE HOME. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH ANOTHER STEERING COLUMN OUT OF A WRECKED VEHICLE BY FAMILY MECHANIC. CONTACTED GOVERNMENT MOTORS TO FIND NO REIMBURSEMENT OF RECALL AT THIS TIME FOR THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED AT A GM DEALER. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME KIND OF PROBLEM AND PARTS AS THE G5,WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE ? A DEATH AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT TO HAVE THEM PULL THERE HEADS OUT!!!! THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GETTING FED UP WITH ALL THIS BUREAUCRATIC BULL. THIS KIND OF INCIDENT WILL NOT GO UNSEEN BY THE CONSUMERS WHO DRIVE THESES VEHICLES,THERE WILL BE A WIDE SPREAD THREAD OUT TO ADVISE PEOPLE OF THE G6 PROBLEM AND REBEL AGAINST GM FOR A SOLUTION. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 35,860 mi

MY PONTIAC 2006 G6'S ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING IS WINING AROUND EVERY TURN EVEN THOUGH I ONLY HAVE 35,000MILES ON THE CAR. IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I AM TOLD THAT IT WILL COST $800+ DOLLARS TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL 'IN WARRANTY'. IF THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, THEN WHY WAS IT REPLACED ON LATER G6 MODELS AND G5 AND G8S WITH IT WERE RECALLED. THE WINING OCCURS WITH NEARLY EVERY TURN. DIFFICULTY TURNING HAS ONLY HAPPENED ONCE, AT 65MPH WHILE CHANGING LANES. THE EQUIPMENT WINED AFTER I STRAIGHTENED OUT AND I COMPLETED MY TRIP. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 44,449 mi

JUST RECENTLY MY PONTIAC G6 2006 LOST POWER STEERING ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT ABOUT 10-15 MILES PER HOUR. AT FIRST I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS HAPPENING ALL I REALIZED WAS THAT MY CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME SAFELY ONCE I GAINED CONTROL AND REALIZED MY POWER STEERING HAD GONE OUT. THE NEXT MORNING I TRIED MY CAR AND NOTICED IT WAS WORKING AGAIN. FOR THE LAST WEEK IT HAS GONE IN AND OUT SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE NOTICED IF I TURN OFF MY CAR AND RESTART IT DOES WORK AGAIN. THIS CAUSES SOME CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE IF I WAS ON A BUSY ROAD I COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT INITIALLY WENT OUT. NOW I KNOW HOW TO RESPOND WHEN IT GOES OUT ITS NOT TOO MUCH OF AN ISSUE AS A HASSLE. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 44,449 mi

JUST RECENTLY MY PONTIAC G6 2006 LOST POWER STEERING ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT ABOUT 10-15 MILES PER HOUR. AT FIRST I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS HAPPENING ALL I REALIZED WAS THAT MY CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME SAFELY ONCE I GAINED CONTROL AND REALIZED MY POWER STEERING HAD GONE OUT. THE NEXT MORNING I TRIED MY CAR AND NOTICED IT WAS WORKING AGAIN. FOR THE LAST WEEK IT HAS GONE IN AND OUT SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE NOTICED IF I TURN OFF MY CAR AND RESTART IT DOES WORK AGAIN. THIS CAUSES SOME CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE IF I WAS ON A BUSY ROAD I COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT INITIALLY WENT OUT. NOW I KNOW HOW TO RESPOND WHEN IT GOES OUT ITS NOT TOO MUCH OF AN ISSUE AS A HASSLE. *TR

Mar 13, 2010

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. I PULLED MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND STARTED BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE WHEEL WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN, THEN THE SCREEN STATED "POWER STEERING" COME TO FIND OUT, THE POWER STEERING IS ALL ELECTRICAL AND THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I USE MY CAR TO TRANSPORT VULNERABLE ADULTS FOR WORK AND GOD FORBID IF I AM DRIVING AND THE STEERING GOES OUT AND KILLS MY CLIENT. THERE WILL FOR SURE BE A LAWSUIT IF THIS DOES NOT GET RECALLED. HOW DANGEROUS. I WILL BE BRINGING IT IN TO GET I FIXED, BUT SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET FOR A DEFAULT ON PONTIACS END. *TR

Mar 13, 2010

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. I PULLED MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND STARTED BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE WHEEL WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN, THEN THE SCREEN STATED "POWER STEERING" COME TO FIND OUT, THE POWER STEERING IS ALL ELECTRICAL AND THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I USE MY CAR TO TRANSPORT VULNERABLE ADULTS FOR WORK AND GOD FORBID IF I AM DRIVING AND THE STEERING GOES OUT AND KILLS MY CLIENT. THERE WILL FOR SURE BE A LAWSUIT IF THIS DOES NOT GET RECALLED. HOW DANGEROUS. I WILL BE BRINGING IT IN TO GET I FIXED, BUT SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET FOR A DEFAULT ON PONTIACS END. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO CONTROL AND WOULD NOT TURN. SHE THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 5/17/2010 * CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WENT OUT THE FIRST TIME AFTER SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN GEAR. UPDATED 05/20/10. *JB

Mar 12, 2010

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CLUNKING WHEN TURNING LEFT. DID RESEARCH AND ONLY FOUND THAT YOU NEED TO PUT SOME LUBE ON THE STEERING SHAFT RIGHT BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL, I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO DO THIS. TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE ENTIRE THING, AND WAS TOLD THAT BY PUTTING ON LUBE, IT IS ONLY GOING TO HIDE/COVER UP THE PROBLEM, NOT FIX IT. IT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING AT ALL. PONTIAC NEEDS TO COME UP WITH A FIX FOR THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO CONTROL AND WOULD NOT TURN. SHE THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 5/17/2010 * CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WENT OUT THE FIRST TIME AFTER SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN GEAR. UPDATED 05/20/10. *JB

Mar 12, 2010

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CLUNKING WHEN TURNING LEFT. DID RESEARCH AND ONLY FOUND THAT YOU NEED TO PUT SOME LUBE ON THE STEERING SHAFT RIGHT BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL, I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO DO THIS. TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE ENTIRE THING, AND WAS TOLD THAT BY PUTTING ON LUBE, IT IS ONLY GOING TO HIDE/COVER UP THE PROBLEM, NOT FIX IT. IT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING AT ALL. PONTIAC NEEDS TO COME UP WITH A FIX FOR THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 83,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 5 MPH AND HIGHER, THE DRIVER CONTROL CENTER WOULD CHIME THREE TIMES, FOLLOWED BY A WARNING MESSAGE THAT WOULD READ "LOSS OF POWER STEERING." IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS A FAIRLY MEDIUM BUILT INDIVIDUAL AND HE WOULD HAVE TO USE EXTREME BODILY FORCE IN ORDER TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAILING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 83,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 11, 2010 75,000 mi

I HAVE 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT IS GIVING ME PROBLEMS. MY WARRANTY IS OVER AND ALL REPAIRS ARE OUT OF POCKET. WITHIN THE LAST MONTH I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, BATTERY, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, REAR BRAKES, WHEEL BEARING AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THE STEERING RACK. PONTIAC OBVIOUSLY HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING RACK. I HAVE VIEWED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND WE ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME ISSUES: LOUD NOISES WHEN TURNING, CLUNKING, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS COLD OUT. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 (4 CYLINDER). I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GOING OUT ON THE CAR. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN TURNING ON CAR, IT WOULD HAVE WARNING CHIME AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WILL INDICATE THAT THERE IS A POWER STEERING ON THE DIGITAL DASH DISPLAY. THEN I CAN FEEL THE STEERING GO OUT. I CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WILL SOMETIMES RESET THE STEERING. OTHER TIMES I MAY DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND JERK EVEN WHEN PARK OR DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TO GET REPAIRED. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 83,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 5 MPH AND HIGHER, THE DRIVER CONTROL CENTER WOULD CHIME THREE TIMES, FOLLOWED BY A WARNING MESSAGE THAT WOULD READ "LOSS OF POWER STEERING." IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS A FAIRLY MEDIUM BUILT INDIVIDUAL AND HE WOULD HAVE TO USE EXTREME BODILY FORCE IN ORDER TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAILING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 83,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 11, 2010 75,000 mi

I HAVE 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT IS GIVING ME PROBLEMS. MY WARRANTY IS OVER AND ALL REPAIRS ARE OUT OF POCKET. WITHIN THE LAST MONTH I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, BATTERY, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, REAR BRAKES, WHEEL BEARING AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THE STEERING RACK. PONTIAC OBVIOUSLY HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING RACK. I HAVE VIEWED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND WE ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME ISSUES: LOUD NOISES WHEN TURNING, CLUNKING, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS COLD OUT. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 (4 CYLINDER). I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GOING OUT ON THE CAR. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN TURNING ON CAR, IT WOULD HAVE WARNING CHIME AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WILL INDICATE THAT THERE IS A POWER STEERING ON THE DIGITAL DASH DISPLAY. THEN I CAN FEEL THE STEERING GO OUT. I CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WILL SOMETIMES RESET THE STEERING. OTHER TIMES I MAY DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND JERK EVEN WHEN PARK OR DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TO GET REPAIRED. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 80,320 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND MOST OF THE TIME AFTER STOPPING AND STARTING AGAIN OR WHEN I VERY FIRST START MY CAR THE POWER STEERING SHOWS IN MY INFORMATION CENTER AND I HAVE A VERY HARD TIME CONTROLLING MY CAR. MY CAR HAS 80,476 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Crash 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94000.

Mar 10, 2010 54,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. A LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY A WARRANTY AND THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54,700. UPDATED 5/6/10 *CN UPDATED 05/20/10.*JB

Mar 10, 2010 2,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND HAVE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING NOT FUNCTIONING WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW RATES OF SPEED. WHEN I PULL INTO OR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HAVE AN INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I OFTEN 'BUMP' THE GAS PEDAL TO MAKE THE PUMP RE-ENGAGE AND SUPPLY ENOUGH PRESSURE TO ASSIST STEERING AGAIN. WITHOUT BUMPING THE PEDAL TURNING THE WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I AM NOT A LITTLE PERSON. I AM 6'1 AND WEIGH 220 POUNDS SO TURNING A STEERING WHEEL IS NOT AN ISSUE. IRONICALLY, AT LOW SPEEDS MY G6 WHEEL IS HARDER TO TURN THAN MY 1976 JEEP'S STEERING WHEEL AND IT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR AS THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING MADE ME BUMP INTO MY WIFE'S CAR. THE DEALER JUST SAID "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR." NICE HUH? ANYWAY, I SAW THE RECALL ON THE OTHER VEHICLES AND PRAYED, UNSUCCESSFULLY, THAT MINE WAS ON THE LIST. SINCE IT WAS NOT, I FIGURED I WOULD AT LEAST LET YOU KNOW THE POWER STEERING ISSUE EXTENDS BEYOND YOUR CURRENT LIST OF RECALLED VEHICLES. CHECK WWW.G6PERFORMANCE.COM AND YOU WILL FIND OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 80,320 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND MOST OF THE TIME AFTER STOPPING AND STARTING AGAIN OR WHEN I VERY FIRST START MY CAR THE POWER STEERING SHOWS IN MY INFORMATION CENTER AND I HAVE A VERY HARD TIME CONTROLLING MY CAR. MY CAR HAS 80,476 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Crash 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94000.

Mar 10, 2010 54,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. A LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY A WARRANTY AND THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54,700. UPDATED 5/6/10 *CN UPDATED 05/20/10.*JB

Mar 10, 2010 2,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND HAVE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING NOT FUNCTIONING WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW RATES OF SPEED. WHEN I PULL INTO OR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HAVE AN INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I OFTEN 'BUMP' THE GAS PEDAL TO MAKE THE PUMP RE-ENGAGE AND SUPPLY ENOUGH PRESSURE TO ASSIST STEERING AGAIN. WITHOUT BUMPING THE PEDAL TURNING THE WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I AM NOT A LITTLE PERSON. I AM 6'1 AND WEIGH 220 POUNDS SO TURNING A STEERING WHEEL IS NOT AN ISSUE. IRONICALLY, AT LOW SPEEDS MY G6 WHEEL IS HARDER TO TURN THAN MY 1976 JEEP'S STEERING WHEEL AND IT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR AS THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING MADE ME BUMP INTO MY WIFE'S CAR. THE DEALER JUST SAID "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR." NICE HUH? ANYWAY, I SAW THE RECALL ON THE OTHER VEHICLES AND PRAYED, UNSUCCESSFULLY, THAT MINE WAS ON THE LIST. SINCE IT WAS NOT, I FIGURED I WOULD AT LEAST LET YOU KNOW THE POWER STEERING ISSUE EXTENDS BEYOND YOUR CURRENT LIST OF RECALLED VEHICLES. CHECK WWW.G6PERFORMANCE.COM AND YOU WILL FIND OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 108,500 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY DID A TUNE UP ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 JUST PLUGS AND PLUG WIRES. WHEN MY WIFE TOLD ME THE CAR LOCKED IT STEERING WHEEL UPON A QUICK TAKE OFF I THEN DROVE THE CAR AGAIN AND ALSO HAD TWO LOCK UPS WITH ME. AFTER THAT HAPPEN TO US WE NEVER REALLY DO ANY FAST TAKEOFFS WITH THE CAR. THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH A TAKEOFF AND ALL THE PANEL LIGHTS ACT LIKE THEY TURN OFF WITH ALL GAUGES DROP IN OFF POSITION, BUT THE CAR STILL RUNNING. IM NOT SURE IF THIS IS PART OF THE DEFECT, BUT FOR THE PAST 9 MONTHS THIS CAR HAS BEEN REAL HARD TO START UP AND NO LIGHTS DISPLAY FOR A CHECK ENGINE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR IN FOR A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO GET A NEW KEY AND I DID AND IT DIDN'T HELP. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 46,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEEMS TO FAIL IN COLD WEATHER. WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. THIS DOES NOT JUST HAPPEN IN LOW-SPEED SITUATIONS, AS THERE ARE TIMES WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT THE CAR SEVERELY PULLS TO ONE SIDE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE A TIRE OR ALIGNMENT ISSUE, BUT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY TIRES, AS THE AIR PRESSURE IS CORRECT AND THERE IS NO WEAR ON THE TIRES THAT INDICATE AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 50,000 mi

NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED YET BUT MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 4 DOOR SEDAN HAS A CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT AND TIME TO TIME THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IF I WAS DRIVING AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED THIS COULD RESULT IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. I HAVE YET TO GET IT CHECKED BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND FROM WHAT I READ WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX BUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MANY 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 108,500 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY DID A TUNE UP ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 JUST PLUGS AND PLUG WIRES. WHEN MY WIFE TOLD ME THE CAR LOCKED IT STEERING WHEEL UPON A QUICK TAKE OFF I THEN DROVE THE CAR AGAIN AND ALSO HAD TWO LOCK UPS WITH ME. AFTER THAT HAPPEN TO US WE NEVER REALLY DO ANY FAST TAKEOFFS WITH THE CAR. THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH A TAKEOFF AND ALL THE PANEL LIGHTS ACT LIKE THEY TURN OFF WITH ALL GAUGES DROP IN OFF POSITION, BUT THE CAR STILL RUNNING. IM NOT SURE IF THIS IS PART OF THE DEFECT, BUT FOR THE PAST 9 MONTHS THIS CAR HAS BEEN REAL HARD TO START UP AND NO LIGHTS DISPLAY FOR A CHECK ENGINE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR IN FOR A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO GET A NEW KEY AND I DID AND IT DIDN'T HELP. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 46,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEEMS TO FAIL IN COLD WEATHER. WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. THIS DOES NOT JUST HAPPEN IN LOW-SPEED SITUATIONS, AS THERE ARE TIMES WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT THE CAR SEVERELY PULLS TO ONE SIDE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE A TIRE OR ALIGNMENT ISSUE, BUT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY TIRES, AS THE AIR PRESSURE IS CORRECT AND THERE IS NO WEAR ON THE TIRES THAT INDICATE AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 50,000 mi

NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED YET BUT MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 4 DOOR SEDAN HAS A CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT AND TIME TO TIME THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IF I WAS DRIVING AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED THIS COULD RESULT IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. I HAVE YET TO GET IT CHECKED BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND FROM WHAT I READ WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX BUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MANY 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 30,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED IT. IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN EVER IT IS TURNED LEFT. WHEN THE CAR IS COLD AND JUST STARTED SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE ON ITS OWN LEFT AND RIGHT FOR A FEW SECONDS. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 70,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOSES POWER STEERING AT LEAST 5-6 TIMES PER WEEK. IT USUALLY KICKS BACK IN AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY BEGINNING IN JANUARY OF 2009 THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD MAKE A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEN ABOUT JUNE OF 2009 THE WARNING CAME ON "POWER STEERING". WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS OF THE WARNING THE POWER STEERING BEGAN GOING OUT. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY GO OUT WHEN MY TEEN IS DRIVING. WE HAVE ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN GENERAL. AT TIMES THE ELECTRICAL GOES OUT COMPLETELY IN THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 30,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED IT. IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN EVER IT IS TURNED LEFT. WHEN THE CAR IS COLD AND JUST STARTED SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE ON ITS OWN LEFT AND RIGHT FOR A FEW SECONDS. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 70,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOSES POWER STEERING AT LEAST 5-6 TIMES PER WEEK. IT USUALLY KICKS BACK IN AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY BEGINNING IN JANUARY OF 2009 THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD MAKE A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEN ABOUT JUNE OF 2009 THE WARNING CAME ON "POWER STEERING". WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS OF THE WARNING THE POWER STEERING BEGAN GOING OUT. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY GO OUT WHEN MY TEEN IS DRIVING. WE HAVE ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN GENERAL. AT TIMES THE ELECTRICAL GOES OUT COMPLETELY IN THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 36,000 mi

PONTIAC 06 G6 HAS POWER STEERING ISSUES, AND STEERING SHAFT ISSUES. THE POWER STEERING IS VERY HARD TO STEER , SOME TIMES IT WONT STEER. IT LOCKS UP AND IS ALWAYS VERY TIGHT. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 35,067 mi

MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY PONTIAC G6 ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. I LOST POWER STEERING MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN AN HOUR. I HAVE LOST CONTROL BUT ONLY GONE OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE TO ME OR THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NO REPLACED ANY PARTS OF ME VEHICLE BECAUSE OF MY FINANCIAL SITUATION. I USE A LOT OF CAUTION WHILE DRIVING MY CAR AND WILL NOT LET ANYONE OTHER THAN MYSELF OPERATE IT. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 45,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN IT LOCKED UP. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 (4 CYLINDER). I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GOING OUT ON THE CAR. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS DURING WARMER WEATHER. I WILL BE DRIVING, I WILL HEAR A WARNING CHIME AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WILL INDICATE THAT THERE IS A POWER STEERING FAILURE ON THE DIGITAL DASH DISPLAY. THEN I CAN FEEL THE STEERING GO OUT. I CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WILL SOMETIMES RESET THE STEERING. OTHER TIMES I MAY DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE IT WILL RESENT. IT SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO THE STEERING ISSUE THAT RECENTLY CAUSED A GM RECALL ON THE COBALT, G4 AND G5. I'VE READ OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE ON THE G6 AS WELL, BUT GM FAILED TO INCLUDE THAT MODEL IN THE RECALL. THIS FAILURE CAN TAKE PLACE ANYWHERE FROM SEVERAL TIMES A DAY TO ONCE EVERY FEW DAYS. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 36,000 mi

PONTIAC 06 G6 HAS POWER STEERING ISSUES, AND STEERING SHAFT ISSUES. THE POWER STEERING IS VERY HARD TO STEER , SOME TIMES IT WONT STEER. IT LOCKS UP AND IS ALWAYS VERY TIGHT. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 35,067 mi

MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY PONTIAC G6 ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. I LOST POWER STEERING MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN AN HOUR. I HAVE LOST CONTROL BUT ONLY GONE OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE TO ME OR THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NO REPLACED ANY PARTS OF ME VEHICLE BECAUSE OF MY FINANCIAL SITUATION. I USE A LOT OF CAUTION WHILE DRIVING MY CAR AND WILL NOT LET ANYONE OTHER THAN MYSELF OPERATE IT. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 45,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN IT LOCKED UP. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 (4 CYLINDER). I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GOING OUT ON THE CAR. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS DURING WARMER WEATHER. I WILL BE DRIVING, I WILL HEAR A WARNING CHIME AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WILL INDICATE THAT THERE IS A POWER STEERING FAILURE ON THE DIGITAL DASH DISPLAY. THEN I CAN FEEL THE STEERING GO OUT. I CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WILL SOMETIMES RESET THE STEERING. OTHER TIMES I MAY DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE IT WILL RESENT. IT SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO THE STEERING ISSUE THAT RECENTLY CAUSED A GM RECALL ON THE COBALT, G4 AND G5. I'VE READ OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE ON THE G6 AS WELL, BUT GM FAILED TO INCLUDE THAT MODEL IN THE RECALL. THIS FAILURE CAN TAKE PLACE ANYWHERE FROM SEVERAL TIMES A DAY TO ONCE EVERY FEW DAYS. *TR

Mar 6, 2010 45,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 MODEL CAR IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. *TR

Mar 6, 2010 45,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 MODEL CAR IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWERSTEERING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER AND MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOST ALL POWERSTEERING. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT THE REMAINDER OF THE WAY AND BACK, NEARLY 60-70 MILES AWAY. DON'T EVEN TRY CHECKING THE FLUID, THERE IS NONE. THE VALET PARKING ATTENDANT AT OUR DESTINATION COULD HARDLY PARK IT OR BRING IT BACK TO US UPON OUR EXIT . I HAD TO TAKE THE G6 TO OUR LOCAL GM DEALER ON FEB. 24 AND IT WAS THERE FOR 3 DAYS AND COST ME WELL OVER $600.00 TO REPAIR. NOW, AFTER LESS THAN A WEEK FROM PICKING IT UP FROM THE SHOP, I SEE THAT GM IS RECALLING SOME OTHER PONTIAC MODELS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 SHOULD BE INCLUDED. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS SINCE BEFORE THE COMPLETE FAILURE THE CAR BEGAN GETTING HARD TO CONTROL. WHEN THE POWERSTEERING FAILS IT BECOMES AWFULLY HARD TO STEER THE CAR AT SLOW SPEEDS AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PARK OR TURN ONTO ROADS. WHILE SITTING IDLE AT RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS, ETC. THE STEERING WHEEL JUST QUIVERS BACK AND FORTH. PLEASE PLEASE GM RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS TO SOMEONE. (ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO AVOID THIS SINCE IT CANNOT BE MAINTAINED)... AFTER MY REPAIR, THE CAR DRIVES WONDERFULLY, I JUST HOPE IT LASTS. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Crash 56,000 mi

AT FIRST THE PROBLEM WAS RANDOM ONLY OCCURRING AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERE. STEADILY THE PROBLEM BECAME MORE AND MORE COMMON. CHANGING FROM HAPPENING EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS TO HAPPENING ALMOST EVERY DAY. THE PINNACLE WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN RESULTING IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF DAMAGE. THE CAR NOW HAS POWER STEERING FAILURE EVERY TIME I TURN LEFT, AND OR PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PARTS REPLACED OR HAD ANYTHING DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, DUE TO THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT. SO UNTIL THERE IS EITHER A RECALL, OR A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE WAY TO REPAIR THE CAR, I'M DRIVING A VERY UNSAFE CAR. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 75,000 mi

I DRIVE 100 MILES BACK AND FORTH TO WORK EVERY DAY. EARLY ON, I HAD NOTICED SOME PULL IN THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT LIKENED IT TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP AND THEY ALIGNED THE CAR - EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. HOWEVER, I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE CAR ALIGNED ABOUT ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS AND BY AUGUST 2009, WAS ON MY 3RD SET OF TIRES IN 3 YEARS DUE TO UNEVEN TREAD WEAR. I ALSO BEGAN TO NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL DITHER UPON STARTING THE CAR AND WHEN I WOULD BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN SHARPLY LEFT. THE LOCAL SHOP LOOKED AT THE CAR AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A STEERING MOTOR ISSUE AND URGED ME TO CALL GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE - MIND YOU THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. AT THE TIME, THE CAR HAD ABOUT 75,000MI. AS SOON AS I TOLD THEM THIS INFORMATION, I BEGAN TO GET THE RUN AROUND AND THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER BEFORE THEY WOULD EVEN CONSIDER TALKING TO ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OF COURSE, GM CHARGED TO ME LOOK AT IT AND DETERMINED I WOULD NEED A NEW STEERING MOTOR, STEERING COLUMN, AND TORQUE SENSOR TO THE TUNE OF $1000! I DID SOME RESEARCH AT THAT TIME AND FOUND OTHERS HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES. AND NOW GM ISSUES A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM IN OTHER GM CARS DURING THE SAME YEARS! I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT THINGS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM - I HAVE HAD THE STEERING MOTOR RE-CALIBRATED ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND AN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACED. THE CAR IS EASIER TO STEER, BUT I STILL GET A DITHER EVERYTIME I TURN THE CAR ON AND ONCE AGAIN IT IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, AND I HAVE SOME UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. MY PROBLEM IS NOT AS SEVERE AS OTHERS, BUT THESE ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES. IT HAS BEEN THE CONSENSUS OF ALL THE MECHANICS I HAVE TALKED TO INCLUDING THE ONES AT THE LOCAL GM DEALER THAT THE MOTOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE I COMPLETELY LOOSE MY POWER STEERING ALTOGETHER. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE 2006 G6! *TR

Mar 4, 2010 75,126 mi

MY POWER STEERING MOTOR IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 KEEPS LOCKING UP ON ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH AND A HALF. IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON AND IT STARTED TO CHIME. SO I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON IN A FEW MINUTES AND THEN IT WAS FINE. IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS LATER WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. I DID THE SAME THING AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. TWO WEEKS LATER (YESTERDAY) IT HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN 3 HOURS. I TOOK THE SAME ACTIONS AND RESTARTED THE CAR JUST SO I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT. IT'S VERY SCARY CAUSE IT IS SO HARD TO STEER. THANK GOODNESS I WAS IN A PLACE THAT I COULD JUST STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWERSTEERING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER AND MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOST ALL POWERSTEERING. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT THE REMAINDER OF THE WAY AND BACK, NEARLY 60-70 MILES AWAY. DON'T EVEN TRY CHECKING THE FLUID, THERE IS NONE. THE VALET PARKING ATTENDANT AT OUR DESTINATION COULD HARDLY PARK IT OR BRING IT BACK TO US UPON OUR EXIT . I HAD TO TAKE THE G6 TO OUR LOCAL GM DEALER ON FEB. 24 AND IT WAS THERE FOR 3 DAYS AND COST ME WELL OVER $600.00 TO REPAIR. NOW, AFTER LESS THAN A WEEK FROM PICKING IT UP FROM THE SHOP, I SEE THAT GM IS RECALLING SOME OTHER PONTIAC MODELS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 SHOULD BE INCLUDED. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS SINCE BEFORE THE COMPLETE FAILURE THE CAR BEGAN GETTING HARD TO CONTROL. WHEN THE POWERSTEERING FAILS IT BECOMES AWFULLY HARD TO STEER THE CAR AT SLOW SPEEDS AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PARK OR TURN ONTO ROADS. WHILE SITTING IDLE AT RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS, ETC. THE STEERING WHEEL JUST QUIVERS BACK AND FORTH. PLEASE PLEASE GM RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS TO SOMEONE. (ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO AVOID THIS SINCE IT CANNOT BE MAINTAINED)... AFTER MY REPAIR, THE CAR DRIVES WONDERFULLY, I JUST HOPE IT LASTS. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Crash 56,000 mi

AT FIRST THE PROBLEM WAS RANDOM ONLY OCCURRING AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERE. STEADILY THE PROBLEM BECAME MORE AND MORE COMMON. CHANGING FROM HAPPENING EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS TO HAPPENING ALMOST EVERY DAY. THE PINNACLE WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN RESULTING IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF DAMAGE. THE CAR NOW HAS POWER STEERING FAILURE EVERY TIME I TURN LEFT, AND OR PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PARTS REPLACED OR HAD ANYTHING DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, DUE TO THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT. SO UNTIL THERE IS EITHER A RECALL, OR A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE WAY TO REPAIR THE CAR, I'M DRIVING A VERY UNSAFE CAR. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 75,000 mi

I DRIVE 100 MILES BACK AND FORTH TO WORK EVERY DAY. EARLY ON, I HAD NOTICED SOME PULL IN THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT LIKENED IT TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP AND THEY ALIGNED THE CAR - EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. HOWEVER, I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE CAR ALIGNED ABOUT ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS AND BY AUGUST 2009, WAS ON MY 3RD SET OF TIRES IN 3 YEARS DUE TO UNEVEN TREAD WEAR. I ALSO BEGAN TO NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL DITHER UPON STARTING THE CAR AND WHEN I WOULD BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN SHARPLY LEFT. THE LOCAL SHOP LOOKED AT THE CAR AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A STEERING MOTOR ISSUE AND URGED ME TO CALL GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE - MIND YOU THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. AT THE TIME, THE CAR HAD ABOUT 75,000MI. AS SOON AS I TOLD THEM THIS INFORMATION, I BEGAN TO GET THE RUN AROUND AND THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER BEFORE THEY WOULD EVEN CONSIDER TALKING TO ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OF COURSE, GM CHARGED TO ME LOOK AT IT AND DETERMINED I WOULD NEED A NEW STEERING MOTOR, STEERING COLUMN, AND TORQUE SENSOR TO THE TUNE OF $1000! I DID SOME RESEARCH AT THAT TIME AND FOUND OTHERS HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES. AND NOW GM ISSUES A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM IN OTHER GM CARS DURING THE SAME YEARS! I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT THINGS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM - I HAVE HAD THE STEERING MOTOR RE-CALIBRATED ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND AN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACED. THE CAR IS EASIER TO STEER, BUT I STILL GET A DITHER EVERYTIME I TURN THE CAR ON AND ONCE AGAIN IT IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, AND I HAVE SOME UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. MY PROBLEM IS NOT AS SEVERE AS OTHERS, BUT THESE ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES. IT HAS BEEN THE CONSENSUS OF ALL THE MECHANICS I HAVE TALKED TO INCLUDING THE ONES AT THE LOCAL GM DEALER THAT THE MOTOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE I COMPLETELY LOOSE MY POWER STEERING ALTOGETHER. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE 2006 G6! *TR

Mar 4, 2010 75,126 mi

MY POWER STEERING MOTOR IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 KEEPS LOCKING UP ON ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH AND A HALF. IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON AND IT STARTED TO CHIME. SO I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON IN A FEW MINUTES AND THEN IT WAS FINE. IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS LATER WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. I DID THE SAME THING AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. TWO WEEKS LATER (YESTERDAY) IT HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN 3 HOURS. I TOOK THE SAME ACTIONS AND RESTARTED THE CAR JUST SO I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT. IT'S VERY SCARY CAUSE IT IS SO HARD TO STEER. THANK GOODNESS I WAS IN A PLACE THAT I COULD JUST STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 32,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WOULD JUST GO OUT ON ME. I WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO TURN EASILY. I COULD STILL DO IT, IT WAS JUST VERY HARD. THE POWER STEERING WARNING WOULD POP UP ON MY RADIO AND WITH A DINGING SOUND AS SOON AS THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IF I TURNED MY CAR OFF THEN BACK ON, IT WOULD RESET ITSELF AND I COULD STEER AGAIN. AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS OF THAT, IT FINALLY GOT TO THE POINT WHERE EVEN IF I TURNED MY CAR OFF TO RESET IT, IT WOULD GO OUT AGAIN IMMEDIATELY. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP TO GET THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. THAT COST ME $750.10. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 42,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND ARE HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT RANDOMLY. THIS GENERALLY OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS AND PARTICULARLY IN REVERSE TRYING TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACES. I KNOW THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HOPE TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE THE POWER STEERING BEGINS TO CUT OUT AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 85,000 mi

A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I LOST POWER STEERING IN A SNOW STORM WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OUT OF THE SLIDE BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS THE SAME STEERING PROBLEM THAT IS ON THE RECALL FOR THE G5. AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING WILL CUT OUT ON A LEFT TURN AN A WARNING LIGHT WITH FLASH ON MY DISPLAY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE FOR OVER A YEAR. I COMPLAINED ABOUT IT AT THAT TIME AND WAS DIRECTED TO TAKE MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PREVIOUS YEAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD COST ME $1,000 TO FIX THE STEERING ISSUE. I UNFORTUNATELY DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY THIS SO I HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING SINCE WHICH IS SCARY AS THE WHEEL WILL SNATCH ITSELF OUT OF MY HANDS. LUCKILY I WAS STOPPED BY A CURB. I FIND THIS AS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT WHEN I CALLED ABOUT THIS RESENT RECALL I WAS TOLD THAT I JUST HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT MYSELF. THE OTHER ISSUE I WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON IS THAT MY CAR SEEMS TO BE PUT TOGETHER WITH OTHER MODEL PARTS. I FOUND OUT THAT MY WIPER BLADE ARE ACTUALLY CAMARO BLADES BECAUSE THEY RAN OUT OF G6 BLADES WHILE MY CAR WAS IN PRODUCTION. SO HOW DO I KNOW IF MY STEERING IS NOT A G5 STEERING COLUMN? AS YOU CAN SEE THIS IS A VERY FRUSTRATING AND DANGEROUS. I JUST WANT THEM TO DO THE RIGHT THING. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 32,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WOULD JUST GO OUT ON ME. I WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO TURN EASILY. I COULD STILL DO IT, IT WAS JUST VERY HARD. THE POWER STEERING WARNING WOULD POP UP ON MY RADIO AND WITH A DINGING SOUND AS SOON AS THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IF I TURNED MY CAR OFF THEN BACK ON, IT WOULD RESET ITSELF AND I COULD STEER AGAIN. AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS OF THAT, IT FINALLY GOT TO THE POINT WHERE EVEN IF I TURNED MY CAR OFF TO RESET IT, IT WOULD GO OUT AGAIN IMMEDIATELY. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP TO GET THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. THAT COST ME $750.10. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 42,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND ARE HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT RANDOMLY. THIS GENERALLY OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS AND PARTICULARLY IN REVERSE TRYING TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACES. I KNOW THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HOPE TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE THE POWER STEERING BEGINS TO CUT OUT AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 85,000 mi

A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I LOST POWER STEERING IN A SNOW STORM WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OUT OF THE SLIDE BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS THE SAME STEERING PROBLEM THAT IS ON THE RECALL FOR THE G5. AT LOW SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING WILL CUT OUT ON A LEFT TURN AN A WARNING LIGHT WITH FLASH ON MY DISPLAY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE FOR OVER A YEAR. I COMPLAINED ABOUT IT AT THAT TIME AND WAS DIRECTED TO TAKE MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PREVIOUS YEAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD COST ME $1,000 TO FIX THE STEERING ISSUE. I UNFORTUNATELY DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY THIS SO I HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING SINCE WHICH IS SCARY AS THE WHEEL WILL SNATCH ITSELF OUT OF MY HANDS. LUCKILY I WAS STOPPED BY A CURB. I FIND THIS AS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT WHEN I CALLED ABOUT THIS RESENT RECALL I WAS TOLD THAT I JUST HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT MYSELF. THE OTHER ISSUE I WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON IS THAT MY CAR SEEMS TO BE PUT TOGETHER WITH OTHER MODEL PARTS. I FOUND OUT THAT MY WIPER BLADE ARE ACTUALLY CAMARO BLADES BECAUSE THEY RAN OUT OF G6 BLADES WHILE MY CAR WAS IN PRODUCTION. SO HOW DO I KNOW IF MY STEERING IS NOT A G5 STEERING COLUMN? AS YOU CAN SEE THIS IS A VERY FRUSTRATING AND DANGEROUS. I JUST WANT THEM TO DO THE RIGHT THING. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 37,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE ,1 TO 3 TIMES DAILY,THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING ,REAR BRAKE LIGHT DO NOT WORK RIGHT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BUT I DO NOT FALL UNDER THE RIGHT VIN NUMBER,THESE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT (WITH NO WARRANTY)THIS CAR ,AND THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN OCCURRING SINCE JULY OF 2009 THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT IN MAY OF 2009. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Crash 85,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP NUMEROUS TIMES INCLUDING AFTER HAVING PARTS REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS PROBLEM MORE THAN ONCE BEFORE. STEERING WHEEL LOSES IT'S POWER ABILITY BUT STILL FUNCTIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED ON AND OFF AND CAUSED A SMALL FENDER BENDER AS I WAS NOT EXPECTING IT TO FAIL. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 53,000 mi

INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE ON 2006 PONT G6. AFTER RESTARTING CAR POWER STEERING RESUMES. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 65,000 mi

POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT IN OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6 THREE TIMES NOW. ONCE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 25 MPH AND TWICE WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. YOU HEAR DINGING AND THE DISPLAY READS "POWER STEERING" THE WHEEL BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THE ONLY WAY WE HAVE FOUND TO MAKE IT GO AWAY IS TO PARK THE CAR AND TURN IT ON AND OFF. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM CAN BE CORRECTED. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 58,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G-6 THAT IS HAVING THE POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVEN A VERY SLOW SPEEDS--THIS DOESN'T OCCUR AT ALL TIMES BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT IS THE AUTO WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT GM RECALL. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 71,072 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILURE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWICE WHILE I WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND OCCURRED AS I WAS TURNING AND WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. EVEN WITH MY TEENAGE SON AND I WE COULD BARELY GET THE CAR TURNED AND OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. I TOOK THE CAR TO A GM DEALER AND THEY SAID MY POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD GONE OUT AND AFTER ALMOST $800 HAD IT REPLACED. THE DEALER KEPT THE FAULTY PART. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT PONTIAC HAD ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HOWEVER IT ONLY WENT THROUGH 70,000 MILES AND AT THE TIME OF MY SERVICE I HAD 70,107 MILES AND IT COULD NOT BE FIXED UNDER THE WARRANT. SINCE THAT REPAIR I STILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS USUALLY WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE AND WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTART THE POWER STEERING USUALLY RETURNS HOWEVER THERE ARE MANY TIMES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PULL OVER AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. WITH THE RECALL ON THE PONTIAC G5 IT SEEMS GM KNOWS OF A POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND THE G6 SHOULD BE INCLUDED ALSO. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 67,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN AUGUST OF 2009. WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WILL GO OUT WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNS AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE IN TURN, MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS FAILURE HAPPENS EVERY DAY. I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE DANGER IT PRESENTS. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, AND TODAY I WAS QUITE DISAPPOINTED TO SEE THAT MY 2006 G6 WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HOW CAN YOU LEAVE OFF A CAR THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ONES BEING RECALLED? THE PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION STATES IT WAS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT MANUFACTURING. PROTECT THE CONSUMER, AND DO THE RIGHT THING HERE. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 51,345 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN OUR PONTIAC G6 KEEPS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS USUALLY WHILE TURNING, PARKING OR GOING AT A SLOWER PACE. IT HAS TAKEN ME OFF THE ROAD AND MADE ME STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF STREETS TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAD POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90000. UPDATED 04/13/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/21/10

Mar 2, 2010 34,000 mi

JUST THIS PAST WINTER I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. I HAVE HAD ON 2 OCCASIONS MY CENTER DISPLAY DING WITH A WARNING THAT STATED "POWER STEERING". WHEN I TRY TO TURN MY CAR IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE OTHER PONTIAC VEHICLES THAT ARE UNDER RECALL AND I IMPLORE YOU THAT YOU ALSO ISSUE IT FOR THE PONTIAC G6 AS WELL. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING MOTOR GIVING OUT. I HAVE READ ON BLOGS ABOUT OTHER G6 OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 78,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE STEERING IS VERY UNSAFE. IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE LEFT THE STEERING IS VERY TOUCHY AND TURN TO THE RIGHT AND IT IS LIKE YOU HAVE NO POWER STEERING. THE CAR TURNS TO THE LEFT WHILE YOU ARE SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS OR JUST NOT MOVING. THE CAR IS VERY UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. [XXX] *TR

Mar 2, 2010 54,511 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING WHEEL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE WAS S150. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED 3 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,511 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 07/07/10.*JB

Mar 2, 2010 54,511 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING WHEEL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE WAS S150. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED 3 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,511 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 07/07/10.*JB

Mar 2, 2010 55,000 mi

RANDOM, INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. STEERING GETS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS LOSS OF POWER STEERING HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING DASHBOARD LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE CONDITION. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 04/20/10

Mar 2, 2010 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 04/20/10

Mar 2, 2010 113,400 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2006 G6 PONTIAC HOME ONE WEEK AGO. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR GAVE 3 CHIMES AND THEN NOT A SECOND LATER THE POWER STEERING ALL AT ONCE QUIT, DRAGGING HER OFF THE SHOULDER I WAS FOLLOWING HER HOME AND WE TRADED CARS. I OWN A 1989 JEEP WITH 33INCH TIRES AND MANUAL STEERING, AND THE PONTIAC STEERING WAS ABOUT TWICE AS HARD FOR ME TO STEER AS THE JEEP IS!! WE ARE VERY LUCKY SHE RETAINED CONTROL OF THAT CAR!!! THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR SOME TIME AND NOW G.M. DECIDED TO DO A RECALL ON SOME OF THESE UNITS. WHEN IS THE NHTSA GOING TO DO SOMETHING?? I JUST GOT THE CAR BACK FROM THE SHOP WHERE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN\STEERING MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT COST $700 AND COULD OF COST ME MUCH MORE. THIS IS OUR THIRD PONTIAC, ALL HAD BIG ISSUES AND THE CAR COMPANY DID NOTHING TO ADDRESS THEM. NO MORE G.M. CARS FOR US..... *TR

Mar 2, 2010

I OWN A PONTIAC G6, 2006. I BOUGHT IT A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS AGO. I THOUGHT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST CARS EVER! LOOKED CUTE, DRIVES REALLY NICE. UNTIL A MONTH AGO WHEN THE DASH WOULD ALERT ME "POWER STEERING". SO, OF COURSE I WENT OUT TO BUY SOME POWER STEERING FLUID , AFTER SEARCHING COUNTLESSLY I THEN FOUND OUT THERE IS NONE. IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL, WHICH IN ALL HONESTLY IS THE STUPIDEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. BUT HEY, WHAT A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME BIG BUCKS WHEN IT GOES OUT. I WAS BACKING UP ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK, AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I ENDED UP BACKING INTO A CAR BECAUSE I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING! NOW EVERYDAY, "POWER STEERING" ALERTS ME A COUPLE TIMES WHILE I DRIVE. I JUST WONDER IF ITS GOING TO GO OUT AGAIN. I ALSO WONDER IF IT WILL TAKE SOMEONE'S LIFE. TODAY GM ISSUED A RECALL ON PONTIAC G5'S AND CHEVY COBALTS POWER STEERING COLUMNS, I COULDN'T BELIEVE THEY DID NOT RECALL ONE ON THE G6. I AM TRULY ANGRY ABOUT THIS, AND WITHOUT A DOUBT WILL NEVER BY A CAR FROM GM AGAIN. THANKS :) *TR

Mar 2, 2010 40,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS HAD STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW AND NOW THERE IS A MORE SERIOUS ONE THAT OCCURRED AROUND 40K MILES. THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. IT HAS QUIT WHILE IN A PARKING LOT AND MAKING TURNS. I AM SCARED THE PROBLEM IS GOING TO GET WORSE. I DON'T SEEM TO BE THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 37,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE ,1 TO 3 TIMES DAILY,THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING ,REAR BRAKE LIGHT DO NOT WORK RIGHT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BUT I DO NOT FALL UNDER THE RIGHT VIN NUMBER,THESE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT (WITH NO WARRANTY)THIS CAR ,AND THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN OCCURRING SINCE JULY OF 2009 THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT IN MAY OF 2009. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Crash 85,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP NUMEROUS TIMES INCLUDING AFTER HAVING PARTS REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS PROBLEM MORE THAN ONCE BEFORE. STEERING WHEEL LOSES IT'S POWER ABILITY BUT STILL FUNCTIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED ON AND OFF AND CAUSED A SMALL FENDER BENDER AS I WAS NOT EXPECTING IT TO FAIL. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 53,000 mi

INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE ON 2006 PONT G6. AFTER RESTARTING CAR POWER STEERING RESUMES. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 65,000 mi

POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT IN OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6 THREE TIMES NOW. ONCE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 25 MPH AND TWICE WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. YOU HEAR DINGING AND THE DISPLAY READS "POWER STEERING" THE WHEEL BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THE ONLY WAY WE HAVE FOUND TO MAKE IT GO AWAY IS TO PARK THE CAR AND TURN IT ON AND OFF. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM CAN BE CORRECTED. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 58,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G-6 THAT IS HAVING THE POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVEN A VERY SLOW SPEEDS--THIS DOESN'T OCCUR AT ALL TIMES BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT IS THE AUTO WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT GM RECALL. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 71,072 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING FAILURE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWICE WHILE I WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND OCCURRED AS I WAS TURNING AND WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. EVEN WITH MY TEENAGE SON AND I WE COULD BARELY GET THE CAR TURNED AND OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. I TOOK THE CAR TO A GM DEALER AND THEY SAID MY POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD GONE OUT AND AFTER ALMOST $800 HAD IT REPLACED. THE DEALER KEPT THE FAULTY PART. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT PONTIAC HAD ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HOWEVER IT ONLY WENT THROUGH 70,000 MILES AND AT THE TIME OF MY SERVICE I HAD 70,107 MILES AND IT COULD NOT BE FIXED UNDER THE WARRANT. SINCE THAT REPAIR I STILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS USUALLY WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE AND WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTART THE POWER STEERING USUALLY RETURNS HOWEVER THERE ARE MANY TIMES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PULL OVER AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. WITH THE RECALL ON THE PONTIAC G5 IT SEEMS GM KNOWS OF A POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND THE G6 SHOULD BE INCLUDED ALSO. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 67,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN AUGUST OF 2009. WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WILL GO OUT WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNS AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE IN TURN, MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS FAILURE HAPPENS EVERY DAY. I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE DANGER IT PRESENTS. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, AND TODAY I WAS QUITE DISAPPOINTED TO SEE THAT MY 2006 G6 WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HOW CAN YOU LEAVE OFF A CAR THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ONES BEING RECALLED? THE PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION STATES IT WAS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT MANUFACTURING. PROTECT THE CONSUMER, AND DO THE RIGHT THING HERE. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 51,345 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN OUR PONTIAC G6 KEEPS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS USUALLY WHILE TURNING, PARKING OR GOING AT A SLOWER PACE. IT HAS TAKEN ME OFF THE ROAD AND MADE ME STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF STREETS TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAD POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90000. UPDATED 04/13/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/21/10

Mar 2, 2010 34,000 mi

JUST THIS PAST WINTER I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. I HAVE HAD ON 2 OCCASIONS MY CENTER DISPLAY DING WITH A WARNING THAT STATED "POWER STEERING". WHEN I TRY TO TURN MY CAR IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE OTHER PONTIAC VEHICLES THAT ARE UNDER RECALL AND I IMPLORE YOU THAT YOU ALSO ISSUE IT FOR THE PONTIAC G6 AS WELL. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING MOTOR GIVING OUT. I HAVE READ ON BLOGS ABOUT OTHER G6 OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 78,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE STEERING IS VERY UNSAFE. IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE LEFT THE STEERING IS VERY TOUCHY AND TURN TO THE RIGHT AND IT IS LIKE YOU HAVE NO POWER STEERING. THE CAR TURNS TO THE LEFT WHILE YOU ARE SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS OR JUST NOT MOVING. THE CAR IS VERY UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. [XXX] *TR

Mar 2, 2010 54,511 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING WHEEL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE WAS S150. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED 3 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,511 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 07/07/10.*JB

Mar 2, 2010 54,511 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING WHEEL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE WAS S150. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED 3 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,511 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 07/07/10.*JB

Mar 2, 2010 55,000 mi

RANDOM, INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. STEERING GETS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS LOSS OF POWER STEERING HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING DASHBOARD LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE CONDITION. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 04/20/10

Mar 2, 2010 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 04/20/10

Mar 2, 2010 113,400 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2006 G6 PONTIAC HOME ONE WEEK AGO. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR GAVE 3 CHIMES AND THEN NOT A SECOND LATER THE POWER STEERING ALL AT ONCE QUIT, DRAGGING HER OFF THE SHOULDER I WAS FOLLOWING HER HOME AND WE TRADED CARS. I OWN A 1989 JEEP WITH 33INCH TIRES AND MANUAL STEERING, AND THE PONTIAC STEERING WAS ABOUT TWICE AS HARD FOR ME TO STEER AS THE JEEP IS!! WE ARE VERY LUCKY SHE RETAINED CONTROL OF THAT CAR!!! THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR SOME TIME AND NOW G.M. DECIDED TO DO A RECALL ON SOME OF THESE UNITS. WHEN IS THE NHTSA GOING TO DO SOMETHING?? I JUST GOT THE CAR BACK FROM THE SHOP WHERE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN\STEERING MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT COST $700 AND COULD OF COST ME MUCH MORE. THIS IS OUR THIRD PONTIAC, ALL HAD BIG ISSUES AND THE CAR COMPANY DID NOTHING TO ADDRESS THEM. NO MORE G.M. CARS FOR US..... *TR

Mar 2, 2010

I OWN A PONTIAC G6, 2006. I BOUGHT IT A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS AGO. I THOUGHT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST CARS EVER! LOOKED CUTE, DRIVES REALLY NICE. UNTIL A MONTH AGO WHEN THE DASH WOULD ALERT ME "POWER STEERING". SO, OF COURSE I WENT OUT TO BUY SOME POWER STEERING FLUID , AFTER SEARCHING COUNTLESSLY I THEN FOUND OUT THERE IS NONE. IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL, WHICH IN ALL HONESTLY IS THE STUPIDEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. BUT HEY, WHAT A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME BIG BUCKS WHEN IT GOES OUT. I WAS BACKING UP ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK, AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I ENDED UP BACKING INTO A CAR BECAUSE I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING! NOW EVERYDAY, "POWER STEERING" ALERTS ME A COUPLE TIMES WHILE I DRIVE. I JUST WONDER IF ITS GOING TO GO OUT AGAIN. I ALSO WONDER IF IT WILL TAKE SOMEONE'S LIFE. TODAY GM ISSUED A RECALL ON PONTIAC G5'S AND CHEVY COBALTS POWER STEERING COLUMNS, I COULDN'T BELIEVE THEY DID NOT RECALL ONE ON THE G6. I AM TRULY ANGRY ABOUT THIS, AND WITHOUT A DOUBT WILL NEVER BY A CAR FROM GM AGAIN. THANKS :) *TR

Mar 2, 2010 40,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS HAD STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW AND NOW THERE IS A MORE SERIOUS ONE THAT OCCURRED AROUND 40K MILES. THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. IT HAS QUIT WHILE IN A PARKING LOT AND MAKING TURNS. I AM SCARED THE PROBLEM IS GOING TO GET WORSE. I DON'T SEEM TO BE THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 28, 2010 60,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING HAS BEEN RANDOMLY GOING OUT IN MY CAR FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. I HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY TO FIX IT SO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR GM TO RECALL IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR

Feb 28, 2010 60,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING HAS BEEN RANDOMLY GOING OUT IN MY CAR FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. I HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY TO FIX IT SO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR GM TO RECALL IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR

Feb 27, 2010 1,000 mi

I HAVE A '06 G6 GTP SEDAN, AND MY SON HAS A '06 G6 GTP COUPE. WE HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED BY OTHERS-CLUNKING ,CLINKING AT PARKING SPEED. GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND YET HAS REFUSED TO ACT ON A SOLUTION AT THE DEALER LEVEL. DATA SUGGESTS NO FATALITIES, = LACK OF ACTION. DRIVING SKILL FROM MY FELLOW PONTIAC FRIENDS, THANKFULLY SAVED THEM. PLEASE, PLEASE HELP US,,,,, *TR

Feb 27, 2010 1,000 mi

I HAVE A '06 G6 GTP SEDAN, AND MY SON HAS A '06 G6 GTP COUPE. WE HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED BY OTHERS-CLUNKING ,CLINKING AT PARKING SPEED. GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND YET HAS REFUSED TO ACT ON A SOLUTION AT THE DEALER LEVEL. DATA SUGGESTS NO FATALITIES, = LACK OF ACTION. DRIVING SKILL FROM MY FELLOW PONTIAC FRIENDS, THANKFULLY SAVED THEM. PLEASE, PLEASE HELP US,,,,, *TR

Feb 26, 2010

MY CAR STARTED SHAKING REALLY BAD. IT WAS WHEN I JUST HIT ABOUT 55 MPH. I'VE ALSO HAD THE WORDS "POWER STEERING" SHOWING UP ON MY DIU WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, AND YES, I HAD NO "POWER STEERING" WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, AFTER SHUTTING CAR OF AND RESTARTING IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL! I THEN STARTED DOING MY RESEARCH TO FIND OUT A LOT OF 2006 G6 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I'M SURE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY. WHICH I DON'T HAVE!!! *TR

Feb 26, 2010 64,320 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6, SE1 WITH A V^ ENGINE. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES. IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN AT 50,000 MILES. COME TO FIND OUT WHEN THEY REPLACED IT ORIGINALLY, IT WAS REPLACED BY A DEFECTIVE PART. BETWEEN THE 2 MILEAGE AMOUNTS, GM RE-ENGINEERED THE SHAFT. GM WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART, THEY SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM, THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. NOW AT 64,000 MILES, MY POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $600.00. SEEMS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM, BUT DON'T WANT TO STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCT, UNLIKE TOYOTA. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT A LOCAL DEALER SAID THEY HAVE A RECALL GOING ON NOW FOR A CHEVY COBALT WITH THE SIMILAR PROBLEM. GM NEEDS TO STAND UP AND TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THERE PONTIACS. I'VE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON LINE, SOME HAVING STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AT HIGH SPEEDS, AND ACCELERATION. THIS MUST NOT END IN TRAGEDY FOR ANYONE. *TR

Feb 26, 2010

MY CAR STARTED SHAKING REALLY BAD. IT WAS WHEN I JUST HIT ABOUT 55 MPH. I'VE ALSO HAD THE WORDS "POWER STEERING" SHOWING UP ON MY DIU WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, AND YES, I HAD NO "POWER STEERING" WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, AFTER SHUTTING CAR OF AND RESTARTING IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL! I THEN STARTED DOING MY RESEARCH TO FIND OUT A LOT OF 2006 G6 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I'M SURE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY. WHICH I DON'T HAVE!!! *TR

Feb 26, 2010 64,320 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6, SE1 WITH A V^ ENGINE. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES. IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN AT 50,000 MILES. COME TO FIND OUT WHEN THEY REPLACED IT ORIGINALLY, IT WAS REPLACED BY A DEFECTIVE PART. BETWEEN THE 2 MILEAGE AMOUNTS, GM RE-ENGINEERED THE SHAFT. GM WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART, THEY SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM, THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. NOW AT 64,000 MILES, MY POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $600.00. SEEMS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM, BUT DON'T WANT TO STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCT, UNLIKE TOYOTA. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT A LOCAL DEALER SAID THEY HAVE A RECALL GOING ON NOW FOR A CHEVY COBALT WITH THE SIMILAR PROBLEM. GM NEEDS TO STAND UP AND TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THERE PONTIACS. I'VE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON LINE, SOME HAVING STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AT HIGH SPEEDS, AND ACCELERATION. THIS MUST NOT END IN TRAGEDY FOR ANYONE. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 65,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN 2008 WITH 22,000 MILES. A YEAR LATER MY POWER STEERING JUST WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY RESET THE STEERING SYSTEM. LATER IN THE YEAR IT WENT OUT AGAIN AND FROM THAT POINT EVERYTIME I MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING GOES OUT. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 65,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN 2008 WITH 22,000 MILES. A YEAR LATER MY POWER STEERING JUST WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY RESET THE STEERING SYSTEM. LATER IN THE YEAR IT WENT OUT AGAIN AND FROM THAT POINT EVERYTIME I MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING GOES OUT. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 141,000 mi

IN 2008 I TOOK MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BECAUSE IT WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT. AFTER TESTING THE ALIGNMENT, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. I WAS TOLD BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEIR HAD BEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ISSUED AND IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. GM FAILED TO REPAIR MY CAR OF THIS PROMINENT DEFECT AT THEIR EXPENSE. NOW 2 YEARS LATER THE ISSUE HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR STEERS ON ITS OWN AND WE BARELY WERE ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO HAS QUOTED ME $1,753 TO REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN AND POSITION ASSIST MOTOR. GM MUST KNOW THIS IS A SEVERE PROBLEM. THROUGH MY RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THEY NO LONGER USE THIS TYPE OF STEERING AND HAVE GONE BACK TO THE PUMP. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 141,000 mi

IN 2008 I TOOK MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BECAUSE IT WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT. AFTER TESTING THE ALIGNMENT, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. I WAS TOLD BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEIR HAD BEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ISSUED AND IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. GM FAILED TO REPAIR MY CAR OF THIS PROMINENT DEFECT AT THEIR EXPENSE. NOW 2 YEARS LATER THE ISSUE HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR STEERS ON ITS OWN AND WE BARELY WERE ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO HAS QUOTED ME $1,753 TO REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN AND POSITION ASSIST MOTOR. GM MUST KNOW THIS IS A SEVERE PROBLEM. THROUGH MY RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THEY NO LONGER USE THIS TYPE OF STEERING AND HAVE GONE BACK TO THE PUMP. *TR

Feb 22, 2010 60,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 SUCKS. THE STEERING POPS, BRAKE ALWAYS SQUEAK EVENTHOUGH I REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS, AND LOSE POWER STEERING. A WEEK OUT OF MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT COVER IT. THE SAME DEALERSHIP WHERE I BROUGHT 4 OF THE 5 CARS I OWNED. ALL WERE GM MODELS. I STOOD ALONG THAT BRAND UNTIL NOW. I HOPE IT TOTALLY GOES OUT OF BUSINESS. DO SOME ONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THIS ISSUE GETS SOLVED. TOYOTA IS FIXING THEIR ISSUE. AMERICAN CARS, SERVICE, AND QUALITY SUCKS. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY GM CARS. *TR

Feb 22, 2010 39,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY GRANDPARENTS IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF AND RIGHT TO A REPAIR SHOP BUT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE PROBLEM TO HAVE. I'VE BEGUN LOOKING INTO COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND IT SEEMS THERE ARE A FEW OTHER COMMON PROBLEMS THAT MAKE THIS CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND GIVE IT A GUARANTEED EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILL. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE ALSO APPARENTLY SHORTED OUT AND I WILL NOW BE CHECKING FOR A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE HEARD IN WHICH THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE ON EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT BEING APPLIED DUE TO CORROSION OF A WIRE. THESE PROBLEMS ARE VERY SERIOUS AND COULD EASILY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR A 20 YEAR OLD FIRST TIME CAR BUYER LIKE MYSELF. *TR

Feb 22, 2010 60,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 SUCKS. THE STEERING POPS, BRAKE ALWAYS SQUEAK EVENTHOUGH I REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS, AND LOSE POWER STEERING. A WEEK OUT OF MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT COVER IT. THE SAME DEALERSHIP WHERE I BROUGHT 4 OF THE 5 CARS I OWNED. ALL WERE GM MODELS. I STOOD ALONG THAT BRAND UNTIL NOW. I HOPE IT TOTALLY GOES OUT OF BUSINESS. DO SOME ONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THIS ISSUE GETS SOLVED. TOYOTA IS FIXING THEIR ISSUE. AMERICAN CARS, SERVICE, AND QUALITY SUCKS. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY GM CARS. *TR

Feb 22, 2010 39,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY GRANDPARENTS IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF AND RIGHT TO A REPAIR SHOP BUT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE PROBLEM TO HAVE. I'VE BEGUN LOOKING INTO COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND IT SEEMS THERE ARE A FEW OTHER COMMON PROBLEMS THAT MAKE THIS CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND GIVE IT A GUARANTEED EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILL. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE ALSO APPARENTLY SHORTED OUT AND I WILL NOW BE CHECKING FOR A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE HEARD IN WHICH THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE ON EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT BEING APPLIED DUE TO CORROSION OF A WIRE. THESE PROBLEMS ARE VERY SERIOUS AND COULD EASILY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR A 20 YEAR OLD FIRST TIME CAR BUYER LIKE MYSELF. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 81,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6. MY G6 HAS A 3.5 LITER ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW THAT IF I WAS ATTEMPTING A TIGHT 3 POINT TURN OR MAKING NORMAL ROUTINE TURNS THAT IT FELT AS IF THE POWER STEERING WAS GOING OUT. I THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT JUST BE MY IMAGINATION UNTIL THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I LOOKED AT THE CAR MANUAL AND TO MY DISMAY THERE IS NO WAY TO ADD STEERING FLUID IN MY CAR. I LOOKED UP THE INFORMATION ONLINE TO FIND THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE IN THE EXACT SAME POSITION AS MYSELF. EVERYONE SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT AND THE SAME REPAIRS AND BILLS. THIS NEEDS TO BE SOMETHING THAT GM RESOLVES AS IT SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS AND AS A CONSUMER NOT ONE THAT I BELIEVE SHOULD BE COMING OUT OF MY POCKET. I SEEM TO BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES THAT HASN'T HAD IT GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT MORE THAN 10 MILES PER HOUR. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 81,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6. MY G6 HAS A 3.5 LITER ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW THAT IF I WAS ATTEMPTING A TIGHT 3 POINT TURN OR MAKING NORMAL ROUTINE TURNS THAT IT FELT AS IF THE POWER STEERING WAS GOING OUT. I THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT JUST BE MY IMAGINATION UNTIL THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I LOOKED AT THE CAR MANUAL AND TO MY DISMAY THERE IS NO WAY TO ADD STEERING FLUID IN MY CAR. I LOOKED UP THE INFORMATION ONLINE TO FIND THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE IN THE EXACT SAME POSITION AS MYSELF. EVERYONE SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT AND THE SAME REPAIRS AND BILLS. THIS NEEDS TO BE SOMETHING THAT GM RESOLVES AS IT SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS AND AS A CONSUMER NOT ONE THAT I BELIEVE SHOULD BE COMING OUT OF MY POCKET. I SEEM TO BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES THAT HASN'T HAD IT GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT MORE THAN 10 MILES PER HOUR. *TR

Feb 18, 2010 75,755 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR LOOSES POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE POWER STEERING WILL RESET ITSELF AND YOU CAN DRIVE FURTHER. THIS HAPPENS VERY SPORADICALLY, NOTHING LETS YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. DOESN'T MANNER THE TEMP, AMOUNT OF TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT, SPEED. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!! *TR

Feb 18, 2010 75,755 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR LOOSES POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE POWER STEERING WILL RESET ITSELF AND YOU CAN DRIVE FURTHER. THIS HAPPENS VERY SPORADICALLY, NOTHING LETS YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. DOESN'T MANNER THE TEMP, AMOUNT OF TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT, SPEED. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!! *TR

Feb 17, 2010 43,812 mi

PUT CAR IN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH, THE CAR JERKED LEFT SO HARD THAT IT PUNCTURED A TIRE WHILE IN THE CAR WASH. WENT TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES AND HAVE THEM ALIGNED AND ROTATED. WHILE TRYING TO ALIGN TIRES ON THE RACK WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING (ON THE RACK) THE WHEEL WOULD JERK TO LEFT. THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY PULL TO THE LEFT WITH NO WARNING. WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. WHEN TRYING TO CORRECT BY TURNING RIGHT YOU WOULD BE PULLING SO HARD ON THE WHEEL THAT WHEN IT WOULD RELEASE YOU WOULD ALMOST RUN OFF THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY RE-CALIBRATED THE STEERING, CAR HAD 43,812 MILES & I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 19,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING ISSUES SINCE CAR WAS NEW. AT ONE POINT, COMPLETELY LOST POWER STEERING MAKING CAR DIFFICULT, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, TO CONTROL. SINCE THEN, STEERING MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON UNEVEN SURFACES. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 18,456 mi

PONTIAC G6 STEERING DEFECTIVE. MAKES POPPING SOUND AT LOW SPEEDS. DEVELOPED A SERIOUS SHAKE FELT ALMOST LIKE WHEEL WAS COMING LOOSE ON FRONT END OF CAR. STEERING PUMP SHUT DOWN AND LOST CONTROL OF CAR NEAR MISS HEAD ON ACCIDENT. DRIVER IN OPPOSITE LANE VEERED OUT OF WAY JUST IN TIME TO AVOID HEAD ON CRASH. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 43,812 mi

PUT CAR IN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH, THE CAR JERKED LEFT SO HARD THAT IT PUNCTURED A TIRE WHILE IN THE CAR WASH. WENT TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES AND HAVE THEM ALIGNED AND ROTATED. WHILE TRYING TO ALIGN TIRES ON THE RACK WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING (ON THE RACK) THE WHEEL WOULD JERK TO LEFT. THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY PULL TO THE LEFT WITH NO WARNING. WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. WHEN TRYING TO CORRECT BY TURNING RIGHT YOU WOULD BE PULLING SO HARD ON THE WHEEL THAT WHEN IT WOULD RELEASE YOU WOULD ALMOST RUN OFF THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY RE-CALIBRATED THE STEERING, CAR HAD 43,812 MILES & I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 19,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING ISSUES SINCE CAR WAS NEW. AT ONE POINT, COMPLETELY LOST POWER STEERING MAKING CAR DIFFICULT, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, TO CONTROL. SINCE THEN, STEERING MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON UNEVEN SURFACES. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 18,456 mi

PONTIAC G6 STEERING DEFECTIVE. MAKES POPPING SOUND AT LOW SPEEDS. DEVELOPED A SERIOUS SHAKE FELT ALMOST LIKE WHEEL WAS COMING LOOSE ON FRONT END OF CAR. STEERING PUMP SHUT DOWN AND LOST CONTROL OF CAR NEAR MISS HEAD ON ACCIDENT. DRIVER IN OPPOSITE LANE VEERED OUT OF WAY JUST IN TIME TO AVOID HEAD ON CRASH. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 57,500 mi

CLUNKING OR POPPING WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 57,500 mi

CLUNKING OR POPPING WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 71,000 mi

THE OTHER DAY, I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND MY CAR STARTED SHAKING REALLY BAD. IT WAS WHEN I JUST HIT ABOUT 55 MPH. THEN, 2 DAYS LATER, I GET A DINGING AND THE WORDS "POWER STEERING" SHOWING UP ON MY DIU. I WAS GOING AROUND A CORNER, SO IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I THEN STARTED DOING MY RESEARCH TO FIND OUT A LOT OF 2006 G6 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I AM PRETTY SURE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY. WHICH I DON'T HAVE RIGHT NOW, BEING A COLLEGE STUDENT. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 38,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS WITH EASE TO LEFT BUT VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT. THERE IS ALSO A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. IN DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SOUNDS LIKE I AM ONLY ONE OF MANY WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. EITHER THE POWER STEERING OR ELECTRIC STEERING IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 71,000 mi

THE OTHER DAY, I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND MY CAR STARTED SHAKING REALLY BAD. IT WAS WHEN I JUST HIT ABOUT 55 MPH. THEN, 2 DAYS LATER, I GET A DINGING AND THE WORDS "POWER STEERING" SHOWING UP ON MY DIU. I WAS GOING AROUND A CORNER, SO IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I THEN STARTED DOING MY RESEARCH TO FIND OUT A LOT OF 2006 G6 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I AM PRETTY SURE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY. WHICH I DON'T HAVE RIGHT NOW, BEING A COLLEGE STUDENT. *TR

Feb 12, 2010 38,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS WITH EASE TO LEFT BUT VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT. THERE IS ALSO A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. IN DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SOUNDS LIKE I AM ONLY ONE OF MANY WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. EITHER THE POWER STEERING OR ELECTRIC STEERING IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP. HAVE TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT UNLOCKS. VERY UNSAFE. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. HAVE RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND SEEMS THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH SAME CAR ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I NO LONGER HAVE WARRANTY BUT FEEL IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY GM DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP. HAVE TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT UNLOCKS. VERY UNSAFE. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. HAVE RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND SEEMS THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH SAME CAR ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I NO LONGER HAVE WARRANTY BUT FEEL IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY GM DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 60,500 mi

POWER STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER STEERING - ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 STOPS WORKING WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. TURNING CAR OFF AND BACK ON SOMETIMES GETS IT WORKING FOR A WHILE, BUT EVENTUALLY FAILS AGAIN WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 60,500 mi

POWER STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER STEERING - ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 STOPS WORKING WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. TURNING CAR OFF AND BACK ON SOMETIMES GETS IT WORKING FOR A WHILE, BUT EVENTUALLY FAILS AGAIN WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. *TR

Feb 2, 2010 63,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE RECURRED. HIS LOCAL MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND REPAIRED IT. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE ALTHOUGH IT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,571.

Feb 2, 2010 52,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT'S POWER STEERING KEEPS FAILING. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL STOP WORKING AND THE RADIO WILL SAY POWER STEERING. GM SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE FORUMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS. *TR

Feb 2, 2010 63,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE RECURRED. HIS LOCAL MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND REPAIRED IT. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE ALTHOUGH IT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,571.

Feb 2, 2010 52,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT'S POWER STEERING KEEPS FAILING. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL STOP WORKING AND THE RADIO WILL SAY POWER STEERING. GM SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE FORUMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 49,000 mi

POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. STEERING STARTED TO FAIL. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING GOES TO THE LEFT WHENEVER SHE IS DRIVING. THE STEERING CANNOT TURN TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING IS VERY HARD TO TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IN SEPTEMBER 2007. THIS FAILURE IS HAPPENING AGAIN BUT CONTACT HAVE NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 3/8/10 *CN THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. UPDATED 05/20/10.*JB

Feb 1, 2010 49,000 mi

POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. STEERING STARTED TO FAIL. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING GOES TO THE LEFT WHENEVER SHE IS DRIVING. THE STEERING CANNOT TURN TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING IS VERY HARD TO TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IN SEPTEMBER 2007. THIS FAILURE IS HAPPENING AGAIN BUT CONTACT HAVE NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 3/8/10 *CN THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. UPDATED 05/20/10.*JB

Jan 29, 2010 53,000 mi

MY CAR IS A PONTIAC G6 2006, AND I PURCHASED IT IN OCTOBER OF 2006. MY POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT ABOUT 2 TIMES A WEEK FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. ONCE I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WORKS OK. NOW IT HAPPENS ALSO WHILE DRIVING, OR SITTING IDLE. I'LL FEEL THE WHEEL STIFFEN. LUCKILY THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I'VE BEEN AT A RED LIGHT. THIS IS A VERY MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 53,000 mi

MY CAR IS A PONTIAC G6 2006, AND I PURCHASED IT IN OCTOBER OF 2006. MY POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT ABOUT 2 TIMES A WEEK FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. ONCE I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WORKS OK. NOW IT HAPPENS ALSO WHILE DRIVING, OR SITTING IDLE. I'LL FEEL THE WHEEL STIFFEN. LUCKILY THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I'VE BEEN AT A RED LIGHT. THIS IS A VERY MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Jan 28, 2010 56,000 mi

I AM HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING AS I AM TURNING. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 PRIOR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT KEEPS RETURNING. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 40000 MILES AND I NOW HAVE 56000 MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER AND WORSE THE LONGER IT IS LEFT UNREPAIRED. SO FAR ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES HAVE BEEN DONE BY DEALER. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS THE INTERMEDIARY STEERING SHAFT. I HAVE NONE OF THE PARTS AND THE DEALER HAS MANAGED TO FIX IT 3 DIFFERENT WAYS, PROBABLY TO AVOID A RECALL ISSUE. *TW

Jan 28, 2010 56,000 mi

I AM HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING AS I AM TURNING. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 PRIOR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT KEEPS RETURNING. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 40000 MILES AND I NOW HAVE 56000 MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER AND WORSE THE LONGER IT IS LEFT UNREPAIRED. SO FAR ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES HAVE BEEN DONE BY DEALER. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS THE INTERMEDIARY STEERING SHAFT. I HAVE NONE OF THE PARTS AND THE DEALER HAS MANAGED TO FIX IT 3 DIFFERENT WAYS, PROBABLY TO AVOID A RECALL ISSUE. *TW

Jan 27, 2010 90,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT, DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A WARNING MESSAGES COMES ON THE RADIO ABOUT THE POWER STEERING, THEN A CHIME ALERTS YOU LIKE A DOOR CHIME. AFTER WORDS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST GOES OUT AND THE DRIVER LOSES ALL CONTROL TO STEER THE CAR BASICALLY THE CAR IS UNMANAGABLE TO STEER SAFELY. WHEN THE CAR IS ABLE TO BE STEERED IT PULLS HARD TO ONE DIRECTION AND IS VERY SHAKY. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 DAYS RESULTING IN NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE YET TO THE VEHICLE, I HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT ON 2/1/2010 FOR SERVICE AT A PONTIAC DEALER. I CALLED GM AND OPENED A CLAIM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. NO CRASH OR INJURIES WERE INVOLVED WITH THESE INCIDENTS BUT I FEEL THAT THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF CRASH OR INJURIES WITH THIS SITUATION. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 90,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT, DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A WARNING MESSAGES COMES ON THE RADIO ABOUT THE POWER STEERING, THEN A CHIME ALERTS YOU LIKE A DOOR CHIME. AFTER WORDS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST GOES OUT AND THE DRIVER LOSES ALL CONTROL TO STEER THE CAR BASICALLY THE CAR IS UNMANAGABLE TO STEER SAFELY. WHEN THE CAR IS ABLE TO BE STEERED IT PULLS HARD TO ONE DIRECTION AND IS VERY SHAKY. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 DAYS RESULTING IN NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE YET TO THE VEHICLE, I HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT ON 2/1/2010 FOR SERVICE AT A PONTIAC DEALER. I CALLED GM AND OPENED A CLAIM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. NO CRASH OR INJURIES WERE INVOLVED WITH THESE INCIDENTS BUT I FEEL THAT THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF CRASH OR INJURIES WITH THIS SITUATION. *CN

Jan 26, 2010 70,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND IMMEDIATELY WAS UNABLE TO STEER CAR. ALMOST HIT A CAR. HAS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 70,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND IMMEDIATELY WAS UNABLE TO STEER CAR. ALMOST HIT A CAR. HAS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *TR

Jan 25, 2010 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY I HAVE BEEN READING CONSUMER REPORTS AND WHAT I HAVE FOUND IS SCARY THE PROB DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN BUT SEVERAL PEOPLE SAID THE PROB RETURNS AFTER 3 TO 6 MONTHS I HAVE ALSO READ THAT THE STEERING CAN GO OUT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LEAVING YOU HELPLESS IN THIS DEATH TRAP I FEAR SINCE I AM A WOMAN THAT IF THIS DOES HAPPEN I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. *TR

Jan 25, 2010 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY I HAVE BEEN READING CONSUMER REPORTS AND WHAT I HAVE FOUND IS SCARY THE PROB DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN BUT SEVERAL PEOPLE SAID THE PROB RETURNS AFTER 3 TO 6 MONTHS I HAVE ALSO READ THAT THE STEERING CAN GO OUT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LEAVING YOU HELPLESS IN THIS DEATH TRAP I FEAR SINCE I AM A WOMAN THAT IF THIS DOES HAPPEN I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. *TR

Jan 24, 2010 15,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT - POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT. CAR CLUNKS WHEN TURNING, ON HIGHWAY SHAKES AND IS VERY HARD TO TURN. FEAR FOR MY SAFETY AND MY HUSBAND'S AND CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN CAR SAFETY. BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I GOT THE CAR IN 2007. *TR

Jan 24, 2010 15,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT - POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT. CAR CLUNKS WHEN TURNING, ON HIGHWAY SHAKES AND IS VERY HARD TO TURN. FEAR FOR MY SAFETY AND MY HUSBAND'S AND CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN CAR SAFETY. BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I GOT THE CAR IN 2007. *TR

Jan 22, 2010 35,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT JUNE 1, 2009: AT 19,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. JANUARY 22, 2010: AT 35,000 MILES, STEERING COLUMN RATTLES AND CLUNKS. DEALER SAID NEEDS LUBE KIT. WARRANTY IS EXPIRED (IN YEARS, NOT MILES) SO REPAIR ISN'T COVERED. HAVE READ NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM - LUBE DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. FURTHERMORE, IF THE STEERING COLUMN IS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD, WHY WOULD IT NEED TO BE LUBED ALREADY? THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WHATEVER IS RATTLING AROUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN IS NOT DOING SO FOR LACK OF LUBRICATION! THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD AND LOSS OF STEERING HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM ASAP. THE COST OF RECALL REPAIRS WILL BE FAR LESS THAN THE COST OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND/OR WRONGFUL DEATH AND MEDICAL BILLS. NOT TO MENTION THE DAMAGE TO THEIR REPUTATION. GO TO PONTIACPROBLEMS.COM TO SEE NUMEROUS OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR

Jan 22, 2010 35,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT JUNE 1, 2009: AT 19,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. JANUARY 22, 2010: AT 35,000 MILES, STEERING COLUMN RATTLES AND CLUNKS. DEALER SAID NEEDS LUBE KIT. WARRANTY IS EXPIRED (IN YEARS, NOT MILES) SO REPAIR ISN'T COVERED. HAVE READ NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM - LUBE DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. FURTHERMORE, IF THE STEERING COLUMN IS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD, WHY WOULD IT NEED TO BE LUBED ALREADY? THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WHATEVER IS RATTLING AROUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN IS NOT DOING SO FOR LACK OF LUBRICATION! THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD AND LOSS OF STEERING HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM ASAP. THE COST OF RECALL REPAIRS WILL BE FAR LESS THAN THE COST OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND/OR WRONGFUL DEATH AND MEDICAL BILLS. NOT TO MENTION THE DAMAGE TO THEIR REPUTATION. GO TO PONTIACPROBLEMS.COM TO SEE NUMEROUS OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 81,564 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC G6 2006 AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND IT IS GETTING HARDER TO STEER I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 AND THIS A PROBLEM AND A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PEOPLE PLEASE RECALL AND FIX. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 81,564 mi

I HAVE A PONTIAC G6 2006 AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND IT IS GETTING HARDER TO STEER I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 AND THIS A PROBLEM AND A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PEOPLE PLEASE RECALL AND FIX. *TR

Jan 17, 2010 47,000 mi

I HAVE A G6 AND IT HAS A MAJOR POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT I WONT EVEN DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE. YOU CAN BE DRIVING AND IT WILL PULL YOU OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC I ALMOST WENT INTO THE CREEK AND THAT IS WHEN I PARKED IT. I JUST WONDER HOW MANY PPL HAS TO BE HURT BEFORE THEY RECALL THESE CARS. IM BASICALLY MAKING A PAYMENT ON SOMETHING I CANT EVEN DRIVE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SEATBELT SENSOR AND THE IDLE ARM AND I CANT PLUG IN THE CELL PHONE CHARGER BECAUSE IT BLOWS THE FUSES EVERY TIME I DO. AND THERE HAS BEEN TIMES THAT WHEN I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK I WOULD NOT GO I WOULD HAVE TO TURN OFF THE KEY, RESTART THE CAR AND THEN PUT IT IN PARK. I WOULD ADVISE PPL NOT TO BUY THESE CARS. THEY ARE A HAZARD AND NOT SAFE AT ALL. THEY ARE JUST A MONEY PIT AND AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR

Jan 17, 2010 47,000 mi

I HAVE A G6 AND IT HAS A MAJOR POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT I WONT EVEN DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE. YOU CAN BE DRIVING AND IT WILL PULL YOU OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC I ALMOST WENT INTO THE CREEK AND THAT IS WHEN I PARKED IT. I JUST WONDER HOW MANY PPL HAS TO BE HURT BEFORE THEY RECALL THESE CARS. IM BASICALLY MAKING A PAYMENT ON SOMETHING I CANT EVEN DRIVE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SEATBELT SENSOR AND THE IDLE ARM AND I CANT PLUG IN THE CELL PHONE CHARGER BECAUSE IT BLOWS THE FUSES EVERY TIME I DO. AND THERE HAS BEEN TIMES THAT WHEN I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK I WOULD NOT GO I WOULD HAVE TO TURN OFF THE KEY, RESTART THE CAR AND THEN PUT IT IN PARK. I WOULD ADVISE PPL NOT TO BUY THESE CARS. THEY ARE A HAZARD AND NOT SAFE AT ALL. THEY ARE JUST A MONEY PIT AND AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR

Jan 13, 2010 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. TODAY I DROVE TO THE STORE AND BACK APROX. 10 MILES. WHILE DRIVING HOME I NOTICED GOING AROUND A CURVE THAT I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE CAR DINGS AND THE CLOCK SAYS POWER STEERING. IF FRUSTRATES ME THAT GM DOES NOT THINK THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALARM UNTIL AFTER THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. A LITTLE ADVANCED WARNING WOULD BE NICE. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE. I DON'T HAVE 1000 TO FIX IT. WOULD A GM EXECUTIVE LIKE TO COME AND TAKE THEIR KIDS TO SCHOOL IN MY CAR THAT IS CONSIDERED SAFE? I THINK NOT. *TR

Jan 13, 2010 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6. TODAY I DROVE TO THE STORE AND BACK APROX. 10 MILES. WHILE DRIVING HOME I NOTICED GOING AROUND A CURVE THAT I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE CAR DINGS AND THE CLOCK SAYS POWER STEERING. IF FRUSTRATES ME THAT GM DOES NOT THINK THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALARM UNTIL AFTER THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. A LITTLE ADVANCED WARNING WOULD BE NICE. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE. I DON'T HAVE 1000 TO FIX IT. WOULD A GM EXECUTIVE LIKE TO COME AND TAKE THEIR KIDS TO SCHOOL IN MY CAR THAT IS CONSIDERED SAFE? I THINK NOT. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 52,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5 V-6 52,000 MILES. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR SUDDENLY WENT BAD, HARD TO STEER VEHICLE, LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT SERIOUS EFFORT. 2005 G6 WERE PROVIDED WITH EXTENDED WARRANT ON THIS ISSUE. STILL A PROBLEM IN 2006 MODEL WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM GM. HAD A CERTIFIED GM WARRANTY THAT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING IN AREA OF STEERING COVERAGE. SPENT $556.00 OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE ELECTRIC MOTOR. I COULD NOT DRIVE IT AS IT WAS. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 52,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5 V-6 52,000 MILES. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR SUDDENLY WENT BAD, HARD TO STEER VEHICLE, LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT SERIOUS EFFORT. 2005 G6 WERE PROVIDED WITH EXTENDED WARRANT ON THIS ISSUE. STILL A PROBLEM IN 2006 MODEL WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM GM. HAD A CERTIFIED GM WARRANTY THAT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING IN AREA OF STEERING COVERAGE. SPENT $556.00 OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE ELECTRIC MOTOR. I COULD NOT DRIVE IT AS IT WAS. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 65,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING WILL INADVERTENTLY SHUT DOWN WHEN PULLING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 65,000 mi

THE PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING WILL INADVERTENTLY SHUT DOWN WHEN PULLING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR

Jan 7, 2010 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE DRIVER EXERTED HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE STEERED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE LEFT LANE. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND MOTOR. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A CLANKING NOISE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,619.

Jan 7, 2010 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE DRIVER EXERTED HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE STEERED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE LEFT LANE. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND MOTOR. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A CLANKING NOISE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,619.

Jan 6, 2010 66,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS FAULTY. WHEN MAKING A 90 DEGREE TURN, THE POWER STEERING WILL FAIL AND TURN OFF. SINCE IT IS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, YOU NEED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND RE-START IT TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO RE-ENGAGE. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING FEELS VERY LOOSE WHEN TURNING LEFT AND VERY TIGHT WHEN TURNING RIGHT TO THE POINT THAT IT IS SOMETIMES HARD TO CONTROL WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH PONTIAC/GM AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT IT. *TR

Jan 6, 2010 66,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS FAULTY. WHEN MAKING A 90 DEGREE TURN, THE POWER STEERING WILL FAIL AND TURN OFF. SINCE IT IS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, YOU NEED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND RE-START IT TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO RE-ENGAGE. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING FEELS VERY LOOSE WHEN TURNING LEFT AND VERY TIGHT WHEN TURNING RIGHT TO THE POINT THAT IT IS SOMETIMES HARD TO CONTROL WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH PONTIAC/GM AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT IT. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GM MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO WARRANTIES FOR HIS VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 01/19/10 *BF UPDATED 01/20/10

Jan 4, 2010 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GM MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO WARRANTIES FOR HIS VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 01/19/10 *BF UPDATED 01/20/10

Dec 30, 2009 29,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING BADLY IN MY HANDS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION. TOOK IT IN TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. CAR HAD SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 29,000 MILES ON IT. COST OF REPAIR: JUST OVER $500. *TR

Dec 30, 2009 29,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING BADLY IN MY HANDS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION. TOOK IT IN TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. CAR HAD SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 29,000 MILES ON IT. COST OF REPAIR: JUST OVER $500. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 77,109 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING BECOMES HARD TO TURN. IT IS HARD TO CONTROL AND HAPPENS AT ALMOST ANYTIME. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT LOCKS UP WHILE GOING 65 WITH MY TWO KIDS IN THE CAR. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND GM WOULDN'T FIX IT ANYWAY. ALSO A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE HAS STARTED IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 58,800 mi

ON DECEMBER 23, 2009 THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INFORMATION CENTER. NOT LONG AFTER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO WORK. THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS WE WERE MAKING A TURN, AND IT CAUSED US TO NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WE PULLED INTO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. WHEN WE RESTARTED THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN; HOWEVER, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON ANOTHER TWO TIMES THAT DAY. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE PARKED OUR VEHICLE, AND HAVE NOT DROVE IT SINCE. WE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM, AND SOME OF THOSE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THE POWER STEERING LOSS TO CAUSE ACCIDENTS. IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO HAVE ONE OR MULTIPLE DEATHS OVER THIS ISSUE, AND IT IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE REMEDIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UPON RESEARCHING YOUR WEBSITE, WE FOUND A NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07023 FOR A DEFECT INVESTIGATION PERTAINING TO THIS PROBLEM DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENT CRIMP IN THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT IT ONLY COVERED THE 2005 MODEL, NOT THE 2006. ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF 2009, THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED, AND LATER A LUBRICATION UNIT WAS ADDED SOON AFTER THAT REPAIR. HOWEVER, SINCE THE POWER STEERING BECAME FAULTY, WE HAVE NOT MADE AN CURRENT REPAIRS. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 77,109 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING BECOMES HARD TO TURN. IT IS HARD TO CONTROL AND HAPPENS AT ALMOST ANYTIME. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT LOCKS UP WHILE GOING 65 WITH MY TWO KIDS IN THE CAR. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND GM WOULDN'T FIX IT ANYWAY. ALSO A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE HAS STARTED IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 58,800 mi

ON DECEMBER 23, 2009 THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INFORMATION CENTER. NOT LONG AFTER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO WORK. THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS WE WERE MAKING A TURN, AND IT CAUSED US TO NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WE PULLED INTO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. WHEN WE RESTARTED THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN; HOWEVER, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON ANOTHER TWO TIMES THAT DAY. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE PARKED OUR VEHICLE, AND HAVE NOT DROVE IT SINCE. WE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM, AND SOME OF THOSE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THE POWER STEERING LOSS TO CAUSE ACCIDENTS. IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO HAVE ONE OR MULTIPLE DEATHS OVER THIS ISSUE, AND IT IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE REMEDIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UPON RESEARCHING YOUR WEBSITE, WE FOUND A NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07023 FOR A DEFECT INVESTIGATION PERTAINING TO THIS PROBLEM DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENT CRIMP IN THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT IT ONLY COVERED THE 2005 MODEL, NOT THE 2006. ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF 2009, THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED, AND LATER A LUBRICATION UNIT WAS ADDED SOON AFTER THAT REPAIR. HOWEVER, SINCE THE POWER STEERING BECAME FAULTY, WE HAVE NOT MADE AN CURRENT REPAIRS. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 73,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6, V6 ENGINE. 73,000 MILES. POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH THAT SAID "POWER STEERING". I PULLED BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY, TURNED OFF MY CAR, RESTARTED IT, THEN IT WORKED. THE NEXT TIME I USED MY CAR I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, AT A STOP LIGHT, MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE, THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, AGAIN THE LIGHT ON THE DASH SAID "POWER STEERING". I TURNED OFF MY CAR AND RESTARTED IT, IT WAS FINE, I MADE IT TO THE NEXT STOP LIGHT AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THIS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES BEFORE I MADE IT TO A PEP BOYS AUTO STORE, TURNED OFF MY CAR, LOOKED AT THE DRIVERS MANUAL WHERE IT SHOWED A PICTURE OF THE POWER STEERING CAP AND ANOTHER PICTURE OF WHERE IT WAS LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD. I WENT INSIDE PURCHASED A BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID, CAME BACK OUT, LIFTED THE HOOD OF MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND COULDN'T FIND THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR. I ASKED FOR HELP, THE GENTLEMAN WHO HELP ME LOOKED FOR THIS POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, COULDN'T FIND IT AND ADVISED THAT I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 73,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6, V6 ENGINE. 73,000 MILES. POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH THAT SAID "POWER STEERING". I PULLED BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY, TURNED OFF MY CAR, RESTARTED IT, THEN IT WORKED. THE NEXT TIME I USED MY CAR I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, AT A STOP LIGHT, MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE, THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, AGAIN THE LIGHT ON THE DASH SAID "POWER STEERING". I TURNED OFF MY CAR AND RESTARTED IT, IT WAS FINE, I MADE IT TO THE NEXT STOP LIGHT AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THIS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES BEFORE I MADE IT TO A PEP BOYS AUTO STORE, TURNED OFF MY CAR, LOOKED AT THE DRIVERS MANUAL WHERE IT SHOWED A PICTURE OF THE POWER STEERING CAP AND ANOTHER PICTURE OF WHERE IT WAS LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD. I WENT INSIDE PURCHASED A BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID, CAME BACK OUT, LIFTED THE HOOD OF MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND COULDN'T FIND THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR. I ASKED FOR HELP, THE GENTLEMAN WHO HELP ME LOOKED FOR THIS POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, COULDN'T FIND IT AND ADVISED THAT I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 27, 2009 79,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 MAKES A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING. POWER STEERING LIGHT THEN FLASHES AND LOCKS UP, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL IN STEERING THE VEHICLE IN THE SNOW. *TR

Dec 27, 2009 79,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 MAKES A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING. POWER STEERING LIGHT THEN FLASHES AND LOCKS UP, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL IN STEERING THE VEHICLE IN THE SNOW. *TR

Dec 26, 2009 52,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP. IT OCCURS ALMOST EVERYTIME I START MY CAR. I HAVE TO RESTART MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CAR ONLY HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Dec 26, 2009 52,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP. IT OCCURS ALMOST EVERYTIME I START MY CAR. I HAVE TO RESTART MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CAR ONLY HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Dec 22, 2009 56,500 mi

DURING THE LAST 2 DAYS MY POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS HAD INTERMITTENT FAILURE. DURING OPERATION AT MODERATE SPEEDS, (35-45MPH) THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. IN EACH EVENT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REINTIATE THE POWER STEERING BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTING THE CAR. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT HAVE DOUBTS THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO GET IT FIXED DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE.

Dec 22, 2009 56,500 mi

DURING THE LAST 2 DAYS MY POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS HAD INTERMITTENT FAILURE. DURING OPERATION AT MODERATE SPEEDS, (35-45MPH) THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. IN EACH EVENT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REINTIATE THE POWER STEERING BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTING THE CAR. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT HAVE DOUBTS THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO GET IT FIXED DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE.

Dec 19, 2009 35,000 mi

STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 PULLS TO THE LEFT AND NEEDS CONSTANT CORRECTION WHILE DRIVING. TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO ALIGNED THE VEHICLE, AND ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. THE PULL IS EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. THE STEERING WHEEL SPINS ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT IF I AM NOT HOLDING IT WHILE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THIS TO THE GM DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE IT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS DEFECT BECAME NOTICEABLE APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO. *TR

Dec 19, 2009 35,000 mi

STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 PULLS TO THE LEFT AND NEEDS CONSTANT CORRECTION WHILE DRIVING. TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO ALIGNED THE VEHICLE, AND ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. THE PULL IS EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. THE STEERING WHEEL SPINS ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT IF I AM NOT HOLDING IT WHILE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THIS TO THE GM DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE IT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS DEFECT BECAME NOTICEABLE APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO. *TR

Dec 17, 2009 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WOULD CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. WHEN SHE WOULD ATTEMPT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE WARNING LIGHT WOULD RE-ILLUMINATE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED AND SHE COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING COLUMN. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 75,000.

Dec 17, 2009

POWER STEERING FAILURE OCCURS REGULARLY. STEERING WILL SURGE WHILE DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING WILL NOT INITIATE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENT YET, BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL DISENGAGE WHILE I AM DRIVING. *TR

Dec 17, 2009 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WOULD CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. WHEN SHE WOULD ATTEMPT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE WARNING LIGHT WOULD RE-ILLUMINATE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED AND SHE COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING COLUMN. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 75,000.

Dec 17, 2009

POWER STEERING FAILURE OCCURS REGULARLY. STEERING WILL SURGE WHILE DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING WILL NOT INITIATE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENT YET, BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL DISENGAGE WHILE I AM DRIVING. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 60,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY PONTIAC G6 DOES NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY. AFTER I REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THEN TRY TO TURN THE WHEEL IT IS OFTEN VERY TIGHT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR LOCKS UP COMPLETELY. RESTARTING IT HELPS BUT CONSTANTLY RESTARTING A CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MORE RECENTLY INSTEAD OF LOCKING UP THE POWER STEERING OF MY CAR HAS BEEN SO LOOSE THAT I FEEL I DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER IT. FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT I DO NOT KNOW HOW MY CAR WILL HANDLE, AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WITH SNOW COMING. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE SHOP, I WAS TOLD, "THERE IS ONE OF THREE THINGS WRONG WITH THE STEERING AND TO FIX IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE. OUR SUGGESTION WOULD BE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT GETS EVEN WORSE AND THEN BRING IT BACK TO BE FIXED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2006, G6'S." I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. IT IS DANGEROUS. I WAS REALLY EXCITED ABOUT GETTING THIS CAR. I LOVE THE FEATURES AND DON'T WANT TO GET RID OF IT, BUT I NO LONGER FEEL THAT I HAVE CONTROL EVERY DAY. THE POWER STEERING VARIES TOO MUCH. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 60,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY PONTIAC G6 DOES NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY. AFTER I REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THEN TRY TO TURN THE WHEEL IT IS OFTEN VERY TIGHT. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR LOCKS UP COMPLETELY. RESTARTING IT HELPS BUT CONSTANTLY RESTARTING A CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MORE RECENTLY INSTEAD OF LOCKING UP THE POWER STEERING OF MY CAR HAS BEEN SO LOOSE THAT I FEEL I DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER IT. FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT I DO NOT KNOW HOW MY CAR WILL HANDLE, AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WITH SNOW COMING. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE SHOP, I WAS TOLD, "THERE IS ONE OF THREE THINGS WRONG WITH THE STEERING AND TO FIX IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE. OUR SUGGESTION WOULD BE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT GETS EVEN WORSE AND THEN BRING IT BACK TO BE FIXED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2006, G6'S." I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. IT IS DANGEROUS. I WAS REALLY EXCITED ABOUT GETTING THIS CAR. I LOVE THE FEATURES AND DON'T WANT TO GET RID OF IT, BUT I NO LONGER FEEL THAT I HAVE CONTROL EVERY DAY. THE POWER STEERING VARIES TOO MUCH. *TR

Dec 13, 2009 93,000 mi

I HAVE POSTED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE RELATING TO MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. TO DATE I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THAT VEHICLE SINCE 11-25-09 DUE TO FAULTY POWER STEERING. IT BECAME VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE STEERING WOULD GO OUT EVERY TIME I MADE A LEFT TURN AND I DRIVE A LITTLE OVER 30 MILES TO WORK ONE WAY DAILY SO I WAS CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK SOMETIMES TO NO AVAIL. I THINK IT IS AN AWFUL SHAME BECAUSE I STILL HAVE TO PAY A NOTE ON THIS CAR AND I CANT DRIVE IT. GM HAS DONE A TERRIBLE JOB ON TWO FRONTS; FIRST, THEY MADE THIS FAULTY VEHICLE AND NOW THEY WONT STAND BEHIND THEIR ERROR AND RECALL IT. *TR

Dec 13, 2009 93,000 mi

I HAVE POSTED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE RELATING TO MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. TO DATE I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THAT VEHICLE SINCE 11-25-09 DUE TO FAULTY POWER STEERING. IT BECAME VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE STEERING WOULD GO OUT EVERY TIME I MADE A LEFT TURN AND I DRIVE A LITTLE OVER 30 MILES TO WORK ONE WAY DAILY SO I WAS CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK SOMETIMES TO NO AVAIL. I THINK IT IS AN AWFUL SHAME BECAUSE I STILL HAVE TO PAY A NOTE ON THIS CAR AND I CANT DRIVE IT. GM HAS DONE A TERRIBLE JOB ON TWO FRONTS; FIRST, THEY MADE THIS FAULTY VEHICLE AND NOW THEY WONT STAND BEHIND THEIR ERROR AND RECALL IT. *TR

Dec 12, 2009 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING MODULE IN 2006 PONTIAC G6 4 DOOR SEDAN STOPS WORKING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. MAKES WHEEL ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN IN ORDER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE PER DAY. *TR

Dec 12, 2009 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING MODULE IN 2006 PONTIAC G6 4 DOOR SEDAN STOPS WORKING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. MAKES WHEEL ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN IN ORDER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE PER DAY. *TR

Dec 11, 2009 113,430 mi

FRONT END SHAKES WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES AND CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONTEND WHEN TURNING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE FRONTEND OR BOTH FRONT TIRES GOING TO FALL OFF. DEALER SAYS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. SERIOUS FRONTEND PROBLEMS WITH 2006 PONTIAC G. 35942 MI REPLACED STEERING GEAR, 60318 MI REPLACED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, 77538 MI CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED, 79660 MI AFTER 5TH TIME TO DEALERSHIP FOR SQUEAKING NOISE INSTALLED TENSIONER AND BELT FOR AIR COND. TOOK THEM 5 TRIPS BEFORE THEY COULD HEAR THE NOISE, 83442 MI REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, 103865 MI REPLACED POWER STEERING MOTOR AND MODULE, 113158 MI REPLACED RT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY AGAIN BECAUSE DEALERSHIP LEFT MY FRONT HUB BEARING EXCESSIVELY LOOSE WHEN THEY CHANGED MY HUBS AT 83442 MILES, 113430 MI DEALERSHIP STATES I NEED INTERMITTENT SHAFT(THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS THE SAME PART I CHANGED AT 60318 MILES). ALL THIS WORK HAS BEEN DONE AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP(RANDY MARION IN HUNTERSVILLE IN NC). I SERIOUSLY THINK WE NEED A STEERING RECALL ON ALL 2006 PONTIAC G6. I HAVE A CASE NUMBER WITH GM, BUT THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. NO MORE GM'S FOR ME. *TR

Dec 11, 2009 110,000 mi

THIS MORNING AS I WAS DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND I HEARD A 'DING DING'. I LOOKED AT MY RADIO AND IT SAID "POWER STEERING FAILURE". MY STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT, AND IT WORKED FINE. I HAVE 110,000 MILES ON MY CAR. IS THERE ANY COVERAGE FOR THIS COMPONENT FAILING, OR ANY RECALLS? *TR

Dec 11, 2009 113,430 mi

FRONT END SHAKES WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES AND CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONTEND WHEN TURNING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE FRONTEND OR BOTH FRONT TIRES GOING TO FALL OFF. DEALER SAYS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. SERIOUS FRONTEND PROBLEMS WITH 2006 PONTIAC G. 35942 MI REPLACED STEERING GEAR, 60318 MI REPLACED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, 77538 MI CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED, 79660 MI AFTER 5TH TIME TO DEALERSHIP FOR SQUEAKING NOISE INSTALLED TENSIONER AND BELT FOR AIR COND. TOOK THEM 5 TRIPS BEFORE THEY COULD HEAR THE NOISE, 83442 MI REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, 103865 MI REPLACED POWER STEERING MOTOR AND MODULE, 113158 MI REPLACED RT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY AGAIN BECAUSE DEALERSHIP LEFT MY FRONT HUB BEARING EXCESSIVELY LOOSE WHEN THEY CHANGED MY HUBS AT 83442 MILES, 113430 MI DEALERSHIP STATES I NEED INTERMITTENT SHAFT(THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS THE SAME PART I CHANGED AT 60318 MILES). ALL THIS WORK HAS BEEN DONE AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP(RANDY MARION IN HUNTERSVILLE IN NC). I SERIOUSLY THINK WE NEED A STEERING RECALL ON ALL 2006 PONTIAC G6. I HAVE A CASE NUMBER WITH GM, BUT THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. NO MORE GM'S FOR ME. *TR

Dec 11, 2009 110,000 mi

THIS MORNING AS I WAS DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND I HEARD A 'DING DING'. I LOOKED AT MY RADIO AND IT SAID "POWER STEERING FAILURE". MY STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT, AND IT WORKED FINE. I HAVE 110,000 MILES ON MY CAR. IS THERE ANY COVERAGE FOR THIS COMPONENT FAILING, OR ANY RECALLS? *TR

Dec 9, 2009 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $240.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FEE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FORD MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Dec 9, 2009 22,707 mi

CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING .STATED GM AWARE OF ONGOING PROBLEM AND INSTEAD OF LUBRICATING THE I-SHAFT AS GM SAYS TO DO IT WAS REPLACED. IF GM IS AWARE OF PROBLEM WHY HASN'T I BEEN ADDRESSED? IT HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES TO NHTSA BUT ITS OBVIOUS GM IS THROWING IT UNDER THE RUG. I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT STILL HAD TO PAY $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE WHICH I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD AS IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT GM IS AWARE OF. NOT TO MENTION THE CAR HAS ONLY 22707 MILES ON IT. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY GM BECAUSE THIS IS THE LAST GM CAR MY FAMILY WILL PURCHASE. PROBABLY MANY MORE PEOPLE SWITCH TO A FORD OR IMPORTS BECAUSE OF THE GARBAGE THAT ARE PRODUCED BY GM NOT TO MENTION HOW THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND SOMETHING THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF YET I HAD TO PAY ANYWAY. *TR

Dec 9, 2009 57,000 mi

PONTIAC G6 2006 POWER STEERING FAILS RANDOMLY AND COULD EASILY CAUSE A WRECK. ESPECIALLY WITH THE SNOW STARTING TO FALL HERE IN UTAH IT CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS. THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN YOU TURN TO THE LEFT. I HAVEN'T HAD IT HAPPEN WHEN I TURN RIGHT BUT ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN TURNING LEFT. IT USED TO HAPPEN LESS FREQUENTLY BUT OCCURS MORE OFTEN NOW. WHEN THE POWERING STEERING GOES OUT IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THE POWERING STEERING COMES BACK. UNTIL YOU TURN LEFT AGAIN, THEN YOU ARE AGAIN DRIVING WITH NO POWERING STEERING. IT KICKS OUT ANYWHERE DURING A TURN AND I FEEL IN DANGER WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE IT'S HARD TO TURN IT WITHOUT POWER HELP. I FEEL EVEN MORE IN DANGER WITH SNOW ON THE ROAD BECAUSE QUICK MOVEMENTS WITH THE STEERING COULD CAUSE AN EASY SLIDE OUT. *TR

Dec 9, 2009

POWER STEERING FAILURE ON THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE SAFELY. STEERING BECOMES NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE.*TR

Dec 9, 2009 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $240.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FEE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FORD MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Dec 9, 2009 22,707 mi

CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING .STATED GM AWARE OF ONGOING PROBLEM AND INSTEAD OF LUBRICATING THE I-SHAFT AS GM SAYS TO DO IT WAS REPLACED. IF GM IS AWARE OF PROBLEM WHY HASN'T I BEEN ADDRESSED? IT HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES TO NHTSA BUT ITS OBVIOUS GM IS THROWING IT UNDER THE RUG. I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT STILL HAD TO PAY $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE WHICH I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD AS IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT GM IS AWARE OF. NOT TO MENTION THE CAR HAS ONLY 22707 MILES ON IT. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY GM BECAUSE THIS IS THE LAST GM CAR MY FAMILY WILL PURCHASE. PROBABLY MANY MORE PEOPLE SWITCH TO A FORD OR IMPORTS BECAUSE OF THE GARBAGE THAT ARE PRODUCED BY GM NOT TO MENTION HOW THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND SOMETHING THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF YET I HAD TO PAY ANYWAY. *TR

Dec 9, 2009 57,000 mi

PONTIAC G6 2006 POWER STEERING FAILS RANDOMLY AND COULD EASILY CAUSE A WRECK. ESPECIALLY WITH THE SNOW STARTING TO FALL HERE IN UTAH IT CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS. THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN YOU TURN TO THE LEFT. I HAVEN'T HAD IT HAPPEN WHEN I TURN RIGHT BUT ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN TURNING LEFT. IT USED TO HAPPEN LESS FREQUENTLY BUT OCCURS MORE OFTEN NOW. WHEN THE POWERING STEERING GOES OUT IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THE POWERING STEERING COMES BACK. UNTIL YOU TURN LEFT AGAIN, THEN YOU ARE AGAIN DRIVING WITH NO POWERING STEERING. IT KICKS OUT ANYWHERE DURING A TURN AND I FEEL IN DANGER WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE IT'S HARD TO TURN IT WITHOUT POWER HELP. I FEEL EVEN MORE IN DANGER WITH SNOW ON THE ROAD BECAUSE QUICK MOVEMENTS WITH THE STEERING COULD CAUSE AN EASY SLIDE OUT. *TR

Dec 9, 2009

POWER STEERING FAILURE ON THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE SAFELY. STEERING BECOMES NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE.*TR

Dec 8, 2009 47,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6, ON 12/5/09 MY POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CHECKED ON LINE FOR DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OR RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION # PE07023 FOR THE ELECTRIC STEERING SYSTEM. GM WAS SUPPOSED TO SEND OUT LETTERS TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 70,000 MILES OR 7 YEARS. MY CAR AS 47,000 MILES I WAS WONDERING IF THAT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 43,600 mi

BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL EITHER WAY. I TOLD THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END. IF THEY FIXED IT, THEN I WOULD BUY THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. NOT 6 MONTH LATER I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. I PULLED TO A SAFE PLACE AND CALLED MY FIANCE. WE WERE LOOKING AT THE BOOK AND IT SAID TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID WITH AN ILLUSTRATION OF WHERE TO CHECK. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINS WE GAVE UP LOOKING BECAUSE WE COULDN'T FIND IT. TURNS OUT THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL POWERSTEERING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND CALLED THE GM CORPORATE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I SPOKE WITH DENNIS AND HE SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE UNLESS I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM BEFORE. I TOLD HIM I HAD AND GAVE HIM THE BACKGROUND. AFTER ALL THE RUN AROUND YOU CAN IMAGINE I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAS GOING ON. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHECK THE CAR OUT FREE OF CHARGE FOR ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. THEY CALLED BACK AND SAID IT WAS THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND ROD. DENNIS AT GM CORP SAID HE HAS DONE ALL HE CAN AND WOULD HAVE TO FORWARD TO A DISTRICT SPECIALIST. IN THE MEANTIME THE DEALER CALLED ME BACK AND SAID HE WOULD FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. CASE# 71-783266100 WAS THEN CLOSED WITH DENNIS AT CORP. THIS IS A SERIOUS, WELL DOCUMENTED RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 47,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6, ON 12/5/09 MY POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CHECKED ON LINE FOR DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OR RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION # PE07023 FOR THE ELECTRIC STEERING SYSTEM. GM WAS SUPPOSED TO SEND OUT LETTERS TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 70,000 MILES OR 7 YEARS. MY CAR AS 47,000 MILES I WAS WONDERING IF THAT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 43,600 mi

BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL EITHER WAY. I TOLD THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END. IF THEY FIXED IT, THEN I WOULD BUY THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. NOT 6 MONTH LATER I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. I PULLED TO A SAFE PLACE AND CALLED MY FIANCE. WE WERE LOOKING AT THE BOOK AND IT SAID TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID WITH AN ILLUSTRATION OF WHERE TO CHECK. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINS WE GAVE UP LOOKING BECAUSE WE COULDN'T FIND IT. TURNS OUT THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL POWERSTEERING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND CALLED THE GM CORPORATE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I SPOKE WITH DENNIS AND HE SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE UNLESS I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM BEFORE. I TOLD HIM I HAD AND GAVE HIM THE BACKGROUND. AFTER ALL THE RUN AROUND YOU CAN IMAGINE I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAS GOING ON. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHECK THE CAR OUT FREE OF CHARGE FOR ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. THEY CALLED BACK AND SAID IT WAS THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND ROD. DENNIS AT GM CORP SAID HE HAS DONE ALL HE CAN AND WOULD HAVE TO FORWARD TO A DISTRICT SPECIALIST. IN THE MEANTIME THE DEALER CALLED ME BACK AND SAID HE WOULD FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. CASE# 71-783266100 WAS THEN CLOSED WITH DENNIS AT CORP. THIS IS A SERIOUS, WELL DOCUMENTED RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 7, 2009 34,500 mi

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH MY POWER STEERING ALMOST 2 YEARS. I HAVE HAD TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THEY INITIALLY REPLACED THE POWERING STEERING MOTOR WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. I CAN START MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE COMES UP ON MY MESSAGING SCREEN AND I WILL NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENS SOME MORNINGS IN MY GARAGE, AT THE END OF A WORK DAY IN THE PARKING LOT, WHEN I AM OUT OF TOWN AT CONFERENCES, WHEN I PICK UP MY GIRLS FROM THE BABYSITTER,ETC. I HAVE GIVEN UP TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEY TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT IS GETTING REALLY OLD AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL DO IT ONE OF THESE DAYS WITHOUT WARNING AND ONE OF MY CHILDREN, MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL GET HURT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND AFTER SEARCHING ON LINE I HAVE FOUND THAT GM HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM HOWEVER A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN MADE. I HOPE THIS IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION AND A RECALL IS MADE SOON. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT BAD LUCK WITH THIS CAR. I BOUGHT IS BRAND NEW AND HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND DROVE A PROGRAM CAR FOR ONE WEEK BECAUSE OF A DEFECT. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A WARNING. *TR

Dec 7, 2009 34,500 mi

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH MY POWER STEERING ALMOST 2 YEARS. I HAVE HAD TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THEY INITIALLY REPLACED THE POWERING STEERING MOTOR WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. I CAN START MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE COMES UP ON MY MESSAGING SCREEN AND I WILL NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENS SOME MORNINGS IN MY GARAGE, AT THE END OF A WORK DAY IN THE PARKING LOT, WHEN I AM OUT OF TOWN AT CONFERENCES, WHEN I PICK UP MY GIRLS FROM THE BABYSITTER,ETC. I HAVE GIVEN UP TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEY TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT IS GETTING REALLY OLD AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL DO IT ONE OF THESE DAYS WITHOUT WARNING AND ONE OF MY CHILDREN, MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL GET HURT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND AFTER SEARCHING ON LINE I HAVE FOUND THAT GM HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM HOWEVER A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN MADE. I HOPE THIS IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION AND A RECALL IS MADE SOON. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT BAD LUCK WITH THIS CAR. I BOUGHT IS BRAND NEW AND HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND DROVE A PROGRAM CAR FOR ONE WEEK BECAUSE OF A DEFECT. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A WARNING. *TR

Dec 5, 2009 280,000 mi

I BOUGHT A G6 NEW WITH 39 MILES, IT NOW HAS 28 THOUSAND MILES. NOTICES SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING, IT SHAKES AND WHEN I TRY TO STOP IT SHUTTERS . MY STEERING IS NOT GOOD EITHER, SOME DAYS THE STEERING WILL BE NICE AND SMOOTH AND OTHER DAYS HARD TO TURN. I ALSO HERE A POPPING NOISE WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO DRIVE.. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS OF MAJOR CONCERN AS THEY ALL ARE. MY CAR IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD AND ONLY 28 THOUSAND MILES WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL, IT SEEMS OTHERS OUT THERE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS, SO IT HAS TO BE THE CAR. BEFORE SOMEONE DIES THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO CALL A MANDATORY RECALL,IF THE DEALER WON'T..OR REPLACE OUR AUTO'S WITH A SAFE ONE.. *TR

Dec 5, 2009 280,000 mi

I BOUGHT A G6 NEW WITH 39 MILES, IT NOW HAS 28 THOUSAND MILES. NOTICES SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING, IT SHAKES AND WHEN I TRY TO STOP IT SHUTTERS . MY STEERING IS NOT GOOD EITHER, SOME DAYS THE STEERING WILL BE NICE AND SMOOTH AND OTHER DAYS HARD TO TURN. I ALSO HERE A POPPING NOISE WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO DRIVE.. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS OF MAJOR CONCERN AS THEY ALL ARE. MY CAR IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD AND ONLY 28 THOUSAND MILES WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL, IT SEEMS OTHERS OUT THERE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS, SO IT HAS TO BE THE CAR. BEFORE SOMEONE DIES THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO CALL A MANDATORY RECALL,IF THE DEALER WON'T..OR REPLACE OUR AUTO'S WITH A SAFE ONE.. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 78,858 mi

MY HUSBAND RECENTLY BOUGHT A PONTIAC G6 USED LAST YEAR IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE TILL ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2009, WHEN THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT NEVER CAME ON, SO HE ASSUMED THAT OUR TIRES JUST MIGHT OF NEEDED SOME AIR. WE FILLED OUR TIRES UP AND THE PROBLEM SEEM TO DISAPPEAR. I AM NOW THE ONLY ONE DRIVING THE CAR, AND TODAY DECEMBER 3, 2009 THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I DO NOT HAVE DIFFICULTY TURNING, BUT I FEAR THAT I WILL SOON AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I TRIED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FLUID ONLY TO FIND THAT IT IS ELECTRIC. I PLAN TO BRING MY CAR INTO A LOCAL MECHANIC TOMORROW. IN THE MEANTIME I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE TO FIND THAT THE MAJORITY OF PONTIAC G6 FROM 2006 HAVE FAULTY POWERING STEERING. OWNERS HAVE BEEN SPENDING LOTS OF MONEY ON REPAIRS THAT ARE ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX. NOTHING SEEMS TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND NOW I AM SCARED JUST TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET, IN FEAR OF CAUSING OR BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 78,858 mi

MY HUSBAND RECENTLY BOUGHT A PONTIAC G6 USED LAST YEAR IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE TILL ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2009, WHEN THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT NEVER CAME ON, SO HE ASSUMED THAT OUR TIRES JUST MIGHT OF NEEDED SOME AIR. WE FILLED OUR TIRES UP AND THE PROBLEM SEEM TO DISAPPEAR. I AM NOW THE ONLY ONE DRIVING THE CAR, AND TODAY DECEMBER 3, 2009 THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I DO NOT HAVE DIFFICULTY TURNING, BUT I FEAR THAT I WILL SOON AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I TRIED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FLUID ONLY TO FIND THAT IT IS ELECTRIC. I PLAN TO BRING MY CAR INTO A LOCAL MECHANIC TOMORROW. IN THE MEANTIME I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE TO FIND THAT THE MAJORITY OF PONTIAC G6 FROM 2006 HAVE FAULTY POWERING STEERING. OWNERS HAVE BEEN SPENDING LOTS OF MONEY ON REPAIRS THAT ARE ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX. NOTHING SEEMS TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND NOW I AM SCARED JUST TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET, IN FEAR OF CAUSING OR BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 62,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT KEEPS GOING OUT...IT GOES OUT EVERY TIME THE CAR IS CRANKED AND DRIVEN. IT MAKES A RATTLING NOISE AND SO VERY HARD TO TURN. I HAVE A 3 MONTH OLD AND CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR LIKE THIS. DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME A LITTLE OVER $1000 TO PARTS AND LABOR BUT I KNOW FOR A FACT THERE IS A RECALL ON 2005 MODELS...AND ONE BEING WORKED FOR 2006...WHY ISN'T GM COVERING THIS? *TR

Dec 2, 2009 62,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT KEEPS GOING OUT...IT GOES OUT EVERY TIME THE CAR IS CRANKED AND DRIVEN. IT MAKES A RATTLING NOISE AND SO VERY HARD TO TURN. I HAVE A 3 MONTH OLD AND CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR LIKE THIS. DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME A LITTLE OVER $1000 TO PARTS AND LABOR BUT I KNOW FOR A FACT THERE IS A RECALL ON 2005 MODELS...AND ONE BEING WORKED FOR 2006...WHY ISN'T GM COVERING THIS? *TR

Nov 29, 2009 40,000 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

Nov 29, 2009 40,000 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

Nov 28, 2009 32,425 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING LOCKS UP. WHILE DRIVING IT GET HARD TO STEER IF I PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR THEN RESTART IT SEEMS OK. HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH TO CAUSE CONCERN FOR AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 28, 2009 32,425 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING LOCKS UP. WHILE DRIVING IT GET HARD TO STEER IF I PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR THEN RESTART IT SEEMS OK. HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH TO CAUSE CONCERN FOR AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 26, 2009 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH A MANUFACTURE DATE OF AUGUST 2005. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT CONSTANTLY ON THIS VEHICLE(DAILY), REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE, SPEED, ROAD CONDITIONS, BACKING-UP,MOVING FORWARD, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT. I HAVE FOUND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS (IN THE THOUSANDS) ONLINE. I WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE I HAD NO WARRANTY NOTHING COULD BE DONE OTHER THAN PAYING A VERY LARGE REPAIR BILL (900-1200). THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM TO HAVE. I AM CURRENTLY FINANCING THIS CAR AND I THINK IT'S AWFUL THAT THEY ARE STILL SELLING THEM. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE PLEASE HELP US. *TR

Nov 26, 2009 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH A MANUFACTURE DATE OF AUGUST 2005. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT CONSTANTLY ON THIS VEHICLE(DAILY), REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE, SPEED, ROAD CONDITIONS, BACKING-UP,MOVING FORWARD, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT. I HAVE FOUND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS (IN THE THOUSANDS) ONLINE. I WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE I HAD NO WARRANTY NOTHING COULD BE DONE OTHER THAN PAYING A VERY LARGE REPAIR BILL (900-1200). THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM TO HAVE. I AM CURRENTLY FINANCING THIS CAR AND I THINK IT'S AWFUL THAT THEY ARE STILL SELLING THEM. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE PLEASE HELP US. *TR

Nov 23, 2009 70,400 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST. *TR

Nov 23, 2009 70,400 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST. *TR

Nov 22, 2009

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP. I HAVE READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NO RECALL. I GOT THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER NOW IM SCARED TO LET HER DRIVE IT. *TR

Nov 22, 2009

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THAT THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP. I HAVE READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NO RECALL. I GOT THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER NOW IM SCARED TO LET HER DRIVE IT. *TR

Nov 20, 2009 62,000 mi

FAULTY STEERING. WHEN YOUR DRIVING IT LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED VARIOUS BETWEEN TIME TO TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS. HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *TR

Nov 20, 2009 62,000 mi

FAULTY STEERING. WHEN YOUR DRIVING IT LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED VARIOUS BETWEEN TIME TO TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS. HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *TR

Nov 19, 2009 32,442 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY CAR GIVES OUT SPORADICALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST 3 TIMES PER WEEK. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS OF YET, SINCE I AM UNABLE TO AFFORD THEM. *TR

Nov 19, 2009 40,236 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE PAST YEAR AND I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY 2 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS, BOTH OF WHOM INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTING THIS CAR, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING IS ENGAGING BY ITSELF AND CAUSING THE STEERING TO TURN LEFT WITHOUT ANY DRIVER INPUT AT THE WHEEL. I FEEL THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT PONTIAC SHOULD PAY TO REPAIR, AS IT IS A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 19, 2009 32,442 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY CAR GIVES OUT SPORADICALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST 3 TIMES PER WEEK. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS OF YET, SINCE I AM UNABLE TO AFFORD THEM. *TR

Nov 19, 2009 40,236 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE PAST YEAR AND I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY 2 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS, BOTH OF WHOM INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTING THIS CAR, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING IS ENGAGING BY ITSELF AND CAUSING THE STEERING TO TURN LEFT WITHOUT ANY DRIVER INPUT AT THE WHEEL. I FEEL THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT PONTIAC SHOULD PAY TO REPAIR, AS IT IS A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 51,000 mi

ELECTRIC STEERING SHORTS OUT AND YOU LOSE THE POWER STEERING. IT WORKS FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT IS GONE. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE STEERING RACK FAILED APPROXIMATELY 15 MONTHS AGO WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN IT FAILED THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER IN ONE DIRECTION, THE RACK WAS REPLACED BY GM. THE RACK HAS FAILED AGAIN AND NOW LITERALLY LOCKS UP TO WHERE YOU CANNOT STEER IT. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON THE INTERNET. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 60,000 mi

RANDOM POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 51,000 mi

ELECTRIC STEERING SHORTS OUT AND YOU LOSE THE POWER STEERING. IT WORKS FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT IS GONE. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE STEERING RACK FAILED APPROXIMATELY 15 MONTHS AGO WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN IT FAILED THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER IN ONE DIRECTION, THE RACK WAS REPLACED BY GM. THE RACK HAS FAILED AGAIN AND NOW LITERALLY LOCKS UP TO WHERE YOU CANNOT STEER IT. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON THE INTERNET. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 60,000 mi

RANDOM POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 16, 2009 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY B/T 60 - 65 MPH, HEARD A CHIME THEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ON A RELATIVELY STRAIGHT RUN OF ROAD AND THERE WERE FEW CARS, SO MY PARTNER WAS ABLE TO DRIFT THE CAR UP ONTO THE GRASS. WE HAD SHUT THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT THEN THOUGHT IT SAFER TO MOVE UP FURTHER; UPON STARTING THE CAR, THE STEERING RETURNED. WE DROVE HOME ON THE SERVICE ROAD AT 30 MPH EVEN THOUGH THE STEERING FELT BACK TO NORMAL. AS I WRITE, THE CAR IS AT THE DEALER TO INVESTIGATE AND HOPEFULLY RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 16, 2009 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY B/T 60 - 65 MPH, HEARD A CHIME THEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ON A RELATIVELY STRAIGHT RUN OF ROAD AND THERE WERE FEW CARS, SO MY PARTNER WAS ABLE TO DRIFT THE CAR UP ONTO THE GRASS. WE HAD SHUT THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT THEN THOUGHT IT SAFER TO MOVE UP FURTHER; UPON STARTING THE CAR, THE STEERING RETURNED. WE DROVE HOME ON THE SERVICE ROAD AT 30 MPH EVEN THOUGH THE STEERING FELT BACK TO NORMAL. AS I WRITE, THE CAR IS AT THE DEALER TO INVESTIGATE AND HOPEFULLY RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 14, 2009 60,000 mi

MY POWERSTEERING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY APPROXIMATELY EVERY DAY WHICH CAUSES MY 2006 G6 TO LOSE THE POWERSTEERING COMPLETELY. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ISSUE DIAGNOSED, THEY WERE UNSURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, AND WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT COULD BE THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO REPLACE. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, IT SEEMS THEY ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR G6. IT SEEMS THIS WOULD QUALIFY FOR A RECALL. *TR

Nov 14, 2009 60,000 mi

MY POWERSTEERING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY APPROXIMATELY EVERY DAY WHICH CAUSES MY 2006 G6 TO LOSE THE POWERSTEERING COMPLETELY. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ISSUE DIAGNOSED, THEY WERE UNSURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, AND WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT COULD BE THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO REPLACE. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, IT SEEMS THEY ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR G6. IT SEEMS THIS WOULD QUALIFY FOR A RECALL. *TR

Nov 12, 2009 80,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6 SEEMS TO BE FAULTY. THE MANUAL IS MISLEADING BECAUSE IT MAKES YOU THINK YOU CAN ADD POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT ANOTHER PAGE DOESN'T TELL YOU WHERE THE FLUID GOES. WHEN I LOOK ONLINE, THE CAR DOES NOT TAKE POWER STEERING FLUID. I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. ITS NOT SAFE! *TR

Nov 12, 2009 80,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6 SEEMS TO BE FAULTY. THE MANUAL IS MISLEADING BECAUSE IT MAKES YOU THINK YOU CAN ADD POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT ANOTHER PAGE DOESN'T TELL YOU WHERE THE FLUID GOES. WHEN I LOOK ONLINE, THE CAR DOES NOT TAKE POWER STEERING FLUID. I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. ITS NOT SAFE! *TR

Nov 11, 2009

MY PONTIAC G6 2006 HAS A FAULTY POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION THAT ALMOST RESULTED IN A HORRIBLE CRASH. THE CAR STARTED UP FINE AS USUAL, THEN ON THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS MAKING IT UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL, AND THE POWER STEERING WHEEL LIGHT COMES ON. I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY EVERYDAY AND IT ALMOST RESULTED INTO A FATAL CRASH, IF I HADN'T PUT ON MY HAZARDOUS LIGHTS IMMEDIATELY. THE POWER STEERING WHEEL, TO MY SURPRISE, DOES NOT USE FLUID RATHER IS ELECTRONIC. THEREFORE HIGHLY EXPENSIVE, JUST FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND THEN FOR REPAIR. I STRONGLY URGE FOR THIS DEFECT TO BE NOTIFIED AND BE RECALLED FOR ITS DANGEROUS POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES WHILE ON THE ROAD. *TR

Nov 11, 2009

MY PONTIAC G6 2006 HAS A FAULTY POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION THAT ALMOST RESULTED IN A HORRIBLE CRASH. THE CAR STARTED UP FINE AS USUAL, THEN ON THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS MAKING IT UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL, AND THE POWER STEERING WHEEL LIGHT COMES ON. I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY EVERYDAY AND IT ALMOST RESULTED INTO A FATAL CRASH, IF I HADN'T PUT ON MY HAZARDOUS LIGHTS IMMEDIATELY. THE POWER STEERING WHEEL, TO MY SURPRISE, DOES NOT USE FLUID RATHER IS ELECTRONIC. THEREFORE HIGHLY EXPENSIVE, JUST FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND THEN FOR REPAIR. I STRONGLY URGE FOR THIS DEFECT TO BE NOTIFIED AND BE RECALLED FOR ITS DANGEROUS POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES WHILE ON THE ROAD. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $600.00. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. HE FILED REPORT NUMBER 71-771233424 WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,000. UPDATED 12/8/09 *CN UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB

Nov 10, 2009 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $600.00. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. HE FILED REPORT NUMBER 71-771233424 WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,000. UPDATED 12/8/09 *CN UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB

Nov 9, 2009 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN DRIVING SHE EXPERIENCES DIFFICULT STEERING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS RECALLED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44747. UPDATED 12/07/09. *LJ UPDATED 12/08/09.*JB

Nov 9, 2009 30,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP NOW 4 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY FOR A POPPING/CLUNCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT NEEDED LUBRICATING ON ONE OF THE VISITS, IT NEEDED TIE ROD ENDS ON ONE VISIT, AND SOME PART OF THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED ON ONE OCCASION.NONE OF WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY. ON THIS LAST VISIT WHICH WAS 11/09/09, NOTHING WAS DONE, BECAUSE THE DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH GM, AND THE PART THEY NEED TO FIX THE CAR IS BACKORDERED, SO THEY CANNOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING IT. THE LAST REASON I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WAS BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A DEAD STOP. AFTER THE FIRST THREE VISITS, THE NOISE WOULD GO AWAY FOR A WEEK TO A MONTH AND THEN RETURN. I HAVE READ ON INTERNET SITES, AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THESE PROBLEMS. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ALL OF THESE STEERING RELATED PROBLEMS.*TR

Nov 9, 2009 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN DRIVING SHE EXPERIENCES DIFFICULT STEERING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS RECALLED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44747. UPDATED 12/07/09. *LJ UPDATED 12/08/09.*JB

Nov 9, 2009 30,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP NOW 4 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY FOR A POPPING/CLUNCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT NEEDED LUBRICATING ON ONE OF THE VISITS, IT NEEDED TIE ROD ENDS ON ONE VISIT, AND SOME PART OF THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED ON ONE OCCASION.NONE OF WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY. ON THIS LAST VISIT WHICH WAS 11/09/09, NOTHING WAS DONE, BECAUSE THE DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH GM, AND THE PART THEY NEED TO FIX THE CAR IS BACKORDERED, SO THEY CANNOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING IT. THE LAST REASON I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WAS BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A DEAD STOP. AFTER THE FIRST THREE VISITS, THE NOISE WOULD GO AWAY FOR A WEEK TO A MONTH AND THEN RETURN. I HAVE READ ON INTERNET SITES, AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THESE PROBLEMS. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ALL OF THESE STEERING RELATED PROBLEMS.*TR

Nov 8, 2009 40,000 mi

CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND A CLUNK NOISE IS HEAR WHEN TURNING. *TR

Nov 8, 2009 40,000 mi

CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND A CLUNK NOISE IS HEAR WHEN TURNING. *TR

Nov 5, 2009 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE POWER STEERING IS SPORADIC ON IT. IT STARTED OUT THAT IS WOULDN'T WORK FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTER THE CAR STARTED. THEN THE TIME GOT INCREASINGLY LONGER. KNOW I CAN DRIVE ALL THE WAS HOME (26 MILES) FROM WORK AND IT WONT CLICK ON. WHEN IT DOES COME ON IT GIVE 3 DINGS ON THE WARNING SYSTEM THEN YOU HEAR A CLICK AND THEN THE POWER STEERING COMES RIGHT BACK ON. IT HAS COME ON WHILE MAKING A TURN BEFORE AND BECAUSE I HAVE HAD TO USE A LOT OF FORCE TO TURN I END UP OVER TURNING AND SOMETIME GOING INTO THE OTHER LANE CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I DON'T FEEL THAT A CAR WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES SHOULD BE HAVING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH IT. FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND COSTLY REPAIR THAT IN NOT BEING RECALL BY THE MAKER. ALSO WHEN THE POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK AND YOU ARE BRAKING IT SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Nov 5, 2009 113,585 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 ON 31 OCTOBER 2009, I TURN OFF THE INTERSTATE AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKED. POWER STEERING LIT ON THE RADIO AND THE WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. I FINALLY GOT TO AUTOZONE AND BROUGHT SOME FLUID, BUT FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS NO WHERE TO PUT IT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I THINK GM NEED TO DO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOME SERIOUSLY GET HURT. *TR

Nov 5, 2009 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE POWER STEERING IS SPORADIC ON IT. IT STARTED OUT THAT IS WOULDN'T WORK FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTER THE CAR STARTED. THEN THE TIME GOT INCREASINGLY LONGER. KNOW I CAN DRIVE ALL THE WAS HOME (26 MILES) FROM WORK AND IT WONT CLICK ON. WHEN IT DOES COME ON IT GIVE 3 DINGS ON THE WARNING SYSTEM THEN YOU HEAR A CLICK AND THEN THE POWER STEERING COMES RIGHT BACK ON. IT HAS COME ON WHILE MAKING A TURN BEFORE AND BECAUSE I HAVE HAD TO USE A LOT OF FORCE TO TURN I END UP OVER TURNING AND SOMETIME GOING INTO THE OTHER LANE CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I DON'T FEEL THAT A CAR WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES SHOULD BE HAVING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH IT. FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND COSTLY REPAIR THAT IN NOT BEING RECALL BY THE MAKER. ALSO WHEN THE POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK AND YOU ARE BRAKING IT SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Nov 5, 2009 113,585 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 ON 31 OCTOBER 2009, I TURN OFF THE INTERSTATE AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKED. POWER STEERING LIT ON THE RADIO AND THE WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. I FINALLY GOT TO AUTOZONE AND BROUGHT SOME FLUID, BUT FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS NO WHERE TO PUT IT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I THINK GM NEED TO DO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOME SERIOUSLY GET HURT. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 59,600 mi

MY CAR STEERING IS STALLED ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE I WAS TAKING AN EXIT FROM THE FREEWAY. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD TO PULL OVER THE CAR TO A SIDE. I WOULD HAVE RUN INTO ANOTHER CAR IF THE OTHER CAR DID NOT STOP AND HONK AT ME. TODAY I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD IF THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY. THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN THIS PONTIAC G6 CAR. WHEN TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUE. FINALLY AFTER COUPLE INTERACTIONS WITH THE REPAIR SHOP, THEY FOUND A PROBLEM WITH STEERING SHAFT. LATER, I GOT TO KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM IS BEEN THERE FOR A WHILE AND GM HAS NOT ORDERED A RECALL AND FIXED THE ISSUE. I DO NOT MIND SPENDING MONEY AND FIXING IT, BUT THE PROBLEM IS, THAT THERE IS NO FIX AND EVEN AFTER CHANGING THE SHAFT. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THE PROBLEM WILL NOT REPEAT. GM HAS TO DO A RECALL AND FIX THE ISSUE AT THE BOTTOM. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 Crash 61,200 mi

STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING DONE. IF YOU GOOGLE STEERING PROBLEMS ON THIS VEHICLE YOU WILL SEE. I HAVE REPLACED MY RACK THREE (3) TIMES IN THIS CAR. IT HAS 61,000 MILES. I JUST REPLACED MY HALF SHAFT AND THIS MORNING COMING TO WORK THE RACK AGAIN FAILED, MY STEERING LOCKED AND I CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT INVOLVED BUT SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE AND HAVE GM HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO RECALL THIS CAR AND DO SOMETHING WITH THE STEERING. PEOPLES LIVES ARE IN DANGER AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 32,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING PROBLEM. THERE IS A AUDIBLE "BUMP" NOISE WHEN TURNING. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND LASTED FOR FOUR MONTHS. CAME BACK MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER, EACH TIME GETTING REPAIRED AND LASTING A FEW MONTHS. CAR SUDDENLY STEERS EXTREMELY HARD AND REQUIRES GREAT STRENGTH TO STEER OUT OF DANGER. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 44,000 mi

I BOUGHT A PONTIAC 2006 FROM CARMAX IN JULY OF THIS YEAR 2009 AND HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL OCTOBER OF 2009. I WENT TO THE LOCAL GAS STATION AND GOT GAS WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON I NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON AND THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. AND I COULDN'T EVEN FIND THE PLACE TO PUT THE FLUID IN AT THAT TIME. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE LIGHT HAD GONE OFF AND THE WHEEL WAS BACK TO NORMAL. I'VE SINCE LEARNED THAT THE PLACE WHERE YOU PUT THE FLUID IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAY DOWN TOWARDS THE BOTTOM. I'M NOT SURE BUT I DO BELIEVE THIS IS A RECALL ISSUE. WHAT IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO CHILDREN? I CALLED CARMAX AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $75.00 FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT AND IF IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD COVER IT. I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO USE MY WARRANTY OR PAY THE $75.00 ON THIS AS, I'M SEEING A WHOLE LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 59,600 mi

MY CAR STEERING IS STALLED ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE I WAS TAKING AN EXIT FROM THE FREEWAY. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD TO PULL OVER THE CAR TO A SIDE. I WOULD HAVE RUN INTO ANOTHER CAR IF THE OTHER CAR DID NOT STOP AND HONK AT ME. TODAY I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD IF THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY. THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN THIS PONTIAC G6 CAR. WHEN TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUE. FINALLY AFTER COUPLE INTERACTIONS WITH THE REPAIR SHOP, THEY FOUND A PROBLEM WITH STEERING SHAFT. LATER, I GOT TO KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM IS BEEN THERE FOR A WHILE AND GM HAS NOT ORDERED A RECALL AND FIXED THE ISSUE. I DO NOT MIND SPENDING MONEY AND FIXING IT, BUT THE PROBLEM IS, THAT THERE IS NO FIX AND EVEN AFTER CHANGING THE SHAFT. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THE PROBLEM WILL NOT REPEAT. GM HAS TO DO A RECALL AND FIX THE ISSUE AT THE BOTTOM. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 Crash 61,200 mi

STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING DONE. IF YOU GOOGLE STEERING PROBLEMS ON THIS VEHICLE YOU WILL SEE. I HAVE REPLACED MY RACK THREE (3) TIMES IN THIS CAR. IT HAS 61,000 MILES. I JUST REPLACED MY HALF SHAFT AND THIS MORNING COMING TO WORK THE RACK AGAIN FAILED, MY STEERING LOCKED AND I CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT INVOLVED BUT SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE AND HAVE GM HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO RECALL THIS CAR AND DO SOMETHING WITH THE STEERING. PEOPLES LIVES ARE IN DANGER AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 32,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING PROBLEM. THERE IS A AUDIBLE "BUMP" NOISE WHEN TURNING. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND LASTED FOR FOUR MONTHS. CAME BACK MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER, EACH TIME GETTING REPAIRED AND LASTING A FEW MONTHS. CAR SUDDENLY STEERS EXTREMELY HARD AND REQUIRES GREAT STRENGTH TO STEER OUT OF DANGER. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 44,000 mi

I BOUGHT A PONTIAC 2006 FROM CARMAX IN JULY OF THIS YEAR 2009 AND HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL OCTOBER OF 2009. I WENT TO THE LOCAL GAS STATION AND GOT GAS WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON I NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON AND THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. AND I COULDN'T EVEN FIND THE PLACE TO PUT THE FLUID IN AT THAT TIME. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE LIGHT HAD GONE OFF AND THE WHEEL WAS BACK TO NORMAL. I'VE SINCE LEARNED THAT THE PLACE WHERE YOU PUT THE FLUID IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAY DOWN TOWARDS THE BOTTOM. I'M NOT SURE BUT I DO BELIEVE THIS IS A RECALL ISSUE. WHAT IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO CHILDREN? I CALLED CARMAX AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $75.00 FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT AND IF IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD COVER IT. I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO USE MY WARRANTY OR PAY THE $75.00 ON THIS AS, I'M SEEING A WHOLE LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 49,500 mi

I OWN AND AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP. AT 49,500 MILES A SEVERE SHIMMY DEVELOPED AND STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY TIE RODS AND STEERING LINKAGE NEED TO BE REPLACED. HAD THIS PROBLEM NOT BEEN ADDRESSED I WOULD HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. A CAR WITH SO FEW A MILES SHOULD NOT HAVE DEVELOPED SUCH A PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. AND THEN TURN BACK OFF. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS THERE WAS A LOST OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Nov 2, 2009 49,500 mi

I OWN AND AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP. AT 49,500 MILES A SEVERE SHIMMY DEVELOPED AND STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY TIE RODS AND STEERING LINKAGE NEED TO BE REPLACED. HAD THIS PROBLEM NOT BEEN ADDRESSED I WOULD HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. A CAR WITH SO FEW A MILES SHOULD NOT HAVE DEVELOPED SUCH A PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. AND THEN TURN BACK OFF. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS THERE WAS A LOST OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Oct 23, 2009 95,500 mi

I, TOO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 2006 MODEL. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS TRYING TO PARK. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON. BEFORE THE WHEEL LOCKED UP, I HEARD THE "DING" NOISE AND THEN "POWER STEERING" CAME UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE ON MY WAY TO WORK, SO I TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO BRING CAR IN WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE I NEVER KNEW WHEN IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, THEY WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE CAR ON A MACHINE. THIS VEHICLE DOES NEED TO BE RECALLED. I PRAY TO GOD THAT NO ONE LOSES THEIR LIFE BECAUSE OF AN AUTO MANUFACTURER'S NEGLECT. *TR

Oct 23, 2009 95,500 mi

I, TOO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 2006 MODEL. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS TRYING TO PARK. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON. BEFORE THE WHEEL LOCKED UP, I HEARD THE "DING" NOISE AND THEN "POWER STEERING" CAME UP ON THE RADIO DISPLAY. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE ON MY WAY TO WORK, SO I TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO BRING CAR IN WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE I NEVER KNEW WHEN IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, THEY WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE CAR ON A MACHINE. THIS VEHICLE DOES NEED TO BE RECALLED. I PRAY TO GOD THAT NO ONE LOSES THEIR LIFE BECAUSE OF AN AUTO MANUFACTURER'S NEGLECT. *TR

Oct 21, 2009 90,527 mi

THIS MORNING I WENT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND MY POWER STEERING FAILED. POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE RADIO AFTER A "DING" SOUND. I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AS I WAS HARDLY ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD I RESTARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM STOPPED. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE GM DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ALTHOUGH I'VE READ THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALMOST 200,000 2006 AND 2005 PONTIAC G6 MODELS. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD COST $750 TO FIX. IM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR AND ONCE I GET THE PROBLEM FIXED THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN!!!! *TR

Oct 21, 2009 90,527 mi

THIS MORNING I WENT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND MY POWER STEERING FAILED. POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE RADIO AFTER A "DING" SOUND. I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AS I WAS HARDLY ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD I RESTARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM STOPPED. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE GM DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ALTHOUGH I'VE READ THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALMOST 200,000 2006 AND 2005 PONTIAC G6 MODELS. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD COST $750 TO FIX. IM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR AND ONCE I GET THE PROBLEM FIXED THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN!!!! *TR

Oct 16, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5L V6 I TOO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING, I UNDERSTAND IT HAS ELECTRIC SERVOS, INSTEAD OF HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP. THE NEXT YEARS THEY WENT BACK TO HYDRAULIC, PROVING THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRIC STEERING, THEREFORE 06 MODELS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Oct 16, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5L V6 I TOO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING, I UNDERSTAND IT HAS ELECTRIC SERVOS, INSTEAD OF HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP. THE NEXT YEARS THEY WENT BACK TO HYDRAULIC, PROVING THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRIC STEERING, THEREFORE 06 MODELS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Oct 15, 2009 75,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WHEN IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD AND IT WAS FINE TILL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO NOT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS COMPLETELY QUIT. THERE ARE OVER 400 COMPLAINTS ON NTSB WEBSITE, PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY I HAVE TO PAY 800.00 TO THE DEALER TO GET THIS FIXED. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TODAY! *TR

Oct 15, 2009 75,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WHEN IT WAS 2 YEARS OLD AND IT WAS FINE TILL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO NOT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS COMPLETELY QUIT. THERE ARE OVER 400 COMPLAINTS ON NTSB WEBSITE, PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY I HAVE TO PAY 800.00 TO THE DEALER TO GET THIS FIXED. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TODAY! *TR

Oct 13, 2009

LIKE MANY OTHERS, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS BAD. I KNOW THERE WAS AN "INVESTIGATION", BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM & SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. RECALL THE CAR & FIX THE PROBLEM, PLEASE. I AM THANKFUL I HAVEN'T HAD A WRECK, BUT I CERTAINLY DO NOT HAVE THE $750 FOR REPAIRS. I'VE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT GM SEEMS OBLIVIOUS OR UNCARING. I WAS A DIE-HARD GM CUSTOMER, BUT WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE AGAIN. TO KEEP A CUSTOMER, YOU HAVE TO TREAT THEM RIGHT AND THE LACK OF WHAT GM IS DOING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE IS WRONG. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY ACCIDENTS REPORTED, BUT WHAT DOES IT TAKE? I SUPPOSE WHEN SOMEONE GETS KILLED & GM GETS SUED THEY WILL RECONSIDER FIXING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 13, 2009

LIKE MANY OTHERS, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS BAD. I KNOW THERE WAS AN "INVESTIGATION", BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM & SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. RECALL THE CAR & FIX THE PROBLEM, PLEASE. I AM THANKFUL I HAVEN'T HAD A WRECK, BUT I CERTAINLY DO NOT HAVE THE $750 FOR REPAIRS. I'VE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT GM SEEMS OBLIVIOUS OR UNCARING. I WAS A DIE-HARD GM CUSTOMER, BUT WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE AGAIN. TO KEEP A CUSTOMER, YOU HAVE TO TREAT THEM RIGHT AND THE LACK OF WHAT GM IS DOING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE IS WRONG. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY ACCIDENTS REPORTED, BUT WHAT DOES IT TAKE? I SUPPOSE WHEN SOMEONE GETS KILLED & GM GETS SUED THEY WILL RECONSIDER FIXING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 11, 2009 25,700 mi

CLUNKING SOUND AGAIN WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT, PREVIOUS REPAIR BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY ( REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC STEERING BOX) FOR SAME PROBLEM SOUND FIXED ISSUE ONLY TO HAVE IT RETURN NOW ONE YEAR LATER! UNDERSTAND STEERING PROBLEMS ARE AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL!! *TR

Oct 11, 2009 25,700 mi

CLUNKING SOUND AGAIN WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT, PREVIOUS REPAIR BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY ( REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC STEERING BOX) FOR SAME PROBLEM SOUND FIXED ISSUE ONLY TO HAVE IT RETURN NOW ONE YEAR LATER! UNDERSTAND STEERING PROBLEMS ARE AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL!! *TR

Oct 9, 2009 64,626 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND MAYBE 3-5 DAYS AGO MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I ASSUMED I NEEDED TO ADD FLUID. WELL, COME TO FIND OUT THAT MY STEERING PUMP IS ELECTRIC; SO THERE WAS NO WAY FOR ME TO ADD FLUID. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO DIAGNOSE IT. WELL, THAT WAS DONE AND COME TO FIND OUT THEY STATED THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. WELL, I KEPT SEARCHING AND AFTER A FEW SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET...I SEE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM. NOW, MY CAR HAVEN'T FROZE UP ON ME YET...BUT IT HAVE BEEN PULLING LIKE I'M ON FLAT. I DID NOT PURCHASE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY; AND AS OF NOW I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. I HAVE TO DRIVE BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. IF I'D NEW THIS ABOUT THIS PONTIAC I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS CAR. I SEE WHY GMC IS GOING BANKRUPT. THERE NOT HONEST TO THE CUSTOMERS; SO WHY SHOULD WE KEEP BUYING THESE FAULTY CARS. *TR

Oct 9, 2009 64,626 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND MAYBE 3-5 DAYS AGO MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I ASSUMED I NEEDED TO ADD FLUID. WELL, COME TO FIND OUT THAT MY STEERING PUMP IS ELECTRIC; SO THERE WAS NO WAY FOR ME TO ADD FLUID. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO DIAGNOSE IT. WELL, THAT WAS DONE AND COME TO FIND OUT THEY STATED THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. WELL, I KEPT SEARCHING AND AFTER A FEW SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET...I SEE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM. NOW, MY CAR HAVEN'T FROZE UP ON ME YET...BUT IT HAVE BEEN PULLING LIKE I'M ON FLAT. I DID NOT PURCHASE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY; AND AS OF NOW I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. I HAVE TO DRIVE BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. IF I'D NEW THIS ABOUT THIS PONTIAC I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS CAR. I SEE WHY GMC IS GOING BANKRUPT. THERE NOT HONEST TO THE CUSTOMERS; SO WHY SHOULD WE KEEP BUYING THESE FAULTY CARS. *TR

Oct 8, 2009 61,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY TIRES WERE LOW, THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT JERKING A LITTLE. MY TIRES WERE FINE AND THE PROBLEM STOPPED. THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER MY CAR, GOOD THING I WAS STILL IN MY GARAGE WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR

Oct 8, 2009 61,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY TIRES WERE LOW, THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT JERKING A LITTLE. MY TIRES WERE FINE AND THE PROBLEM STOPPED. THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER MY CAR, GOOD THING I WAS STILL IN MY GARAGE WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR

Oct 6, 2009 35,000 mi

RANDOM (EVERY SEVERAL HOURS) LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TR

Oct 6, 2009 35,000 mi

RANDOM (EVERY SEVERAL HOURS) LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TR

Oct 3, 2009

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE COMPONENT. JUST REGULAR NORMAL DRIVING DAY TO DAY COMMUTING. 2. SHAKY VIBRATIONS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. ELECTRONIC ASSISTED STEERING. STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT BY ITS SELF UNASSISTED. TALKED TO MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIND OUT WHY ITS DOING IT. OR EVEN HOW ON EARTH THEY CAN FIX IT WITHOUT ANYTHING ELSE BEING WRONG. SO THE PROBLEM IS STILL PRESENT WITH NO FIX IN SIGHT? 3. NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED JUST TALKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND MECHANICS STAYING IN TOUCH HOPING THAT NOTHING WORSE HAPPENS. *TR

Oct 3, 2009 50,000 mi

THE POWERSTEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SKIPS WHEN I TURN SOMETIMES. IT MAKES A VIBRATING NOISE AND FEEL WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT QUICKLY. I HAVE LOST CONTROL AT TIMES. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A POWERSTEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TO CHECK FLUID LEVELS OR ANY OTHER OBVIOUS EXTERNAL ISSUES TO THE STEERING MECHANICS. *TR

Oct 3, 2009

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE COMPONENT. JUST REGULAR NORMAL DRIVING DAY TO DAY COMMUTING. 2. SHAKY VIBRATIONS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. ELECTRONIC ASSISTED STEERING. STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT BY ITS SELF UNASSISTED. TALKED TO MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIND OUT WHY ITS DOING IT. OR EVEN HOW ON EARTH THEY CAN FIX IT WITHOUT ANYTHING ELSE BEING WRONG. SO THE PROBLEM IS STILL PRESENT WITH NO FIX IN SIGHT? 3. NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED JUST TALKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND MECHANICS STAYING IN TOUCH HOPING THAT NOTHING WORSE HAPPENS. *TR

Oct 3, 2009 50,000 mi

THE POWERSTEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SKIPS WHEN I TURN SOMETIMES. IT MAKES A VIBRATING NOISE AND FEEL WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT QUICKLY. I HAVE LOST CONTROL AT TIMES. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A POWERSTEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TO CHECK FLUID LEVELS OR ANY OTHER OBVIOUS EXTERNAL ISSUES TO THE STEERING MECHANICS. *TR

Sep 27, 2009 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WENT STRAIGHT AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. I DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LOOKED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AS IT ALMOST FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PROHIBITING THE WHEELS FROM MOVING. I RETURNED TO THE CAR'S CABIN AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING YET AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A STEERING COLUMN FAILURE ON A FAULTY SENSOR AND THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. PEOPLE ARE GOING TO DIE IF THIS IS NOT HANDLED. *TR

Sep 27, 2009 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WENT STRAIGHT AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. I DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LOOKED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AS IT ALMOST FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS PROHIBITING THE WHEELS FROM MOVING. I RETURNED TO THE CAR'S CABIN AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING YET AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A STEERING COLUMN FAILURE ON A FAULTY SENSOR AND THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. PEOPLE ARE GOING TO DIE IF THIS IS NOT HANDLED. *TR

Sep 25, 2009 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WHILE STEERING. WHEN MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

Sep 25, 2009 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WHILE STEERING. WHEN MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

Sep 22, 2009

FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS THE BRAKE LAMPS HAVE BEEN STAYING ON AT TIMES EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AND ON WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED AL THE TIME. ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GM DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED FOR TWO DAYS ONLY. PRESENTLY THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED AND REMAINS ON. CALLED PONTIAC AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LOSS OF POWER IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THIS BEGAN JUST AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 7 MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING WOULD LOSS POWER RANDOMLY. APPROXIMATELY TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT. BY RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE POWER TO THE STEERING WOULD ALMOST ALWAYS RETURN. A FEW TIMES THE ENGINE HAD TO BE RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR

Sep 22, 2009

FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS THE BRAKE LAMPS HAVE BEEN STAYING ON AT TIMES EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AND ON WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED AL THE TIME. ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GM DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED FOR TWO DAYS ONLY. PRESENTLY THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED AND REMAINS ON. CALLED PONTIAC AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LOSS OF POWER IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THIS BEGAN JUST AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 7 MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING WOULD LOSS POWER RANDOMLY. APPROXIMATELY TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT. BY RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE POWER TO THE STEERING WOULD ALMOST ALWAYS RETURN. A FEW TIMES THE ENGINE HAD TO BE RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 49,343 mi

THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT OF MY CAR HAS GONE OUT TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS OCTOBER 2007 AND THEN AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2009. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE PART. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 35,000 mi

CLUNKING SOUND WHEN ACCELERATING AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS THE STEERING SHAFT THAT IS BAD. THIS WAS REPLACED ABOUT OCT 2007 AND THEN IT WENT BAD AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED IN ABOUT DEC 2007 AND NOW IT IS BAD AGAIN AND THE PONTIAC DEALER SAID THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY AS THE CAR HAS ABOUT 66000 MILES ON IT. I TOLD THEM THAT THEIR IS A DEFECT IN THIS PART BUT THEY DID NOT WANT TO HEAR IT. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 49,343 mi

THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT OF MY CAR HAS GONE OUT TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS OCTOBER 2007 AND THEN AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2009. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE PART. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 35,000 mi

CLUNKING SOUND WHEN ACCELERATING AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS THE STEERING SHAFT THAT IS BAD. THIS WAS REPLACED ABOUT OCT 2007 AND THEN IT WENT BAD AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED IN ABOUT DEC 2007 AND NOW IT IS BAD AGAIN AND THE PONTIAC DEALER SAID THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY AS THE CAR HAS ABOUT 66000 MILES ON IT. I TOLD THEM THAT THEIR IS A DEFECT IN THIS PART BUT THEY DID NOT WANT TO HEAR IT. *TR

Sep 18, 2009 66,000 mi

UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON MY CAR ILLUMINATED AND I HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN, AS WELL AS VERY SHAKY AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TR

Sep 18, 2009 66,000 mi

UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON MY CAR ILLUMINATED AND I HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN, AS WELL AS VERY SHAKY AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DIFFICULTY OR THE INABILITY TO STEER WHILE DRIVING INCREASED THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

Sep 17, 2009 42,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON '06 PONITAC G6 GTP IS DANGEROUS! STEERING COLUMN STIFFENS AND IS AT TIME HARD TO TURN CORNERS. ONLY 40,000 MILES AND CAR IN REPAIR SHOP HAVING TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESERVOIR AND HOSES! WHY ISN'T GMC BEING FORCED TO DO A RECALL? THIS IS NOT SAFE! *TR

Sep 17, 2009 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DIFFICULTY OR THE INABILITY TO STEER WHILE DRIVING INCREASED THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

Sep 17, 2009 42,000 mi

POWER STEERING ON '06 PONITAC G6 GTP IS DANGEROUS! STEERING COLUMN STIFFENS AND IS AT TIME HARD TO TURN CORNERS. ONLY 40,000 MILES AND CAR IN REPAIR SHOP HAVING TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESERVOIR AND HOSES! WHY ISN'T GMC BEING FORCED TO DO A RECALL? THIS IS NOT SAFE! *TR

Sep 14, 2009 59,894 mi

MY WIFE'S 2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING LOCKS OR LOSS OF POWER STEERING DURING DRIVING. STARTED APPROX. 2 WEEKS AGO INTERMITTENTLY, TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING RESOLVES THE ISSUE TEMPORARILY. SHE IS NOW SCARED TO DRIVE IT DUE TO WHEN IT HAPPENS, SHE IS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE ON THE G6 MODEL, AND I AM CURRENTLY WORKING WITH PONTIAC TO GET IT RESOLVED. THEY HAVE STATED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT CURRENTLY IN THEIR DATABASE, BUT I SHOULD GET IT ANALYZED AND THEN THEY WILL SEE IF IT IS COVERED. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR

Sep 14, 2009 91,500 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. *TR

Sep 14, 2009 50,969 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; A CHIMING NOISE SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL; SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, RESTART IT, AND CONTINUE DRIVING WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THE COST OF $734.25. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE FAILURES WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SENSOR AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THESE MALFUNCTIONS AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,969 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Sep 14, 2009 59,894 mi

MY WIFE'S 2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING LOCKS OR LOSS OF POWER STEERING DURING DRIVING. STARTED APPROX. 2 WEEKS AGO INTERMITTENTLY, TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING RESOLVES THE ISSUE TEMPORARILY. SHE IS NOW SCARED TO DRIVE IT DUE TO WHEN IT HAPPENS, SHE IS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE ON THE G6 MODEL, AND I AM CURRENTLY WORKING WITH PONTIAC TO GET IT RESOLVED. THEY HAVE STATED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT CURRENTLY IN THEIR DATABASE, BUT I SHOULD GET IT ANALYZED AND THEN THEY WILL SEE IF IT IS COVERED. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR

Sep 14, 2009 91,500 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. *TR

Sep 14, 2009 50,969 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; A CHIMING NOISE SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL; SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, RESTART IT, AND CONTINUE DRIVING WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THE COST OF $734.25. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE FAILURES WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SENSOR AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THESE MALFUNCTIONS AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,969 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Sep 10, 2009 40,000 mi

POWER STEERING GOES OUT ABOUT 4 TO 5 TIMES A WEEK FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS. DOES NOT ONLY GO OUT AT SLOW SPEEDS BUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ALSO. WHEN STEERING GOES OUT IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER, AND IT ALSO JERKS. MY HUSBAND IS 6'4" AND HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK WHEN IT WENT OUT WITH HIM DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING AND I HAVE INJURED BOTH WRIST. THESE CARS ARE HARD TO STEER REGARDLESS OF SPEED. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN 8 MONTHS AND 3 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HAD TO FIGHT THE CAR TO A STOP MORE THAN ONCE WHEN THEY WERE IN THE CAR. I BOUGHT THIS G6 CAR USED 1 YEAR AGO IN AUG.2008. THIS STARTED AS A ONCE AN A WHILE PROBLEM WITHIN A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. NOW IT HAPPENS ON A DAILY BASIS. THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS SAID THAT THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, AND WILL DO NOTHING NOT EVEN TRY TO DIAGNOSE IT. BUT THEY HAVE TO KNOW ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH. EVEN IF GM CLAIMS THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS IN PARKING LOTS AND DRIVE WAYS WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE INCLUDING CHILDREN AROUND THESE CARS. THIS IS NOT ONLY A SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVERS OF THESE CARS BUT OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS AROUND THEM. ITS LIKE A CAR IN MOTION WITH OUT A DRIVER! DRIVE CAR AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE NOT EVEN TO WORK AS I CATCH A RIDE WITH MY MOM. I HAVE GIVEN YOU THE LAST DATE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AS OF THIS COMPLAINT BELOW.*TR

Sep 10, 2009 48,000 mi

1. ISSUES WITH STEERING. VERY TIGHT WHEEL WHEN TURNING RIGHT, EXTREMELY LOOSE WHEN TURNING LEFT. STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY WOBBLES, LIKE YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE - THIS MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, BUT I HAVE ALSO ENCOUNTERED IT WHEN DRIVING NORMALLY, DOWN THE ROAD. 2. THE FAILURE: POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THANK GOD I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OR I MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE, AND THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MANY 2006 PONTIAC G6 OWNERS. 3. TAKING TO DEALERSHIP - ACTUALLY TRYING TO WORK UP THE NERVE TO GO, AS I DON'T WANT TO CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS. *TR

Sep 10, 2009

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 AND MY POWER STEERING LOCKS UP IN THE CAR. IT HAPPENS NOW EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. I ACTUALLY TAPPED INTO A CAR BECAUSE I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS ONLY TAP - IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. WHY ISN'T THIS BEING RECALLED? *TR

Sep 10, 2009 40,000 mi

POWER STEERING GOES OUT ABOUT 4 TO 5 TIMES A WEEK FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS. DOES NOT ONLY GO OUT AT SLOW SPEEDS BUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ALSO. WHEN STEERING GOES OUT IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER, AND IT ALSO JERKS. MY HUSBAND IS 6'4" AND HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK WHEN IT WENT OUT WITH HIM DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING AND I HAVE INJURED BOTH WRIST. THESE CARS ARE HARD TO STEER REGARDLESS OF SPEED. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN 8 MONTHS AND 3 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HAD TO FIGHT THE CAR TO A STOP MORE THAN ONCE WHEN THEY WERE IN THE CAR. I BOUGHT THIS G6 CAR USED 1 YEAR AGO IN AUG.2008. THIS STARTED AS A ONCE AN A WHILE PROBLEM WITHIN A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. NOW IT HAPPENS ON A DAILY BASIS. THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS SAID THAT THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, AND WILL DO NOTHING NOT EVEN TRY TO DIAGNOSE IT. BUT THEY HAVE TO KNOW ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH. EVEN IF GM CLAIMS THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS IN PARKING LOTS AND DRIVE WAYS WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE INCLUDING CHILDREN AROUND THESE CARS. THIS IS NOT ONLY A SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVERS OF THESE CARS BUT OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS AROUND THEM. ITS LIKE A CAR IN MOTION WITH OUT A DRIVER! DRIVE CAR AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE NOT EVEN TO WORK AS I CATCH A RIDE WITH MY MOM. I HAVE GIVEN YOU THE LAST DATE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AS OF THIS COMPLAINT BELOW.*TR

Sep 10, 2009 48,000 mi

1. ISSUES WITH STEERING. VERY TIGHT WHEEL WHEN TURNING RIGHT, EXTREMELY LOOSE WHEN TURNING LEFT. STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY WOBBLES, LIKE YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE - THIS MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, BUT I HAVE ALSO ENCOUNTERED IT WHEN DRIVING NORMALLY, DOWN THE ROAD. 2. THE FAILURE: POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THANK GOD I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OR I MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE, AND THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MANY 2006 PONTIAC G6 OWNERS. 3. TAKING TO DEALERSHIP - ACTUALLY TRYING TO WORK UP THE NERVE TO GO, AS I DON'T WANT TO CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS. *TR

Sep 10, 2009

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 AND MY POWER STEERING LOCKS UP IN THE CAR. IT HAPPENS NOW EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. I ACTUALLY TAPPED INTO A CAR BECAUSE I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS ONLY TAP - IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. WHY ISN'T THIS BEING RECALLED? *TR

Sep 4, 2009 41,300 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS WILL I BE DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IT IS NOT LIKE YOUR NORMAL "FLUID" BASED POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO "MAN HANDLE". THIS OCCURS PROBABLY ON A DAILY BASIS NOW AND THE ONLY WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM IS STOP THE CAR , POWER OFF AND RESTART. PROBLEM BEING OF COURSE STOPPING THE CAR IN MID DRIVE WHEN YOU SUDDENLY LOSE CONTROL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND MANY, MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES. MANY OF THEM HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN IN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, SO FAR I AM LUCKY KNOCK ON WOOD. I HAVEN'T PURSUED A SIMPLE FIX AT THE DEALER WITH THIS BECAUSE OF SEEING HOW THE ISSUE IS NOT BEING RESOLVED FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 4, 2009 41,300 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS WILL I BE DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WHEN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IT IS NOT LIKE YOUR NORMAL "FLUID" BASED POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO "MAN HANDLE". THIS OCCURS PROBABLY ON A DAILY BASIS NOW AND THE ONLY WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM IS STOP THE CAR , POWER OFF AND RESTART. PROBLEM BEING OF COURSE STOPPING THE CAR IN MID DRIVE WHEN YOU SUDDENLY LOSE CONTROL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND MANY, MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES. MANY OF THEM HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN IN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, SO FAR I AM LUCKY KNOCK ON WOOD. I HAVEN'T PURSUED A SIMPLE FIX AT THE DEALER WITH THIS BECAUSE OF SEEING HOW THE ISSUE IS NOT BEING RESOLVED FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 2, 2009 41,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6.POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP AND STEERING COLUMN AND ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR HAVE TO BE REPLACED. COST $1200.00. GARAGE MADE STATEMENT THEY ARE REPAIRING MANY G6'S WITH THE SAME ISSUES.THERE ARE ALSO COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. VERY DANGEROUS AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL.VEHICLE ONLY HAD 41,000 MILES. *TR

Sep 2, 2009 41,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6.POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP AND STEERING COLUMN AND ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR HAVE TO BE REPLACED. COST $1200.00. GARAGE MADE STATEMENT THEY ARE REPAIRING MANY G6'S WITH THE SAME ISSUES.THERE ARE ALSO COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. VERY DANGEROUS AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL.VEHICLE ONLY HAD 41,000 MILES. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 63,395 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 63395.

Aug 31, 2009 63,395 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 63395.

Aug 28, 2009 37,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT AS A WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HAS NOT CAME BACK ON SINCE...IN REPAIR SHOP NOW WAITING ON ESTIMATE OF REPAIR COST. *TR

Aug 28, 2009 37,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT AS A WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HAS NOT CAME BACK ON SINCE...IN REPAIR SHOP NOW WAITING ON ESTIMATE OF REPAIR COST. *TR

Aug 26, 2009 27,000 mi

POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WITH 2006 PONTAC G6. IT DIFFICULT FOR A MECHANIC TO DETECT BECAUSE ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF THE STEERING RESET. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AN MY STEERING LOCKED. I COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I FREAKED OUT. *TR

Aug 26, 2009 27,000 mi

POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WITH 2006 PONTAC G6. IT DIFFICULT FOR A MECHANIC TO DETECT BECAUSE ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF THE STEERING RESET. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AN MY STEERING LOCKED. I COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I FREAKED OUT. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 34,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE POWERSTEERING STOPS WORKING SOMETIMES. IT JUST LOCKS UP AND YOU CANT MOVE IT AT ALL. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AT LOWER SPEEDS BUT IF IT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY OR SOMETHING IT WOULD NOT BE SO EASY TO CONTROL. YOU CAN NOT MOVE THE WHEEL AT ALL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT GM HAS NOT GOTTEN SUED OVER THIS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ON FORUMS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DIE FOR A RECALL TO GO INTO EFFECT. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 34,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND THE POWERSTEERING STOPS WORKING SOMETIMES. IT JUST LOCKS UP AND YOU CANT MOVE IT AT ALL. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AT LOWER SPEEDS BUT IF IT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY OR SOMETHING IT WOULD NOT BE SO EASY TO CONTROL. YOU CAN NOT MOVE THE WHEEL AT ALL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT GM HAS NOT GOTTEN SUED OVER THIS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ON FORUMS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DIE FOR A RECALL TO GO INTO EFFECT. *TR

Aug 23, 2009 47,000 mi

MY PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING SIGNAL WAS COMING OWN FOR REPAIR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND FOUND THAT I NEEDED A NEW MOTOR PUMP. THE MOTOR GOT REPLACED, BUT THAT SAME NIGHT I GOT THE SAME MESSAGE ON MY DASH ABOUT POWER STEERING. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO DEALER FOR ANOTHER LOOK AT THE CAR AND THEY FOUND THAT MY STEERING COLUMN NEEDS REPAIR. I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT MY STEERING WHEEL NEEDS REPAIR CONSIDERING MY CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. MY WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM, SO I CALLED GM TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR HAS ONLY 47,000 MILES AND THAT ITS NOT COMMON FOR THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS EARLY IN THE MILEAGE. MY CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO ACCIDENT CONCERNS, THIS COULD REALLY CAUSE DEATH BECAUSE IT POPS ON OUT OF NOWHERE AND LOCKS YOUR STEERING WHEEL. IMAGINE BEING ON THE HIGHWAY AND EVERYONE IS GOING 50-60 MPH AND YOU LOOSE CONTROL OF YOUR CAR AL OF A SUDDEN. THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, AND I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM EARLY IN THERE MILEAGE ON PONTIAC G6 MODELS (2006). THIS HAS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUS OR SOMEONE COULD LOOSE THERE LIFE AND THINGS COULD GET REAL BAD FOR GM. *TR

Aug 23, 2009 47,000 mi

MY PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING SIGNAL WAS COMING OWN FOR REPAIR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND FOUND THAT I NEEDED A NEW MOTOR PUMP. THE MOTOR GOT REPLACED, BUT THAT SAME NIGHT I GOT THE SAME MESSAGE ON MY DASH ABOUT POWER STEERING. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO DEALER FOR ANOTHER LOOK AT THE CAR AND THEY FOUND THAT MY STEERING COLUMN NEEDS REPAIR. I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT MY STEERING WHEEL NEEDS REPAIR CONSIDERING MY CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. MY WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM, SO I CALLED GM TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR HAS ONLY 47,000 MILES AND THAT ITS NOT COMMON FOR THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS EARLY IN THE MILEAGE. MY CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO ACCIDENT CONCERNS, THIS COULD REALLY CAUSE DEATH BECAUSE IT POPS ON OUT OF NOWHERE AND LOCKS YOUR STEERING WHEEL. IMAGINE BEING ON THE HIGHWAY AND EVERYONE IS GOING 50-60 MPH AND YOU LOOSE CONTROL OF YOUR CAR AL OF A SUDDEN. THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, AND I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM EARLY IN THERE MILEAGE ON PONTIAC G6 MODELS (2006). THIS HAS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUS OR SOMEONE COULD LOOSE THERE LIFE AND THINGS COULD GET REAL BAD FOR GM. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 52,500 mi

LIKE A TON OF OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE WITH MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AT 50-53K MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE MY GARAGE OR AFTER MAKING A FEW TURNS. POWER STEERING IS DISPLAYED ON THE COMPUTER AND ASSISTED POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT. SIMILAR TO OTHER I WOULD SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR A 10-15 MINUTES AND IT WOULD GO AWAY. WITHIN THE LAST WEEK THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT DAILY AND NOW IS OCCASIONALLY HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TALKED TO A FEW MECHANICS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY HAVE SEEN THIS MANY TIMES ON THE 2005 AND 2006 PONTIAC G6'S BECAUSE THIS WAS PONTIAC'S FIRST ATTEMPT AT ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING VS. PUMP. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 52,500 mi

LIKE A TON OF OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE WITH MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AT 50-53K MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE MY GARAGE OR AFTER MAKING A FEW TURNS. POWER STEERING IS DISPLAYED ON THE COMPUTER AND ASSISTED POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT. SIMILAR TO OTHER I WOULD SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR A 10-15 MINUTES AND IT WOULD GO AWAY. WITHIN THE LAST WEEK THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT DAILY AND NOW IS OCCASIONALLY HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TALKED TO A FEW MECHANICS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY HAVE SEEN THIS MANY TIMES ON THE 2005 AND 2006 PONTIAC G6'S BECAUSE THIS WAS PONTIAC'S FIRST ATTEMPT AT ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING VS. PUMP. *TR

Aug 12, 2009 52,000 mi

STEERING 50000 MILES BALL JOINTS ARE SHOT ARE YOU KIDDING NEVER HEARD OF THIS MAYBE 100000 PLUS MILES ON ANY CAR.NEED WATCH DOGS ON THESE FOREIGN PARTS THESE FRONT STEERING PARTS MADE IN PIILPPLIES???? WE PUT ON THESE GM CARS BUY AMERICAN BUY HYUNDAI 10YR 100000 MILES WARRANTY IM TRADING MINE IN MIGHT GET CLUNKER PRICE THIS LOST WILL BE CHEAPER IN LONG RUN THAN PAYING OUT OF MY POCKET TO KEEP THIS PONTIAC G6 SAFE. ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ON STEERING PROBLEMS NO ONE CARES??? *TR

Aug 12, 2009 52,000 mi

STEERING 50000 MILES BALL JOINTS ARE SHOT ARE YOU KIDDING NEVER HEARD OF THIS MAYBE 100000 PLUS MILES ON ANY CAR.NEED WATCH DOGS ON THESE FOREIGN PARTS THESE FRONT STEERING PARTS MADE IN PIILPPLIES???? WE PUT ON THESE GM CARS BUY AMERICAN BUY HYUNDAI 10YR 100000 MILES WARRANTY IM TRADING MINE IN MIGHT GET CLUNKER PRICE THIS LOST WILL BE CHEAPER IN LONG RUN THAN PAYING OUT OF MY POCKET TO KEEP THIS PONTIAC G6 SAFE. ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ON STEERING PROBLEMS NO ONE CARES??? *TR

Aug 10, 2009 16,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN JULY OF 2006. WHEN I RECEIVED IT HAD 300 MILES ON IT AND HAVE LOVED IT EVER SINCE. I WOULD SAY I NOTICED A SLIGHT POPPING NOISE AND I FELT IT AS WELL WHEN I MAKE TURNS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT MY BRAKES BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND CAUSE MY FRONT END TO SHAKE WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES EVERY SO OFTEN. FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW I HAVE NOTICED THAT THEY SHAKE EVERY SINGLE TIME I APPLY MY BRAKES AND IT GETS WORSE AND WORSE EACH DAY. ONE LAST ITEM OF CONCERN IS REGARDING THE STEERING OF MY CAR ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS/ FREEWAYS. MY CAR IS UNCONTROLLABLE WHEN DRIVING CAUSING IT TO SHIFT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT QUICKLY MAKING IT HARD TO KEEP ON THE ROAD WHICH IS HAZARDOUS TO MY SAFETY AND TO THE SAFETY OF MY PASSENGERS. I HAVE READ UP ON THESE ISSUES AND IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NUMEROUS OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS SO I KNOW THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WAY I DRIVE MY CAR. I AM SATISFIED WITH MY CAR OTHERWISE, BUT AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN THE ISSUES I AM FACING TODAY ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Aug 10, 2009 16,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN JULY OF 2006. WHEN I RECEIVED IT HAD 300 MILES ON IT AND HAVE LOVED IT EVER SINCE. I WOULD SAY I NOTICED A SLIGHT POPPING NOISE AND I FELT IT AS WELL WHEN I MAKE TURNS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT MY BRAKES BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND CAUSE MY FRONT END TO SHAKE WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES EVERY SO OFTEN. FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW I HAVE NOTICED THAT THEY SHAKE EVERY SINGLE TIME I APPLY MY BRAKES AND IT GETS WORSE AND WORSE EACH DAY. ONE LAST ITEM OF CONCERN IS REGARDING THE STEERING OF MY CAR ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS/ FREEWAYS. MY CAR IS UNCONTROLLABLE WHEN DRIVING CAUSING IT TO SHIFT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT QUICKLY MAKING IT HARD TO KEEP ON THE ROAD WHICH IS HAZARDOUS TO MY SAFETY AND TO THE SAFETY OF MY PASSENGERS. I HAVE READ UP ON THESE ISSUES AND IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NUMEROUS OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS SO I KNOW THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WAY I DRIVE MY CAR. I AM SATISFIED WITH MY CAR OTHERWISE, BUT AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN THE ISSUES I AM FACING TODAY ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Aug 8, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 I JUST STARTED NOTICING THAT MY CAR AT LOW SPEEDS MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. AND IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY ITS NOT SO BAD AT HIGHER SPEEDS BUT TODAY WHEN I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY MY STEERING LOCKED UP I HAD TO SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART THE CAR. I AM TRULY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR NOW. *TR

Aug 8, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 I JUST STARTED NOTICING THAT MY CAR AT LOW SPEEDS MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. AND IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY ITS NOT SO BAD AT HIGHER SPEEDS BUT TODAY WHEN I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY MY STEERING LOCKED UP I HAD TO SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART THE CAR. I AM TRULY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR NOW. *TR

Aug 3, 2009 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT A LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW IT TO RESET ITSELF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT WILL SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Aug 3, 2009 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT A LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW IT TO RESET ITSELF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT WILL SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Jul 31, 2009 50,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND JERKED. SUDDENLY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER HAD TO EXERT GREATER EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING CRIMP AT THE TORQUE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE COST FOR REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED AT $1,450. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,300.

Jul 31, 2009 50,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND JERKED. SUDDENLY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER HAD TO EXERT GREATER EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING CRIMP AT THE TORQUE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE COST FOR REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED AT $1,450. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,300.

Jul 23, 2009 103,320 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTS JERKING WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING WHILE DRIVING SO BAD THAT I THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET AND I HOPE THAT I DON'T, BUT I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO TAKE THE CAR TO A MECHANIC. THIS ALL HAPPENED ON THE FIRST DAY OF MY POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, IT ALSO READ POWER STEERING ACROSS MY RADIO THAT'S HOW I KNOW ITS MY POWER STEERING. AND AS I LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM I SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 103,320 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTS JERKING WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING WHILE DRIVING SO BAD THAT I THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET AND I HOPE THAT I DON'T, BUT I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO TAKE THE CAR TO A MECHANIC. THIS ALL HAPPENED ON THE FIRST DAY OF MY POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, IT ALSO READ POWER STEERING ACROSS MY RADIO THAT'S HOW I KNOW ITS MY POWER STEERING. AND AS I LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM I SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 20, 2009 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE LANES WITHOUT ANY ASSISTANCE FROM THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WOULD DART FROM ONE DIRECTION TO ANOTHER WITHOUT THE DRIVER MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED FOR THE TWO PREVIOUS YEAR'S MODELS FOR THE SAME FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR THE 2006 MODELS. THE FAILURE HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,799. UPDATED 8/18/09 *CN UPDATED 08/21/09.*JB

Jul 20, 2009 63,934 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE POWER STEERING AND HOW IT WAS A COMMON ISSUE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THIS ISSUE. HE FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,936 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,934.

Jul 20, 2009 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE LANES WITHOUT ANY ASSISTANCE FROM THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WOULD DART FROM ONE DIRECTION TO ANOTHER WITHOUT THE DRIVER MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED FOR THE TWO PREVIOUS YEAR'S MODELS FOR THE SAME FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR THE 2006 MODELS. THE FAILURE HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,799. UPDATED 8/18/09 *CN UPDATED 08/21/09.*JB

Jul 20, 2009 63,934 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE POWER STEERING AND HOW IT WAS A COMMON ISSUE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THIS ISSUE. HE FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,936 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,934.

Jul 17, 2009 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL STEERING MADE A CLICKING AND POPPING NOISE NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THE G6 MODELS. SHE VISITED THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES BECAUSE THE NOISE WORSENED OVER TIME. RECENTLY, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TO RESET THE STEERING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,528 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

Jul 17, 2009 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL STEERING MADE A CLICKING AND POPPING NOISE NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THE G6 MODELS. SHE VISITED THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES BECAUSE THE NOISE WORSENED OVER TIME. RECENTLY, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TO RESET THE STEERING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,528 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

Jul 14, 2009 45,234 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TORQUE SENSOR ON 2006 G6. THIS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE 2005 PONTIAN G6 HAD A RECALL ON. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN A MONTH. *TR

Jul 14, 2009 45,234 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TORQUE SENSOR ON 2006 G6. THIS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE 2005 PONTIAN G6 HAD A RECALL ON. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN A MONTH. *TR

Jul 12, 2009 58,000 mi

ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICED INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT USUALLY OCCURRED WHEN I WAS SLOWLY BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY OR A PARKING SPACE. WHEN THIS WOULD OCCUR IT WAS OBVIOUSLY VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL, I WOULD THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART IT. THIS SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A WHILE. WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT DAILY UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES AND NOW GOES OUT OCCASIONALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD. IT SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN AT RELATIVELY SLOW SPEEDS SUCH AS MAKING A TURN, HOWEVER I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL ALSO HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON EARLIER YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE AND I HOPE THIS PROBLEM WILL BE RESOLVED. A MECHANIC TOLD ME I SHOULD REPORT THIS TO YOU AS HE HAS SEEN IT MANY TIMES WITH MY TYPE OF VEHICLE. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE AROUND $750. *TR

Jul 12, 2009 58,000 mi

ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICED INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT USUALLY OCCURRED WHEN I WAS SLOWLY BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY OR A PARKING SPACE. WHEN THIS WOULD OCCUR IT WAS OBVIOUSLY VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL, I WOULD THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART IT. THIS SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A WHILE. WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT DAILY UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES AND NOW GOES OUT OCCASIONALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD. IT SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN AT RELATIVELY SLOW SPEEDS SUCH AS MAKING A TURN, HOWEVER I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL ALSO HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON EARLIER YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE AND I HOPE THIS PROBLEM WILL BE RESOLVED. A MECHANIC TOLD ME I SHOULD REPORT THIS TO YOU AS HE HAS SEEN IT MANY TIMES WITH MY TYPE OF VEHICLE. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE AROUND $750. *TR

Jul 7, 2009

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 IT HAS 26,000 MILES ON IT AND IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 7, 2009

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 IT HAS 26,000 MILES ON IT AND IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 6, 2009 70,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 70,300.

Jul 6, 2009 70,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 70,300.

Jul 1, 2009 19,055 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 19,055.

Jul 1, 2009 19,055 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 19,055.

Jun 30, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING LOCKS UP AND YOU CAN NOT TURN THE WHEEL. *TR

Jun 30, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING LOCKS UP AND YOU CAN NOT TURN THE WHEEL. *TR

Jun 25, 2009 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTAC'TS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOUR TIMES WITHIN TWO MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR REPAIR. DURING THE FIRST AND SECOND VISITS, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. DURING THE THIRD VISIT, THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY RAN SEVERAL TESTS. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS NORMAL AND THE POWER STEERING OVERHEATED, WHICH WAS ALSO NORMAL. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME. ALL OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS 10 MPH OR ENTERING AND LEAVING PARKING LOTS. EACH TIME THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND RESTART IT SO THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET BACK TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

Jun 25, 2009 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTAC'TS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOUR TIMES WITHIN TWO MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR REPAIR. DURING THE FIRST AND SECOND VISITS, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. DURING THE THIRD VISIT, THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY RAN SEVERAL TESTS. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS NORMAL AND THE POWER STEERING OVERHEATED, WHICH WAS ALSO NORMAL. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME. ALL OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS 10 MPH OR ENTERING AND LEAVING PARKING LOTS. EACH TIME THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND RESTART IT SO THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET BACK TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

Jun 24, 2009 32,000 mi

FAULTY BRAKES AND STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. VERY DANGEROUS! I'VE HAD ROTORS TURNED AT 7000 MILES, 14000 MILES, 24000, MILES AND JUST RECENTLY AT 32000 MILES. THEY MUST BE POOR QUALITY. I'VE BEEN DRIVING VEHICLES FOR MANY YEARS WITHOUT BRAKE SERVICE FOR 50000 + MILES. WARRANTY IS ALMOST UP (IN 2 WEEKS) AND I'M NERVOUS. HAD STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A POPPING NOISE AND SHIMMYING FRONT END AS WELL AS BOTH TIE ROD ENDS (SEEMS A LITTLE TOO SOON FOR ALL THAT!). CURRENT MILEAGE IS 33,500. I DON'T HAVE MONEY TO KEEP POURING INTO THIS LEMON AFTER MY WARRANTY IS OUT. I AM NOT CURRENTLY HAVING ANY PROBLEMS, BUT WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS I'VE ALREADY READ, I'M SURE MORE ISSUES ARE COMING! WHAT IS WRONG WITH GM! NO WONDER THEY ARE BANKRUPT. WHO WANTS THIS KIND OF "QUALITY" VEHICLE THEY CLAIM TO MAKE. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE ARE OTHER GM MODELS WITH THE SAME STEERING AND BRAKE ISSUES. SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED AND THEN HEAVEN HELP GM! LAWSUIT! ISSUE A RECALL FOR GOD'S SAKE! STEP UP TO THE PLATE IF YOU WANT TO RESTORE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE. START MAKING REAL "QUALITY" VEHICLES LIKE YOU USE TO. YOU CAN BUY BACK MY G6 ANYTIME! ALL I'VE EVER PURCHASED IS GM , BUT NOW I'LL GO BUY A FORD. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 64,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING OF MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. MY CAR HAS ABOUT 65,000 MILES ON IT. IT DOES IT MOST OFTEN WHEN DRIVING IN AND OUT OF PARKING LOTS. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 32,000 mi

FAULTY BRAKES AND STEERING ON 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. VERY DANGEROUS! I'VE HAD ROTORS TURNED AT 7000 MILES, 14000 MILES, 24000, MILES AND JUST RECENTLY AT 32000 MILES. THEY MUST BE POOR QUALITY. I'VE BEEN DRIVING VEHICLES FOR MANY YEARS WITHOUT BRAKE SERVICE FOR 50000 + MILES. WARRANTY IS ALMOST UP (IN 2 WEEKS) AND I'M NERVOUS. HAD STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A POPPING NOISE AND SHIMMYING FRONT END AS WELL AS BOTH TIE ROD ENDS (SEEMS A LITTLE TOO SOON FOR ALL THAT!). CURRENT MILEAGE IS 33,500. I DON'T HAVE MONEY TO KEEP POURING INTO THIS LEMON AFTER MY WARRANTY IS OUT. I AM NOT CURRENTLY HAVING ANY PROBLEMS, BUT WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS I'VE ALREADY READ, I'M SURE MORE ISSUES ARE COMING! WHAT IS WRONG WITH GM! NO WONDER THEY ARE BANKRUPT. WHO WANTS THIS KIND OF "QUALITY" VEHICLE THEY CLAIM TO MAKE. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE ARE OTHER GM MODELS WITH THE SAME STEERING AND BRAKE ISSUES. SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED AND THEN HEAVEN HELP GM! LAWSUIT! ISSUE A RECALL FOR GOD'S SAKE! STEP UP TO THE PLATE IF YOU WANT TO RESTORE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE. START MAKING REAL "QUALITY" VEHICLES LIKE YOU USE TO. YOU CAN BUY BACK MY G6 ANYTIME! ALL I'VE EVER PURCHASED IS GM , BUT NOW I'LL GO BUY A FORD. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 64,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING OF MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. MY CAR HAS ABOUT 65,000 MILES ON IT. IT DOES IT MOST OFTEN WHEN DRIVING IN AND OUT OF PARKING LOTS. *TR

Jun 18, 2009

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE WHENEVER TURNING TO THE LEFT. APPARENTLY A LOT OF G6 OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 16,050 mi

I AM REGISTERING A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE POWER STEERING FAILURE OF MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWO TIMES; HOWEVER, NEITHER PONTIAC NOR THE DEALERSHIP WILL COMPLETE THIS THIRD REPAIR SINCE THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUES TO POP WITH EVERY TURN, AND NOW THE STEERING FREEZES WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED TO TURN CORNERS WHETHER BACKING UP OR DRIVING FORWARD. THEREFORE, I LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING ABILITY WHILE DRIVING! THIS CAR IS UNSAFE, AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT; HOWEVER, THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS WEBSITES AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 18, 2009

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE WHENEVER TURNING TO THE LEFT. APPARENTLY A LOT OF G6 OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 16,050 mi

I AM REGISTERING A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE POWER STEERING FAILURE OF MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWO TIMES; HOWEVER, NEITHER PONTIAC NOR THE DEALERSHIP WILL COMPLETE THIS THIRD REPAIR SINCE THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUES TO POP WITH EVERY TURN, AND NOW THE STEERING FREEZES WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED TO TURN CORNERS WHETHER BACKING UP OR DRIVING FORWARD. THEREFORE, I LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING ABILITY WHILE DRIVING! THIS CAR IS UNSAFE, AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT; HOWEVER, THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS WEBSITES AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 14, 2009 42,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN. OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF, I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING ON THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST NOTICED IN EARLY 2008 (~FEBRUARY) WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PARK MY CAR. WHEN TURNING INTO THE PARKING PLACE, POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, RESTARTED IT, AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. ON MY WAY HOME FROM THAT ERRAND, THE POWER STEERING AGAIN WENT OUT. I AGAIN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAPPEN 10-12 TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED EACH TIME WHEN THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. IN EACH INSTANCE I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OR TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED, MAKING MY SOLUTION PLAUSIBLE. OVER THE PAST WEEK, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS WORSENED CONSIDERABLY. WHENEVER TURNING HARD IN EITHER DIRECTION (PARTICULARLY WHEN GOING DOWNHILL) I LOSE POWER STEERING. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE FIGHT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. ADDITIONALLY, THIS IS ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY LOUD WHIRRING/WHINING/CLUNKING SOUND THAT CONTINUES UNTIL THE CAR COMES TO A STOP. I WILL BE VISITING A DEALER TOMORROW FOR REPAIRS, BUT HAVE NOTICED HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES (SEARCH GOOGLE!). I WANTED TO DOCUMENT THIS, AND REQUEST YOUR HELP IN CORRECTING THIS VERY BAD SAFETY ISSUE BEFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE INJURED AS A RESULT. *TR

Jun 14, 2009 42,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN. OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF, I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING ON THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST NOTICED IN EARLY 2008 (~FEBRUARY) WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PARK MY CAR. WHEN TURNING INTO THE PARKING PLACE, POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, RESTARTED IT, AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. ON MY WAY HOME FROM THAT ERRAND, THE POWER STEERING AGAIN WENT OUT. I AGAIN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAPPEN 10-12 TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED EACH TIME WHEN THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. IN EACH INSTANCE I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OR TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED, MAKING MY SOLUTION PLAUSIBLE. OVER THE PAST WEEK, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS WORSENED CONSIDERABLY. WHENEVER TURNING HARD IN EITHER DIRECTION (PARTICULARLY WHEN GOING DOWNHILL) I LOSE POWER STEERING. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE FIGHT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. ADDITIONALLY, THIS IS ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY LOUD WHIRRING/WHINING/CLUNKING SOUND THAT CONTINUES UNTIL THE CAR COMES TO A STOP. I WILL BE VISITING A DEALER TOMORROW FOR REPAIRS, BUT HAVE NOTICED HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH 2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES (SEARCH GOOGLE!). I WANTED TO DOCUMENT THIS, AND REQUEST YOUR HELP IN CORRECTING THIS VERY BAD SAFETY ISSUE BEFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE INJURED AS A RESULT. *TR

Jun 9, 2009 50,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - POWER STEERING LOCKS UP ALSO, TURNING MAKES A TERRIBLE NOISE OCCURS PERIODICALLY.........HAVE TO STOP CAR (WHICH CAN BE DIFFICULT WITH NO STEERING), TURN IF OFF, AND RESTART IT.........THEN STEERING WORKS AGAIN FOR AWHILE VERY DANGEROUS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS..........BEING REAR-ENDED AND CAUSING PILE-UPS! *TR

Jun 9, 2009 50,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - POWER STEERING LOCKS UP ALSO, TURNING MAKES A TERRIBLE NOISE OCCURS PERIODICALLY.........HAVE TO STOP CAR (WHICH CAN BE DIFFICULT WITH NO STEERING), TURN IF OFF, AND RESTART IT.........THEN STEERING WORKS AGAIN FOR AWHILE VERY DANGEROUS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS..........BEING REAR-ENDED AND CAUSING PILE-UPS! *TR

Jun 8, 2009 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHORTLY AFTER, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK PROPERLY. AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Jun 8, 2009 36,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6 GT HAS HAD A POWER STEERING FAILURE SIX(6) TIMES AFTER REACHING 36,000 DRIVEN MILES. THE POWERING GOES OUT AND THE DASHBOARD SENDS AN ELECTRONIC "POWERING STEERING FAILURE". THE CAR REVERTS TO MANUAL REGULAR STEERING MODE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, CREATING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jun 8, 2009 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHORTLY AFTER, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK PROPERLY. AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Jun 8, 2009 36,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6 GT HAS HAD A POWER STEERING FAILURE SIX(6) TIMES AFTER REACHING 36,000 DRIVEN MILES. THE POWERING GOES OUT AND THE DASHBOARD SENDS AN ELECTRONIC "POWERING STEERING FAILURE". THE CAR REVERTS TO MANUAL REGULAR STEERING MODE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, CREATING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jun 7, 2009 37,377 mi

WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL TO THE RIGHT THEN CRANK IT BACK TO THE LEFT I HEAR A "POPPING" OR "KNOCKING" NOISE. I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY DECREASE IN MY ABILITY TO CONTROL THE CAR AS OF YET. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AS A "CERTIFIED-USED" CAR SO IT WENT THROUGH GM'S 117-PT INSPECTION. I RAN A CARFAX HISTORY REPORT AND IT WAS A SINGLE OWNER (LEASE) AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS. A LOT OF OTHER G6S HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ. *TR

Jun 7, 2009 37,377 mi

WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL TO THE RIGHT THEN CRANK IT BACK TO THE LEFT I HEAR A "POPPING" OR "KNOCKING" NOISE. I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY DECREASE IN MY ABILITY TO CONTROL THE CAR AS OF YET. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AS A "CERTIFIED-USED" CAR SO IT WENT THROUGH GM'S 117-PT INSPECTION. I RAN A CARFAX HISTORY REPORT AND IT WAS A SINGLE OWNER (LEASE) AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS. A LOT OF OTHER G6S HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ. *TR

Jun 6, 2009 87 mi

WHEN MAKING TURNS FROM A STOP YOU CAN HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. ALSO, THE CAR HAS A FLOATING FEELING TO THE STEERING, AS IF IT ISN'T IN CONTROL. *TR

Jun 6, 2009 87 mi

WHEN MAKING TURNS FROM A STOP YOU CAN HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. ALSO, THE CAR HAS A FLOATING FEELING TO THE STEERING, AS IF IT ISN'T IN CONTROL. *TR

Jun 5, 2009 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH 48,000. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THEY HAD TO REPLACE MY STEERING COLUMN AT PRICE OF $662.00 I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF THE 2006 PONTIAC. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PONTIAC WILL NOT RECALL THE VEHICLES. *TR

Jun 5, 2009 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH 48,000. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THEY HAD TO REPLACE MY STEERING COLUMN AT PRICE OF $662.00 I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF THE 2006 PONTIAC. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PONTIAC WILL NOT RECALL THE VEHICLES. *TR

Jun 4, 2009 24,600 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. *TR

Jun 4, 2009 24,600 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE CONTACT HEARD CLUNKING NOISES COMING FROM THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE NOISES HAVE GOTTEN WORSE. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD RECURRING STEERING ISSUES. THE LACK OF GREASE IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSED THE NOISES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE IT GREASED EVERY SO OFTEN. THE CONTACT WILL REPAIR AND GREASE THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

Jun 3, 2009 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE CONTACT HEARD CLUNKING NOISES COMING FROM THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE NOISES HAVE GOTTEN WORSE. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD RECURRING STEERING ISSUES. THE LACK OF GREASE IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSED THE NOISES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE IT GREASED EVERY SO OFTEN. THE CONTACT WILL REPAIR AND GREASE THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

Jun 2, 2009 53,000 mi

DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF DRIVING ON A SURFACE STREET AT 45MPH MY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5 LITER COUPE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT AND DANGER TO OTHER MOTORIST. I AM HAVING IT TOWED TO DEALER. AFTER THIS ARROGANCE I HAVE NOTICED A GREAT NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON LINE SOME WITH VERY DIFFERENT OUTCOMES. WILL THIS BE INVESTIGATED? WHAT COURSE OF ACTION IS APPROPRIATE? *TR

Jun 2, 2009 53,000 mi

DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF DRIVING ON A SURFACE STREET AT 45MPH MY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5 LITER COUPE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT AND DANGER TO OTHER MOTORIST. I AM HAVING IT TOWED TO DEALER. AFTER THIS ARROGANCE I HAVE NOTICED A GREAT NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON LINE SOME WITH VERY DIFFERENT OUTCOMES. WILL THIS BE INVESTIGATED? WHAT COURSE OF ACTION IS APPROPRIATE? *TR

Jun 1, 2009 52,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH IT'S POWER STEERING. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I WOULD TAKE A TURN MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AND MY CAR FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL ON ME. I WOULD HAVE TO STOP THE CAR, SHUT IT OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON IN ORDER TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO WORK AGAIN. THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT LEAST 2 TIMES A WEEK. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A FEW PLACES AND NOBODY COULD DETECT THE PROBLEM. FINALLY I HAD THE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT SEEMED TO BE THE PROBLEM AND FOR A FEW MONTHS IT WORKED FINE UNTIL THE OTHER DAY, THE STEERING STARTED TO ACT UP AGAIN. I COULD TELL RECENTLY MY STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLING LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN I WOULD BE DRIVING, IT WOULD SHAKE A LOT SO AND THEN AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME AGAIN AND MY CAR STARTED TO STALL. I'VE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH ON LINE AND CURRENT OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOO HAVE STATED THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO DETECT OR FIX THE PROBLEM. NOT ONLY AM I IN THE VEHICLE BUT I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD CHILD THAT HAS TO TRAVEL WITH ME IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE UNSAFE. *TR

Jun 1, 2009 52,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH IT'S POWER STEERING. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I WOULD TAKE A TURN MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AND MY CAR FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL ON ME. I WOULD HAVE TO STOP THE CAR, SHUT IT OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON IN ORDER TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO WORK AGAIN. THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT LEAST 2 TIMES A WEEK. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A FEW PLACES AND NOBODY COULD DETECT THE PROBLEM. FINALLY I HAD THE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT SEEMED TO BE THE PROBLEM AND FOR A FEW MONTHS IT WORKED FINE UNTIL THE OTHER DAY, THE STEERING STARTED TO ACT UP AGAIN. I COULD TELL RECENTLY MY STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLING LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN I WOULD BE DRIVING, IT WOULD SHAKE A LOT SO AND THEN AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME AGAIN AND MY CAR STARTED TO STALL. I'VE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH ON LINE AND CURRENT OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOO HAVE STATED THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO DETECT OR FIX THE PROBLEM. NOT ONLY AM I IN THE VEHICLE BUT I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD CHILD THAT HAS TO TRAVEL WITH ME IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE UNSAFE. *TR

May 29, 2009 41,465 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, HE HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE NOISE IS ONLY HEARD WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT HEAR ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE DEALER HEARD THE NOISE AND CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED THE GEAR ASSEMBLY POWER STEERING. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, THE NOISE WAS WORSE THAN BEFORE THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE STEERING SHAFT. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY, BUT THE NOISE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME AND THEY REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING. THE NOISE RETURNED ONE YEAR LATER. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON MAY 30, 2009 FOR A DIAGNOSIS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE FOURTH REPAIR WILL BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,465 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,103.

May 29, 2009 15,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - STEERING COLUMN NOISE & "THUMP" -- FEELS LIKE STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO STICK + YOU CAN FEEL IT IN THE BRAKES. BEFORE WARRANTY WAS UP, THEY REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM WENT AWAY TEMPORARILY. JUST AS MY WARRANTY WAS UP, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAD TO FIGHT FOR THEM TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. ANOTHER DEALER WAS WILLING, AND REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT AGAIN. IT ONLY TOOK ONE MONTH BEFORE THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. NOW I JUST LIVE WITH IT. I WOULD SWEAR MY CAR STEERING IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO LOCK OR BREAK AND KILL SOMEONE, BUT PONTIAC SWEARS IT'S TOTALLY FINE. YOU WANT AN INCIDENT DATE, BUT I CAN'T GIVE YOU A SPECIFIC DATE BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO MANY. THIS IS CONSTANT. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. THEY RECALLED THIS ISSUE ON THE GM LINE OF TRUCKS AS A SAFETY PROBLEM, BUT NOT ON THE CARS. NOW I THINK I'VE READ THAT THERE MIGHT FINALLY BE A PROPER REPLACEMENT PART, BUT I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR IT. GM SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM. IT'S RIDICULOUS TO HAVE A POPPING, STICKING, CLUNKING SOUND & FEELING EVERY TIME YOU TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT. *TR

May 29, 2009 41,465 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, HE HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE NOISE IS ONLY HEARD WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT HEAR ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE DEALER HEARD THE NOISE AND CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED THE GEAR ASSEMBLY POWER STEERING. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, THE NOISE WAS WORSE THAN BEFORE THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE STEERING SHAFT. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY, BUT THE NOISE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME AND THEY REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING. THE NOISE RETURNED ONE YEAR LATER. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON MAY 30, 2009 FOR A DIAGNOSIS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE FOURTH REPAIR WILL BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,465 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,103.

May 29, 2009 15,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - STEERING COLUMN NOISE & "THUMP" -- FEELS LIKE STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO STICK + YOU CAN FEEL IT IN THE BRAKES. BEFORE WARRANTY WAS UP, THEY REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM WENT AWAY TEMPORARILY. JUST AS MY WARRANTY WAS UP, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAD TO FIGHT FOR THEM TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. ANOTHER DEALER WAS WILLING, AND REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT AGAIN. IT ONLY TOOK ONE MONTH BEFORE THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. NOW I JUST LIVE WITH IT. I WOULD SWEAR MY CAR STEERING IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO LOCK OR BREAK AND KILL SOMEONE, BUT PONTIAC SWEARS IT'S TOTALLY FINE. YOU WANT AN INCIDENT DATE, BUT I CAN'T GIVE YOU A SPECIFIC DATE BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO MANY. THIS IS CONSTANT. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. THEY RECALLED THIS ISSUE ON THE GM LINE OF TRUCKS AS A SAFETY PROBLEM, BUT NOT ON THE CARS. NOW I THINK I'VE READ THAT THERE MIGHT FINALLY BE A PROPER REPLACEMENT PART, BUT I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR IT. GM SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM. IT'S RIDICULOUS TO HAVE A POPPING, STICKING, CLUNKING SOUND & FEELING EVERY TIME YOU TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT. *TR

May 28, 2009 43,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE WHEEL SEVERAL TIMES AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY TO GET IT TO UNLOCK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWENTY TIMES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS REPAIRED. SHE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHEN SHE BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY ONLY TURNED OFF THE LIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,700.

May 28, 2009 43,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE WHEEL SEVERAL TIMES AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY TO GET IT TO UNLOCK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWENTY TIMES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS REPAIRED. SHE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHEN SHE BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY ONLY TURNED OFF THE LIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,700.

May 24, 2009 50,000 mi

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 AND RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICED A METAL SCRAPING SOUND, A LOUD ROARING AND TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT EXAMINED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT TIRE ROD WAS FALLING APART, THE PASSENGER SIDE HUB BEARING WAS LOOSE, THE DRIVER SIDE CV BOOT WAS LEAKING, OVERALL THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS TO GO OUT AT ANYTIME. THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW INFO, SEEING HOW I HAVE KIDS IN THE BACKSEAT. I READ THAT THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN REGARDS TO THE POWER STEERING ON THIS MODEL. SO WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? I DO NOT HAVE A COUPLE OF GRAND LAYING AROUND TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM , JUST LIKE THE REST OF THE US CITIZENS IN THIS ROUGH ECONOMICAL TIME. AGAIN, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, SO WHY NO RECALL? THE INVESTIGATION WAS INITIATED BACK IN 2007, WHAT'S THE HOLD UP? AM I SUPPOSE TO WAIT UNTIL SERIOUS DAMAGE OCCURS AND FILE A LAWSUIT? THIS IS UTTERLY ABSURD AND SHOULD NOT BE APPARENT IN A VEHICLE THAT IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD. PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE STATUS OF THE INVESTIGATION. *TR

May 24, 2009 50,000 mi

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 AND RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICED A METAL SCRAPING SOUND, A LOUD ROARING AND TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT EXAMINED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT TIRE ROD WAS FALLING APART, THE PASSENGER SIDE HUB BEARING WAS LOOSE, THE DRIVER SIDE CV BOOT WAS LEAKING, OVERALL THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS TO GO OUT AT ANYTIME. THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW INFO, SEEING HOW I HAVE KIDS IN THE BACKSEAT. I READ THAT THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN REGARDS TO THE POWER STEERING ON THIS MODEL. SO WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? I DO NOT HAVE A COUPLE OF GRAND LAYING AROUND TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM , JUST LIKE THE REST OF THE US CITIZENS IN THIS ROUGH ECONOMICAL TIME. AGAIN, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, SO WHY NO RECALL? THE INVESTIGATION WAS INITIATED BACK IN 2007, WHAT'S THE HOLD UP? AM I SUPPOSE TO WAIT UNTIL SERIOUS DAMAGE OCCURS AND FILE A LAWSUIT? THIS IS UTTERLY ABSURD AND SHOULD NOT BE APPARENT IN A VEHICLE THAT IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD. PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE STATUS OF THE INVESTIGATION. *TR

May 20, 2009 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS FAILING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER SAFELY. SHE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $700. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,200.

May 20, 2009 50,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING, PONTIAC KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM.A SENSOR IN THE STEERING WHEEL GOES BAD. COST OF 600.00 OR MORE TO BE FIXED AND PONTIAC WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. 30 PAGES OF COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO PONTIAC. *TR

May 20, 2009 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS FAILING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER SAFELY. SHE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $700. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,200.

May 20, 2009 50,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING, PONTIAC KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM.A SENSOR IN THE STEERING WHEEL GOES BAD. COST OF 600.00 OR MORE TO BE FIXED AND PONTIAC WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. 30 PAGES OF COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO PONTIAC. *TR

May 18, 2009 35,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 06 G6 FOR A LITTLE OVER THREE YEARS AND THE CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REASON OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS ONLY TO HAVE NOTHING DONE AND BE CHARGED RIDICULOUS PRICES. THE MAIN ISSUE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN MAKING A TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE GEAR BOX AND HAD THAT REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND 6MTHS LATER THE EXACT NOISE IS BACK AND MY VEHICLE BACK IN THE DEALERSHIP. WELL THIS TIME IT'S NOT THE GEAR BOX IT'S THE SHAFT THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT'S NOT COVERED. GO FIGURE! MY NEXT QUESTION TO THE DEALER IS HOW IS IT THAT MY CAR IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE IT WAS MAKING 6MTHS AGO FROM THE EXACT SAME AREA AND IT'S SOMETHING DIFFERENT NOW AND NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY? HOW DO I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE COMPETENT WORKERS AND THEIR REPAIRING WHAT REALLY NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED? OTHERWISE I WOULDN'T BE HERE IN THIS DEALERSHIP EVERY 6MTHS LIKE IM ON THE PAYROLL. SOMEONE NEEDS TO CORRECT THESE ISSUES BEFORE THIS THING TURNS INTO SOMETHING TRAGIC.*TR

May 18, 2009 35,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 06 G6 FOR A LITTLE OVER THREE YEARS AND THE CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REASON OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS ONLY TO HAVE NOTHING DONE AND BE CHARGED RIDICULOUS PRICES. THE MAIN ISSUE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN MAKING A TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE GEAR BOX AND HAD THAT REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND 6MTHS LATER THE EXACT NOISE IS BACK AND MY VEHICLE BACK IN THE DEALERSHIP. WELL THIS TIME IT'S NOT THE GEAR BOX IT'S THE SHAFT THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT'S NOT COVERED. GO FIGURE! MY NEXT QUESTION TO THE DEALER IS HOW IS IT THAT MY CAR IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE IT WAS MAKING 6MTHS AGO FROM THE EXACT SAME AREA AND IT'S SOMETHING DIFFERENT NOW AND NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY? HOW DO I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE COMPETENT WORKERS AND THEIR REPAIRING WHAT REALLY NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED? OTHERWISE I WOULDN'T BE HERE IN THIS DEALERSHIP EVERY 6MTHS LIKE IM ON THE PAYROLL. SOMEONE NEEDS TO CORRECT THESE ISSUES BEFORE THIS THING TURNS INTO SOMETHING TRAGIC.*TR

May 16, 2009 60,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS STOPPED WORKING MOST OF THE TIME. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS A BATTERY ISSUE, AND TOLD ME TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND THAT SHOULD FIX IT. I DID THAT AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, IN FACT IT GOT WORSE. BEFORE IT WOULD START WORKING AFTER A FEW MILES, BUT NOW IT HASN'T STARTED WORKING SINCE I REPLACED THE BATTERY. IF THE STEERING GOES OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN AS I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT DOES, WHILE MY WIFE IS DRIVING THERE WILL BE NO DOUBT AN ACCIDENT. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ GM DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND WANTS ME TO PAY TO REPLACE EVERYTHING UNTIL THEY CAN FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *TR

May 16, 2009 60,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS STOPPED WORKING MOST OF THE TIME. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS A BATTERY ISSUE, AND TOLD ME TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND THAT SHOULD FIX IT. I DID THAT AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, IN FACT IT GOT WORSE. BEFORE IT WOULD START WORKING AFTER A FEW MILES, BUT NOW IT HASN'T STARTED WORKING SINCE I REPLACED THE BATTERY. IF THE STEERING GOES OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN AS I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT DOES, WHILE MY WIFE IS DRIVING THERE WILL BE NO DOUBT AN ACCIDENT. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ GM DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND WANTS ME TO PAY TO REPLACE EVERYTHING UNTIL THEY CAN FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *TR

May 8, 2009 28,000 mi

I WAS TURNING INTO THE PARKING LOT AT MY CHILD'S SCHOOL AND THE POWER STEELING FAILED-AGAIN. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WITH CHILDREN ALL AROUND. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. THE 1ST OCCURRED 10MONTHS AGO WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO A HIGHWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AT THAT TIME I WAS NEARLY HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CAR (2006 PONTIAC G6) WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING AND REPLACED EVERYTHING. NOW, 10 MONTHS AND 6000 MILES LATER IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 34,000 MILES ON IT AND IS NOW HAVING THE POWER STEERING REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME - NOW AT A COST OF OVER $1,000 TO ME. BOTH TIMES PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. I AM NOW FEARFUL TO EVEN DRIVE MY CAR MUCH LESS LET MY CHILDREN GET IN IT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS MODEL ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, YET THERE STILL HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL OF THESE CARS. WILL THE GOVERNMENT WAIT UNTIL THERE ARE FATALITIES IN ORDER TO STEP IN AND DO SOMETHING? *TR

May 8, 2009 28,000 mi

I WAS TURNING INTO THE PARKING LOT AT MY CHILD'S SCHOOL AND THE POWER STEELING FAILED-AGAIN. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WITH CHILDREN ALL AROUND. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. THE 1ST OCCURRED 10MONTHS AGO WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO A HIGHWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AT THAT TIME I WAS NEARLY HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CAR (2006 PONTIAC G6) WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING AND REPLACED EVERYTHING. NOW, 10 MONTHS AND 6000 MILES LATER IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 34,000 MILES ON IT AND IS NOW HAVING THE POWER STEERING REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME - NOW AT A COST OF OVER $1,000 TO ME. BOTH TIMES PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. I AM NOW FEARFUL TO EVEN DRIVE MY CAR MUCH LESS LET MY CHILDREN GET IN IT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS MODEL ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, YET THERE STILL HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL OF THESE CARS. WILL THE GOVERNMENT WAIT UNTIL THERE ARE FATALITIES IN ORDER TO STEP IN AND DO SOMETHING? *TR

May 6, 2009 42,000 mi

CLUNKING IN STEERING...UNSAFE. *TR

May 6, 2009 118,200 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 IS CONSTANTLY ACTING UP. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL DIFFERENT SHOPS LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM AND STILL THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TIGHTEN UP WHILE I AM DRIVING. DOES SOMEONE HAS TO DIE OR GET HURT BEFORE THIS PROBLEM IS TAKEN CARE OF. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM, THERE ARE SEVERAL WITH COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. EVERYTIME I GO DRIVE IT SEEM LIKE I HAVE TO WRESTLE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. WHAT KIND OF CAR HAVE POWERSTEERING PROBLEM, BUT NO POWER STEERING PUMP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY MIND LAST NIGHT WHEN I TURNED ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL TIGHTEN UP ON ME. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO PULL OVER AND RESTART MY CAR. AFTER I RESTARTED MY CAR, ALL WAS FINE FOR THE MOMENT. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT WITH THE POWER STEERING IN THESE CARS. I WOULD HOPE THAT NO ONE GETS HURT OR DIE FROM THIS PROBLEM. WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED IN 07 WHEN IT FIRST STARTED. *TR

May 6, 2009 42,000 mi

CLUNKING IN STEERING...UNSAFE. *TR

May 6, 2009 118,200 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 IS CONSTANTLY ACTING UP. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL DIFFERENT SHOPS LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM AND STILL THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TIGHTEN UP WHILE I AM DRIVING. DOES SOMEONE HAS TO DIE OR GET HURT BEFORE THIS PROBLEM IS TAKEN CARE OF. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM, THERE ARE SEVERAL WITH COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. EVERYTIME I GO DRIVE IT SEEM LIKE I HAVE TO WRESTLE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. WHAT KIND OF CAR HAVE POWERSTEERING PROBLEM, BUT NO POWER STEERING PUMP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY MIND LAST NIGHT WHEN I TURNED ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL TIGHTEN UP ON ME. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO PULL OVER AND RESTART MY CAR. AFTER I RESTARTED MY CAR, ALL WAS FINE FOR THE MOMENT. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT WITH THE POWER STEERING IN THESE CARS. I WOULD HOPE THAT NO ONE GETS HURT OR DIE FROM THIS PROBLEM. WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED IN 07 WHEN IT FIRST STARTED. *TR

Apr 28, 2009 40,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A LITTLE WHILE MY POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THANK GOD I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT..YET. I'VE HAD IT IN TO THE DEALER ONCE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS INSTRUCTED THAT NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS TO DRIVE IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALERSHIP WITHOUT TURNING THE CAR OFF. APPARENTLY SINCE IT'S ELECTRIC STEERING WHENEVER THE CAR IS SHUT OFF IT RESETS ITSELF. LAST NIGHT IT HAPPENED TWICE. OF COURSE, THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED. I'M HONESTLY AFRAID TO BE IN MY CAR. I HAVE ANXIETY JUST WAITING FOR THE PROBLEM TO OCCUR. THIS MORNING MY HOPE IS TO JUST DRIVE AROUND AND WAIT FOR THE PROBLEM TO OCCUR, DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO PROVE TO THEM THE PROBLEM, THEN TRY AND FIND A WAY TO WORK. I HOPE THIS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. I ALREADY HAD TO PAY TO HAVE A NEW STEERING COLUMN INSTALLED. I'M STARTING TO THINK THAT THERE'S A BIGGER ISSUE GOING ON WITH G6'S. *TR

Apr 28, 2009 40,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A LITTLE WHILE MY POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THANK GOD I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT..YET. I'VE HAD IT IN TO THE DEALER ONCE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS INSTRUCTED THAT NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS TO DRIVE IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALERSHIP WITHOUT TURNING THE CAR OFF. APPARENTLY SINCE IT'S ELECTRIC STEERING WHENEVER THE CAR IS SHUT OFF IT RESETS ITSELF. LAST NIGHT IT HAPPENED TWICE. OF COURSE, THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED. I'M HONESTLY AFRAID TO BE IN MY CAR. I HAVE ANXIETY JUST WAITING FOR THE PROBLEM TO OCCUR. THIS MORNING MY HOPE IS TO JUST DRIVE AROUND AND WAIT FOR THE PROBLEM TO OCCUR, DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO PROVE TO THEM THE PROBLEM, THEN TRY AND FIND A WAY TO WORK. I HOPE THIS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. I ALREADY HAD TO PAY TO HAVE A NEW STEERING COLUMN INSTALLED. I'M STARTING TO THINK THAT THERE'S A BIGGER ISSUE GOING ON WITH G6'S. *TR

Apr 24, 2009 53,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM AUCTION IN APRIL OF 2006. I HAVE HAD THE CAR THREE YEARS NOW. FROM THE TIME THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT STARTING. IT WILL TURN OVER BUT DIES IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STARTS. IT USUALLY TAKE THREE TRIES BEFORE IT WILL START. TODAY I GOT IN MY CAR AND TURNED THE KEY NOTHING WOULD COME ON, NO LIGHTS NO RADIO NO NOISE NOTHING. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY. I TRIED IT THREE TIMES AND THEN ON THE FOURTH TIME IT STARTED LIKE NORMAL. I CHECKED THE BATTERY AND IT IS FINE. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THREE TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE BUT BECAUSE IT WOULD NO DO IT AT THAT TIME THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST DID NOT SHOW ANYTHING. THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING ALSO KEEPS DINGING. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND THEY RESET IT AND SAID IT WAS OK, NOW IT KEEPS DOING THE SAME THING BUT IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY TO HAVE IT SERVICED. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE POWERSTEERING ALSO. THERE ARE TIMES IT WILL BE EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN AND THEN IN A FEW SECONDS IT IS EXTREMELY EASY AND NOW IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWO MONTHS AGO AND ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED THEY HAVE STARTED MAKING A REALLY LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND SOMETIMES A GRINDING NOISE. NOT SURE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE SINCE THE BRAKES WERE JUST MAINTENANCE. THE CAR HAS BEEN VERY DEPENDABLE BUT I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL NOT STAY THAT WAY FOR LONG. *TR

Apr 24, 2009 53,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM AUCTION IN APRIL OF 2006. I HAVE HAD THE CAR THREE YEARS NOW. FROM THE TIME THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT STARTING. IT WILL TURN OVER BUT DIES IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STARTS. IT USUALLY TAKE THREE TRIES BEFORE IT WILL START. TODAY I GOT IN MY CAR AND TURNED THE KEY NOTHING WOULD COME ON, NO LIGHTS NO RADIO NO NOISE NOTHING. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY. I TRIED IT THREE TIMES AND THEN ON THE FOURTH TIME IT STARTED LIKE NORMAL. I CHECKED THE BATTERY AND IT IS FINE. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THREE TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE BUT BECAUSE IT WOULD NO DO IT AT THAT TIME THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST DID NOT SHOW ANYTHING. THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING ALSO KEEPS DINGING. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND THEY RESET IT AND SAID IT WAS OK, NOW IT KEEPS DOING THE SAME THING BUT IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY TO HAVE IT SERVICED. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE POWERSTEERING ALSO. THERE ARE TIMES IT WILL BE EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN AND THEN IN A FEW SECONDS IT IS EXTREMELY EASY AND NOW IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWO MONTHS AGO AND ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED THEY HAVE STARTED MAKING A REALLY LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND SOMETIMES A GRINDING NOISE. NOT SURE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE SINCE THE BRAKES WERE JUST MAINTENANCE. THE CAR HAS BEEN VERY DEPENDABLE BUT I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL NOT STAY THAT WAY FOR LONG. *TR

Apr 16, 2009 61,000 mi

THE STEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 FAILED WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPOT. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TWICE BEFORE FOR NOISES IN THE FRONT END, NEITHER TIME WAS ANYTHING FOUND. IT IS ALSO JERKING INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND SEEING ALL OF THE OTHER INCIDENTS, I FELT IT IMPORTANT TO REPORT MY OWN PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 16, 2009 48,000 mi

PERIODICALLY - HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 2 YEARS MY 2006 G6 WILL LOOSE ITS POWER STEERING. I HAVE HAD MY GARAGE CHECK THE CAR THEY SAID THE FLUID IS GOOD NO PROBLEMS. WHEN IT HAPPENED LAST TIME I STOPPED, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR A MINUTE THEN TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING RESUMED. I'M HOPING I DON'T LOOSE THE STEERING AT 65 MPH ON THE THRUWAY. NOT SAFE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I WILL NEVER BUY A PONTIAC AGAIN! *TR

Apr 16, 2009 31,000 mi

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 V6 WITH SERIOUS POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN BACKING MY VEHICLE AND A THUMPING NOISE UNDER THE LEFT HOOD. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT DAILY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT GM HAS PUT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 16, 2009 61,000 mi

THE STEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 FAILED WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPOT. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TWICE BEFORE FOR NOISES IN THE FRONT END, NEITHER TIME WAS ANYTHING FOUND. IT IS ALSO JERKING INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND SEEING ALL OF THE OTHER INCIDENTS, I FELT IT IMPORTANT TO REPORT MY OWN PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 16, 2009 48,000 mi

PERIODICALLY - HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 2 YEARS MY 2006 G6 WILL LOOSE ITS POWER STEERING. I HAVE HAD MY GARAGE CHECK THE CAR THEY SAID THE FLUID IS GOOD NO PROBLEMS. WHEN IT HAPPENED LAST TIME I STOPPED, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR A MINUTE THEN TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING RESUMED. I'M HOPING I DON'T LOOSE THE STEERING AT 65 MPH ON THE THRUWAY. NOT SAFE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I WILL NEVER BUY A PONTIAC AGAIN! *TR

Apr 16, 2009 31,000 mi

I OWN A PONTIAC G6 V6 WITH SERIOUS POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN BACKING MY VEHICLE AND A THUMPING NOISE UNDER THE LEFT HOOD. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT DAILY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT GM HAS PUT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR FREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,800.

Apr 14, 2009 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR FREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,800.

Apr 10, 2009 25,000 mi

CONTINUED STEERING/FRONT END PROBLEMS CAUSING POPPING, CLICKING, UNSTEADY STEERING/DRIFTING AND PREMATURE WEARING ON TIRES RESULTING IN FREQUENT REPLACEMENT. - KNOWN FACTORY/MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH NO REPLACEMENT PARTS BY MANUFACTURER;GM ADMITS TO DEFECT WITH NO REMEDY-NO RECALL. FIRST REPORT 7-25-07 WITHOUT REMEDY. - - VEHICLE UNSAFE - - SHOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RESALE. HAS BEEN RETURNED TO FREEDOM PONTIAC IN ODESSA TEXAS DUE TO UNSAFE CONDITION. *TR

Apr 10, 2009 45,000 mi

POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CAR WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO STEER. OVER TIME, POWER STEERING IS OUT 80% OF TIME. HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. THIS TIME THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM AND CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY NOW. PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE SOMEBODY MAJOR ACCIDENT OR EVEN FATALITY. *TR

Apr 10, 2009 25,000 mi

CONTINUED STEERING/FRONT END PROBLEMS CAUSING POPPING, CLICKING, UNSTEADY STEERING/DRIFTING AND PREMATURE WEARING ON TIRES RESULTING IN FREQUENT REPLACEMENT. - KNOWN FACTORY/MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH NO REPLACEMENT PARTS BY MANUFACTURER;GM ADMITS TO DEFECT WITH NO REMEDY-NO RECALL. FIRST REPORT 7-25-07 WITHOUT REMEDY. - - VEHICLE UNSAFE - - SHOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RESALE. HAS BEEN RETURNED TO FREEDOM PONTIAC IN ODESSA TEXAS DUE TO UNSAFE CONDITION. *TR

Apr 10, 2009 45,000 mi

POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CAR WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO STEER. OVER TIME, POWER STEERING IS OUT 80% OF TIME. HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. THIS TIME THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM AND CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY NOW. PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE SOMEBODY MAJOR ACCIDENT OR EVEN FATALITY. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 51,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. CAR IS AT 51,000 MILES. I NOTICED THERE IS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILES EXTENDED COVERAGE ON THE 2005 PONTIAC G6'S FOR THE SAME ISSUE. TRYING TO WORK THINGS OUT WITH GM BUT AM CONSTANTLY BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER THIS CATEGORY - WHICH I UNDERSTAND. THE POINT IS, THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE BULLETIN STATES WITH THE MY 2005. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE!! SOMEONE WILL GET SERIOUSLY HURT IF THE ISSUE ISN'T ADDRESSED SOON!! POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, OUTSOURCED TO THE PHILLIPINES, WILL SWAY ME FROM EVER PURCHASING FROM GM AGAIN. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 51,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6. CAR IS AT 51,000 MILES. I NOTICED THERE IS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILES EXTENDED COVERAGE ON THE 2005 PONTIAC G6'S FOR THE SAME ISSUE. TRYING TO WORK THINGS OUT WITH GM BUT AM CONSTANTLY BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER THIS CATEGORY - WHICH I UNDERSTAND. THE POINT IS, THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE BULLETIN STATES WITH THE MY 2005. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE!! SOMEONE WILL GET SERIOUSLY HURT IF THE ISSUE ISN'T ADDRESSED SOON!! POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, OUTSOURCED TO THE PHILLIPINES, WILL SWAY ME FROM EVER PURCHASING FROM GM AGAIN. *TR

Apr 6, 2009 41,000 mi

JUST TALKED WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THE RETURN OF THE CLUNKING NOISE IN MY PONTIAC G6. HAD MY CAR AT THE DEALER TWO YEARS AGO AND THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM KNOWN AS THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. UNFORTUNATELY, FOR ME THEY ONLY WARRANTED THE REPLACEMENT FOR ONE YEAR. PROBABLY FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT AS GM OBVIOUSLY KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER'S REPLY TO WHY I HAD TO REPLACE THIS AGAIN CARS DO BREAK DOWN. WHAT KIND OF RESPONSE IS THAT? NOW I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS AGAIN, AND COULD POTENTIALLY WRECK MY CAR IF I DON'T, BUT HAVE NO CHOICE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT CORRECTED THE KNOWN PROBLEM FOR YEARS. AS A CONSUMER, THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND THEY SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM. I MEAN HOW MANY TIMES TO I HAVE TO HAVE THIS FIXED BEFORE IT BECOMES A RECALL? *TR

Apr 6, 2009 41,000 mi

JUST TALKED WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THE RETURN OF THE CLUNKING NOISE IN MY PONTIAC G6. HAD MY CAR AT THE DEALER TWO YEARS AGO AND THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM KNOWN AS THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. UNFORTUNATELY, FOR ME THEY ONLY WARRANTED THE REPLACEMENT FOR ONE YEAR. PROBABLY FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT AS GM OBVIOUSLY KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER'S REPLY TO WHY I HAD TO REPLACE THIS AGAIN CARS DO BREAK DOWN. WHAT KIND OF RESPONSE IS THAT? NOW I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS AGAIN, AND COULD POTENTIALLY WRECK MY CAR IF I DON'T, BUT HAVE NO CHOICE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT CORRECTED THE KNOWN PROBLEM FOR YEARS. AS A CONSUMER, THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND THEY SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM. I MEAN HOW MANY TIMES TO I HAVE TO HAVE THIS FIXED BEFORE IT BECOMES A RECALL? *TR

Apr 1, 2009 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G-6. WITHIN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY STEERING. AT RANDOM TIMES AT LEAST DAILY, IT WILL BECOME TOUGH TO MANAGE MY WHEEL AND STEER. THIS IS USUALLY BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ANY PATTERN TO WHEN IT OCCURS. IT CAN HAPPEN WHEN I JUST TURN THE CAR ON OR WHEN I AM OUT ON THE FREEWAY. NOR DOES THERE SEEM TO BE ANY ONE THING THAT MAKES IT STOP. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG AND INFORMED ME THE CAR IS PILOTING A NEW ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM. THEY CLAIM A LITTLE SHAKING AS THE WHEEL FINDS ITS "REFERENCE CENTER" ARE NORMAL. THE STIFF WHEEL AND SHAKING I EXPERIENCE DO NOT SEEM NORMAL ALTHOUGH IT THE SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WORKING CORRECTLY. I FIND IT ESPECIALLY TROUBLESOME WHEN IT RANDOMLY HAPPENS AS I AM TRAVELING 60 MPH DOWN A FREEWAY IN THE POURING RAIN AND IT BECOMES HARD TO CONTROL MY WHEEL. THE DEALER DID TRY TO RESET MY ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND ZERO OUT THE WHEEL. THIS WAS TO NO AVAIL. HOWEVER, THEY CLAIMED THEY HAVE SEEN AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE G-6 ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET I AM AFRAID OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE IF MY STRENGTH IS UNABLE TO OVERCOME THE CAR'S STEERING TENDENCY THAT MAKES IT SHAKE AND RESISTANT TO CONTROL . I DO NOT SEE HOW IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR CARS JUST OVER THREE YEARS OLD TO BE HAVING STEERING ISSUES OF THIS MAGNITUDE. *TR

Apr 1, 2009 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G-6. WITHIN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY STEERING. AT RANDOM TIMES AT LEAST DAILY, IT WILL BECOME TOUGH TO MANAGE MY WHEEL AND STEER. THIS IS USUALLY BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ANY PATTERN TO WHEN IT OCCURS. IT CAN HAPPEN WHEN I JUST TURN THE CAR ON OR WHEN I AM OUT ON THE FREEWAY. NOR DOES THERE SEEM TO BE ANY ONE THING THAT MAKES IT STOP. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG AND INFORMED ME THE CAR IS PILOTING A NEW ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM. THEY CLAIM A LITTLE SHAKING AS THE WHEEL FINDS ITS "REFERENCE CENTER" ARE NORMAL. THE STIFF WHEEL AND SHAKING I EXPERIENCE DO NOT SEEM NORMAL ALTHOUGH IT THE SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WORKING CORRECTLY. I FIND IT ESPECIALLY TROUBLESOME WHEN IT RANDOMLY HAPPENS AS I AM TRAVELING 60 MPH DOWN A FREEWAY IN THE POURING RAIN AND IT BECOMES HARD TO CONTROL MY WHEEL. THE DEALER DID TRY TO RESET MY ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND ZERO OUT THE WHEEL. THIS WAS TO NO AVAIL. HOWEVER, THEY CLAIMED THEY HAVE SEEN AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE G-6 ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET I AM AFRAID OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE IF MY STRENGTH IS UNABLE TO OVERCOME THE CAR'S STEERING TENDENCY THAT MAKES IT SHAKE AND RESISTANT TO CONTROL . I DO NOT SEE HOW IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR CARS JUST OVER THREE YEARS OLD TO BE HAVING STEERING ISSUES OF THIS MAGNITUDE. *TR

Mar 28, 2009 33,000 mi

FRONT END CLUCKING NOISE DEALER SAID STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS FAULTY, NO RECALL JUST A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE REPAIR. MANY PONTIACS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR GOING OVER BUMPS I HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE. *TR

Mar 28, 2009 33,000 mi

FRONT END CLUCKING NOISE DEALER SAID STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS FAULTY, NO RECALL JUST A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE REPAIR. MANY PONTIACS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR GOING OVER BUMPS I HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 59,700 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER WHO SAYS REPEATEDLY THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT WAS INITIALLY OCCURRING WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT SLOWLY BUT NOW HAS INCREASED TO JUST A TURN ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD/HIGHWAY AND RESTART MY CAR WHICH THEN RESETS THE POWER STEERING. IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC, THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. INITIAL RECALL ACTION WAS BEING CONSIDERED BACK IN 2007 BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN FORMALLY DONE. I WAS PLANNING ON MY SON USING THE CAR WHEN HE TURNS 16 BUT THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT GM SHOULD BE CORRECTING FOR ITS CONSUMERS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 59,700 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER WHO SAYS REPEATEDLY THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT WAS INITIALLY OCCURRING WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT SLOWLY BUT NOW HAS INCREASED TO JUST A TURN ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD/HIGHWAY AND RESTART MY CAR WHICH THEN RESETS THE POWER STEERING. IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC, THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. INITIAL RECALL ACTION WAS BEING CONSIDERED BACK IN 2007 BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN FORMALLY DONE. I WAS PLANNING ON MY SON USING THE CAR WHEN HE TURNS 16 BUT THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT GM SHOULD BE CORRECTING FOR ITS CONSUMERS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER. *TR

Mar 22, 2009 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM. CLICKING NOISES AND STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY FIX THE PROBLEM, THEY CHARGE ME $120.00 BUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. *TR

Mar 22, 2009 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM. CLICKING NOISES AND STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY FIX THE PROBLEM, THEY CHARGE ME $120.00 BUT A WEEK LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. *TR

Mar 21, 2009 76,955 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE WITHOUT PROVOCATION. PROBLEM STARTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND DURING A LANE SHIFT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES ON AND OFF. IT IS MY WIFE'S CAR I NO LONGER ALLOW HER TO DRIVE IT DUE TO THE FEAR OF IT GOING OUT ON HER AND HER INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mar 21, 2009 76,955 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE WITHOUT PROVOCATION. PROBLEM STARTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND DURING A LANE SHIFT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES ON AND OFF. IT IS MY WIFE'S CAR I NO LONGER ALLOW HER TO DRIVE IT DUE TO THE FEAR OF IT GOING OUT ON HER AND HER INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mar 20, 2009 35,000 mi

BEGAN POPPING WHEN I TURNED ANY DIRECTION, HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY THE PONTIAC DEALER, SAID THE POWER STEERING NEEDED GREASED. 2 WEEKS LATER BEGAN AGAIN, TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY DECIDED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACED. HAD THAT REPLACED, 1 MONTH LATER, SAME THING. HAD IT FIXED AGAIN. ABOUT 2 MONTHS IT HAS STARTED IT AGAIN. ALSO THE AIRCONDITIONER HAS QUIT TWICE. TRADING IT OFF TOMORROW! HAVE HAD THE CAR THREE YEARS. WAS BRAND NEW WHEN BOUGHT. *TR

Mar 20, 2009 35,000 mi

BEGAN POPPING WHEN I TURNED ANY DIRECTION, HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY THE PONTIAC DEALER, SAID THE POWER STEERING NEEDED GREASED. 2 WEEKS LATER BEGAN AGAIN, TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY DECIDED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACED. HAD THAT REPLACED, 1 MONTH LATER, SAME THING. HAD IT FIXED AGAIN. ABOUT 2 MONTHS IT HAS STARTED IT AGAIN. ALSO THE AIRCONDITIONER HAS QUIT TWICE. TRADING IT OFF TOMORROW! HAVE HAD THE CAR THREE YEARS. WAS BRAND NEW WHEN BOUGHT. *TR

Mar 19, 2009 39,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN IN WHICH IT STARTS MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN I TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE LUBED EVERY 3 OR 4 MONTHS JUST ABOUT AND THAT GETS VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS IS A 3 YEAR OLD CAR AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER EVERY FEW MONTHS AND PAYING MONEY TO HAVE A STEERING COLUMN LUBED. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR, LESS THEN A YEAR AGO THAT I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN TO HAVE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IN THE STEERING COLUMN LUBED. I'VE NOTICED ON THE INTERNET FORUMS THAT MANY, MANY PEOPLE ALSO HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THE SHOPS I'VE TAKEN IT TO HAVE SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD A BUNCH OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 19, 2009 39,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN IN WHICH IT STARTS MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN I TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE LUBED EVERY 3 OR 4 MONTHS JUST ABOUT AND THAT GETS VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS IS A 3 YEAR OLD CAR AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER EVERY FEW MONTHS AND PAYING MONEY TO HAVE A STEERING COLUMN LUBED. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR, LESS THEN A YEAR AGO THAT I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN TO HAVE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IN THE STEERING COLUMN LUBED. I'VE NOTICED ON THE INTERNET FORUMS THAT MANY, MANY PEOPLE ALSO HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THE SHOPS I'VE TAKEN IT TO HAVE SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD A BUNCH OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 17, 2009 5,000 mi

STEERING COLUMN MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHENEVER YOU TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FRONT TIRES MAKES A METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. THE CAR HAS ONLY TWENTY THREE THOUSAND MILES. OVER $2,500 IN REPAIRS BY A CERTIFIED DEALER AND THE CAR STILL RUNS AND DRIVE LIKE SOMETHING YOU BORROW FROM A JUNK YARD. *TR

Mar 17, 2009 5,000 mi

STEERING COLUMN MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHENEVER YOU TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FRONT TIRES MAKES A METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. THE CAR HAS ONLY TWENTY THREE THOUSAND MILES. OVER $2,500 IN REPAIRS BY A CERTIFIED DEALER AND THE CAR STILL RUNS AND DRIVE LIKE SOMETHING YOU BORROW FROM A JUNK YARD. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 53,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 53,000 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. *TR

Mar 10, 2009 49,000 mi

I HAD A CLUNKING NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT OF MY VEHICLE - I TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND HAD THE SHOP REVIEW STEERING ISSUE - BALL JOINT WAS BAD REPLACED SAME ALONG W/ LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COMPLETED AND ALIGNMENT - ALSO HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE THEN A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT, MY CAR EVEN JUMPED THE TRACK AT A CAR WASH AND I HAD TO REVERSE OUT OF THE CAR WASH AND HOLD MY STEERING WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CAR WASH. I THEN TOOK TO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS DETERMINED I NEEDED TO HAVE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINK REPLACED, POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STABILIZER BAR LINK REPLACED - DAMAGED PARTS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF. *TR

Mar 10, 2009 49,000 mi

I HAD A CLUNKING NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT OF MY VEHICLE - I TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND HAD THE SHOP REVIEW STEERING ISSUE - BALL JOINT WAS BAD REPLACED SAME ALONG W/ LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COMPLETED AND ALIGNMENT - ALSO HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE THEN A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT, MY CAR EVEN JUMPED THE TRACK AT A CAR WASH AND I HAD TO REVERSE OUT OF THE CAR WASH AND HOLD MY STEERING WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CAR WASH. I THEN TOOK TO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS DETERMINED I NEEDED TO HAVE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINK REPLACED, POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STABILIZER BAR LINK REPLACED - DAMAGED PARTS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 60,000 mi

I HAVE CONTACTED GM ON NHTSA ACTION # PE07023 AND THEY STATE THEY HAVE NOT CHANGED THE WARRANTY TO 7YRS OR 70,000. I HAVE ALREADY FILED COMPLAINT CONFIRMATION #10261076 WITH NHTSA. THANK YOU. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Crash 56,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ELECTRONIC STEERING ISSUES FREEZING UP WHILE DRIVING AND NOW IT CAUSE A WRECK, THERE ASRE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND I WAS JUST WONDERING WHY A RECALL HASN'T BEEN PUT OUT? IT HAS HAPPEN 10 TO 12 TIMES UNTIL I SCHEDULED IT TO GO IN THE DEALERSHIP BUT CAUSE A WRECK BEFORE I COULD GET IT THERE. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 60,000 mi

I HAVE CONTACTED GM ON NHTSA ACTION # PE07023 AND THEY STATE THEY HAVE NOT CHANGED THE WARRANTY TO 7YRS OR 70,000. I HAVE ALREADY FILED COMPLAINT CONFIRMATION #10261076 WITH NHTSA. THANK YOU. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Crash 56,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ELECTRONIC STEERING ISSUES FREEZING UP WHILE DRIVING AND NOW IT CAUSE A WRECK, THERE ASRE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND I WAS JUST WONDERING WHY A RECALL HASN'T BEEN PUT OUT? IT HAS HAPPEN 10 TO 12 TIMES UNTIL I SCHEDULED IT TO GO IN THE DEALERSHIP BUT CAUSE A WRECK BEFORE I COULD GET IT THERE. *TR

Mar 8, 2009 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5. THE POWER STEERING IS STARTING TO GO IN AND OUT. WHEN TURNING AT TIMES IT GETS REALLY HARD TO STEER. *TR

Mar 8, 2009 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 3.5. THE POWER STEERING IS STARTING TO GO IN AND OUT. WHEN TURNING AT TIMES IT GETS REALLY HARD TO STEER. *TR

Mar 7, 2009 75,157 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 4 CYLINDER WITH APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES. I LEFT THE GROCERY STORE TODAY AND AS I PULLED OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND LOCKED UP AND CAUSED ME TO RUN ONTO A CURB AND ALMOST COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. I REACHED A STOP SIGN AND CUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE SYSTEM RESET ITSELF AND I REGAINED POWER STEERING FOR ABOUT 2 MILES. AS I GOT CLOSE TO MY HOUSE, IT FAILED AGAIN. I CONTACTED A PARTS DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE UNSURE IF IT WAS THE PUMP OR STEERING COLUMN AND THAT I DID NOT HAVE A WARRANTY BUT THERE HAD BEEN ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE G6 HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF IMMEDIATELY. AS A CONSUMER, I AM CONCERNED THAT GM IS IGNORING THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP. A RECALL IS IN DESPERATE NEED! *TR

Mar 7, 2009 75,157 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 4 CYLINDER WITH APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES. I LEFT THE GROCERY STORE TODAY AND AS I PULLED OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND LOCKED UP AND CAUSED ME TO RUN ONTO A CURB AND ALMOST COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. I REACHED A STOP SIGN AND CUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE SYSTEM RESET ITSELF AND I REGAINED POWER STEERING FOR ABOUT 2 MILES. AS I GOT CLOSE TO MY HOUSE, IT FAILED AGAIN. I CONTACTED A PARTS DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE UNSURE IF IT WAS THE PUMP OR STEERING COLUMN AND THAT I DID NOT HAVE A WARRANTY BUT THERE HAD BEEN ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE G6 HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF IMMEDIATELY. AS A CONSUMER, I AM CONCERNED THAT GM IS IGNORING THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP. A RECALL IS IN DESPERATE NEED! *TR

Mar 2, 2009 3,486 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. AT 3,486 MILES, THE STEERING GEAR BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STEER PROPERLY AND THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY KEEPING THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP SEVEN TIMES, BUT IT WAS ONLY REPAIRED CORRECTLY ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING ANOTHER ISSUE DURING THE OTHER FIVE VISITS. THE CONTACT HAS ALL SEVEN RECEIPTS FOR EACH REPAIR REGARDING THE STEERING FAILURE. SHE FEELS THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE STEERED PROPERLY IN ORDER TO STAY ON THE ROAD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,586 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,486. UPDATED 3/27/09 *CN THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. UPDATED 03/31/09. *JB

Mar 2, 2009 3,486 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. AT 3,486 MILES, THE STEERING GEAR BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STEER PROPERLY AND THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY KEEPING THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP SEVEN TIMES, BUT IT WAS ONLY REPAIRED CORRECTLY ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING ANOTHER ISSUE DURING THE OTHER FIVE VISITS. THE CONTACT HAS ALL SEVEN RECEIPTS FOR EACH REPAIR REGARDING THE STEERING FAILURE. SHE FEELS THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE STEERED PROPERLY IN ORDER TO STAY ON THE ROAD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,586 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,486. UPDATED 3/27/09 *CN THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. UPDATED 03/31/09. *JB

Feb 28, 2009 29,600 mi

ON 2/28/09 I NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLING SEVERELY TO THE LEFT, WHILE IT FELT LIKE THE REST OF THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THIS GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR WHEN TURNING CORNERS. DECIDED NOT TO TAKE THE INTERSTATE. HEARD A LOUD THUMP AND CAR VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE ENTIRE LEFT WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD FALLEN OFF THE CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WHEN THE TIRE AND ASSEMBLY CAME OFF IT PUSHED OUT THE LEFT FRONT FENDER AND BENT IT FROM THE WEIGHT OF EVERYTHING COMING APART. POLICE RESPONDED AND TOLD ME HAD I BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER. CAR IS 2.5 YRS. OLD, 29K MILES. *TR

Feb 28, 2009 29,600 mi

ON 2/28/09 I NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLING SEVERELY TO THE LEFT, WHILE IT FELT LIKE THE REST OF THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THIS GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR WHEN TURNING CORNERS. DECIDED NOT TO TAKE THE INTERSTATE. HEARD A LOUD THUMP AND CAR VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE ENTIRE LEFT WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD FALLEN OFF THE CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WHEN THE TIRE AND ASSEMBLY CAME OFF IT PUSHED OUT THE LEFT FRONT FENDER AND BENT IT FROM THE WEIGHT OF EVERYTHING COMING APART. POLICE RESPONDED AND TOLD ME HAD I BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER. CAR IS 2.5 YRS. OLD, 29K MILES. *TR

Feb 27, 2009 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OVER 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS RELATED TO THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRES. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE TIRES BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CHECKED WITH OTHER MECHANICS, WHO DISAGREED WITH THIS DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND DISCOVERED NUMEROUS OTHERS WHO WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT WITH THEIR VEHICLES. SHE BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THIS FAILURE. AT 26,000 MILES, THE CONTACT HEARD CLANKING NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING SHAFT AND GEAR BOX WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME, WHICH ONLY CORRECTED THE FAILURE TEMPORARILY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,000.

Feb 27, 2009 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RINGING NOISE AND ASSUMED IT WAS THE SEAT BELT. SHE POPPED THE SEAT BELT IN AND OUT UNTIL THE NOISE STOPPED. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE, SHE HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT MOVE FROM ITS POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 68,000.

Feb 27, 2009 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OVER 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS RELATED TO THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRES. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE TIRES BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CHECKED WITH OTHER MECHANICS, WHO DISAGREED WITH THIS DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND DISCOVERED NUMEROUS OTHERS WHO WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT WITH THEIR VEHICLES. SHE BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THIS FAILURE. AT 26,000 MILES, THE CONTACT HEARD CLANKING NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING SHAFT AND GEAR BOX WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME, WHICH ONLY CORRECTED THE FAILURE TEMPORARILY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,000.

Feb 27, 2009 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RINGING NOISE AND ASSUMED IT WAS THE SEAT BELT. SHE POPPED THE SEAT BELT IN AND OUT UNTIL THE NOISE STOPPED. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE, SHE HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT MOVE FROM ITS POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 68,000.

Feb 26, 2009

I HAVE A PONTIAC G6 2006. THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING IN AND OUT. IT WAS REPLACED THROUGH A GOOD WILL GRANTED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK THE POWER STEERING WAS STILL NOT WORKING SO I RETURNED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY BECAUSE I HAVE ELECTRONIC STEERING AND THE BATTERY WAS CHARGING LOW. I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED, PICKED UP THE CAR AND THE STEERING WAS STILL NOT WORKING. RETURNED THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING BOX MODULE WAS NO GOOD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. HAD THAT REPLACED AND THE STEERING IS STILL IN AND OUT. I HAVE WASTED ALOT OF TIME ON THIS VEHICLE AND MISSED ALOT OF TIME FROM WORK DO TO THIS SITUATION. I HAVE YET TO RETURN THE VEHICLE AGAIN FOR THE FOURTH TIME BECAUSE I CAN NOT AFFORD TO MISS ANYMORE TIME FROM WORK AND ALL THE EXPENSES OF THE VEHICLE I CAN NOT AFFORD THEM ANYMORE. *TR

Feb 26, 2009

I HAVE A PONTIAC G6 2006. THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING IN AND OUT. IT WAS REPLACED THROUGH A GOOD WILL GRANTED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK THE POWER STEERING WAS STILL NOT WORKING SO I RETURNED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY BECAUSE I HAVE ELECTRONIC STEERING AND THE BATTERY WAS CHARGING LOW. I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED, PICKED UP THE CAR AND THE STEERING WAS STILL NOT WORKING. RETURNED THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING BOX MODULE WAS NO GOOD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. HAD THAT REPLACED AND THE STEERING IS STILL IN AND OUT. I HAVE WASTED ALOT OF TIME ON THIS VEHICLE AND MISSED ALOT OF TIME FROM WORK DO TO THIS SITUATION. I HAVE YET TO RETURN THE VEHICLE AGAIN FOR THE FOURTH TIME BECAUSE I CAN NOT AFFORD TO MISS ANYMORE TIME FROM WORK AND ALL THE EXPENSES OF THE VEHICLE I CAN NOT AFFORD THEM ANYMORE. *TR

Feb 24, 2009

PONTIAC G6 3.5L I HAVE HAD THIS CAR 2 1/2 YEARS BOUT IT WITH 15,00 MILES HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THE STEERING CLUNKING NOISE IS THE WORST NOW HAVE HAD A NEW COLUMN PUT IN STILL MAKES THE NOISE HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED, THE BRAKES REPLACED AT 28,000 NOW WHEN IM DRIVING IM HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE GOING OVER BUMPS WHEN IM TURNING THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I PUSH ON MY BRAKES I KEEP GETTING A SHIMMY AFTER I PUT NEW ROTORS ON AND LIKE THE CAR HAVE OWNED PONTIAC BEFORE BUT NOW DON'T KNOW IF ILL BUY ANOTHER WITH SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS ONE. *TR

Feb 24, 2009

PONTIAC G6 3.5L I HAVE HAD THIS CAR 2 1/2 YEARS BOUT IT WITH 15,00 MILES HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THE STEERING CLUNKING NOISE IS THE WORST NOW HAVE HAD A NEW COLUMN PUT IN STILL MAKES THE NOISE HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED, THE BRAKES REPLACED AT 28,000 NOW WHEN IM DRIVING IM HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE GOING OVER BUMPS WHEN IM TURNING THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I PUSH ON MY BRAKES I KEEP GETTING A SHIMMY AFTER I PUT NEW ROTORS ON AND LIKE THE CAR HAVE OWNED PONTIAC BEFORE BUT NOW DON'T KNOW IF ILL BUY ANOTHER WITH SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS ONE. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 55,000 mi

OK FOR THE PAST WEEK I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING AT FIRST IT WAS ONLY SOMETIMES I WOULD START MY CAR THE POWER STEERING DISPLAY WOULD COME ON AND I WOULD HAVE NO POWER STEERING I JUST TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT WORKED FINE....IT PROGRESSIVELY KEEPS GETTING WORSE...A FEW DAYS LATER I WOULD HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND ON A COUPLE TIMES AND WORKED FINE AGAIN, UNTIL A COUPLE DAYS AGO IT STARTED GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING....IT ONLY DID IT LIKE ONCE MAYBE TWICE DURING ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR OF DRIVING.....YESTERDAY AND TODAY ITS BEEN REAL BAD...YESTERDAY IT WENT OFF SO MUCH IT WAS LIKE EVERY 5 MINUTES I HAD TO PULL OVER TURN IT OFF AND ON A LOT TO GET IT BACK TO NORMAL.....TODAY I HAD TO DO IT EVERYTIME I WENT STRAIGHT. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 55,000 mi

OK FOR THE PAST WEEK I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING AT FIRST IT WAS ONLY SOMETIMES I WOULD START MY CAR THE POWER STEERING DISPLAY WOULD COME ON AND I WOULD HAVE NO POWER STEERING I JUST TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT WORKED FINE....IT PROGRESSIVELY KEEPS GETTING WORSE...A FEW DAYS LATER I WOULD HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND ON A COUPLE TIMES AND WORKED FINE AGAIN, UNTIL A COUPLE DAYS AGO IT STARTED GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING....IT ONLY DID IT LIKE ONCE MAYBE TWICE DURING ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR OF DRIVING.....YESTERDAY AND TODAY ITS BEEN REAL BAD...YESTERDAY IT WENT OFF SO MUCH IT WAS LIKE EVERY 5 MINUTES I HAD TO PULL OVER TURN IT OFF AND ON A LOT TO GET IT BACK TO NORMAL.....TODAY I HAD TO DO IT EVERYTIME I WENT STRAIGHT. *TR

Feb 19, 2009 36,890 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT IN APRIL 2007. IN NOVEMBER 2007, I WAS ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN DUE TO A FAMILY ILLNESS AND I WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES FROM HOME WHEN I BEGAN TO HEAR SOMETHING CLUNKING ON THE DRIVERS' FRONT WHEEL. I STOPPED AT THE NEAREST PONTIAC/GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED AND HAD MY CAR ALIGNED TWICE BUT YOU CAN STILL HEAR THE SAME NOISE. LAST MONTH, I BEGIN TO HEAR A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL AND TOOK IT AGAIN TO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY, WHICH WAS PUT ON 2/17/09. MY CAR IS STILL HAVING THIS NOISE AND THE DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. ALSO, I SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS SUCH AS MINE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE 27 COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THIS VEHICLE. I THINK PONTIAC OR GM SHOULD HAVE A RECALL DUE TO THIS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. *TR

Feb 19, 2009 36,890 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT IN APRIL 2007. IN NOVEMBER 2007, I WAS ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN DUE TO A FAMILY ILLNESS AND I WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES FROM HOME WHEN I BEGAN TO HEAR SOMETHING CLUNKING ON THE DRIVERS' FRONT WHEEL. I STOPPED AT THE NEAREST PONTIAC/GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED AND HAD MY CAR ALIGNED TWICE BUT YOU CAN STILL HEAR THE SAME NOISE. LAST MONTH, I BEGIN TO HEAR A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL AND TOOK IT AGAIN TO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY, WHICH WAS PUT ON 2/17/09. MY CAR IS STILL HAVING THIS NOISE AND THE DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. ALSO, I SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS SUCH AS MINE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE 27 COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THIS VEHICLE. I THINK PONTIAC OR GM SHOULD HAVE A RECALL DUE TO THIS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. *TR

Feb 16, 2009 33,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY G6 IN JUNE OF 2006. I HEARD A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END AUGUST OF 2006. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR ON 8/18/06-THEY REPLACED ENGINE STABILIZER/SNUBBER. AGAIN IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 I HEARD A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END. ON 2/25/08-THEY REPLACED LEFT STRUT UPPER MOUNT AND RESET COLLAR ON RACK AND PIN. MARCH I HEARD RATTLE AGAIN. THEY REPLACED LEFT UPPER STRUT MOUNT BEARING & SPRING SEAT ALSO SWAY BAR LINKS ON 3/20/08. I THEN HEARD ANOTHER NOISE IN FRONT END IN JULY OF 2008. THEY REPLACED RIGHT LOWE CONTROL ARM ON 7/22/08. NEXT IN SEPT. OF 2008 A POPPING NOISE COULD BE HEARD IN FRONT END. CAR ALSO SHOOK WHEN BRAKING. ON 9/26/08- THEY REPLACED RIGHT AXLE SHAFT & HUB, INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ALSO REPLACED ON THIS DATE. THEY SUGGESTED NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TURNED. I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON 1/11/09. THEN ON 1/14/09 DEALER REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS AND BOTH FRONT STRUTS. THEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 I HEARD MORE RATTLING AND KNOCKING IN THE FRONT END. ON 2/10/09 DEALER REPLACED STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING SHAFT. NOW THIS WEEKEND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT FOR A BRIEF PERIOD AND AN ACCIDENT ALMOST HAPPENED. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED THAT NOTHING AS FAR AS A RECALL GOES IS HAPPENING YET WITH THIS CAR. WHY IS ALL OF THIS GOING TO BE LEFT ON THE CONSUMER. MY CAR IS NEARING THE WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND I AM WORRIED THAT I AM GOING TO BE STUCK WITH THE BILL ALSO. SOMEBODY PLEASE DO SOMETHING! *TR

Feb 16, 2009

PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING LOCKING IN MY PONTIAC G6. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO DEALER ON FRIDAY, FEB, 13, 2009. IT IS MON, FEB. 16, 2009. NO INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE GIVEN TO ME. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR SINCE THEN. *TR

Feb 16, 2009 33,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY G6 IN JUNE OF 2006. I HEARD A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END AUGUST OF 2006. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR ON 8/18/06-THEY REPLACED ENGINE STABILIZER/SNUBBER. AGAIN IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 I HEARD A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END. ON 2/25/08-THEY REPLACED LEFT STRUT UPPER MOUNT AND RESET COLLAR ON RACK AND PIN. MARCH I HEARD RATTLE AGAIN. THEY REPLACED LEFT UPPER STRUT MOUNT BEARING & SPRING SEAT ALSO SWAY BAR LINKS ON 3/20/08. I THEN HEARD ANOTHER NOISE IN FRONT END IN JULY OF 2008. THEY REPLACED RIGHT LOWE CONTROL ARM ON 7/22/08. NEXT IN SEPT. OF 2008 A POPPING NOISE COULD BE HEARD IN FRONT END. CAR ALSO SHOOK WHEN BRAKING. ON 9/26/08- THEY REPLACED RIGHT AXLE SHAFT & HUB, INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ALSO REPLACED ON THIS DATE. THEY SUGGESTED NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TURNED. I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON 1/11/09. THEN ON 1/14/09 DEALER REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS AND BOTH FRONT STRUTS. THEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 I HEARD MORE RATTLING AND KNOCKING IN THE FRONT END. ON 2/10/09 DEALER REPLACED STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING SHAFT. NOW THIS WEEKEND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT FOR A BRIEF PERIOD AND AN ACCIDENT ALMOST HAPPENED. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED THAT NOTHING AS FAR AS A RECALL GOES IS HAPPENING YET WITH THIS CAR. WHY IS ALL OF THIS GOING TO BE LEFT ON THE CONSUMER. MY CAR IS NEARING THE WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND I AM WORRIED THAT I AM GOING TO BE STUCK WITH THE BILL ALSO. SOMEBODY PLEASE DO SOMETHING! *TR

Feb 16, 2009

PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING LOCKING IN MY PONTIAC G6. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO DEALER ON FRIDAY, FEB, 13, 2009. IT IS MON, FEB. 16, 2009. NO INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE GIVEN TO ME. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR SINCE THEN. *TR

Feb 8, 2009 43,000 mi

AT ANY RANDOM MOMENT THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT IN OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

Feb 8, 2009 43,000 mi

AT ANY RANDOM MOMENT THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT IN OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6. *TR

Feb 7, 2009

I HAVE A 2006 G6. THERE IS A CLUNKING / POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP ALSO. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, HE REPLIED "NOTHING, IT IS JUST AGGRAVATING AND YOU WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT". *TR

Feb 7, 2009

I HAVE A 2006 G6. THERE IS A CLUNKING / POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP ALSO. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, HE REPLIED "NOTHING, IT IS JUST AGGRAVATING AND YOU WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT". *TR

Feb 6, 2009 50,000 mi

STEERING PROBLEMS 2007-09: VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING, KNOCKING WHEN TURNING AND LOST POWER STEERING IN JAN 09. CAR WAS AT DEALER 3 TIMES AND HOPEFULLY NOW IT IS FIXED - REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BUT MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THE WARRANTY AND ARE HAVING TO PAY THIS OUT OF POCKET. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED OR INJURED. FOLKS ARE LOSING POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO JUST HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN JAN 09 - ALSO UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Feb 6, 2009 50,000 mi

STEERING PROBLEMS 2007-09: VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING, KNOCKING WHEN TURNING AND LOST POWER STEERING IN JAN 09. CAR WAS AT DEALER 3 TIMES AND HOPEFULLY NOW IT IS FIXED - REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BUT MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THE WARRANTY AND ARE HAVING TO PAY THIS OUT OF POCKET. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED OR INJURED. FOLKS ARE LOSING POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO JUST HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN JAN 09 - ALSO UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Feb 5, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. *NJ THERE WAS ALSO A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR, STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WAS NOISY AND IT STILL CONTINUES TO FREEZE UP. *JB

Feb 5, 2009

2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. *NJ THERE WAS ALSO A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR, STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WAS NOISY AND IT STILL CONTINUES TO FREEZE UP. *JB

Jan 28, 2009 54,513 mi

CLUNKING IN THE STEERING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PONTIAC DEALER IN THE AREA JUST DONE THE SHAFT KNUCKLE FREEING UP AND LUBRICATE THE SHAFT KNUCKLE AND RETURN THE CAR. AFTER SOME MONTHS THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AGAIN. I'M WONDERING ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND KIDS, PONTIAC SHALL DO A RECALL IN THIS ISSUE AND RESOLVE THE CUSTOMER COMPLAIN TO MAINTAIN STAND TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. *TR

Jan 28, 2009 54,513 mi

CLUNKING IN THE STEERING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PONTIAC DEALER IN THE AREA JUST DONE THE SHAFT KNUCKLE FREEING UP AND LUBRICATE THE SHAFT KNUCKLE AND RETURN THE CAR. AFTER SOME MONTHS THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AGAIN. I'M WONDERING ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND KIDS, PONTIAC SHALL DO A RECALL IN THIS ISSUE AND RESOLVE THE CUSTOMER COMPLAIN TO MAINTAIN STAND TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. *TR

Jan 27, 2009 65,324 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G-6. I HAD JUST GOTTEN IT OUT OF THE SHOP, AS I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND IT NEEDED REPAIRS. I DROVE IT ABOUT 25 MILES, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I HAD NO CONTROL OF MY STEERING. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS IN TOWN DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD, CALLED THE AUTO BODY SHOP AND TOOK IT BACK. MY INSURANCE CO. SAID TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC (SPELLING), DONE TO SEE IF IT WAS DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. WELL, IT WASN'T, SO I HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. THAT'S WHEN THE AUTO BODY SHOP LOOKED IT UP AND SURE ENOUGH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE OF CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY; THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE? WHY ; AFTER OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AND EVEN HAD ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES, HASN'T SOMETHING BEEN DONE? I MYSELF, COULD'VE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HURT. WHY; DOES THE CONSUMER, AND ,OR, THE INS. CO. HAVE TO PAY THE PRICE FOR GM'S FAILURES? WHO IS GOING TO COME TO MY RESCUE AND PULL ME OUT OF THIS FINANCIAL BURDEN? I HAVE A CAR THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE. WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN? WHY IS GM NOT HELD ACCOUNTABLE? *TR

Jan 27, 2009 65,324 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G-6. I HAD JUST GOTTEN IT OUT OF THE SHOP, AS I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND IT NEEDED REPAIRS. I DROVE IT ABOUT 25 MILES, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I HAD NO CONTROL OF MY STEERING. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS IN TOWN DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD, CALLED THE AUTO BODY SHOP AND TOOK IT BACK. MY INSURANCE CO. SAID TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC (SPELLING), DONE TO SEE IF IT WAS DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. WELL, IT WASN'T, SO I HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. THAT'S WHEN THE AUTO BODY SHOP LOOKED IT UP AND SURE ENOUGH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE OF CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY; THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE? WHY ; AFTER OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AND EVEN HAD ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES, HASN'T SOMETHING BEEN DONE? I MYSELF, COULD'VE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HURT. WHY; DOES THE CONSUMER, AND ,OR, THE INS. CO. HAVE TO PAY THE PRICE FOR GM'S FAILURES? WHO IS GOING TO COME TO MY RESCUE AND PULL ME OUT OF THIS FINANCIAL BURDEN? I HAVE A CAR THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE. WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN? WHY IS GM NOT HELD ACCOUNTABLE? *TR

Jan 22, 2009 35,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN WITH 35,000 MILES. STEERING IS NOT "LOCKED" BUT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. CAN NOT TURN MORE THAN 1/4 TURN OF THE STEERING WHEEL. NO ACCIDENTS BUT ANY SUDDEN MANEUVERS OR LANE CHANGES ARE IMPOSSIBLE. THERE ARE ALREADY COMPLAINTS FILED WITH GM ON THIS ISSUE BUT THEY NEVER INITIATED A RECALL. *TR

Jan 22, 2009 35,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN WITH 35,000 MILES. STEERING IS NOT "LOCKED" BUT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. CAN NOT TURN MORE THAN 1/4 TURN OF THE STEERING WHEEL. NO ACCIDENTS BUT ANY SUDDEN MANEUVERS OR LANE CHANGES ARE IMPOSSIBLE. THERE ARE ALREADY COMPLAINTS FILED WITH GM ON THIS ISSUE BUT THEY NEVER INITIATED A RECALL. *TR

Jan 18, 2009

REPLACEMENT DEALING WITH STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE 2006, BRAKES, PANORAMIC ROOF LEAKING AND CONSTANT RATTLING, MOLDING CAME OFF PASSENGER DOOR, IGNITION CONSTANTLY TURNING OVER SOMETIME STARTING AND SOMETIMES NOT, CAR CONSTANTLY OUT OF LINING, TRUNK SOMETIMES OPEN AND SOMETIMES DO NOT, AND SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING. *TR

Jan 18, 2009

REPLACEMENT DEALING WITH STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE 2006, BRAKES, PANORAMIC ROOF LEAKING AND CONSTANT RATTLING, MOLDING CAME OFF PASSENGER DOOR, IGNITION CONSTANTLY TURNING OVER SOMETIME STARTING AND SOMETIMES NOT, CAR CONSTANTLY OUT OF LINING, TRUNK SOMETIMES OPEN AND SOMETIMES DO NOT, AND SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING. *TR

Jan 13, 2009 65,820 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 ARE GOING OUT, I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE POPPING IN THE STEERING AND THE STEERING LOCKING UP. IF PONTIAC OR GM DOESN'T RECALL THIS PROBLEM IT IS GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE'S LIFE. *TR

Jan 13, 2009 65,820 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 ARE GOING OUT, I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE POPPING IN THE STEERING AND THE STEERING LOCKING UP. IF PONTIAC OR GM DOESN'T RECALL THIS PROBLEM IT IS GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE'S LIFE. *TR

Jan 12, 2009

THE CAR HAS A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. IT OCCASIONALLY "LOCKS" AND IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OF, IT MUST "RESET" SOMETHING, BECAUSE IT WORKS FINE UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT DECIDES TO HAVE AN ISSUE. IT HAS DISPLAYED LOW POWER STEERING JUST PRIOR TO SOME OF THESE INSTANCES. I'VE READ VARIOUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING OF THIS CAR ON DIFFERENT WEBSITES. ALL HAVE REPORTED THE "SAME" TYPES OF ISSUES. *TR

Jan 12, 2009

THE CAR HAS A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. IT OCCASIONALLY "LOCKS" AND IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OF, IT MUST "RESET" SOMETHING, BECAUSE IT WORKS FINE UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT DECIDES TO HAVE AN ISSUE. IT HAS DISPLAYED LOW POWER STEERING JUST PRIOR TO SOME OF THESE INSTANCES. I'VE READ VARIOUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING OF THIS CAR ON DIFFERENT WEBSITES. ALL HAVE REPORTED THE "SAME" TYPES OF ISSUES. *TR

Jan 8, 2009

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 APRIL 21, 2007. AFTERWARDS I STARTED NOTICING A POPPING NOISE WHEN I WOULD TURN, SO I TOOK THE CAR IN TO BE SERVICED 9-2007. THEY REPLACED THE TIE ROD ADJUSTER & RESET TOE-IN, BUT AGAIN I STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. ALSO I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW LEAKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE AC / HEATER BLOWER STAYS ON WHEN CAR IS NOT ON WHICH CAUSED MY BATTERY TO DRAIN SO I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN APRIL 11, 2008 AND THEY TOLD ME THEY REPLACED THE DRIVE SHAFT & BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BUT STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. NOW I AM NOTICING THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR DOESN'T REGISTER WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE FRONT SEAT W/ SEATBELT ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE STARTER CONTINUES TO CRANK WHILE TRYING TO START CAR AND STICKS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, AFTER PURCHASING FUEL THE CAR GAS GAUGE DROPS DRASTICALLY ONLY AFTER GOING ABOUT A MILE OR TWO. *TR

Jan 8, 2009

I PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 APRIL 21, 2007. AFTERWARDS I STARTED NOTICING A POPPING NOISE WHEN I WOULD TURN, SO I TOOK THE CAR IN TO BE SERVICED 9-2007. THEY REPLACED THE TIE ROD ADJUSTER & RESET TOE-IN, BUT AGAIN I STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. ALSO I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW LEAKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE AC / HEATER BLOWER STAYS ON WHEN CAR IS NOT ON WHICH CAUSED MY BATTERY TO DRAIN SO I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN APRIL 11, 2008 AND THEY TOLD ME THEY REPLACED THE DRIVE SHAFT & BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BUT STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. NOW I AM NOTICING THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR DOESN'T REGISTER WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE FRONT SEAT W/ SEATBELT ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE STARTER CONTINUES TO CRANK WHILE TRYING TO START CAR AND STICKS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, AFTER PURCHASING FUEL THE CAR GAS GAUGE DROPS DRASTICALLY ONLY AFTER GOING ABOUT A MILE OR TWO. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 66,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. PREVIOUSLY, STEERING PROBLEMS INCLUDED LOUD SOUNDS AND A FAULTY STEERING RACK. THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AROUND 4000 MILES AFTER MY 60K WARRANTY. I AM MENTIONING THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS THAT MANY G6'S HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM ALONG WITH MANY SIMILAR/SAME AREA PROBLEMS. NOW MY STEERING IS BEGINNING TO LOCK UP AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN OUT OF A PARKED POSITION, EVENTUALLY IT GOES AWAY. IT SEEMS THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO BEEN A LARGE COMPLAINT W/ G6 OWNERS. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA HAS LOOKED INTO THE ISSUES BEFORE, BUT I BELIEVE IT WAS TOO LONG AGO. SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS SEEM TO TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO OCCUR AND WHEN THE STUDY WAS DONE LESS G6'S WERE ON THE ROAD/THE ONES THAT WERE HAD LESS MILES. I AM URGING THAT THESE ISSUES REALLY GET LOOKED AT AGAIN. G6OWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUM WILL EXHIBIT MANY COMPLAINTS AND HOW MANY SMALLER STEERING ISSUES THERE ARE THAT POSSIBLY ASSIST IN/LEAD UP TO THE MORE SERIOUS ISSUES LIKE STEERING LOCK UP. THESE THINGS ARE GRADUAL. SO MANY PEOPLE SHOULDN'T BE OUT SO MUCH MONEY ON RANDOM STEERING ISSUES WITH A 'NEW' CAR. IT SHOULDN'T COST SO MUCH MONEY TO ENSURE SAFETY IN A NEW CAR. IT SHOULD BE EXPECTED. I DON'T WANT TO END UP TURNING MY CAR THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND THE STEERING DECIDE TO LOCK UP. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 66,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. PREVIOUSLY, STEERING PROBLEMS INCLUDED LOUD SOUNDS AND A FAULTY STEERING RACK. THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AROUND 4000 MILES AFTER MY 60K WARRANTY. I AM MENTIONING THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS THAT MANY G6'S HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM ALONG WITH MANY SIMILAR/SAME AREA PROBLEMS. NOW MY STEERING IS BEGINNING TO LOCK UP AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN OUT OF A PARKED POSITION, EVENTUALLY IT GOES AWAY. IT SEEMS THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO BEEN A LARGE COMPLAINT W/ G6 OWNERS. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA HAS LOOKED INTO THE ISSUES BEFORE, BUT I BELIEVE IT WAS TOO LONG AGO. SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS SEEM TO TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO OCCUR AND WHEN THE STUDY WAS DONE LESS G6'S WERE ON THE ROAD/THE ONES THAT WERE HAD LESS MILES. I AM URGING THAT THESE ISSUES REALLY GET LOOKED AT AGAIN. G6OWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUM WILL EXHIBIT MANY COMPLAINTS AND HOW MANY SMALLER STEERING ISSUES THERE ARE THAT POSSIBLY ASSIST IN/LEAD UP TO THE MORE SERIOUS ISSUES LIKE STEERING LOCK UP. THESE THINGS ARE GRADUAL. SO MANY PEOPLE SHOULDN'T BE OUT SO MUCH MONEY ON RANDOM STEERING ISSUES WITH A 'NEW' CAR. IT SHOULDN'T COST SO MUCH MONEY TO ENSURE SAFETY IN A NEW CAR. IT SHOULD BE EXPECTED. I DON'T WANT TO END UP TURNING MY CAR THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND THE STEERING DECIDE TO LOCK UP. *TR

Jan 2, 2009 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT, THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. THE ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY ON TEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Jan 2, 2009 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT, THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. THE ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY ON TEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Dec 30, 2008 65,500 mi

I COMPLETELY LOST STEERING IN MY VEHICLE..I WAS WITH MY 16 MONTH OLD SON AND MY STEERING WHEEL WENT COMPLETELY LOOSE, THEN IT WOULD TIGHTEN UP SO TIGHT, IT WOULD TAKE ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS GOING AROUND 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE SECOND INCIDENT. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE, WE WOULD HAVE BOTH BEEN KILLED. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 4 WEEKS BEFORE WHILE TRYING TO LEAVE THE PARKING LOT OF A LOCAL COLLEGE. THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED AND IT TOOK ME AND MY PASSENGER TO TURN THE WHEEL TO EXIT THE LOT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, EVEN THOUGH THIS IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL OF THESE VEHICLES, AND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED FROM LOSS OF STEERING. IT IS APPROXIMATELY $1000 TO REPAIR, SO MY CAR WHICH IS A 2006 IS NOW PARKED UNTIL GM WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 65,500 mi

I COMPLETELY LOST STEERING IN MY VEHICLE..I WAS WITH MY 16 MONTH OLD SON AND MY STEERING WHEEL WENT COMPLETELY LOOSE, THEN IT WOULD TIGHTEN UP SO TIGHT, IT WOULD TAKE ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS GOING AROUND 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE SECOND INCIDENT. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE, WE WOULD HAVE BOTH BEEN KILLED. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 4 WEEKS BEFORE WHILE TRYING TO LEAVE THE PARKING LOT OF A LOCAL COLLEGE. THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED AND IT TOOK ME AND MY PASSENGER TO TURN THE WHEEL TO EXIT THE LOT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, EVEN THOUGH THIS IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL OF THESE VEHICLES, AND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED FROM LOSS OF STEERING. IT IS APPROXIMATELY $1000 TO REPAIR, SO MY CAR WHICH IS A 2006 IS NOW PARKED UNTIL GM WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *TR

Dec 21, 2008 60,199 mi

I WAS MAKING A TURN OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX WHEN I NOTICED A POWER STEERING LIGHT DISPLAY ON THE RADIO SCREEN. I FIGURED IT WAS A LITTLE LOW ON FLUID. I WAS AT THE LIGHTS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THEN A RIGHT TO THE LOCAL GAS STATION TO PURCHASE SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I PROCEEDED TOWARDS MY TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP ON ME. THERE WAS A CAR WAITING FOR ME TO TURN INTO THE LOT OR PASS HER. I COULDN'T MAKE THE RIGHT TURN IN THE GAS STATION. BUT LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST THAT I WAS ABLE TO SLAM MY BRAKES AND COME INCHES FROM HITTING HER SUV. OF COURSE AS ANYONE WOULD BE SHE WAS IRATE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK (P), STEPPED OUT TO APOLOGIZE BUT SHE WOULD NOT HEAR IT AND DROVE AWAY. I GOT BACK INTO MY CAR, PLACED IT BACK INTO DRIVE (D) AND WAS ABLE TO STOP FIFTY FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE OF THE GAS STATION. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD FOR ABLE 30 MINUTES OR SO FIND NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. I DECIDED TO GO BACK HOME AND LOOK ONLINE AND NOTICE THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE BUT I HOPE THERE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ONE IN ORDER TO HAVE SOMEONE ISSUE SOME PROPER HELP WHEN THE PROBLEM STARING RIGHT AT THEM. I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT OVER 60,000 MILES, WELL PASSED ANY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. PLUS I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED AT A GM DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION AND STEERING ISSUES BEFORE AND FOUND NO ISSUES BEFORE, WHICH IS WHY I JUST DEALT WITH THE POPPING SOUND WHEN I WOULD THE WHEEL WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY. *TR

Dec 21, 2008 60,199 mi

I WAS MAKING A TURN OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX WHEN I NOTICED A POWER STEERING LIGHT DISPLAY ON THE RADIO SCREEN. I FIGURED IT WAS A LITTLE LOW ON FLUID. I WAS AT THE LIGHTS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THEN A RIGHT TO THE LOCAL GAS STATION TO PURCHASE SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I PROCEEDED TOWARDS MY TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP ON ME. THERE WAS A CAR WAITING FOR ME TO TURN INTO THE LOT OR PASS HER. I COULDN'T MAKE THE RIGHT TURN IN THE GAS STATION. BUT LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST THAT I WAS ABLE TO SLAM MY BRAKES AND COME INCHES FROM HITTING HER SUV. OF COURSE AS ANYONE WOULD BE SHE WAS IRATE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK (P), STEPPED OUT TO APOLOGIZE BUT SHE WOULD NOT HEAR IT AND DROVE AWAY. I GOT BACK INTO MY CAR, PLACED IT BACK INTO DRIVE (D) AND WAS ABLE TO STOP FIFTY FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE OF THE GAS STATION. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD FOR ABLE 30 MINUTES OR SO FIND NO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. I DECIDED TO GO BACK HOME AND LOOK ONLINE AND NOTICE THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE BUT I HOPE THERE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ONE IN ORDER TO HAVE SOMEONE ISSUE SOME PROPER HELP WHEN THE PROBLEM STARING RIGHT AT THEM. I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT OVER 60,000 MILES, WELL PASSED ANY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. PLUS I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED AT A GM DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION AND STEERING ISSUES BEFORE AND FOUND NO ISSUES BEFORE, WHICH IS WHY I JUST DEALT WITH THE POPPING SOUND WHEN I WOULD THE WHEEL WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 35,000 mi

POWER STEERING GOING OUT WHEN TURNING LEFT ON A PONTIAC G6. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 35,000 mi

POWER STEERING GOING OUT WHEN TURNING LEFT ON A PONTIAC G6. *TR

Dec 11, 2008 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 45 LAST NIGHT WHEN THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT GETTING HIT. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT IT IS ELECTRICAL AND IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT NOW BECAUSE IT COULD, AND PROBABLY WILL GO OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE REALLY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR THIS VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 11, 2008 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 45 LAST NIGHT WHEN THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT GETTING HIT. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT IT IS ELECTRICAL AND IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT NOW BECAUSE IT COULD, AND PROBABLY WILL GO OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE REALLY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR THIS VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 6, 2008 35,000 mi

THE POWER-STEERING MECHANISM IS ELECTRICAL AND TAKES NO FLUID. THE STEERING CONSTANTLY LOCKS UP MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER IN ANY DIRECTION. I'VE READ THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST THIS MAKE AND MODEL. *TR

Dec 6, 2008 35,000 mi

THE POWER-STEERING MECHANISM IS ELECTRICAL AND TAKES NO FLUID. THE STEERING CONSTANTLY LOCKS UP MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER IN ANY DIRECTION. I'VE READ THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST THIS MAKE AND MODEL. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Crash

I AM WRITING TO NOTIFY YOU OF SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT . I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM LOU SOHB PONTIAC GMC IN CONYERS, GA ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS LATER, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THERE WERE INSTANCES WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD THAT THE CAR WOULD MOMENTARILY LOSE THE POWER STEERING CAPABILITY AND THEREIN MAKES THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO TURN. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JUNE 28, 2007. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE THE VEHICLE?S STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND LOSS POWER STEERING AND IT RESULTED IN ME BEING STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND IT SEEMED AS I SIMPLY VIEWED IT AS ONE OF THOSE UNEXPLAINABLE INSTANCES. ON DECEMBER 25, 2007, CHRISTMAS DAY THE VEHICLE AGAIN HAD A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING AS I WAS TURNING IN MY DRIVEWAY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING WEEK AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS AND THE STAFF LOOKED AT ME AS IF I WERE ?CRAZY? TRYING TO EXPLAIN THAT IT JUST HAPPENS UNEXPLAINABLE AND THEN WORKS FINE AGAIN. THE STAFF AT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT LEAVE ME ASSURED THAT IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. I CONTACTED A PRIVATE MECHANIC BY THE NAME OF LARRY REAVES, JR. WHO INSPECTED THE CAR ON JANUARY 12, 2008 AND AGAIN TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING. AT THIS POINT, THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN CHECKED BY BOTH GM CERTIFIED MECHANICS AND A PRIVATE MECHANIC AT COST TO ME. BOTH TIMES I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG THAT WOULD MAKE IT MALFUNCTION AS SUCH. I HAVE NOW GROWN FEARFUL TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE, AS I HAD A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING AGAIN THIS PAST WEEKEND ON NOVEMBER 22, 2008 WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY HEADING 75 NORTH IN ATLANTA. THIS HAS BECOME A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Crash

I AM WRITING TO NOTIFY YOU OF SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT . I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM LOU SOHB PONTIAC GMC IN CONYERS, GA ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS LATER, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THERE WERE INSTANCES WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD THAT THE CAR WOULD MOMENTARILY LOSE THE POWER STEERING CAPABILITY AND THEREIN MAKES THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO TURN. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JUNE 28, 2007. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE THE VEHICLE?S STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND LOSS POWER STEERING AND IT RESULTED IN ME BEING STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND IT SEEMED AS I SIMPLY VIEWED IT AS ONE OF THOSE UNEXPLAINABLE INSTANCES. ON DECEMBER 25, 2007, CHRISTMAS DAY THE VEHICLE AGAIN HAD A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING AS I WAS TURNING IN MY DRIVEWAY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING WEEK AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS AND THE STAFF LOOKED AT ME AS IF I WERE ?CRAZY? TRYING TO EXPLAIN THAT IT JUST HAPPENS UNEXPLAINABLE AND THEN WORKS FINE AGAIN. THE STAFF AT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT LEAVE ME ASSURED THAT IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. I CONTACTED A PRIVATE MECHANIC BY THE NAME OF LARRY REAVES, JR. WHO INSPECTED THE CAR ON JANUARY 12, 2008 AND AGAIN TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING. AT THIS POINT, THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN CHECKED BY BOTH GM CERTIFIED MECHANICS AND A PRIVATE MECHANIC AT COST TO ME. BOTH TIMES I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG THAT WOULD MAKE IT MALFUNCTION AS SUCH. I HAVE NOW GROWN FEARFUL TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE, AS I HAD A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING AGAIN THIS PAST WEEKEND ON NOVEMBER 22, 2008 WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY HEADING 75 NORTH IN ATLANTA. THIS HAS BECOME A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 3, 2008 78,994 mi

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 39. COMING FROM MANSFIELD TO SHELBY AND THE POWER STEERING JUST WENT OUT, WITHOUT WARNING. WE ALMOST WRECKED THE CAR, BUT MANAGED TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL TILL WE STOPPED. WE DROVE IT HOME VERY SLOWLY, TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF IT, WHICH OF COURSE WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. *TR

Dec 3, 2008 78,994 mi

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 39. COMING FROM MANSFIELD TO SHELBY AND THE POWER STEERING JUST WENT OUT, WITHOUT WARNING. WE ALMOST WRECKED THE CAR, BUT MANAGED TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL TILL WE STOPPED. WE DROVE IT HOME VERY SLOWLY, TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF IT, WHICH OF COURSE WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND WHILE DRIVING WHEN TURNING LEFT THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE BECAUSE OF IT. I BROUGHT IT TO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BAD POWER STEERING MOTOR AND IT WAS REPLACED FOR 700 DOLLARS, BUT 8 DAYS LATER THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. HELP THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I'VE READ OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NEARLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Dec 1, 2008 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND WHILE DRIVING WHEN TURNING LEFT THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE BECAUSE OF IT. I BROUGHT IT TO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BAD POWER STEERING MOTOR AND IT WAS REPLACED FOR 700 DOLLARS, BUT 8 DAYS LATER THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. HELP THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I'VE READ OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NEARLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Nov 29, 2008 66,540 mi

JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TO PICK MY FIANCE UP FROM COLLEGE AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, MY HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT POPPED UP ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AND ALMOST RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE OF HOW STIFF AND POOR THE STEERING WAS.. I MEAN IT WAS HARD AS A ROCK TO TURN. *TR

Nov 29, 2008 66,540 mi

JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TO PICK MY FIANCE UP FROM COLLEGE AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, MY HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT POPPED UP ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT AND ALMOST RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE OF HOW STIFF AND POOR THE STEERING WAS.. I MEAN IT WAS HARD AS A ROCK TO TURN. *TR

Nov 26, 2008 31,000 mi

FAULTY POWER STEERING, LOCKED UP AND LOST CONTROL HAD TO USE MUCH MUSCLE POWER TO STEER IT TO A SAFE PLACE ON THE FREEWAY .NEED TO RESTART TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR CHECK CLAIMS THAT'S THE DESIGN. IS IT A DESIGN FOR SAFETY OR DESIGN FOR DEATH. *TR

Nov 26, 2008 31,000 mi

FAULTY POWER STEERING, LOCKED UP AND LOST CONTROL HAD TO USE MUCH MUSCLE POWER TO STEER IT TO A SAFE PLACE ON THE FREEWAY .NEED TO RESTART TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR CHECK CLAIMS THAT'S THE DESIGN. IS IT A DESIGN FOR SAFETY OR DESIGN FOR DEATH. *TR

Nov 25, 2008 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RINGING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER THE ILLUMINATION, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND BECAME INOPERABLE, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE STEERING BECAME OPERABLE AND THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WOULD HAVE TO COMPLETELY FAIL IN ORDER FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CRIMP WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL STEERING TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURED STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS; THEREFORE, THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Nov 25, 2008 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RINGING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER THE ILLUMINATION, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND BECAME INOPERABLE, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE STEERING BECAME OPERABLE AND THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WOULD HAVE TO COMPLETELY FAIL IN ORDER FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CRIMP WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL STEERING TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURED STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS; THEREFORE, THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Nov 24, 2008 51,000 mi

NOV 4, 2008 - POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON PONTIAC G6 AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND BEGINNING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. NOV 17, 2008 - POWER STEERING WENT OUT AFTER BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. CAUSING ME TO HIT MAILBOX. EACH TIME THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY TURNING THE CAR OFF AND LETTING IT SET FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN STARTING THE CAR BACK UP. NOV 22, 2008 - POWER STEERING WENT OUT AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 54,000 mi

THE POWERSTEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 HAS FAILED- I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THEN A YEAR AND NOW I AM GOING TO HAVE TO PAY ABOUT 1000.00 TO FIX IT. THE STEERING IS SO TIGHT SOMETIMES IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH ONE DAY USING ALL THE STRENGTH I HAD IN ORDER TO AVOID A CAR. NOW THE POWERSTEERING LOCKS UP AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT BEING GM CERTIFIED DOESN'T COVER ANY OF IT. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE- PONTIAC NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THIS HUGE FAILURE. I WOULD HATE TO SEE SOMEONE DIE BECAUSE PONTIAC WAS TOO CHEAP TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 51,000 mi

NOV 4, 2008 - POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON PONTIAC G6 AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND BEGINNING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. NOV 17, 2008 - POWER STEERING WENT OUT AFTER BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. CAUSING ME TO HIT MAILBOX. EACH TIME THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY TURNING THE CAR OFF AND LETTING IT SET FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN STARTING THE CAR BACK UP. NOV 22, 2008 - POWER STEERING WENT OUT AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 54,000 mi

THE POWERSTEERING ON MY PONTIAC G6 HAS FAILED- I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THEN A YEAR AND NOW I AM GOING TO HAVE TO PAY ABOUT 1000.00 TO FIX IT. THE STEERING IS SO TIGHT SOMETIMES IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH ONE DAY USING ALL THE STRENGTH I HAD IN ORDER TO AVOID A CAR. NOW THE POWERSTEERING LOCKS UP AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT BEING GM CERTIFIED DOESN'T COVER ANY OF IT. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE- PONTIAC NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THIS HUGE FAILURE. I WOULD HATE TO SEE SOMEONE DIE BECAUSE PONTIAC WAS TOO CHEAP TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 37,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A 2006 PONTIAC G6 FOR 6 MONTHS NOW AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS. ONE MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT I HAVE TO HAVE THE STEERING RACK REPAIRED/REPLACED. NOW I AM HAVING THE BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM REPLACED. THE ROTORS ALSO NEED REPLACED. NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER G6 OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AND OF COURSE WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 37,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A 2006 PONTIAC G6 FOR 6 MONTHS NOW AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS. ONE MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT I HAVE TO HAVE THE STEERING RACK REPAIRED/REPLACED. NOW I AM HAVING THE BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM REPLACED. THE ROTORS ALSO NEED REPLACED. NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER G6 OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AND OF COURSE WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 58,564 mi

WHEN I START MY CAR AND BACK OUT, I HEAR A DINGING NOISE LIKE THAT OF WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS NOT ON AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKS UP AND THE WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYS POWER STEERING. EVERY NOW AND THEN I CAN RESTART THE ENGINE AND IT WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE THING IS....I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO RESTART MY CAR IN ORDER FOR THE POWER STEERING TO WORK PROPERLY (HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS NOT ALWAYS CORRECTED AND I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT IF YOU HAVE TO TURN YOUR VEHICLE.) I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED AND ITS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,700 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Nov 12, 2008 58,564 mi

WHEN I START MY CAR AND BACK OUT, I HEAR A DINGING NOISE LIKE THAT OF WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS NOT ON AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKS UP AND THE WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYS POWER STEERING. EVERY NOW AND THEN I CAN RESTART THE ENGINE AND IT WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE THING IS....I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO RESTART MY CAR IN ORDER FOR THE POWER STEERING TO WORK PROPERLY (HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS NOT ALWAYS CORRECTED AND I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT IF YOU HAVE TO TURN YOUR VEHICLE.) I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED AND ITS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,700 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Nov 11, 2008

I JUST WANTED TO NOTE THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE SAME ISSUES WITH MY 2006 G6 GTP. I HAVE HAD MY STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED AT LEAST 2-3 TIMES IN THE 2 YEARS I'VE OWNED MY CAR. I HAVE 67K MILES AND PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 75K, SO MY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COVERED, BUT SEEING THESE COMPLAINTS IS DISTURBING TO ME. LIKE MANY OTHERS HERE, I TRAVEL TO/FROM WORK IN MY CAR EACH DAY AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE. I HOPE GM WILL RESOLVE ANY DEFECTIVE ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE MUST SUFFER. MY STEERING WAS JUST REPLACED 2 MONTHS AGO AND I'M ALREADY HEARING CLICKING UNDER MY FRONT END AGAIN, SO AM PLANNING TO TAKE MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SOON. PLEASE ALERT ALL OWNERS IF GM DOES DECIDE TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPAIR THESE ISSUES. *TR

Nov 11, 2008

I JUST WANTED TO NOTE THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE SAME ISSUES WITH MY 2006 G6 GTP. I HAVE HAD MY STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED AT LEAST 2-3 TIMES IN THE 2 YEARS I'VE OWNED MY CAR. I HAVE 67K MILES AND PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 75K, SO MY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COVERED, BUT SEEING THESE COMPLAINTS IS DISTURBING TO ME. LIKE MANY OTHERS HERE, I TRAVEL TO/FROM WORK IN MY CAR EACH DAY AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE. I HOPE GM WILL RESOLVE ANY DEFECTIVE ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE MUST SUFFER. MY STEERING WAS JUST REPLACED 2 MONTHS AGO AND I'M ALREADY HEARING CLICKING UNDER MY FRONT END AGAIN, SO AM PLANNING TO TAKE MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SOON. PLEASE ALERT ALL OWNERS IF GM DOES DECIDE TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPAIR THESE ISSUES. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 77,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. THE DISPLAY HAD INDICATED "POWER STEERING" ABOUT 15 MILES BEFORE, WHEN I LEFT FOR WORK. AS I ROUNDED A CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING SEEMED TO LOOSEN UP COMPLETELY, THE WHEEL TURNED BACK AND FORTH, I DROVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND THEN THE SHOULDER, AND ALMOST INTO A DITCH; I COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL OF THE WHEEL. AFTER ABOUT 30SEC OF THIS BEHAVIOR, THE STEERING CALMED DOWN AND LOCKED UP SO THAT I COULD NOT TURN. LUCKILY I WAS THEN ABOUT THREE BLOCKS FROM WORK BECAUSE BY THE TIME I PARKED I COULD NOT TURN AT ALL. IT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW, HOPEFULLY IT WONT BREAK ME TO FIX. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE ABOUT 70,000 MILES NOW AND NO WARRANTY! WITH THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS I'VE READ AND THE DANGER THAT THIS PUTS PEOPLE IN (NOT TO MENTION THE FINANCIAL HARD SHIP) THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY; SOMEBODY'S GOING TO GET HURT. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 77,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. THE DISPLAY HAD INDICATED "POWER STEERING" ABOUT 15 MILES BEFORE, WHEN I LEFT FOR WORK. AS I ROUNDED A CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING SEEMED TO LOOSEN UP COMPLETELY, THE WHEEL TURNED BACK AND FORTH, I DROVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND THEN THE SHOULDER, AND ALMOST INTO A DITCH; I COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL OF THE WHEEL. AFTER ABOUT 30SEC OF THIS BEHAVIOR, THE STEERING CALMED DOWN AND LOCKED UP SO THAT I COULD NOT TURN. LUCKILY I WAS THEN ABOUT THREE BLOCKS FROM WORK BECAUSE BY THE TIME I PARKED I COULD NOT TURN AT ALL. IT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW, HOPEFULLY IT WONT BREAK ME TO FIX. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE ABOUT 70,000 MILES NOW AND NO WARRANTY! WITH THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS I'VE READ AND THE DANGER THAT THIS PUTS PEOPLE IN (NOT TO MENTION THE FINANCIAL HARD SHIP) THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY; SOMEBODY'S GOING TO GET HURT. *TR

Nov 8, 2008 28,281 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 11/07/08, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE CLUNKING WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING RACK. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING RACK FOR NO CHARGE BECAUSE IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT THIS IS THE THIRD VEHICLE THAT I'VE TAKEN IN FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT ONLY TWO WERE COVERED BECAUSE OF WARRANTY ISSUES. I OWN TWO PONTIAC 2006 G-6'S, AND ONE 2008 G-6. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THAT THEY SHOULD BE TAKING CARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO ME. *TR

Nov 8, 2008 28,281 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 11/07/08, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE CLUNKING WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING RACK. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING RACK FOR NO CHARGE BECAUSE IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT THIS IS THE THIRD VEHICLE THAT I'VE TAKEN IN FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT ONLY TWO WERE COVERED BECAUSE OF WARRANTY ISSUES. I OWN TWO PONTIAC 2006 G-6'S, AND ONE 2008 G-6. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THAT THEY SHOULD BE TAKING CARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO ME. *TR

Nov 5, 2008 111,000 mi

MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 3, 2008, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST THE ABLE TO STEER THE CAR. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO TURN INTO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT, STEERING WAS SO DIFFICULT. THIS HAS HAPPENED OFF AND ON SINCE MONDAY, THE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AND THE POWER STEERING SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T. I HAVE FOUR KIDS, I WORK 60 MILES FROM HOME, 120 MILES A DAY AND I NEVER KNOW IF I CAN RELY ON MY CAR OR NOT. I HAVE READ MANY ONLINE ACCOUNTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE. HOPEFULLY, A RECALL WILL SOON BE ISSUED FOR THE SAFELY OF ALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. CHRISTIE FRUGE *TR

Nov 5, 2008 111,000 mi

MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 3, 2008, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST THE ABLE TO STEER THE CAR. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO TURN INTO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT, STEERING WAS SO DIFFICULT. THIS HAS HAPPENED OFF AND ON SINCE MONDAY, THE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AND THE POWER STEERING SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T. I HAVE FOUR KIDS, I WORK 60 MILES FROM HOME, 120 MILES A DAY AND I NEVER KNOW IF I CAN RELY ON MY CAR OR NOT. I HAVE READ MANY ONLINE ACCOUNTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE. HOPEFULLY, A RECALL WILL SOON BE ISSUED FOR THE SAFELY OF ALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. CHRISTIE FRUGE *TR

Nov 3, 2008 56,754 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I BROUGHT TO THE DEALER ON 10/24/08 AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE STEERING RACK BE REPLACED FOR AN ESTIMATED $503.15. THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE CAR IS OVER BY 3,000 MILES. MY DAUGHTER HAS THE SAME 2006 G-6 THAT ALSO HAS THE SAME CLUNKING NOISE. HER VEHICLE IS GOING TO THE SHOP ON 11/07/08 TO SEE WHAT THEY THINK IT IS. MY WIFE HAS A 2008 G-6 THAT ALSO HAS THE SAME CLUNKING NOISE AND IT IS IN THE SHOP TODAY ( 11/03/08 ) . WERE STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM ON THEIR RECOMMENDATION. EVEN THOUGH THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ON HER CAR, I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, AND IT SHOULD BE COVERED ON MY CAR. IT'S NOT TOO OFTEN A PERSON BUYS THREE OF THE SAME CARS, AND ALL THREE OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 3, 2008 56,754 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I BROUGHT TO THE DEALER ON 10/24/08 AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE STEERING RACK BE REPLACED FOR AN ESTIMATED $503.15. THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE CAR IS OVER BY 3,000 MILES. MY DAUGHTER HAS THE SAME 2006 G-6 THAT ALSO HAS THE SAME CLUNKING NOISE. HER VEHICLE IS GOING TO THE SHOP ON 11/07/08 TO SEE WHAT THEY THINK IT IS. MY WIFE HAS A 2008 G-6 THAT ALSO HAS THE SAME CLUNKING NOISE AND IT IS IN THE SHOP TODAY ( 11/03/08 ) . WERE STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM ON THEIR RECOMMENDATION. EVEN THOUGH THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ON HER CAR, I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, AND IT SHOULD BE COVERED ON MY CAR. IT'S NOT TOO OFTEN A PERSON BUYS THREE OF THE SAME CARS, AND ALL THREE OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 1, 2008 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 G6 GT AND MY STEERING COLUMN AND RACK AND PINION KEEPS GOING OUT AND IT IS GOING OUT AGAIN. IT HAS 40,000 MILES AND HAS ALREADY BEEN FIXED ONCE. LOOKING INTO THIS IT HAS CAUSED WRECK AND COULD POSSIBLY ONE DAY CAUSE A DEATH. IS THAT WHAT GM WANTS A LAWSUIT BECAUSE SOMEONE DIED FROM THE PROBLEM THAT COULD BE FIXED? *TR

Nov 1, 2008 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 G6 GT AND MY STEERING COLUMN AND RACK AND PINION KEEPS GOING OUT AND IT IS GOING OUT AGAIN. IT HAS 40,000 MILES AND HAS ALREADY BEEN FIXED ONCE. LOOKING INTO THIS IT HAS CAUSED WRECK AND COULD POSSIBLY ONE DAY CAUSE A DEATH. IS THAT WHAT GM WANTS A LAWSUIT BECAUSE SOMEONE DIED FROM THE PROBLEM THAT COULD BE FIXED? *TR

Oct 29, 2008 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN MOVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO WEEKS LATER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Oct 29, 2008 37,476 mi

LOST POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6 RESULTING IN LACK OF ABILITY TO RESPOND TO TRAFFIC SITUATIONS-BROUGHT TO GARAGE WHO COULDN'T SEEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM-STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN AND AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GIVEN THE SAFETY CONCERNS. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN MOVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO WEEKS LATER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Oct 29, 2008 37,476 mi

LOST POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 PONTIAC G-6 RESULTING IN LACK OF ABILITY TO RESPOND TO TRAFFIC SITUATIONS-BROUGHT TO GARAGE WHO COULDN'T SEEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM-STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN AND AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GIVEN THE SAFETY CONCERNS. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 51,000 mi

WHEN I TURN LEFT I HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. MY POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE I AM DRIVING IF I STOP THE CAR AND RESTART IT COMES BACK. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 51,000 mi

WHEN I TURN LEFT I HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. MY POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE I AM DRIVING IF I STOP THE CAR AND RESTART IT COMES BACK. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

Oct 16, 2008

RACK AND PINION ON MY 2006 G6 IS OUT. THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS OLD. IT CAUSES THE CAR TO STEER TO THE RIGHT AND TEARS UP MY TIRES. I AM SURE THAT GM KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE INTERNET CHAT ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 16, 2008

RACK AND PINION ON MY 2006 G6 IS OUT. THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS OLD. IT CAUSES THE CAR TO STEER TO THE RIGHT AND TEARS UP MY TIRES. I AM SURE THAT GM KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE INTERNET CHAT ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 6,000 mi

I LEASED A 2006 G6 AND THERE'S BEEN A CONSTANT "CLUNK" IN STEERING COLUMN. ITS BEEN REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN MANY "POWER STEERING" WARNING INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE THE CAR. THE POWER STEERING ACTUALLY WENT OUT ON ONE OCCASION. THE ENTIRE STEERING MECHANISM HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND NOW THE DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND FOR A RENTAL. GM HAS BEEN OF LITTLE HELP AND A BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU CLAIM HAS BEEN FILED TO LITTLE AVAIL SO FAR. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 6,000 mi

I LEASED A 2006 G6 AND THERE'S BEEN A CONSTANT "CLUNK" IN STEERING COLUMN. ITS BEEN REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN MANY "POWER STEERING" WARNING INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE THE CAR. THE POWER STEERING ACTUALLY WENT OUT ON ONE OCCASION. THE ENTIRE STEERING MECHANISM HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND NOW THE DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND FOR A RENTAL. GM HAS BEEN OF LITTLE HELP AND A BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU CLAIM HAS BEEN FILED TO LITTLE AVAIL SO FAR. *TR

Oct 12, 2008 29,000 mi

1)POWER STEERING WENT OFF IN THE HIGHWAY MAKING IT HARD TO STEER. 2)STEERING BOX STARING TO MAKE A THUMPING NOISE AT 29K MILES NOW IS WORST.3) DISPLAY A "POWER" IN THE DASH BOARD. ALL OF THIS PROBLEMS IN THE SAME DAY *TR

Oct 12, 2008 29,000 mi

1)POWER STEERING WENT OFF IN THE HIGHWAY MAKING IT HARD TO STEER. 2)STEERING BOX STARING TO MAKE A THUMPING NOISE AT 29K MILES NOW IS WORST.3) DISPLAY A "POWER" IN THE DASH BOARD. ALL OF THIS PROBLEMS IN THE SAME DAY *TR

Oct 10, 2008 55,441 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. IF DRIVING FASTER COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 10, 2008 55,441 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. IF DRIVING FASTER COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT. *TR

Sep 29, 2008 30,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN MAY (APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES). SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE MY HUSBAND AND I NOTICED A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE STEERING SHAFT JUST NEEDED TO BE LUBED. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE PROBLEM NEVER WENT AWAY. LATELY WHEN I TURN ON MY CAR THE INFO CENTER READS "POWER STEERING." MY HUSBAND AND I DID THE RESEARCH AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME THING. I READ A BLOG ON MOTORTREND.COM THAT SAID THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. SO, I AM WRITING TO YOU SO THAT YOU HAVE AT LEAST ONE MORE COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS FAULTY IN THE PONTIAC G6. IN ADDITION, I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ADD THAT WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. I APPRECIATE ALL THE EFFORT I KNOW YOU ARE PUTTING INTO THIS INVESTIGATION. IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INPUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME VIA E-MAIL. *TR

Sep 29, 2008 30,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2006 PONTIAC G6 IN MAY (APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES). SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE MY HUSBAND AND I NOTICED A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE STEERING SHAFT JUST NEEDED TO BE LUBED. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE PROBLEM NEVER WENT AWAY. LATELY WHEN I TURN ON MY CAR THE INFO CENTER READS "POWER STEERING." MY HUSBAND AND I DID THE RESEARCH AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME THING. I READ A BLOG ON MOTORTREND.COM THAT SAID THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. SO, I AM WRITING TO YOU SO THAT YOU HAVE AT LEAST ONE MORE COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS FAULTY IN THE PONTIAC G6. IN ADDITION, I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ADD THAT WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. I APPRECIATE ALL THE EFFORT I KNOW YOU ARE PUTTING INTO THIS INVESTIGATION. IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INPUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME VIA E-MAIL. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Crash 51,700 mi

STEERING HAS FAILED ON MY 06 PONTIAC G6, THE GEAR & CORE RETURN WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO AT 23,000 AND NOW AT 51,700 MILES IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! THE STEERING LOCKED AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THAT WAS MORE CONCERNED WHO WAS GOING TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR THEN MY SAFETY. THE STEERING LOCKED AND CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. IN 30 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A STEERING GEAR OR CORE RETURN, MUCH LESS TWO IN ONE YEAR. *TR UPDATE (10/2/08): WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP I HAD NO CONTROL AND HIT A CART. I HAVE A $1000 DOLLAR DEDUCTIBLE AND HAD MENTIONED THAT I AM STRUGGLING A LITTLE AND HAVE NOT GOT ESTIMATES AS I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED AND NO ACCIDENT REPORT WAS MADE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIR ON THE STEERING COLUM, HE WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT UNTIL I AGREED TO SIGN THE PAPERWORK STATING THAT I WOULD PAY THE 100.00 DEDUCTIBLE. SO, I HAD TO DRIVE AWAY AND I AM STILL DRIVING THE CAR IN THIS DEFECTIVE STATE.

Sep 23, 2008 Crash 51,700 mi

STEERING HAS FAILED ON MY 06 PONTIAC G6, THE GEAR & CORE RETURN WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO AT 23,000 AND NOW AT 51,700 MILES IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! THE STEERING LOCKED AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THAT WAS MORE CONCERNED WHO WAS GOING TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR THEN MY SAFETY. THE STEERING LOCKED AND CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. IN 30 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A STEERING GEAR OR CORE RETURN, MUCH LESS TWO IN ONE YEAR. *TR UPDATE (10/2/08): WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP I HAD NO CONTROL AND HIT A CART. I HAVE A $1000 DOLLAR DEDUCTIBLE AND HAD MENTIONED THAT I AM STRUGGLING A LITTLE AND HAVE NOT GOT ESTIMATES AS I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED AND NO ACCIDENT REPORT WAS MADE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIR ON THE STEERING COLUM, HE WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT UNTIL I AGREED TO SIGN THE PAPERWORK STATING THAT I WOULD PAY THE 100.00 DEDUCTIBLE. SO, I HAD TO DRIVE AWAY AND I AM STILL DRIVING THE CAR IN THIS DEFECTIVE STATE.

Sep 22, 2008 Crash 42,000 mi

MR. DID EVASIVE MANUEVERS AT 65 MPH TO AVOID DEADLY COLLISION WITH FULLY LOADED SENIOR CITIZEN VAN BY A DRIVER WITH A CELL PHONE. STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE, BRAKES PEDALS WERE VERY EASILY DEPRESSED, NONE OF THE FRONT AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAR SEATS DID NOT LOCK. MR. HIT MEDIAN CONCRETE AT 60 MPH. AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY ROOM DICTATED, "YOU ALL VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SURVIVED." 3RD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR(ESIS) COUNTER CLAIMS MR.. THAT BECAUSE MR. COLLIDED WITH MEDIAN SIDEWAYS THE AIR-BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR. ARGUES THAT FRONT DRIVER PORTION OF CAR HIT MEDIAN FIRST, AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AND SEAT BELTS SHOULD HAVE LOCKED. 3RD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR COUNTERS. BECAUSE THERE IS NO PROOF WE CANNOT CLAIM SUCH FACT. SHE (3RD PARTY) IS INSISTING ON US TO SIGN MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS AND SUBMIT PICTURES OF CAR. MR. HAS ADVISED THAT CAR IS REPAIRED AND HAS BEEN SOLD. CONFUSION ARISES WHEN DEALER AGREES THAT CAR HAS SENSORS AND COLLISION SHOP DID NOT INDICATE ANY SENSORS. MR. IS CONFUSED WHETHER STABILI-TRAK OR SOME OTHER SYSTEMS SHOULD BE IN PLACE TO HAVE PREVENTED THE COLLISION WITH MEDIAN AND UNDER THE TIRE SENSORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN PLACE. IF ANY SYSTEM (STABILI-TRAK OR OTHER) WERE IN PLACE, THE WHOLE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. ESIS-CLAIM #[XXX]. *TR PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Sep 22, 2008 50,000 mi

CLUNK IN FRONT END AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING. HAD REPAIRED BUT NOISE IS BACK. MANY OTHER G6 OWNERS WITH SAME COMPLAINT. *TR

Sep 22, 2008 Crash 42,000 mi

MR. DID EVASIVE MANUEVERS AT 65 MPH TO AVOID DEADLY COLLISION WITH FULLY LOADED SENIOR CITIZEN VAN BY A DRIVER WITH A CELL PHONE. STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE, BRAKES PEDALS WERE VERY EASILY DEPRESSED, NONE OF THE FRONT AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAR SEATS DID NOT LOCK. MR. HIT MEDIAN CONCRETE AT 60 MPH. AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY ROOM DICTATED, "YOU ALL VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SURVIVED." 3RD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR(ESIS) COUNTER CLAIMS MR.. THAT BECAUSE MR. COLLIDED WITH MEDIAN SIDEWAYS THE AIR-BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR. ARGUES THAT FRONT DRIVER PORTION OF CAR HIT MEDIAN FIRST, AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AND SEAT BELTS SHOULD HAVE LOCKED. 3RD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR COUNTERS. BECAUSE THERE IS NO PROOF WE CANNOT CLAIM SUCH FACT. SHE (3RD PARTY) IS INSISTING ON US TO SIGN MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS AND SUBMIT PICTURES OF CAR. MR. HAS ADVISED THAT CAR IS REPAIRED AND HAS BEEN SOLD. CONFUSION ARISES WHEN DEALER AGREES THAT CAR HAS SENSORS AND COLLISION SHOP DID NOT INDICATE ANY SENSORS. MR. IS CONFUSED WHETHER STABILI-TRAK OR SOME OTHER SYSTEMS SHOULD BE IN PLACE TO HAVE PREVENTED THE COLLISION WITH MEDIAN AND UNDER THE TIRE SENSORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN PLACE. IF ANY SYSTEM (STABILI-TRAK OR OTHER) WERE IN PLACE, THE WHOLE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. ESIS-CLAIM #[XXX]. *TR PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Sep 22, 2008 50,000 mi

CLUNK IN FRONT END AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING. HAD REPAIRED BUT NOISE IS BACK. MANY OTHER G6 OWNERS WITH SAME COMPLAINT. *TR

Sep 18, 2008 32,300 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY CAR WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME OR IN FRONT. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ME $1200 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 18, 2008 32,300 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY CAR WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME OR IN FRONT. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ME $1200 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 17, 2008 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Sep 17, 2008 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Sep 11, 2008 27,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE IN PONTIAC G6, 2006. STEERING CAN LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING, VERY DIFFICULTTO CONTROL IF THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. ALSO, AT OTHER TIMES STEERING IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN LEFT, VERY EASY TO TURN RIGHT. CAN ACT UP AT ANY TIME. *TR UPDATE (10/06/08): THE POWER STEERING DID GO OUT, AS I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35-40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD...SEVERAL TIMES, UPON STARTING THE CAR, THE DISPLAY SHOWED "POWER STEERING". VERY HARD TO TURN. SHUT VEHICLE OFF, RESTART, DISPLAY CLEARS, THEN YOU CAN DRIVE. BUT, THE CAR WAS HARD TO STEER TO THE LEFT, AND EXTREMELY EASY TO THE RIGHT. I'LL FAX (RECEIVED) A COPY OF THE INVOICE. SO FAR, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN. THE INVOICE SHOWS THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Sep 11, 2008 27,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE IN PONTIAC G6, 2006. STEERING CAN LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING, VERY DIFFICULTTO CONTROL IF THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. ALSO, AT OTHER TIMES STEERING IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN LEFT, VERY EASY TO TURN RIGHT. CAN ACT UP AT ANY TIME. *TR UPDATE (10/06/08): THE POWER STEERING DID GO OUT, AS I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35-40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD...SEVERAL TIMES, UPON STARTING THE CAR, THE DISPLAY SHOWED "POWER STEERING". VERY HARD TO TURN. SHUT VEHICLE OFF, RESTART, DISPLAY CLEARS, THEN YOU CAN DRIVE. BUT, THE CAR WAS HARD TO STEER TO THE LEFT, AND EXTREMELY EASY TO THE RIGHT. I'LL FAX (RECEIVED) A COPY OF THE INVOICE. SO FAR, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN. THE INVOICE SHOWS THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Sep 8, 2008 Crash

RENTED THIS G6 2006 FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL CO. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THIS CAR WHILE HERS WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. SHE WAS DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD AND THE STEERING WENT OUT. SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE TRYING TO TURN THROUGH A CURVE. THE CAR FLIPPED INTO THE AIR AND ROLLED 3 TIMES BEFORE LANDING IN A DITCH. AS A RESULT SHE HAD 2 COLLAPSED LUNGS 20 BROKEN RIBS, BOTH SCAPULES WERE SHATTERED AND BROKE COLLAR BONE FROM THE SEAT BELT AND A SNAPPED RIGHT ARM. DUE TO THE LACK OF INFORMATION ON THE SO CALLED BLACK BOX THE CAUSE WAS BLAMED ON MY WIFE'S DRIVING. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED, AS I ALMOST LOST MY WIFE. *TR UPDATE: THE CAR WAS GETTING FASTER GOING DOWNHILL. SHE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT COULDN'T. THE CAR IS BEING HELD. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ACTING UP THE NIGHT BEFORE THE CRASH.

Sep 8, 2008 Crash

RENTED THIS G6 2006 FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL CO. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THIS CAR WHILE HERS WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. SHE WAS DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD AND THE STEERING WENT OUT. SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE TRYING TO TURN THROUGH A CURVE. THE CAR FLIPPED INTO THE AIR AND ROLLED 3 TIMES BEFORE LANDING IN A DITCH. AS A RESULT SHE HAD 2 COLLAPSED LUNGS 20 BROKEN RIBS, BOTH SCAPULES WERE SHATTERED AND BROKE COLLAR BONE FROM THE SEAT BELT AND A SNAPPED RIGHT ARM. DUE TO THE LACK OF INFORMATION ON THE SO CALLED BLACK BOX THE CAUSE WAS BLAMED ON MY WIFE'S DRIVING. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED, AS I ALMOST LOST MY WIFE. *TR UPDATE: THE CAR WAS GETTING FASTER GOING DOWNHILL. SHE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT COULDN'T. THE CAR IS BEING HELD. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ACTING UP THE NIGHT BEFORE THE CRASH.

Sep 4, 2008

TIE RODS ON A PONTIAC 2006 G6 ALSO THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. SOME MIDDLE ROD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL OF THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Sep 4, 2008

TIE RODS ON A PONTIAC 2006 G6 ALSO THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. SOME MIDDLE ROD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL OF THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Aug 26, 2008 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTERWARDS, THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CANNOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. DURING THE FIRST INCIDENT, HE MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WITHOUT ANY POWER STEERING. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES. THEY RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, WHICH ALLOWED THE POWER STEERING TO RESET ITSELF AND IT BEGAN TO WORK NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF LEAVING THE DEALER. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND, AFTER SOME DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WERE PERFORMED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IN THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS REPLACED AND THE REPAIR LASTED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

Aug 26, 2008 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTERWARDS, THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CANNOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. DURING THE FIRST INCIDENT, HE MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WITHOUT ANY POWER STEERING. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES. THEY RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, WHICH ALLOWED THE POWER STEERING TO RESET ITSELF AND IT BEGAN TO WORK NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF LEAVING THE DEALER. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND, AFTER SOME DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WERE PERFORMED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IN THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS REPLACED AND THE REPAIR LASTED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

Aug 14, 2008 40,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING LOCKING UP, POWER STEERING COMES ACROSS THE RADIO WHEN IT LOCKS. AFTER RESTARTING CAR IT SEEMS TO CLEAR FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN. HAD THE POWER DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED AND FIXED FOR A FEW WEEKS. STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN AND IS GETTING WORSE. TAKING IT BACK IN TO A MECHANIC 8/15/2008 FOR ANOTHER REPAIR TO SEE IF THEY CAN DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 14, 2008 40,000 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING LOCKING UP, POWER STEERING COMES ACROSS THE RADIO WHEN IT LOCKS. AFTER RESTARTING CAR IT SEEMS TO CLEAR FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN. HAD THE POWER DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED AND FIXED FOR A FEW WEEKS. STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN AND IS GETTING WORSE. TAKING IT BACK IN TO A MECHANIC 8/15/2008 FOR ANOTHER REPAIR TO SEE IF THEY CAN DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 11, 2008 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL GEAR FAILURE. THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT IT WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THAT MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT ONLY LASTED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH BEFORE RECURRING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,390.

Aug 11, 2008 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL GEAR FAILURE. THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT IT WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THAT MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT ONLY LASTED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH BEFORE RECURRING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,390.

Aug 5, 2008 2,071 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING STEERING/SUSPENSION PROBLEMS STARTING TWO MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE FIRST INCIDENT STARTED IN AUGUST OF 2006. I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE OF A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END WHEN VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED THE ENGINE STABILIZER/SNUBBER. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END OVER BUMPS AND WHEN TURNING . THE SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED THE LEFT HAND STRUT UPPER MOUNT AND LUBED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND RESET THE COLLAR ON THE RACK AND PINION. THE THIRD INCIDENT HAPPENED IN JULY OF 2008. I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE I FELT A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING AND IT WORSENED WHEN I WAS STOPPING. THE SERVICE DEPT. THEN REPLACED THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM. MY CAR IS NOW MAKING MORE NOISES IN THE FRONT END AND I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT SERVICED ON AUGUST 8TH (14 DAYS AFTER LAST INCIDENT). THIS CAR HAS ONLY 26,000 MILES ON IT. I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END. I FEEL THEIR NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION ON THESE G6'S. THEY ARE TERRIBLE AND DANGEROUS. I WENT ON A TRIP THIS PAST WEEKEND AND DROVE SOME WINDY ROADS AND THOUGHT EITHER MY FRONT END WAS GOING TO SHAKE TO PIECES OR I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET SERIOUSLY HURT. *TR

Aug 5, 2008 2,071 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING STEERING/SUSPENSION PROBLEMS STARTING TWO MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE FIRST INCIDENT STARTED IN AUGUST OF 2006. I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE OF A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END WHEN VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED THE ENGINE STABILIZER/SNUBBER. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END OVER BUMPS AND WHEN TURNING . THE SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED THE LEFT HAND STRUT UPPER MOUNT AND LUBED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND RESET THE COLLAR ON THE RACK AND PINION. THE THIRD INCIDENT HAPPENED IN JULY OF 2008. I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE I FELT A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING AND IT WORSENED WHEN I WAS STOPPING. THE SERVICE DEPT. THEN REPLACED THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM. MY CAR IS NOW MAKING MORE NOISES IN THE FRONT END AND I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT SERVICED ON AUGUST 8TH (14 DAYS AFTER LAST INCIDENT). THIS CAR HAS ONLY 26,000 MILES ON IT. I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END. I FEEL THEIR NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION ON THESE G6'S. THEY ARE TERRIBLE AND DANGEROUS. I WENT ON A TRIP THIS PAST WEEKEND AND DROVE SOME WINDY ROADS AND THOUGHT EITHER MY FRONT END WAS GOING TO SHAKE TO PIECES OR I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET SERIOUSLY HURT. *TR

Jul 29, 2008 3,000 mi

PONTIAC G6 2006 POWER STEERING WENT OUT. VEHICLE BOUGHT IN DEC 06 THIRD TIME INTO DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR SOON AFTER BOUGHT, COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN FEW MONTHS LATER; DEALER FIXED SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN. POWER STEERING OUT AGAIN CURRENTLY IN WITH DEALER. *TR

Jul 29, 2008 3,000 mi

PONTIAC G6 2006 POWER STEERING WENT OUT. VEHICLE BOUGHT IN DEC 06 THIRD TIME INTO DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR SOON AFTER BOUGHT, COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN FEW MONTHS LATER; DEALER FIXED SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN. POWER STEERING OUT AGAIN CURRENTLY IN WITH DEALER. *TR

Jul 28, 2008 34,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY PONTIAC G6 IT IS A 2006. THE POWER STEERING JUST WENT OUT AND WE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR JUST ABOUT 6 MONTHS. IT WENT OUT WHEN I WENT TO TURN AND HAS NOT WORKED RIGHT SINCE. IT IS A USED CAR. BUT, IT SHOULD OF NOT WENT OUT THAT QUICKLY. IT IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND I AM SCARED TO EVEN DRIVE OR RIDE IN IT. *TR UPDATE (10/6/08):NOT REPAIRED YET. HE (THE MECHANIC) SAID HE HAD TO TEAR APART THE CENTER DASH TO GET TO THE COMPUTER CHIP THAT WAS IN THERE.

Jul 28, 2008 34,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY PONTIAC G6 IT IS A 2006. THE POWER STEERING JUST WENT OUT AND WE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR JUST ABOUT 6 MONTHS. IT WENT OUT WHEN I WENT TO TURN AND HAS NOT WORKED RIGHT SINCE. IT IS A USED CAR. BUT, IT SHOULD OF NOT WENT OUT THAT QUICKLY. IT IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND I AM SCARED TO EVEN DRIVE OR RIDE IN IT. *TR UPDATE (10/6/08):NOT REPAIRED YET. HE (THE MECHANIC) SAID HE HAD TO TEAR APART THE CENTER DASH TO GET TO THE COMPUTER CHIP THAT WAS IN THERE.

Jul 26, 2008

AS I WAS DRIVING A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I LOOKED FOR THE RESERVOIR BUT COULD NOT FIND IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS ELECTRIC. ON MY WAY TO GET IT CHECKED OUT, THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. *TR UPDATE (10/4/08): WHEN THE STEERING WENT OUT, I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR STILL, BUT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR IT DID SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO RESET THE COMPUTER AND DRIVE IT A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THEY COULD BE SURE OF WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. ON RETURN OF THE CAR THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL IT DID. I HAVE SINCE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. HOPEFULLY THAT LUCK CONTINUES.

Jul 26, 2008

AS I WAS DRIVING A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I LOOKED FOR THE RESERVOIR BUT COULD NOT FIND IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS ELECTRIC. ON MY WAY TO GET IT CHECKED OUT, THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. *TR UPDATE (10/4/08): WHEN THE STEERING WENT OUT, I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR STILL, BUT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR IT DID SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO RESET THE COMPUTER AND DRIVE IT A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THEY COULD BE SURE OF WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. ON RETURN OF THE CAR THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL IT DID. I HAVE SINCE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. HOPEFULLY THAT LUCK CONTINUES.

Jul 24, 2008 20 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE DEALER LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS. IN ADDITION, THE CELL PHONE CHARGER FUSE CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WAS BUBBLING IN THE PAINT JOB THAT WAS ALSO REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE STEREO CHANGES FROM XM FM TO AM. THE SCREEN FOR THE XM RADIO IS BLANK, THE CLOCK IS ALWAYS BEHIND, AND THE FUEL GAUGE NEVER WORKS PROPERLY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL EXACTLY HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE TICKS PERIODICALLY AND IT SOMETIMES STALLS UPON STARTING. THE NUTS IN THE DOOR LOOSEN EVERY TWO WEEKS AND MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND WHEN THEY ARE COMING LOOSE. THERE IS ALSO SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, BUT IT STILL WAS NOT RIGHT. THE DRIVE SHAFT BEGAN TO UNUSUAL NOISES. UPDATED 09/10/08. *JB

Jul 24, 2008 20 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE DEALER LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS. IN ADDITION, THE CELL PHONE CHARGER FUSE CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WAS BUBBLING IN THE PAINT JOB THAT WAS ALSO REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE STEREO CHANGES FROM XM FM TO AM. THE SCREEN FOR THE XM RADIO IS BLANK, THE CLOCK IS ALWAYS BEHIND, AND THE FUEL GAUGE NEVER WORKS PROPERLY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL EXACTLY HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE TICKS PERIODICALLY AND IT SOMETIMES STALLS UPON STARTING. THE NUTS IN THE DOOR LOOSEN EVERY TWO WEEKS AND MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND WHEN THEY ARE COMING LOOSE. THERE IS ALSO SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, BUT IT STILL WAS NOT RIGHT. THE DRIVE SHAFT BEGAN TO UNUSUAL NOISES. UPDATED 09/10/08. *JB

Jul 23, 2008 43,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR UPDATE (10/16/08): THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP (EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN) MANY TIMES AND FEELS LOOSE AND TIGHT. RESTARTING THE CAR AND POWER STEERING WILL USUALLY RETURN. THE DEALER SAID THE TORQUE SENSOR WAS BAD BUT THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 23, 2008 6,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED ABOUT 6,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING LIGHT DID APPEAR ALONG WITH A DINGING NOISE. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER SAID TO SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTART AND IT WOULD RESET. CONTINUED TO HAVE SAME PROBLEM, TURNING CAR OFF AND RESETTING THE STEERING. AT 35,791 MILES DEALER (NASSIEF) REPLACED THE STEERING MODULE AND TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS OK. AT 35,855 MILES POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY RECALIBRATED STEERING AND SAID EVERYTHING'S OK. PROBLEM CONTINUED. FRIDAY 7/11/08 FRIEND (DOREEN COSTELLO) WAS DRIVING CAR AND WENT TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE AT WORK AND STEERING GOT VERY TIGHT, SHE THOUGHT THE CAR HAD STALLED. UPON CHECKING FOUND CAR STILL RUNNING BUT NO POWER STEERING AND POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON AND BINGING NOISE WARNING OF PROBLEM. FRIEND ATTEMPTED RESTART AND THE STEERING DID RESET BUT WITHIN SECONDS STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN LIGHT CAME ON AND BINGING NOISE. THIRD ATTEMPT TO START CAR AFTER A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT TOUCHING STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL JERKED SLIGHTLY, STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND BINGING RESUMED. FRIEND WAS ABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL 360 DEGREES AROUND WITH FEELING THERE WAS NO CONTACT AT ALL AS OPPOSED TO HARD STEER USUALLY FELT. IT APPEARED THERE WAS NO STEERING AT ALL AS OPPOSED TO HARD STEERING AS WAS THE USUAL PROBLEM. I FELT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. DEALER CONTINUES TO SAY THE CAR IS FINE. UPDATE: THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. BECAUSE THE CAR DID NOT LOSE THE STEERING WHILE IN THEIR LOT THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE CAR LOSES IT'S STEERING ONLY SPORADICALLY. I STILL HAVE THE CAR.

Jul 23, 2008 43,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR UPDATE (10/16/08): THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP (EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN) MANY TIMES AND FEELS LOOSE AND TIGHT. RESTARTING THE CAR AND POWER STEERING WILL USUALLY RETURN. THE DEALER SAID THE TORQUE SENSOR WAS BAD BUT THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 23, 2008 6,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED ABOUT 6,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING LIGHT DID APPEAR ALONG WITH A DINGING NOISE. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER SAID TO SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTART AND IT WOULD RESET. CONTINUED TO HAVE SAME PROBLEM, TURNING CAR OFF AND RESETTING THE STEERING. AT 35,791 MILES DEALER (NASSIEF) REPLACED THE STEERING MODULE AND TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS OK. AT 35,855 MILES POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY RECALIBRATED STEERING AND SAID EVERYTHING'S OK. PROBLEM CONTINUED. FRIDAY 7/11/08 FRIEND (DOREEN COSTELLO) WAS DRIVING CAR AND WENT TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE AT WORK AND STEERING GOT VERY TIGHT, SHE THOUGHT THE CAR HAD STALLED. UPON CHECKING FOUND CAR STILL RUNNING BUT NO POWER STEERING AND POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON AND BINGING NOISE WARNING OF PROBLEM. FRIEND ATTEMPTED RESTART AND THE STEERING DID RESET BUT WITHIN SECONDS STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN LIGHT CAME ON AND BINGING NOISE. THIRD ATTEMPT TO START CAR AFTER A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT TOUCHING STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL JERKED SLIGHTLY, STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND BINGING RESUMED. FRIEND WAS ABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL 360 DEGREES AROUND WITH FEELING THERE WAS NO CONTACT AT ALL AS OPPOSED TO HARD STEER USUALLY FELT. IT APPEARED THERE WAS NO STEERING AT ALL AS OPPOSED TO HARD STEERING AS WAS THE USUAL PROBLEM. I FELT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. DEALER CONTINUES TO SAY THE CAR IS FINE. UPDATE: THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. BECAUSE THE CAR DID NOT LOSE THE STEERING WHILE IN THEIR LOT THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE CAR LOSES IT'S STEERING ONLY SPORADICALLY. I STILL HAVE THE CAR.

Jul 19, 2008 34,890 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING CONSTANTLY GOING OUT ON ME. I ALMOST HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DINGING SOUND AS WELL. I HAVE A MONTHLY CAR PAYMENT FOR 5 YEARS TO PAY ON THIS LEMON AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND FROM NUMEROUS ONLINE COMPLAINTS IT IS SOMETHING CAN NOT BE DETERMINED AND CAN NOT BE FIXED THIS HAS BEEN GOING FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR AND THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT FIX THE CAR SINCE IT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE AN ISSUE THE WOULD CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO RUN....WHAT AM I TO DO WHEN I CAN NOT DRIVE THE CAR TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK BUT MAKE SURE THE CAR PAYMENT IS MADE TO THE FINANCE COMPANY THEY GOT THE LOAN THROUGH. THIS IS NOT FAIR. *TR UPDATE: NO MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Jul 19, 2008 34,890 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING CONSTANTLY GOING OUT ON ME. I ALMOST HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DINGING SOUND AS WELL. I HAVE A MONTHLY CAR PAYMENT FOR 5 YEARS TO PAY ON THIS LEMON AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND FROM NUMEROUS ONLINE COMPLAINTS IT IS SOMETHING CAN NOT BE DETERMINED AND CAN NOT BE FIXED THIS HAS BEEN GOING FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR AND THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT FIX THE CAR SINCE IT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE AN ISSUE THE WOULD CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO RUN....WHAT AM I TO DO WHEN I CAN NOT DRIVE THE CAR TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK BUT MAKE SURE THE CAR PAYMENT IS MADE TO THE FINANCE COMPANY THEY GOT THE LOAN THROUGH. THIS IS NOT FAIR. *TR UPDATE: NO MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Jul 15, 2008 34,161 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AS IF IT WERE LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD, AND THE STEERING RACK. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND SEVERAL OF THE PARTS FOR THE STEERING UNIT WERE ON A NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,161 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,493. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF THE TRANSMSSION WAS SHIFTING HARD. THE TIE ROD END WAS LOOSE AND WORN. UPDATED 09/18/08 *JB

Jul 15, 2008 34,161 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AS IF IT WERE LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD, AND THE STEERING RACK. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND SEVERAL OF THE PARTS FOR THE STEERING UNIT WERE ON A NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,161 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,493. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF THE TRANSMSSION WAS SHIFTING HARD. THE TIE ROD END WAS LOOSE AND WORN. UPDATED 09/18/08 *JB

Jul 14, 2008 20,800 mi

PURCHASED 06 G6 GT. PURCHASED ON TUESDAY MAY 27 2008...DROVE OFF LOT WITH 20,700MILES....ON MONDAY JUNE/1/2008 POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE LEAVING A BUSINESS...HAD TOWED, REPAIRED, AND BACK ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 3/2008.....DROVE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND THEN ON JUNE 29 2008 RETURNING TUXEDOS TO RENTAL SHOP TURNING WHEEL TO GET INTO PARKING SPOT DISPLAY SAID POWER STEERING, HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL WORKED ALTHOUGH WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING SPOT STEERING COLUMN MADE POPPING SOUNDS... MONDAY JUNE 7/2008 BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY HEADING TO WORK, AND WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN..HAD TOWED DIRECTLY TO A PONTIAC DEALER TO HAVE POWER STEERING REPAIRED AGAIN FOR SECOND TIME IN 5 WEEKS...I'VE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON SAME ISSUE, WHY HAS THIS NOT RESULTED IN A RECALL...ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT THAT IS BEING IGNORED. FIRST REPAIR WAS A POWER STEERING ASSIST, SECOND REPAIR WAS TOLD A FUSE. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 20,800 mi

PURCHASED 06 G6 GT. PURCHASED ON TUESDAY MAY 27 2008...DROVE OFF LOT WITH 20,700MILES....ON MONDAY JUNE/1/2008 POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE LEAVING A BUSINESS...HAD TOWED, REPAIRED, AND BACK ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 3/2008.....DROVE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND THEN ON JUNE 29 2008 RETURNING TUXEDOS TO RENTAL SHOP TURNING WHEEL TO GET INTO PARKING SPOT DISPLAY SAID POWER STEERING, HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL WORKED ALTHOUGH WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING SPOT STEERING COLUMN MADE POPPING SOUNDS... MONDAY JUNE 7/2008 BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY HEADING TO WORK, AND WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN..HAD TOWED DIRECTLY TO A PONTIAC DEALER TO HAVE POWER STEERING REPAIRED AGAIN FOR SECOND TIME IN 5 WEEKS...I'VE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON SAME ISSUE, WHY HAS THIS NOT RESULTED IN A RECALL...ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT THAT IS BEING IGNORED. FIRST REPAIR WAS A POWER STEERING ASSIST, SECOND REPAIR WAS TOLD A FUSE. *TR

Jul 13, 2008 52,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING JAMS, LEADING TO A LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE JAM OCCURS 2 TO 3 TIMES PER DAY. THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANT FINE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR [2006 PONTIAC G-6. *TR UPDATE (10/5/08): WHILE DRIVING ALONG THE POWER STEERING WOULD STOP WORKING, THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN UNTIL THE SWITCH WAS TURN OFF AND BACK ON. IN THE MEAN TIME THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE INVOICE INDICATES CODE C0545-SHORT CIRCUIT IN STEERING COLUMN TORQUE SENSOR - REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. FIXED.

Jul 13, 2008 52,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING JAMS, LEADING TO A LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE JAM OCCURS 2 TO 3 TIMES PER DAY. THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANT FINE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR [2006 PONTIAC G-6. *TR UPDATE (10/5/08): WHILE DRIVING ALONG THE POWER STEERING WOULD STOP WORKING, THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN UNTIL THE SWITCH WAS TURN OFF AND BACK ON. IN THE MEAN TIME THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE INVOICE INDICATES CODE C0545-SHORT CIRCUIT IN STEERING COLUMN TORQUE SENSOR - REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. FIXED.

Jul 7, 2008 49,990 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT DROVE PROPERLY UNTIL HE REACHED HIS DESTINATION. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,990.

Jul 7, 2008 49,990 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT DROVE PROPERLY UNTIL HE REACHED HIS DESTINATION. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,990.

Jul 6, 2008 39,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM STARTED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT, STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND WOBBLY. THEN IT LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. AFTER LEAVING THE CAR OFF OVER-NIGHT, IT UNLOCKED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE, HOWEVER, IT IS STILL LOOSE AND WOBBLY WHEN TURNING LEFT. *TR

Jul 6, 2008 39,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM STARTED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT, STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND WOBBLY. THEN IT LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. AFTER LEAVING THE CAR OFF OVER-NIGHT, IT UNLOCKED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE, HOWEVER, IT IS STILL LOOSE AND WOBBLY WHEN TURNING LEFT. *TR

Jul 2, 2008 50,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I CAN USUALLY STOP THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING COMES BACK ON. I WAS HAVING THIS PROBLEM AT LEAST 3 TIMES/WEEK AND I WAS TOLD BY AN AUTO SHOP THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACED. HOWEVER, I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FELT THAT THIS WASN'T THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. INTERESTINGLY, I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE SOLVED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, THE PROBLEM HAS AGAIN RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED AND SAT FOR 4-5 HOURS. ONCE AGAIN, IF I RESTART THE CAR, IT HAS RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL ASSIST. HOWEVER, THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN TODAY AND I DROVE APPROX. 3 MILES WITH NO POWER STEERING. UPDATE (10/5/08): SINCE THE REPAIR (REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY), I HAVE HAD NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.

Jul 2, 2008 50,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I CAN USUALLY STOP THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING COMES BACK ON. I WAS HAVING THIS PROBLEM AT LEAST 3 TIMES/WEEK AND I WAS TOLD BY AN AUTO SHOP THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACED. HOWEVER, I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FELT THAT THIS WASN'T THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. INTERESTINGLY, I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE SOLVED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, THE PROBLEM HAS AGAIN RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED AND SAT FOR 4-5 HOURS. ONCE AGAIN, IF I RESTART THE CAR, IT HAS RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL ASSIST. HOWEVER, THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN TODAY AND I DROVE APPROX. 3 MILES WITH NO POWER STEERING. UPDATE (10/5/08): SINCE THE REPAIR (REPLACED STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY), I HAVE HAD NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.

Jun 23, 2008 32,000 mi

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

Jun 23, 2008 67,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH 67,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF A SCRATCHING, GRAVEL-LIKE SOUND IN THE FRONT END, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR SHOWED UP ON THE ELECTRONIC READ-OUT PANEL ON THE DASHBOARD. WE ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID. APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS LATER, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR SHOWED UP AGAIN. WE POURED ANOTHER BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID INTO THE ENGINE. APPROXIMATELY 2 DAYS AFTER THAT, THE POWER STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT FAR FROM THE HOUSE, FAIRLY EARLY IN THE MORNING ON A 2-LANE ROAD. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH YET ANOTHER BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID (I STARTED CARRYING AN EXTRA BOTTLE WITH ME, JUST IN CASE). THE CAR RAN FINE FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 10 DAYS, WHEN THE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON YET AGAIN. THEN WE STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS IN GOOD COMPANY WITH NEARLY 200,000 OTHER DEFECTIVE MODELS BOASTING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. I'VE OWNED THREE CARS WITH MORE THAN 200,000 MILES ON THEM AND WERE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS OLD, AND NEVER - EVER - HAD TO REPLACE A STEERING COLUMN!! THE REPAIR SET ME BACK MORE THAN $900 AND I'M VERY FRUSTRATED, AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WITH MANY G6 MODELS OF THE SAME MANUFACTURING YEAR. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 41,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. I NOTICED MY ON THE DISPLAY OF MY RADIO IT SAID POWER STEERING. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND BACK ON. THAT SEEMED TO HAVE CLEARED IT. I THEN DROVE 3 1/2 HOURS WITH IT AND NO PROBLEM. I GET BACK TO AUSTIN AND NOW WHENEVER I TURN IT ON IT IS INTERMITTENT ON WHEN IT WILL DISPLAY THE "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE. WHEN IT IS PARKED IT IS FINE MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN I PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THEN IT STARTS WITH THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE AND MAKES IT SO HARD TO STEER. I CAN BARELY GET BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY WITH IT. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE ETO GET THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LOOK AT IT, BUT SINCE PONTIAC IS AWARE OF THE FAULTY PART THEN WHY DO I NEED TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET? *TR

Jun 23, 2008 75,900 mi

PASSENGER TIE ROD END EXCESSIVELY WORN ALMOST CAUSING TOTAL VEHICLE CONTROL AT 75,000 MILES. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 41,500 mi

I AM FINANCING A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. THE POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT. BOUGHT POWER STEERING FLUID BUT COULD NOT FIND WHERE TO PUT IT. GOOGLED PONTIAC G6 HOPING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD HAVE TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 32,000 mi

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

Jun 23, 2008 67,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH 67,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF A SCRATCHING, GRAVEL-LIKE SOUND IN THE FRONT END, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR SHOWED UP ON THE ELECTRONIC READ-OUT PANEL ON THE DASHBOARD. WE ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID. APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS LATER, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR SHOWED UP AGAIN. WE POURED ANOTHER BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID INTO THE ENGINE. APPROXIMATELY 2 DAYS AFTER THAT, THE POWER STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT FAR FROM THE HOUSE, FAIRLY EARLY IN THE MORNING ON A 2-LANE ROAD. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FILLED THE ENGINE WITH YET ANOTHER BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID (I STARTED CARRYING AN EXTRA BOTTLE WITH ME, JUST IN CASE). THE CAR RAN FINE FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 10 DAYS, WHEN THE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON YET AGAIN. THEN WE STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED OUR 2006 PONTIAC G6 IS IN GOOD COMPANY WITH NEARLY 200,000 OTHER DEFECTIVE MODELS BOASTING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. I'VE OWNED THREE CARS WITH MORE THAN 200,000 MILES ON THEM AND WERE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS OLD, AND NEVER - EVER - HAD TO REPLACE A STEERING COLUMN!! THE REPAIR SET ME BACK MORE THAN $900 AND I'M VERY FRUSTRATED, AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WITH MANY G6 MODELS OF THE SAME MANUFACTURING YEAR. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 41,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. I NOTICED MY ON THE DISPLAY OF MY RADIO IT SAID POWER STEERING. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND BACK ON. THAT SEEMED TO HAVE CLEARED IT. I THEN DROVE 3 1/2 HOURS WITH IT AND NO PROBLEM. I GET BACK TO AUSTIN AND NOW WHENEVER I TURN IT ON IT IS INTERMITTENT ON WHEN IT WILL DISPLAY THE "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE. WHEN IT IS PARKED IT IS FINE MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN I PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THEN IT STARTS WITH THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE AND MAKES IT SO HARD TO STEER. I CAN BARELY GET BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY WITH IT. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE ETO GET THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LOOK AT IT, BUT SINCE PONTIAC IS AWARE OF THE FAULTY PART THEN WHY DO I NEED TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET? *TR

Jun 23, 2008 75,900 mi

PASSENGER TIE ROD END EXCESSIVELY WORN ALMOST CAUSING TOTAL VEHICLE CONTROL AT 75,000 MILES. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 41,500 mi

I AM FINANCING A 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT. THE POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT. BOUGHT POWER STEERING FLUID BUT COULD NOT FIND WHERE TO PUT IT. GOOGLED PONTIAC G6 HOPING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD HAVE TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 40,000 mi

CLUNKING IN THE STEERING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 40,000 mi

CLUNKING IN THE STEERING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 46,000 mi

I DRIVE A PONTIAC G6 2006, AND ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. OK SO I BOUGHT FLUID TO ADD TO THE CAR COME TO FIND OUT IT ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. IT SAYS YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. I CHECKED THE NET AND COME TO FIND OUT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. LOTS OF PEOPLE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MINE WOULD GO OUT ON ME AND THE START WORKING, AND GO OUT AGAIN. NO WRECK YET, THANK GOD. BUT I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO PAY $837 TO GET IT FIXED. I JUST BOUGHT THAT CAR THAT'S ANOTHER DOWN PAYMENT. I READ SOME WHERE THAT THEY ARE LOOKING IN TO IT TO SEE IF THERE WILL BE A RECALL. I HOPE SO BECAUSE THAT ON SUCH SHORT NOTICE BROKE THE BANK I WAS CALLING AROUND FOR MONEY. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 46,000 mi

I DRIVE A PONTIAC G6 2006, AND ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. OK SO I BOUGHT FLUID TO ADD TO THE CAR COME TO FIND OUT IT ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. IT SAYS YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. I CHECKED THE NET AND COME TO FIND OUT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. LOTS OF PEOPLE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MINE WOULD GO OUT ON ME AND THE START WORKING, AND GO OUT AGAIN. NO WRECK YET, THANK GOD. BUT I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO PAY $837 TO GET IT FIXED. I JUST BOUGHT THAT CAR THAT'S ANOTHER DOWN PAYMENT. I READ SOME WHERE THAT THEY ARE LOOKING IN TO IT TO SEE IF THERE WILL BE A RECALL. I HOPE SO BECAUSE THAT ON SUCH SHORT NOTICE BROKE THE BANK I WAS CALLING AROUND FOR MONEY. *TR

Jun 13, 2008 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE POWER STEERING THEN IMMEDIATELY FAILED. SHE HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR, AND ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $370. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,000.

Jun 13, 2008 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE POWER STEERING THEN IMMEDIATELY FAILED. SHE HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR, AND ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $370. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,000.

Jun 10, 2008 42,800 mi

FOR MY 2006 PONTIAC G6, THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON MY CAR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. ON JUNE 9, 2008 AS I BEGAN TO BAG OUT OF A DRIVE WAY, MY STEERING WHEEL STOPPED TURNING. THEN I JUST SLOWLY PULLED BACK INTO THE YARD AND CUT MY CAR OFF. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN PROCEEDED TO CRANK THE CAR TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, THEN MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN. ABOUT FORTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, I CONTINUED TO ANOTHER DESTINATION AND WHILE I STOPPED AND THEN PROCEEDED TO TURN, MY STEERING WHEEL STOPPED TURNING AGAIN, SO I TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN TURNED IT BACK ON ONCE AGAIN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER I STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN AND IT WOULD NOT TURN SO I REPEATEDLY HAD TO CUT THE CAR ON AND OFF IN ORDER TO MAKE IT HOME SAFELY. I HAD TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY. I CONTACTED THE GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY BUT THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A RECALL. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 10 MONTHS. THE CAR HAD 32, 600 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND NOW THE MILEAGE IS 42,800. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 42,800 mi

FOR MY 2006 PONTIAC G6, THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON MY CAR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. ON JUNE 9, 2008 AS I BEGAN TO BAG OUT OF A DRIVE WAY, MY STEERING WHEEL STOPPED TURNING. THEN I JUST SLOWLY PULLED BACK INTO THE YARD AND CUT MY CAR OFF. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN PROCEEDED TO CRANK THE CAR TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, THEN MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN. ABOUT FORTY FIVE MINUTES LATER, I CONTINUED TO ANOTHER DESTINATION AND WHILE I STOPPED AND THEN PROCEEDED TO TURN, MY STEERING WHEEL STOPPED TURNING AGAIN, SO I TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN TURNED IT BACK ON ONCE AGAIN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER I STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN AND IT WOULD NOT TURN SO I REPEATEDLY HAD TO CUT THE CAR ON AND OFF IN ORDER TO MAKE IT HOME SAFELY. I HAD TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY. I CONTACTED THE GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY BUT THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A RECALL. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 10 MONTHS. THE CAR HAD 32, 600 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND NOW THE MILEAGE IS 42,800. *TR

May 22, 2008 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY LOST POWER STEERING ABILITY, WHICH INCREASED THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND A REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT WAS A COMMON FAILURE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THERE IS NO CURRENT REMEDY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 15,000.

May 22, 2008 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY LOST POWER STEERING ABILITY, WHICH INCREASED THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND A REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT WAS A COMMON FAILURE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THERE IS NO CURRENT REMEDY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 15,000.

May 3, 2008 45,800 mi

POWER STEERING HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. I AM DOING RESEARCH TO FIND IF THERE IS A RECALL. *TR

May 3, 2008 45,800 mi

POWER STEERING HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. I AM DOING RESEARCH TO FIND IF THERE IS A RECALL. *TR

Apr 30, 2008 Crash 31,000 mi

UPON EXITING AN INTERSECTION AND TURNING RIGHT MY CAR (2006 PONTIAC G6 GT 3.5L WITH ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) DISPLAYED A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING A POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION. AT THIS POINT THE STEERING LOCK IN THE RIGHT TURNED POSITION AND CONTINUED FORWARD UNTIL THE CAR STUCK THE CURB CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, FENDER AND MISALIGNING THE FRONT END, WE WERE UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING UNTIL WE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND ON THIS SEEM TO RESET THE SYSTEM AND THE STEERING SEEM TO BE WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE HAS SENSE BEEN AT THE GM SERVICE CENTER WERE THEY BEEN UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEM AND CLAIM THEY ARE UNAWARE OF ANY STEERING PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. *TR

Apr 30, 2008 Crash 31,000 mi

UPON EXITING AN INTERSECTION AND TURNING RIGHT MY CAR (2006 PONTIAC G6 GT 3.5L WITH ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) DISPLAYED A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING A POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION. AT THIS POINT THE STEERING LOCK IN THE RIGHT TURNED POSITION AND CONTINUED FORWARD UNTIL THE CAR STUCK THE CURB CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, FENDER AND MISALIGNING THE FRONT END, WE WERE UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING UNTIL WE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND ON THIS SEEM TO RESET THE SYSTEM AND THE STEERING SEEM TO BE WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE HAS SENSE BEEN AT THE GM SERVICE CENTER WERE THEY BEEN UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEM AND CLAIM THEY ARE UNAWARE OF ANY STEERING PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. *TR

Apr 20, 2008 34,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOSING POWER AND UNABLE TO STEER. *TR

Apr 20, 2008 34,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOSING POWER AND UNABLE TO STEER. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 40,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT ALTHOUGH NO VEHICLE DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. IT HAS ALSO LOCKED UP WHEN PULLING AND BACKING OUT. IT WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 40,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT ALTHOUGH NO VEHICLE DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. IT HAS ALSO LOCKED UP WHEN PULLING AND BACKING OUT. IT WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. *TR

Apr 4, 2008 27,453 mi

I HEARD THUMBING /NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN EVER I WAS TURNING RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR IN ON 10/4/07, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR AND SET TOE AND RECALIBRATE STEERING. THAT WAS AT 27,453 MILES.. ON 4/4/08, I TOOK THE CAR BACK IN BECAUSE WHEN EVER I TURNED LEFT THIS TIME, I HEARD THUMBING AND NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALER REMOVED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND LUBED... I WAS TOLD IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN A GAIN, MILES ON CAR NOW IS 33,197.... I WANT THE STEERING AND ALL PARTS GIVEN A WARRANTY..... THIS COULD BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE G-6, MINE IS A 2006. *TR

Apr 4, 2008 27,453 mi

I HEARD THUMBING /NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN EVER I WAS TURNING RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR IN ON 10/4/07, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR AND SET TOE AND RECALIBRATE STEERING. THAT WAS AT 27,453 MILES.. ON 4/4/08, I TOOK THE CAR BACK IN BECAUSE WHEN EVER I TURNED LEFT THIS TIME, I HEARD THUMBING AND NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALER REMOVED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND LUBED... I WAS TOLD IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN A GAIN, MILES ON CAR NOW IS 33,197.... I WANT THE STEERING AND ALL PARTS GIVEN A WARRANTY..... THIS COULD BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE G-6, MINE IS A 2006. *TR

Apr 3, 2008 30,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 30K MILES. ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, THE STEERING STARTED TO FEEL A LITTLE JERKY. EVENTUALLY, THE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF IT. WHEN I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, IT GENERALLY WOULD FIX. THEN SOME TIME LATER, IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. GENERALLY IT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN COMING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SO IT WAS NOT AT FAST SPEEDS, BUT A FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. I AM BLESSED THAT IT HAS NOT CAUSED MY FAMILY OR MYSELF TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. IT IS UNSAFE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ONCE, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE NIGHT I BROUGHT IT BACK HOME, IT WENT OUT AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY IT ALSO WENT OUT, AND I DROVE IT WITH NO POWER STEERING TO THE DEALERSHIP(AS INSTRUCTED). THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR (ELECTRIC). IT LASTED LESS THAN A WEEK AND WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT IT IS JUST A PROBLEM GM KNOWS ABOUT, BUT THAT THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MY CAR IS UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS? I CALLED GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (AN ADDITIONAL COST ADDING TO THE NOW THREE TIMES I HAVE HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP), AND THEY CONTACTED THE DEALER. A "REGIONAL SPECIALIST" IS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HOURS. THIS CAR IS NOT EVEN 2 YEARS OLD. . . AND I CANNOT PUT MY FAMILY IN IT FOR SAFETY REASONS. I WILL SEE HOW THEY ADDRESS IT. ACCORDING TO MUCH RESEARCH, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2006 AND 2007 G6SEDANS, AND HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THE REP FROM GM ASKED ME A SUITABLE RESOLUTION AND I STATED THAT EITHER THEY NEEDED TO FIX MY CAR BACK TO THE SAFETY STANDARD THAT I BOUGHT, OR BUY IT BACK SO I COULD PURCHASE A SAFE CARE. I ALSO TOLD THEM SOMETHING NEEDED TO BE DONE ON A LARGE SCALE SO OTHERS DID NOT WIND UP SUFFERING BECAUSE OF THE OBVIOUS DEFECT. *TR

Apr 3, 2008 30,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 30K MILES. ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, THE STEERING STARTED TO FEEL A LITTLE JERKY. EVENTUALLY, THE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF IT. WHEN I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, IT GENERALLY WOULD FIX. THEN SOME TIME LATER, IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. GENERALLY IT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN COMING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SO IT WAS NOT AT FAST SPEEDS, BUT A FEW TIMES IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. I AM BLESSED THAT IT HAS NOT CAUSED MY FAMILY OR MYSELF TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. IT IS UNSAFE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ONCE, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE NIGHT I BROUGHT IT BACK HOME, IT WENT OUT AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY IT ALSO WENT OUT, AND I DROVE IT WITH NO POWER STEERING TO THE DEALERSHIP(AS INSTRUCTED). THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR (ELECTRIC). IT LASTED LESS THAN A WEEK AND WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT IT IS JUST A PROBLEM GM KNOWS ABOUT, BUT THAT THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MY CAR IS UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS? I CALLED GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (AN ADDITIONAL COST ADDING TO THE NOW THREE TIMES I HAVE HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP), AND THEY CONTACTED THE DEALER. A "REGIONAL SPECIALIST" IS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HOURS. THIS CAR IS NOT EVEN 2 YEARS OLD. . . AND I CANNOT PUT MY FAMILY IN IT FOR SAFETY REASONS. I WILL SEE HOW THEY ADDRESS IT. ACCORDING TO MUCH RESEARCH, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2006 AND 2007 G6SEDANS, AND HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THE REP FROM GM ASKED ME A SUITABLE RESOLUTION AND I STATED THAT EITHER THEY NEEDED TO FIX MY CAR BACK TO THE SAFETY STANDARD THAT I BOUGHT, OR BUY IT BACK SO I COULD PURCHASE A SAFE CARE. I ALSO TOLD THEM SOMETHING NEEDED TO BE DONE ON A LARGE SCALE SO OTHERS DID NOT WIND UP SUFFERING BECAUSE OF THE OBVIOUS DEFECT. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 10,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING, FRONT OF CAR VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 55MPH. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 10,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING, FRONT OF CAR VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 55MPH. *TR

Mar 13, 2008 35,597 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS ALL THE TIME....I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND ME AND MY SON (5 YRS OLD ) ALMOST WENT STRAIGHT INTO A VERY DEEP DITCH....... MY CAR HAS BEEN IN DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND ITS STILL NOT FIXED...... I WAS TOLD TODAY BY PORT LAVACA GM DEALERSHIP THAT THEY CAN NOT GET THE PARTS TO FIX MY CAR BECAUSE THESE PARTS ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY GM BECAUSE THEY JUST DO NOT GO OUT ( ECM AND THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD) SO MY CAR IS STILL THERE ( HAS BEEN FOR TWO WEEKS NOW AND COUNTING) I GOT THE CAR 1-26-2008 AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT IN MY POSSESSION ABOUT 3 WEEKS. THE REST OF THE TIME ITS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP GETTING FIXED. I'M REALLY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR ... ITS NOT A GOOD FEELING WHEN THE STEERING LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR... *TR

Mar 13, 2008 35,597 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS ALL THE TIME....I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND ME AND MY SON (5 YRS OLD ) ALMOST WENT STRAIGHT INTO A VERY DEEP DITCH....... MY CAR HAS BEEN IN DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND ITS STILL NOT FIXED...... I WAS TOLD TODAY BY PORT LAVACA GM DEALERSHIP THAT THEY CAN NOT GET THE PARTS TO FIX MY CAR BECAUSE THESE PARTS ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY GM BECAUSE THEY JUST DO NOT GO OUT ( ECM AND THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD) SO MY CAR IS STILL THERE ( HAS BEEN FOR TWO WEEKS NOW AND COUNTING) I GOT THE CAR 1-26-2008 AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT IN MY POSSESSION ABOUT 3 WEEKS. THE REST OF THE TIME ITS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP GETTING FIXED. I'M REALLY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR ... ITS NOT A GOOD FEELING WHEN THE STEERING LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR... *TR

Mar 10, 2008 20 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS, TIRES, AND PERFORMED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,700 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

Mar 10, 2008 20 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS, TIRES, AND PERFORMED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,700 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.

Mar 1, 2008

WE OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6, AND THE STEERING HAS BEEN ACTING UP ON A REGULAR BASIS REALLY BAD, IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED US TO WREAK TWICE NOW. IT GETS REALLY HARD ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. *TR UPDATE: NO REPAIRS WERE MADE'SINCE REPORTING THIS INCIDENT THAT WAS THE LAST TIME IT ACTED UP!

Mar 1, 2008

WE OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6, AND THE STEERING HAS BEEN ACTING UP ON A REGULAR BASIS REALLY BAD, IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED US TO WREAK TWICE NOW. IT GETS REALLY HARD ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. *TR UPDATE: NO REPAIRS WERE MADE'SINCE REPORTING THIS INCIDENT THAT WAS THE LAST TIME IT ACTED UP!

Feb 28, 2008 Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. WHEN IT UNLOCKED, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A POLE ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DID A CRASH INQUIRY AND, ACCORDING TO THEIR INFORMATION, THERE WERE NINETEEN SIMILAR FAILURES. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 50,000. UPDATE (PHONE): THE RACK AND PINION WAS DISCOVERED TO BE FAULTY AFTER THE CRASH. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, A FIRESTONE SHOP RECOMMENDED THAT THE RACK-AND PINION BE REPLACED BUT THE CONSUMER DENIED AUTHORIZATION TO DO THE WORK.

Feb 28, 2008 Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. WHEN IT UNLOCKED, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A POLE ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DID A CRASH INQUIRY AND, ACCORDING TO THEIR INFORMATION, THERE WERE NINETEEN SIMILAR FAILURES. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 50,000. UPDATE (PHONE): THE RACK AND PINION WAS DISCOVERED TO BE FAULTY AFTER THE CRASH. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, A FIRESTONE SHOP RECOMMENDED THAT THE RACK-AND PINION BE REPLACED BUT THE CONSUMER DENIED AUTHORIZATION TO DO THE WORK.

Feb 21, 2008 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. IT IS TO MY KNOWLEDGE THAT SINCE MAY 2007 PONTIAC HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN THE 2005-2006 MODELS OF THE G6 WHICH INCLUDES AN ESTIMATED 170,000 VEHICLES. MY COMPLAINT IS WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? MY VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING THIS POWER STEERING PROBLEM WHEN IT HIT 45000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT PAY FOR THE PROBLEM. EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS OVER WARRANTY, THIS IS PONTIAC'S PROBLEM. IT IS THERE RESPONSIBILITY. MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE LOCAL DEALER EXPLAINED THAT I NEEDED A NEW STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THE SENSOR ALONE COULD NOT BE FIXED. THEY STATED THAT THIS WOULD COST MY AROUND 800-1000 DOLLARS OUT OF POCKET. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND LOOKED UPON VERY CLOSELY!!!! SOMEONE IS GOING TO END UP WITH A SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. IF IT IS ME, BE READY TO BE SUED IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 46,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAY ALL THIS MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. IT IS TO MY KNOWLEDGE THAT SINCE MAY 2007 PONTIAC HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN THE 2005-2006 MODELS OF THE G6 WHICH INCLUDES AN ESTIMATED 170,000 VEHICLES. MY COMPLAINT IS WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? MY VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING THIS POWER STEERING PROBLEM WHEN IT HIT 45000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT PAY FOR THE PROBLEM. EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS OVER WARRANTY, THIS IS PONTIAC'S PROBLEM. IT IS THERE RESPONSIBILITY. MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE LOCAL DEALER EXPLAINED THAT I NEEDED A NEW STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THE SENSOR ALONE COULD NOT BE FIXED. THEY STATED THAT THIS WOULD COST MY AROUND 800-1000 DOLLARS OUT OF POCKET. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND LOOKED UPON VERY CLOSELY!!!! SOMEONE IS GOING TO END UP WITH A SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. IF IT IS ME, BE READY TO BE SUED IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 46,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAY ALL THIS MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 45,300 mi

A FEW WEEKS AGO WHEN IT FIRST BECAME COLD OUT, I NOTICED THAT OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING MY CAR IT WOULD SAY POWER STEERING ON MY DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND I WOULD BE UNABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL DUE TO NOT HAVING ANY POWER STEERING. WHEN THIS WOULD HAPPEN I WOULD TURN MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AS MANY AS 4 TIMES BEFORE I WOULD FINALLY HAVE POWER STEERING. THEN ON 2/20/2008 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER TOLD ME THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND STOPPED MY CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON I HAD POWER STEERING AGAIN. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 45,300 mi

A FEW WEEKS AGO WHEN IT FIRST BECAME COLD OUT, I NOTICED THAT OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING MY CAR IT WOULD SAY POWER STEERING ON MY DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND I WOULD BE UNABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL DUE TO NOT HAVING ANY POWER STEERING. WHEN THIS WOULD HAPPEN I WOULD TURN MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AS MANY AS 4 TIMES BEFORE I WOULD FINALLY HAVE POWER STEERING. THEN ON 2/20/2008 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER TOLD ME THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND STOPPED MY CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON I HAD POWER STEERING AGAIN. *TR

Feb 18, 2008

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SLOWED TO GO INTO A TURN, POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. *TR

Feb 18, 2008

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SLOWED TO GO INTO A TURN, POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN MORE CONSISTENTLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE SIDE AIR BAG INFLATER. A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM BECAUSE IT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. SHE ALSO FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 03/13/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RACK WAS REPLACE, THE VEHICLE STILL PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE ALIGNMENT. THE SUN VISOR KEPT FALLING DOWN. UPDATED

Feb 15, 2008 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN MORE CONSISTENTLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE SIDE AIR BAG INFLATER. A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM BECAUSE IT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. SHE ALSO FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 03/13/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RACK WAS REPLACE, THE VEHICLE STILL PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE ALIGNMENT. THE SUN VISOR KEPT FALLING DOWN. UPDATED

Feb 14, 2008 45,251 mi

PURCHASED MY G6 IN FEBRUARY 2007, HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES. YESTERDAY WHEN I WS LEAVING WORK TO GO HOME, MY STEERING LOCKED UP. I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, AND THEN NOTHING....I PUT MY CAR BACK INTO DRIVE, AND MOVED BACK INTO THE PARKING SPACE, AND I HAD STEERING AGAIN. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST $1,260.00 TO FIX IT. I HAVE 45000 MILES ON MY G6, BUT IF THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM, AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS, I FEEL THAT GM SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO BE SPENDING. *TR

Feb 14, 2008 45,251 mi

PURCHASED MY G6 IN FEBRUARY 2007, HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES. YESTERDAY WHEN I WS LEAVING WORK TO GO HOME, MY STEERING LOCKED UP. I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, AND THEN NOTHING....I PUT MY CAR BACK INTO DRIVE, AND MOVED BACK INTO THE PARKING SPACE, AND I HAD STEERING AGAIN. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST $1,260.00 TO FIX IT. I HAVE 45000 MILES ON MY G6, BUT IF THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM, AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS, I FEEL THAT GM SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO BE SPENDING. *TR

Jan 25, 2008 38,814 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN, IT HAS 38,934 MILES ON IT, LAST WEEK I BEGAN HAVING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE CAR AND THEN IT BEGAN TO MAKE AN AWFUL NOISE AT FIRST WHEN TURNING THEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME OF A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING BOX AND COLUMN. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY CAR TO THE PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WOULD HAVE TO GO BACK TO GM FOR ALL REPAIRS. *TR

Jan 25, 2008 38,814 mi

I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN, IT HAS 38,934 MILES ON IT, LAST WEEK I BEGAN HAVING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE CAR AND THEN IT BEGAN TO MAKE AN AWFUL NOISE AT FIRST WHEN TURNING THEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME OF A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING BOX AND COLUMN. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY CAR TO THE PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WOULD HAVE TO GO BACK TO GM FOR ALL REPAIRS. *TR

Jan 23, 2008

MY POWERSTEERING WENT OUT. WHEN I START MY CAR IT AUTOMATICALLY TURNS TO THE LEFT. NOW I CANT EVEN DRIVE MY CAR. I WAS COMING BACK FROM NEW ORLEANS WITH MY 3 KIDS FROM THE HOLIDAYS AND MY POWER STEERING MESSED UP. I WOULD LIKE IT FIXED THAT CAN KILL SOMEONE WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DON'T YOU THINK YOU SHOULD DO IT RIGHT AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE EITHER GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. *TR

Jan 23, 2008

MY POWERSTEERING WENT OUT. WHEN I START MY CAR IT AUTOMATICALLY TURNS TO THE LEFT. NOW I CANT EVEN DRIVE MY CAR. I WAS COMING BACK FROM NEW ORLEANS WITH MY 3 KIDS FROM THE HOLIDAYS AND MY POWER STEERING MESSED UP. I WOULD LIKE IT FIXED THAT CAN KILL SOMEONE WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DON'T YOU THINK YOU SHOULD DO IT RIGHT AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE EITHER GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. *TR

Jan 19, 2008 49,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN PULLING TO THE LEFT FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW. THE STEERING HAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP TWICE. IF I TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE LEFT. WHILE DRIVING, IT PULLS TO THE LEFT CONTINUOUSLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO TURN RIGHT IN CURVES. *TR

Jan 19, 2008 49,000 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN PULLING TO THE LEFT FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW. THE STEERING HAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP TWICE. IF I TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE LEFT. WHILE DRIVING, IT PULLS TO THE LEFT CONTINUOUSLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO TURN RIGHT IN CURVES. *TR

Jan 10, 2008 43,000 mi

SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURN WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING MY POWER STEERING CUT OUT. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO KEEP THE CAR UNDER CONTROL UNTIL I STOPPED IT. AFTER TURNING IT OFF AND STARTING IT BACK UP, IT WAS FINE. MY WIFE HAD IT HAPPEN TO HER DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I DO NOT THINK SHE WOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE A TURN WITH IT. SHE HAS TO DRIVE THIS CAR TO WORK EVERY DAY AND THAT PLAYS HEAVY ON MY MIND. AFTER HEARING IT HAPPENED TO HER AGAIN TODAY, I TOOK IT DOWN TO THE LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPAIR IT FRIDAY MORNING. I DO NOT THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A OBVIOUS FLAW IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, BUT THIS CAR IS GOING TO KILL ONE OF US EVENTUALLY. *TR

Jan 10, 2008 43,000 mi

SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURN WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING MY POWER STEERING CUT OUT. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO KEEP THE CAR UNDER CONTROL UNTIL I STOPPED IT. AFTER TURNING IT OFF AND STARTING IT BACK UP, IT WAS FINE. MY WIFE HAD IT HAPPEN TO HER DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I DO NOT THINK SHE WOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE A TURN WITH IT. SHE HAS TO DRIVE THIS CAR TO WORK EVERY DAY AND THAT PLAYS HEAVY ON MY MIND. AFTER HEARING IT HAPPENED TO HER AGAIN TODAY, I TOOK IT DOWN TO THE LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPAIR IT FRIDAY MORNING. I DO NOT THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A OBVIOUS FLAW IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, BUT THIS CAR IS GOING TO KILL ONE OF US EVENTUALLY. *TR

Jan 3, 2008

STARTED CAR AND LET RUN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE WORK BECAUSE OF THE COLD MORNING. WENT TO LEAVE AND COULD NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. MUSCLED THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH FOR A FEW MINUTES AND IT SEEMED TO HELP. DID THE SAME THING THIS AFTERNOON WHILE TRYING TO LEAVE WORK FOR HOME. DID THE SAME THING AS THIS MORNING. AFTER A FEW MILES OF DRIVING THE STEERING SEEMED FREED UP AND HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS. I WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW AND IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN I WILL BE MAKING A TRIP TO THE STEALERSHIP. CAR IS AN '06 G6 SEDAN WITH 48,000 MILES.*CN

Jan 3, 2008

STARTED CAR AND LET RUN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE WORK BECAUSE OF THE COLD MORNING. WENT TO LEAVE AND COULD NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. MUSCLED THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH FOR A FEW MINUTES AND IT SEEMED TO HELP. DID THE SAME THING THIS AFTERNOON WHILE TRYING TO LEAVE WORK FOR HOME. DID THE SAME THING AS THIS MORNING. AFTER A FEW MILES OF DRIVING THE STEERING SEEMED FREED UP AND HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS. I WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW AND IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN I WILL BE MAKING A TRIP TO THE STEALERSHIP. CAR IS AN '06 G6 SEDAN WITH 48,000 MILES.*CN

Dec 31, 2007 58,888 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING IN PONTIAC G6 INDICATED BY "POWER STEERING" SENSOR. INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPAIR BEING DONE AT SUDBAY MOTORS, GLOUCESTER, MA. FRIENDS OWNING THE SAME MODEL & YEAR HAD SAME PROBLEM AND REPAIR COMPLETED THIS YEAR UNDER WARRANTY, MY CAR IS OVER THE MILES LIMIT FOR WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 58,888 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING IN PONTIAC G6 INDICATED BY "POWER STEERING" SENSOR. INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPAIR BEING DONE AT SUDBAY MOTORS, GLOUCESTER, MA. FRIENDS OWNING THE SAME MODEL & YEAR HAD SAME PROBLEM AND REPAIR COMPLETED THIS YEAR UNDER WARRANTY, MY CAR IS OVER THE MILES LIMIT FOR WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 58,888 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING IN PONTIAC G6 INDICATED BY "POWER STEERING" SENSOR. INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPAIR BEING DONE AT SUDBAY MOTORS, GLOUCESTER, MA. FRIENDS OWNING THE SAME MODEL & YEAR HAD SAME PROBLEM AND REPAIR COMPLETED THIS YEAR UNDER WARRANTY, MY CAR IS OVER THE MILES LIMIT FOR WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 58,888 mi

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING IN PONTIAC G6 INDICATED BY "POWER STEERING" SENSOR. INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPAIR BEING DONE AT SUDBAY MOTORS, GLOUCESTER, MA. FRIENDS OWNING THE SAME MODEL & YEAR HAD SAME PROBLEM AND REPAIR COMPLETED THIS YEAR UNDER WARRANTY, MY CAR IS OVER THE MILES LIMIT FOR WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 40,165 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT LOST ABILITY TO STEER WHILE PULLING IN TO MY DRIVEWAY. THIS LASTED FOR 2 MINUTES WITH NO POWER STEERING AND VERY DIFFICULT TO TRY AND TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL. I GUESS IT WAS A GOOD THING WE WERE NOT ON A CURVY ROAD OR ON THE HIGHWAY NEEDING TO TURN. THE INFO PANEL ON THE CAR INDICATED A POWER STEERING ERROR RIGHT AFTER IT HAPPENED. I RESTARTED THE CAR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR LATER AND IT ACTED NORMAL AT THAT POINT. WE WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN UNTIL IT IS FIXED. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO STEER AND STOP A VEHICLE TO DRIVE SAFELY. THIS PONTIAC IS NOT SAFE. IT ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 45,350 mi

WHILE MY WIFE AND I WERE OUT FOR A DRIVE, I STARTED SLOWING DOWN TO GO INTO A TURN AND WITH NO WARNING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND UPON RESTARTING HAD MY STEERING BACK. HAD THIS BEEN MY WIFE THIS HAPPENED TO, SHE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE WRECKED. UPON COMING HOME TODAY MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME THAT MY WIFE CALLED AND SAID THAT THE CAR NEEDS PS FLUID SO SHE HAS APPARENTLY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. MY WIFE USES THIS CAR TO GO TO WORK AND BACK AND NOW THIS IS GOING TO WORRY ME SICK. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 40,165 mi

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT LOST ABILITY TO STEER WHILE PULLING IN TO MY DRIVEWAY. THIS LASTED FOR 2 MINUTES WITH NO POWER STEERING AND VERY DIFFICULT TO TRY AND TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL. I GUESS IT WAS A GOOD THING WE WERE NOT ON A CURVY ROAD OR ON THE HIGHWAY NEEDING TO TURN. THE INFO PANEL ON THE CAR INDICATED A POWER STEERING ERROR RIGHT AFTER IT HAPPENED. I RESTARTED THE CAR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR LATER AND IT ACTED NORMAL AT THAT POINT. WE WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN UNTIL IT IS FIXED. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO STEER AND STOP A VEHICLE TO DRIVE SAFELY. THIS PONTIAC IS NOT SAFE. IT ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 45,350 mi

WHILE MY WIFE AND I WERE OUT FOR A DRIVE, I STARTED SLOWING DOWN TO GO INTO A TURN AND WITH NO WARNING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND UPON RESTARTING HAD MY STEERING BACK. HAD THIS BEEN MY WIFE THIS HAPPENED TO, SHE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE WRECKED. UPON COMING HOME TODAY MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME THAT MY WIFE CALLED AND SAID THAT THE CAR NEEDS PS FLUID SO SHE HAS APPARENTLY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. MY WIFE USES THIS CAR TO GO TO WORK AND BACK AND NOW THIS IS GOING TO WORRY ME SICK. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO. *TR

Dec 11, 2007 35,000 mi

06 PONTIAC G6- LOUD CLUNKING IN FRONT END. POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED AT 35,200 MILES. CAR HAS HAD NOISE SINCE PURCHASED WITH 15,000MI. CAR STILL HAS STRANGE STEERING, LOOSE WOBBLY FEEL. CAR ALSO HAS EXTREME TORQUE STEERING WHEN ACCELERATING HARD, PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT. CAR HAS HAD WARPED ROTORS SINCE 20,000MI. I REPLACED ALL ROTORS AND PADS WITH NEW AT 35,000MI. FRONT ROTORS WERE TOTALLY WORN OUT. ALL PADS WERE MORE THAN 3/4 WORN. *TR

Dec 11, 2007 35,000 mi

06 PONTIAC G6- LOUD CLUNKING IN FRONT END. POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED AT 35,200 MILES. CAR HAS HAD NOISE SINCE PURCHASED WITH 15,000MI. CAR STILL HAS STRANGE STEERING, LOOSE WOBBLY FEEL. CAR ALSO HAS EXTREME TORQUE STEERING WHEN ACCELERATING HARD, PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT. CAR HAS HAD WARPED ROTORS SINCE 20,000MI. I REPLACED ALL ROTORS AND PADS WITH NEW AT 35,000MI. FRONT ROTORS WERE TOTALLY WORN OUT. ALL PADS WERE MORE THAN 3/4 WORN. *TR

Dec 2, 2007

RECENTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING MY POWER STEERING WILL DISABLE ITSELF AND THEN I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT IT. THE THING THAT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IS THAT WEATHER IS A MAJOR FACTOR IN NORTHERN OHIO AND WHAT IF I AM DRIVING ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD AND THE POWER STEERING DISABLES. I AM ASSUMING THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME SORT OF ACCIDENT AND OR INJURY. I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTRONICALLY POWER STEERING ON THE PONTIAC G6 AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN AN INVESTIGATION OPENED. CAN YOU PLEASE UPDATE ME ON THE STATUS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND FILE ANOTHER COMPLAINT WITH PONTIAC ON MY BEHALF. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU MAY PROVIDE. *TR

Dec 2, 2007

RECENTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING MY POWER STEERING WILL DISABLE ITSELF AND THEN I HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT IT. THE THING THAT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IS THAT WEATHER IS A MAJOR FACTOR IN NORTHERN OHIO AND WHAT IF I AM DRIVING ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD AND THE POWER STEERING DISABLES. I AM ASSUMING THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME SORT OF ACCIDENT AND OR INJURY. I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTRONICALLY POWER STEERING ON THE PONTIAC G6 AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN AN INVESTIGATION OPENED. CAN YOU PLEASE UPDATE ME ON THE STATUS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND FILE ANOTHER COMPLAINT WITH PONTIAC ON MY BEHALF. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU MAY PROVIDE. *TR

Nov 28, 2007

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED PONTIAC G6 (2006) SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE WHEN I WOULD BRAKE AT HIGH SPEEDS. I TOOK MY CAR IN AND THEY SAID THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE RE-MACHINED AND THAT THEY WERE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, 10,000 MILES LATER THE WHEEL IS SHAKING AGAIN AND I AM IN FEAR OF THE SAME PROBLEM. NOT TO MENTION THE WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING CLICKING/BUMPING NOISE WHEN IT IS TURNED AND A CREAKING TENSION NOISE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE ROTORS BUT I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THEM RE-MACHINED/TURNED EVERY 10,000 MILES BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I ALSO FEEL THE CAR IS NOT SAFE IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN IN A 2 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 400,000 mi

I BOUGHT A PONTIAC G6 IN SEP 06 AND IN NOV 07 IT STARTED KNOCKING IN THE FRONT END. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING SHAFT ARE BAD. *TR

Nov 28, 2007

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED PONTIAC G6 (2006) SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE WHEN I WOULD BRAKE AT HIGH SPEEDS. I TOOK MY CAR IN AND THEY SAID THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE RE-MACHINED AND THAT THEY WERE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, 10,000 MILES LATER THE WHEEL IS SHAKING AGAIN AND I AM IN FEAR OF THE SAME PROBLEM. NOT TO MENTION THE WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING CLICKING/BUMPING NOISE WHEN IT IS TURNED AND A CREAKING TENSION NOISE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE ROTORS BUT I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THEM RE-MACHINED/TURNED EVERY 10,000 MILES BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I ALSO FEEL THE CAR IS NOT SAFE IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN IN A 2 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 400,000 mi

I BOUGHT A PONTIAC G6 IN SEP 06 AND IN NOV 07 IT STARTED KNOCKING IN THE FRONT END. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING SHAFT ARE BAD. *TR

Nov 26, 2007

PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING. WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING IS NOT VISIBLE UNDER THE HOOD MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE. THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL DOES NOT INSTRUCT WHERE THE POWER STEERING IS LOCATED. CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY ASKED ME TO BRING IT IN. RESULTS PENDING. *TR UPDATED 12/09/08.*JB

Nov 26, 2007

I BROUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 2MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE A 2006 G6 AND I HAVE 26,000MILES ON MY CAR AND TODAY I HAD TO REPLACE MY STEERING GEAR / CORE ON MY CAR. MY CAR IS NEW, WHY AM I REPLACING A STEERING GEAR ON A CAR WITH LESS MILES ON IT? ALSO, AFTER RESEARCHING ON LINE, I NOTICE THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. *TR

Nov 26, 2007

PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING. WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING IS NOT VISIBLE UNDER THE HOOD MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE. THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL DOES NOT INSTRUCT WHERE THE POWER STEERING IS LOCATED. CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY ASKED ME TO BRING IT IN. RESULTS PENDING. *TR UPDATED 12/09/08.*JB

Nov 26, 2007

I BROUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 2MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE A 2006 G6 AND I HAVE 26,000MILES ON MY CAR AND TODAY I HAD TO REPLACE MY STEERING GEAR / CORE ON MY CAR. MY CAR IS NEW, WHY AM I REPLACING A STEERING GEAR ON A CAR WITH LESS MILES ON IT? ALSO, AFTER RESEARCHING ON LINE, I NOTICE THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 12,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS PERTAINING TO A 2006 PONTIAC G6. SINCE JULY 2006 I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE PARALLEL PARKING. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES A WEEK. I DO NOT EXPERIENCE THIS LOSS OF POWER STEERING ANY OTHER TIME EXCEPT WHEN PARALLEL PARKING. I LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE YOU CAN ONLY PARALLEL PARK, SO THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN STUCK PARTIALLY IN SPACES AND PARTIALLY ON THE STREET, NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE MY CAR NUMEROUS TIMES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE CAR, AND REPORTED THAT THEY CAN LOOK TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO, HOWEVER, THE COST IS DEPENDENT UPON THE WARRANTY. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 5,000 mi

I OWN PONTIAC G6 2006,AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS!!MY STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY BLOCKS AFTER FEW ATTEMPTS TO PARK, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT S NORMAL!!I HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO MOVE!!!I M SCARED THAT SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING!THEY CANT FIX THE CAR BECAUSE "EVERYTHING IS NORMAL". I CALLED GM AND SEE THAT I M NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAS POWER STEERING PROBLEMS!! THANK YOU *TR

Nov 7, 2007 12,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS PERTAINING TO A 2006 PONTIAC G6. SINCE JULY 2006 I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE PARALLEL PARKING. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES A WEEK. I DO NOT EXPERIENCE THIS LOSS OF POWER STEERING ANY OTHER TIME EXCEPT WHEN PARALLEL PARKING. I LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE YOU CAN ONLY PARALLEL PARK, SO THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN STUCK PARTIALLY IN SPACES AND PARTIALLY ON THE STREET, NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE MY CAR NUMEROUS TIMES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE CAR, AND REPORTED THAT THEY CAN LOOK TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO, HOWEVER, THE COST IS DEPENDENT UPON THE WARRANTY. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 5,000 mi

I OWN PONTIAC G6 2006,AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS!!MY STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY BLOCKS AFTER FEW ATTEMPTS TO PARK, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT S NORMAL!!I HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO MOVE!!!I M SCARED THAT SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING!THEY CANT FIX THE CAR BECAUSE "EVERYTHING IS NORMAL". I CALLED GM AND SEE THAT I M NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAS POWER STEERING PROBLEMS!! THANK YOU *TR

Oct 30, 2007 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CAR HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO START. THEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT A STOPLIGHT STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT REAL TIGHT THEN THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE RADIO. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AFTER THAT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED IT WAS A FUSE. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE BEFORE FOR A GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD BUT THEY CLAIM EVERYTHING WAS FINE. *TR

Oct 30, 2007 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CAR HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO START. THEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT A STOPLIGHT STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT REAL TIGHT THEN THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE RADIO. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AFTER THAT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED IT WAS A FUSE. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE BEFORE FOR A GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD BUT THEY CLAIM EVERYTHING WAS FINE. *TR

Oct 23, 2007 20,000 mi

THE STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 MAKES A THUMPING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED BACK AND FORTH. THE NOISE SOUNDS AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE A STEERING GEAR FOR THE THIRD TIME. *TR

Oct 23, 2007 20,000 mi

THE STEERING ON MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 MAKES A THUMPING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED BACK AND FORTH. THE NOISE SOUNDS AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE A STEERING GEAR FOR THE THIRD TIME. *TR

Oct 22, 2007 15,970 mi

PURCHASED MY GA SEDAN IN APRIL 2006 AS A NEW CAR WITH 7 MILES. AT APPROX. 15K MILES, NOTICED A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEN MAKING TURNS OR ACCELERATING AFTER A HARD STOP. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WAS ADVISED THAT A BOLT USED TO CORRECT THIS SERVICE ISSUE WAS ON BACKORDER. WHILE WAITING FOR THAT PART, APPROX. 2 WEEKS LATER, NOTICED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE DRIVING, THEN LATER WHEN STARTING THE CAR. CAME ON SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES NOT. RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER, REMINDED THEM ABOUT THE POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING, AND WAITING NOW FOR THEM TO CALL ME TO SAY THEY HAVE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. LAST ISSUE WHICH I HAVE NOT ADDRESSED YET IS THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF.IT CREAKS WHEN TEMPS ARE COLD, AND SOMETIMES WILL MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENED, IF YOU HAVE IT OPEN IN THE FIRST POSITION, THEN TRY TO CLOSE IT, IT WILL OPEN TO THE FOURTH POSITION. HAD TO TURN IT TO ANOTHER POSITION, THEN RETURN IT TO THE CLOSED POSITION FOR IT TO CLOSE. *TR

Oct 22, 2007 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND ELECTRICAL WIRES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY MAKING A NOISE WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE STEERING RACK AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,490 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Oct 22, 2007 15,970 mi

PURCHASED MY GA SEDAN IN APRIL 2006 AS A NEW CAR WITH 7 MILES. AT APPROX. 15K MILES, NOTICED A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEN MAKING TURNS OR ACCELERATING AFTER A HARD STOP. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WAS ADVISED THAT A BOLT USED TO CORRECT THIS SERVICE ISSUE WAS ON BACKORDER. WHILE WAITING FOR THAT PART, APPROX. 2 WEEKS LATER, NOTICED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE DRIVING, THEN LATER WHEN STARTING THE CAR. CAME ON SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES NOT. RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER, REMINDED THEM ABOUT THE POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING, AND WAITING NOW FOR THEM TO CALL ME TO SAY THEY HAVE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. LAST ISSUE WHICH I HAVE NOT ADDRESSED YET IS THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF.IT CREAKS WHEN TEMPS ARE COLD, AND SOMETIMES WILL MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENED, IF YOU HAVE IT OPEN IN THE FIRST POSITION, THEN TRY TO CLOSE IT, IT WILL OPEN TO THE FOURTH POSITION. HAD TO TURN IT TO ANOTHER POSITION, THEN RETURN IT TO THE CLOSED POSITION FOR IT TO CLOSE. *TR

Oct 22, 2007 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND ELECTRICAL WIRES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY MAKING A NOISE WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE OR PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE STEERING RACK AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,490 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Oct 16, 2007

POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN JUNE OF 2006. DEALER REPAIRED BY LUBRICATING THE STEERING SHAFT. RETURNED TO DEALER IN AUGUST OF 06 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM - DEALER STATED SERVICE BULLETIN WAS OUT AND REPAIRED STEERING NOISE AGAIN. RETURNED TO DEALER IN NOV 2006 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THIS TIME THE DEALER REPLACED ANOTHER PART IN THE STEERING SHAFT. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 7 MONTHS AND THE SAME NOISE RETURNED. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER IN AUGUST 07 MADE ANOTHER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT TO THE CAR. I WAS . I WILL MONITOR TO SEE HOW LONG THIS FIX LASTS. I WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM WAS TAKE CARE OF. I DROVE THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS AND THE NOISE RETURNED, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER ON 10/10/07, THIS TIME THEY LUBRICATED THE SHAFT AGAIN. 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM IN JUST OVER A YEAR IS UNACCEPTABLE - PONTIAC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHY MY CAR CONTINUALLY HAS HAD THIS ISSUE. I WILL MONITOR MY CAR AGAIN, BUT I TOLD MY DEALER I WILL BE RETURNING IF I HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. *JB

Oct 16, 2007

POPPING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN JUNE OF 2006. DEALER REPAIRED BY LUBRICATING THE STEERING SHAFT. RETURNED TO DEALER IN AUGUST OF 06 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM - DEALER STATED SERVICE BULLETIN WAS OUT AND REPAIRED STEERING NOISE AGAIN. RETURNED TO DEALER IN NOV 2006 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THIS TIME THE DEALER REPLACED ANOTHER PART IN THE STEERING SHAFT. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 7 MONTHS AND THE SAME NOISE RETURNED. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER IN AUGUST 07 MADE ANOTHER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT TO THE CAR. I WAS . I WILL MONITOR TO SEE HOW LONG THIS FIX LASTS. I WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM WAS TAKE CARE OF. I DROVE THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS AND THE NOISE RETURNED, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER ON 10/10/07, THIS TIME THEY LUBRICATED THE SHAFT AGAIN. 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM IN JUST OVER A YEAR IS UNACCEPTABLE - PONTIAC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHY MY CAR CONTINUALLY HAS HAD THIS ISSUE. I WILL MONITOR MY CAR AGAIN, BUT I TOLD MY DEALER I WILL BE RETURNING IF I HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. *JB

Sep 29, 2007 36,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR G6 IN JAN. '07 AND WE BEGAN EXPERIENCING A POPPING SOUND IN MAY '07. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE HUMIDITY AND WAS SENT ON OUR WAY. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND WE HAD SOMEONE ELSE LOOK AT IT. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REQUESTED THAT THEY TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. THEY REPOSITIONED A PART. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT BACK IN AUGUST AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRE RODS. PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT CORRECTED. WE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK IN THIS MONTH AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR. I PICKED THE CAR UP TWO DAYS AGO AND IT IS STILL MAKING THE POPPING NOISE AND ANOTHER CREAKING NOISE. I AM THANKFUL THAT WE HAVE NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A WRECK, BUT I FEEL AS IF WE ARE SITTING DUCKS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE OUR VEHICLE. WE HAVE TRIED TO TRADE IT, BUT WE CAN NOT GET A FAIR TRADE BECAUSE OF THE POPPING AND CREAKING NOISE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR. WE HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I PRAY EVERY TIME THAT SHE IS IN THE CAR THAT NOTHING WILL GO WRONG. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND THAT THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO IN A TIMELY MANNER. MANY CONSUMERS DRIVE THIS CAR ON A DAILY BASIS AND WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES THAT COULD BE AFFECTED IF SOMETHING WERE TO GO WRONG. THE PEOPLE ON THE ROAD MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. WE SHOULD ALL FEEL SAFE WHEN DRIVING AND WE ARE ON THE ROAD. AS A PARENT, I FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ALL OF THE G6'S ON THE ROAD. *JB

Sep 29, 2007 36,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR G6 IN JAN. '07 AND WE BEGAN EXPERIENCING A POPPING SOUND IN MAY '07. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE HUMIDITY AND WAS SENT ON OUR WAY. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND WE HAD SOMEONE ELSE LOOK AT IT. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REQUESTED THAT THEY TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. THEY REPOSITIONED A PART. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT BACK IN AUGUST AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRE RODS. PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT CORRECTED. WE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK IN THIS MONTH AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR. I PICKED THE CAR UP TWO DAYS AGO AND IT IS STILL MAKING THE POPPING NOISE AND ANOTHER CREAKING NOISE. I AM THANKFUL THAT WE HAVE NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A WRECK, BUT I FEEL AS IF WE ARE SITTING DUCKS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE OUR VEHICLE. WE HAVE TRIED TO TRADE IT, BUT WE CAN NOT GET A FAIR TRADE BECAUSE OF THE POPPING AND CREAKING NOISE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR. WE HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I PRAY EVERY TIME THAT SHE IS IN THE CAR THAT NOTHING WILL GO WRONG. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND THAT THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO IN A TIMELY MANNER. MANY CONSUMERS DRIVE THIS CAR ON A DAILY BASIS AND WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES THAT COULD BE AFFECTED IF SOMETHING WERE TO GO WRONG. THE PEOPLE ON THE ROAD MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. WE SHOULD ALL FEEL SAFE WHEN DRIVING AND WE ARE ON THE ROAD. AS A PARENT, I FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ALL OF THE G6'S ON THE ROAD. *JB

Sep 25, 2007 40,000 mi

POWER STEERING RANDOMLY "LOCKS" MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. HAVE HAD A FEW "NEAR HITS" BUT STARTING TO SCARE ME TO DRIVE. *JB

Sep 25, 2007 40,000 mi

POWER STEERING RANDOMLY "LOCKS" MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. HAVE HAD A FEW "NEAR HITS" BUT STARTING TO SCARE ME TO DRIVE. *JB

Sep 24, 2007 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 30MPH. SHE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A FEW SECONDS SO THAT IT WOULD RESET ITSELF AND RESTART. THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IS $1,000. . THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM CEASED. UPDATED 12/31/07

Sep 24, 2007 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 30MPH. SHE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A FEW SECONDS SO THAT IT WOULD RESET ITSELF AND RESTART. THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IS $1,000. . THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM CEASED. UPDATED 12/31/07

Sep 17, 2007

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *JB

Sep 17, 2007

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *JB

Sep 13, 2007 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,699. UPDATED 11/15/07

Sep 13, 2007 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,699. UPDATED 11/15/07

Sep 4, 2007 12,300 mi

MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN MY PONTIAC G6 GT HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE. THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE WAS MY WINDOW SWITCH QUIT WORKING, WHICH WAS REPLACED, BUT AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED A MONTH AGO, MY POWER STEERING FAILED AS I WAS TURNING A CORNER. THIS THEN PROCEEDED TO HAPPEN NUMEROUS TIMES, WHEN I WAS GOING BETWEEN 0-40 MPH. I HAD TO SHUT OFF THE CAR, THEN IT WAS OKAY (NO "POWER STEERING LIGHT" CAME ON). THE ELECTRICAL CHIP WAS REPLACED. THIRD INCIDENT, POWER STEERING LIGHT STARTING COMING ON AND STEERING WAS HARDER TO CONTROL (BUT NOT LOCKING UP). I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS IS GOING TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE G6, AND I AM EVEN MORE CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND WHEN THE WARRANTY IS FINISHED. PONTIAC NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THESE FAILURES AND TAKE THE STEPS TO ENSURE THE CONSUMERS SAFETY. *TR

Sep 4, 2007 12,300 mi

MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN MY PONTIAC G6 GT HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE. THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE WAS MY WINDOW SWITCH QUIT WORKING, WHICH WAS REPLACED, BUT AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED A MONTH AGO, MY POWER STEERING FAILED AS I WAS TURNING A CORNER. THIS THEN PROCEEDED TO HAPPEN NUMEROUS TIMES, WHEN I WAS GOING BETWEEN 0-40 MPH. I HAD TO SHUT OFF THE CAR, THEN IT WAS OKAY (NO "POWER STEERING LIGHT" CAME ON). THE ELECTRICAL CHIP WAS REPLACED. THIRD INCIDENT, POWER STEERING LIGHT STARTING COMING ON AND STEERING WAS HARDER TO CONTROL (BUT NOT LOCKING UP). I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS IS GOING TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE G6, AND I AM EVEN MORE CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND WHEN THE WARRANTY IS FINISHED. PONTIAC NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THESE FAILURES AND TAKE THE STEPS TO ENSURE THE CONSUMERS SAFETY. *TR

Aug 20, 2007 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE POWER STEERING WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS JERKING LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, HOWEVER; THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO JERK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Aug 20, 2007 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE POWER STEERING WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS JERKING LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, HOWEVER; THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO JERK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Jul 28, 2007 33,266 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. FIRST REPAIR WAS A REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK AND ELECTRIC DRIVE. UNIT FAILED 2 WEEKS LATER AND ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT STEERING STARTED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE DURING RIGHT TURNS. DEALER GREASED A JOINT BUT THERE IS STILL A HARD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IN THAT DIRECTION. I HAVE NOT SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT BUT AM FEARFUL OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING DUE TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS THAT I AND OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED SO FAR. *JB

Jul 28, 2007 33,266 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. FIRST REPAIR WAS A REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK AND ELECTRIC DRIVE. UNIT FAILED 2 WEEKS LATER AND ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT STEERING STARTED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE DURING RIGHT TURNS. DEALER GREASED A JOINT BUT THERE IS STILL A HARD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IN THAT DIRECTION. I HAVE NOT SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT BUT AM FEARFUL OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING DUE TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS THAT I AND OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED SO FAR. *JB

Jul 28, 2007 33,266 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. FIRST REPAIR WAS A REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK AND ELECTRIC DRIVE. UNIT FAILED 2 WEEKS LATER AND ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT STEERING STARTED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE DURING RIGHT TURNS. DEALER GREASED A JOINT BUT THERE IS STILL A HARD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IN THAT DIRECTION. I HAVE NOT SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT BUT AM FEARFUL OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING DUE TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS THAT I AND OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED SO FAR. *JB

Jul 28, 2007 33,266 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 - I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. FIRST REPAIR WAS A REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK AND ELECTRIC DRIVE. UNIT FAILED 2 WEEKS LATER AND ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT STEERING STARTED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE DURING RIGHT TURNS. DEALER GREASED A JOINT BUT THERE IS STILL A HARD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IN THAT DIRECTION. I HAVE NOT SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT BUT AM FEARFUL OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING DUE TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS THAT I AND OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED SO FAR. *JB

Jul 11, 2007 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE I LOST POWER STEERING. AFTER LOSING CONTROL, AND REGAINED MY COMPOSURE AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE. READING THE MESSAGE BOARD THAT SAID POWER STEERING WAS GONE, I CONTINUED ON HOME. THE NEW PART WILL COST $352.OO PLUS LABOR TO FIX. THE STEERING CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. *AK

Jul 11, 2007 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE I LOST POWER STEERING. AFTER LOSING CONTROL, AND REGAINED MY COMPOSURE AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE. READING THE MESSAGE BOARD THAT SAID POWER STEERING WAS GONE, I CONTINUED ON HOME. THE NEW PART WILL COST $352.OO PLUS LABOR TO FIX. THE STEERING CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. *AK

Jul 2, 2007 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 48,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

Jul 2, 2007 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 48,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

Jun 16, 2007

COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE 2006 PONTIAC G6. BEFORE POWER STEERING FAILURE THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HARD TIME STARTING . SHORTLY AFTER THE POWER STEERING WILL SEIZE, MAKING THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. FORTUNATELY, THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT TO DATE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP , AND THE SENSOR FOR THE POWER STEERING WAS RESET. LESS THAN A WEEK LATER THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN, AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TOTROUBLESHOOT THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR WAS $1200 AND UP.*AK

Jun 16, 2007

COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE 2006 PONTIAC G6. BEFORE POWER STEERING FAILURE THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HARD TIME STARTING . SHORTLY AFTER THE POWER STEERING WILL SEIZE, MAKING THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. FORTUNATELY, THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT TO DATE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP , AND THE SENSOR FOR THE POWER STEERING WAS RESET. LESS THAN A WEEK LATER THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN, AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TOTROUBLESHOOT THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR WAS $1200 AND UP.*AK

May 16, 2007

THE POWER STEERING IN THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN HAS BEEN FAILING RECENTLY. AT FIRST, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MUCH FREER WHEN TURNING LEFT AND VERY TIGHT WHEN TURNING RIGHT. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT BUT IS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY NOW. I AM NOW GETTING A TOTAL FAILURE OF POWER STEERING ALONG WITH THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. WHEN THIS OCCURS I HAVE TO STOP AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART. SOMETIMES, IT OPERATES PROPERLY, BUT TODAY IT CONTINUED TO FAIL AFTER THREE DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED IN THE SPAN OF ONE MILE. ALTHOUGH WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, I HAVE VERY SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

May 16, 2007

THE POWER STEERING IN THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN HAS BEEN FAILING RECENTLY. AT FIRST, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MUCH FREER WHEN TURNING LEFT AND VERY TIGHT WHEN TURNING RIGHT. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT BUT IS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY NOW. I AM NOW GETTING A TOTAL FAILURE OF POWER STEERING ALONG WITH THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. WHEN THIS OCCURS I HAVE TO STOP AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART. SOMETIMES, IT OPERATES PROPERLY, BUT TODAY IT CONTINUED TO FAIL AFTER THREE DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED IN THE SPAN OF ONE MILE. ALTHOUGH WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, I HAVE VERY SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 30, 2007 Crash

2006 PONTIAC G6. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT THE GUARD RAIL. *MC THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD A POWER STEERING PROBLEM 2 WEEKS PRIOR AND IT WAS REPAIRED AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB A VEHICLE QUESTIONAIRE WAS MAILED TO CUSTOMER TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE COMPLAINT. *TR

Apr 30, 2007 Crash

2006 PONTIAC G6. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT THE GUARD RAIL. *MC THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD A POWER STEERING PROBLEM 2 WEEKS PRIOR AND IT WAS REPAIRED AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB A VEHICLE QUESTIONAIRE WAS MAILED TO CUSTOMER TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE COMPLAINT. *TR

Mar 17, 2007 Crash 22,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPUTERIZED MODULE FAILED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. POWER STEERING LOSS ALERT APPEARED ON RADIO. WHEEL OF CAR LOCKED; VEHICLE WAS RENDERED UNSTEERABLE CAUSING CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY. VEHICLE HAD THIS EXACT MODULE REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP TWO WEEKS PRIOR WHEN POWER STEERING WAS LOST IN THE SAME MANNER W/THE SAME WARNING ALERT, BUT FIRST INSTANCE OCCURRED AT A 2MPH SPEED IN PARKING LOT.

Mar 17, 2007 Crash 22,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPUTERIZED MODULE FAILED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. POWER STEERING LOSS ALERT APPEARED ON RADIO. WHEEL OF CAR LOCKED; VEHICLE WAS RENDERED UNSTEERABLE CAUSING CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY. VEHICLE HAD THIS EXACT MODULE REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP TWO WEEKS PRIOR WHEN POWER STEERING WAS LOST IN THE SAME MANNER W/THE SAME WARNING ALERT, BUT FIRST INSTANCE OCCURRED AT A 2MPH SPEED IN PARKING LOT.

Mar 8, 2007 16,131 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 28438 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 4936 MILES AS A NEW VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 8/16/06 THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAVE A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOKES HODGES PONTIAC OF THOMSON GA THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE PERSON THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE ON 3/31/06 FOR VIBRATION PROBLEMS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD AT TIME OF THE REPAIR OF 8/16/06 THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN 06-02-32-0007 HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE POWER STEERING GEAR. THIS WAS REPLACED ON 8/19/06. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SERVICE SHE WAS SHOWN A FILE REGARDING THE VEHICLES PREVIOUS REPAIRS PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE ON 3/31/06, WHICH WAS INFORMATION THAT WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE PURCHASE TIME. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT SINCE THIS WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM, AND THE FACT THAT THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AND SOLD THE VEHICLE AS NEW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,131 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,300.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT A VIBRATION WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. UPDATED 05/21/07*JB

Mar 8, 2007 16,131 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6 WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 28438 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 4936 MILES AS A NEW VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 8/16/06 THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAVE A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOKES HODGES PONTIAC OF THOMSON GA THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE PERSON THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE ON 3/31/06 FOR VIBRATION PROBLEMS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD AT TIME OF THE REPAIR OF 8/16/06 THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN 06-02-32-0007 HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE POWER STEERING GEAR. THIS WAS REPLACED ON 8/19/06. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SERVICE SHE WAS SHOWN A FILE REGARDING THE VEHICLES PREVIOUS REPAIRS PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE ON 3/31/06, WHICH WAS INFORMATION THAT WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE PURCHASE TIME. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT SINCE THIS WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM, AND THE FACT THAT THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AND SOLD THE VEHICLE AS NEW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,131 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,300.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT A VIBRATION WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. UPDATED 05/21/07*JB

Feb 9, 2007 Crash 900 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A PONTIAC G6 WHICH WAS INVOLVED A CRASH IN JULY 2006. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 900. THE CV JOINT FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AWAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. GM STATED THAT THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR DUE TO THE CV BOOTS, AND THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE TIE ROD END. THE CONTACT HAS A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS. THE POLICE REPORT WAS INCORRECT IN STATING THAT IT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE CONTACT AND THE OTHER DRIVER INVOLVED IN THE CRASH DISAGREED WITH THE REPORT. THE VEHICLE HIT A CURB BEFORE GOING INTO THE DITCH. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THERE WERE 2 SETS OF SKID MARKS. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THE CONTACT WAS AT FAULT AND CANCELLED HER POLICY ,STATING THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE, AND THE PASSENGER WAS BRUISED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DUE TO THE CRASH THE CONTACT NEEDED KNEE SURGERY. *AK

Feb 9, 2007 Crash 900 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A PONTIAC G6 WHICH WAS INVOLVED A CRASH IN JULY 2006. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 900. THE CV JOINT FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AWAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. GM STATED THAT THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR DUE TO THE CV BOOTS, AND THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE TIE ROD END. THE CONTACT HAS A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS. THE POLICE REPORT WAS INCORRECT IN STATING THAT IT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE CONTACT AND THE OTHER DRIVER INVOLVED IN THE CRASH DISAGREED WITH THE REPORT. THE VEHICLE HIT A CURB BEFORE GOING INTO THE DITCH. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THERE WERE 2 SETS OF SKID MARKS. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THE CONTACT WAS AT FAULT AND CANCELLED HER POLICY ,STATING THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE, AND THE PASSENGER WAS BRUISED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DUE TO THE CRASH THE CONTACT NEEDED KNEE SURGERY. *AK

Jan 11, 2007 Crash 5,900 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP DRIVING (APPROX 20-30 MPH) DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN A LARGE TRUCK CAME DOWN THE STREET IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I TURNED MY WHEEL SLIGHTLY TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE CENTER LINE. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL BACK SO THAT I COULD GO STRAIGHT AGAIN. MY CAR HIT THE BACK WHEEL OF A PARKED CAR. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH CARS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE DAMAGE TO BOTH CARS IS CURRENTLY BEING ASSESSED. *JB

Jan 11, 2007 Crash 5,900 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP DRIVING (APPROX 20-30 MPH) DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN A LARGE TRUCK CAME DOWN THE STREET IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I TURNED MY WHEEL SLIGHTLY TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE CENTER LINE. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL BACK SO THAT I COULD GO STRAIGHT AGAIN. MY CAR HIT THE BACK WHEEL OF A PARKED CAR. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH CARS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE DAMAGE TO BOTH CARS IS CURRENTLY BEING ASSESSED. *JB

Jan 6, 2007 10,480 mi

WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE, POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON CONSOLE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I HAD TO RESTART CAR TO GET THE POWER STEERING BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN, SINCE THERE ISN'T A POWER STEERING PUMP IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL AND THE SWITCH IS IN THE COLUMN. THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PIECE WILL COME IN, BUT THEY SAID I COULD DRIVE IT AND IF IT GOES OUT AGAIN, IT WON'T DO ANY HARM, JUST BE A "SURPRISE". I PRAY THAT IT DOESN'T GO OUT GOING AT A HIGHER SPEED AROUND A CURVE. *JB

Jan 6, 2007 10,480 mi

WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE, POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON CONSOLE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I HAD TO RESTART CAR TO GET THE POWER STEERING BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN, SINCE THERE ISN'T A POWER STEERING PUMP IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL AND THE SWITCH IS IN THE COLUMN. THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PIECE WILL COME IN, BUT THEY SAID I COULD DRIVE IT AND IF IT GOES OUT AGAIN, IT WON'T DO ANY HARM, JUST BE A "SURPRISE". I PRAY THAT IT DOESN'T GO OUT GOING AT A HIGHER SPEED AROUND A CURVE. *JB

Oct 16, 2006 20,645 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 TAKEN TO DEALER FOR NOISE IN FRONT WHEN STEERING. DEALER RETURNED VEHICLE STATING "THEY COULD FIND NOTHING." APPOX 2 MONTHS LATER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK FOR SAME PROBLEM ONLY WORSE. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED WITH DEALERSHIP STATING THE RACK AND PINION NEED REPLACED ALONG WITH A RIGHT FRONT HUB (WHEEL BARING) BUT THE PARTS NEEDED ORDERED. ONE WEEK LATER DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED "PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER." THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL WITH THESE PROBLEMS. LATER TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND PARTS CANNOT BE PRODUCED FAST ENOUGH TO CORRECT THEM ALL. SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED VEHICLE WAS OK TO DRIVE. *NM

Oct 16, 2006 20,645 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 TAKEN TO DEALER FOR NOISE IN FRONT WHEN STEERING. DEALER RETURNED VEHICLE STATING "THEY COULD FIND NOTHING." APPOX 2 MONTHS LATER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK FOR SAME PROBLEM ONLY WORSE. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED WITH DEALERSHIP STATING THE RACK AND PINION NEED REPLACED ALONG WITH A RIGHT FRONT HUB (WHEEL BARING) BUT THE PARTS NEEDED ORDERED. ONE WEEK LATER DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED "PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER." THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL WITH THESE PROBLEMS. LATER TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND PARTS CANNOT BE PRODUCED FAST ENOUGH TO CORRECT THEM ALL. SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED VEHICLE WAS OK TO DRIVE. *NM

Sep 29, 2006 3,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 55-60 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CROSSING THE CENTER LANE. IT REMAINED LOCKED FOR ABOUT 30 YARDS AND THEN RELEASED. *NM UPDATE (10/9/08): THE STEERING IS ELECTRICAL. THE STEERING WOULD NOT BUDGE...I WAS PULLING DOWN ON IT WITH EVERYTHING IN ME TO TRY TO GET IT BACK INTO MY LANE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. OUT OF FEAR OF IT HAPPENING AGAIN AND GM UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, MY VEHICLE SAT FOR NEARLY 3 MONTHS BEFORE I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE THE RISK AND DRIVE IT.

Sep 29, 2006 3,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 55-60 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CROSSING THE CENTER LANE. IT REMAINED LOCKED FOR ABOUT 30 YARDS AND THEN RELEASED. *NM UPDATE (10/9/08): THE STEERING IS ELECTRICAL. THE STEERING WOULD NOT BUDGE...I WAS PULLING DOWN ON IT WITH EVERYTHING IN ME TO TRY TO GET IT BACK INTO MY LANE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. OUT OF FEAR OF IT HAPPENING AGAIN AND GM UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, MY VEHICLE SAT FOR NEARLY 3 MONTHS BEFORE I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE THE RISK AND DRIVE IT.

Aug 31, 2006 Crash

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE. TRAFFIC HAD SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 25 MPH AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND DID NOT NOTICE AND STRUCK MY VEHICLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH. THIS FORCE PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING THEIR SEAT BELT AND SHOULDER STRAP AT THE TIME. DURING THIS INCIDENT, THE STEERING WHEEL ALONG WITH THE MAIN SHAFT CAME FREE OF THE COLUMN AND WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S LAP WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. MY MAIN CONCERN WAS THAT, WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE DRIVER'S LAP WITH THE SHAFT STICKING STRAIGHT UP, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE BEEN IMPALED WITH THE SHAFT THROUGH THEIR JAW AND UP THROUGH THEIR SKULL IF THE AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED AT THAT TIME. I DO HAVE A DIGITAL PICTURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL PLACED LOOSELY BACK INTO THE COLUMN IF YOU NEED TO SEE IT. *JB

Aug 31, 2006 Crash

MY 2006 PONTIAC G6 WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE. TRAFFIC HAD SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 25 MPH AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND DID NOT NOTICE AND STRUCK MY VEHICLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH. THIS FORCE PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING THEIR SEAT BELT AND SHOULDER STRAP AT THE TIME. DURING THIS INCIDENT, THE STEERING WHEEL ALONG WITH THE MAIN SHAFT CAME FREE OF THE COLUMN AND WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S LAP WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. MY MAIN CONCERN WAS THAT, WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE DRIVER'S LAP WITH THE SHAFT STICKING STRAIGHT UP, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE BEEN IMPALED WITH THE SHAFT THROUGH THEIR JAW AND UP THROUGH THEIR SKULL IF THE AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED AT THAT TIME. I DO HAVE A DIGITAL PICTURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL PLACED LOOSELY BACK INTO THE COLUMN IF YOU NEED TO SEE IT. *JB

Jul 21, 2006 1,453 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DASHBOARD WARNING FOR STEERING ILLUMINATED AND WAS AUDIBLE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE STEERING FAILED . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE COMPUTER HAS BEEN RESET THREE TIMES. THESE EFFORTS HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. FOR THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT, THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED.

Jul 21, 2006 1,453 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DASHBOARD WARNING FOR STEERING ILLUMINATED AND WAS AUDIBLE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE STEERING FAILED . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE COMPUTER HAS BEEN RESET THREE TIMES. THESE EFFORTS HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. FOR THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT, THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED.

Feb 15, 2006 Fire 2,200 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP RENTAL CAR WITH APPROX 2,200 MILES DRIVING 25-35 MPH FOR APPROX 30 MIN., LOST POWER STEERING. PULLED OFF ROAD, SMOKE FROM GRILLE, OPENED HOOD TO FIND FIRE BETWEEN FIRE WALL AND ENGINE. DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I PRESUME POWER STEERING CONNECTION BROKE OR HOSE SPLIT SENDING FLUID ON HOT ENGINE CAUSING FIRE. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BEFORE IT GOT BIG BY PASSERBY'S SODA. CAR WAS STILL DRIVABLE (ENGINE HAD COOLED - FIRE OUT), BUT HAD RENTAL COMPANY PICK IT UP JUST IN CASE THE FLUID HAD NOT EVAPORATED/BURNED OFF. *NM

Feb 15, 2006 Fire 2,200 mi

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP RENTAL CAR WITH APPROX 2,200 MILES DRIVING 25-35 MPH FOR APPROX 30 MIN., LOST POWER STEERING. PULLED OFF ROAD, SMOKE FROM GRILLE, OPENED HOOD TO FIND FIRE BETWEEN FIRE WALL AND ENGINE. DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I PRESUME POWER STEERING CONNECTION BROKE OR HOSE SPLIT SENDING FLUID ON HOT ENGINE CAUSING FIRE. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BEFORE IT GOT BIG BY PASSERBY'S SODA. CAR WAS STILL DRIVABLE (ENGINE HAD COOLED - FIRE OUT), BUT HAD RENTAL COMPANY PICK IT UP JUST IN CASE THE FLUID HAD NOT EVAPORATED/BURNED OFF. *NM