2005 Pontiac G6 brakes problems

Filed Dec 22, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

A few months ago, I was pulling out of a parking lot and started to brake , but my car was not stopping. I quickly pumped my brakes and then my brakes worked. All my brake lights came on; ABS, BRAKE, TC, Check engine; and car maintenance light all came on. They periodically would go away but would return when it rained, or if the brakes gave out. Brakes have gone out twice, once while driving on freeway. Before this issue, I had taken it to a mechanic as the brake light was on, and the ‘brake fluid’ message was on my dash- the mechanic scanned it and said the BCM was malfunctioning, to take it to the dealership. I knew who bought the car originally off the lot, so I knew the specific dealership it was bought from (gmc dealership). When I called and told them the issue, they said they will not touch my car (exact words). It’s no longer under warranty and that they would not work on the car regardless. I took it to the main GMC dealership in my city, where they said it would cost thousands to diagnose and fix the car properly, even though I told them I knew what the issue was and what part needed replacing. They confirmed my cars issue was what I said it was, but said it would be VERY expensive to replace and fix, so I decided not to repair it (as the price was not what they originally told me). Now that the brakes fail periodically, I started looking around and saw others had similar issues.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · 145,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10-15 MPH, the steering wheel ceased. The vehicle was towed to randy marion buick gmc (13701 statesville rd huntersville, nc 28078) where the failure was diagnosed as steering gear assembly failure. The contact previously received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) but was informed by the dealer that the failure was not associated with the recall. The contact was informed that would provide repair for open recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Brakes, Lights · 200,000 miles · IL

The evening of january.24th,2017 I was traveling on the highway heading home and when I went to slow down because a semi pulled out in front of me I noticed the cars behind me were not reducing their speed & the car behind me almost hit me but swerved to avoid it then laid on their horn cussing me because my brake lights were not working until I let off the brakes they came on and stayed on, so I pulled over put car in park my husband got out and was checking things out and sure enough it was like they had a mind of their own. So I called for my father in law to come follow me home so that I would not cause an accident and when I went to put the car into gear my gear shift would not come out of park! So I shut car off let it set for 30 minutes started back up and my ignition got stuck and continued cranking over even after started, and now it seems to be a continuous thing with my car, my steering is making a noise almost like my wheels are going to fall off. I am scared this is a death trap

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 212,000 miles · WI

When driving on city streets, highways and the interstate, my power steering just goes out. Completely stops working. Also, sometimes my cruise control won't work because my brake lights go on without my pressing the brake. When I do press the brake the lights go off. (also on city streets, highways and interstate). And sometimes I cannot move the shifter from park without a lot of work. Like pressing and releasing the brake, wiggling or tapping of the fuses inside the vehicle and in the trunk or under the hood. Currently they say no open recalls on this car, but service providers say to check further. Found gm rebate # n140115 for the power steering issue. Apparently there may be a steering shaft problem too.gm rebate # 80317 or # 13036 for the brake/shifter problem. But pontiac says "nothing confined to this vehicle". These are safety issues that I feel they should cover. Obviously there has been thousands of vehicles already affected. How can they say mine doesn't pertain? At best they say take it in and if service says it a manufacture defect, they may help somewhat. But the car is no longer covered by the warranty so there is not much they can do. Really?? It's a safety issue, not cosmetic or fuel saving etc.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · TN

I took this car in for a recall I notice that the gear still in not in lock position. My brake went out no brake light appeared. They were to fix this problems it has not been done proberly.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 185,598 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While driving 60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the steering and brake pedal shook violently. In addition, while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning and the ignition switch beeped as if the key was inserted in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v153000, 14e044000 (steering) and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,598.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · IL

Power steering is always failing again over time once I had the recall fixed numerous of times... My steering wont let me turn the car I almost crashed good I decreased my speed, I had to shut her off than restart it... I replaced inner and outter tie rods, control arms, and struct assemly, problem still exist..brakes light illuminate when ever they want. Even if your parked without engaging it... I almost got rear ended because the driver cursed me out and said your brakes work I said yes, but when I showed her what was going on the brakes illuminate when im not on the brakes than when I pressed the brake the brake light goes off,, weird....

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 168,000 miles · TX

I randomly started smelling gas was driving one day and breaks stopped working and car randomly dies while turning a corner

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 111,925 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

While driving on the highway and approaching her exit, the electronic power steering failed and completely locked on my client's car. This is a downhill exit ramp off the highway. Her car pulled to the right and she was unable to steer her car left to follow the curvature of the exit ramp. As a result the car veered off the exit ramp, struck a pole and began to spin out of control. The car continued to spin down into the embankment and came to rest after landing on its side. The car stopped on the driver's side wheels as if it was about to roll over. The car eventually fell down on all four wheels and was facing oncoming traffic. There was a recall issued on the electronic power steering but parts to correct the problem were not made available to my client.

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While inspecting the undercarriage of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the parking brake cables fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.