2005 Pontiac G6: engine failure

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Steering · 117,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated and blinking. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway, waited for a while, and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to jensen motors inc (2525 s broadway st, new ulm, mn 56073) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was rejected to be serviced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Steering · 59,972 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle should have been included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,972.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Steering · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Steering · 142,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel was able to move a little. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Engine · 94,000 miles · IN

Hearing noise under the hood. Took to dealer garage, they determed that rods & pistons failing. May only have 5 thousand miles left if lucky before total engine failure.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Steering · 135,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering seized and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver left and right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the drive belt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Steering · 134,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the 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. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Steering · 138,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the power steering seized and the warning light illuminated. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Steering · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Steering · 40,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and completing a turn, the vehicle stalled as steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The failure recurred three weeks after the repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Steering · 116,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel seized. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and regained power steering. The failure recurred two different times. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic. The technicians stated that the power steering column would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2011 · Steering · 100,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the power steering assist motor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.