2005 Pontiac G6: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Steering · 29,710 miles · PA

In 2012, I took car to wright gmc in wexford, pa for a recall on the steering. It had no problems at this point. They performed recall service and it has been all problems ever since. I took it back and they replaced steering box. I took it back again in 2013 because it developed a "knocking noise" in the steering especially after a turn when you bring the wheel back. They gave me a list of needed items, rear brakes, rotors, front end tie rod end so I asked about the noise and he said, we didn't get that far yet. That it was over one year and not covered by recall. He said they start looking for a problem in brakes first and work their way to steering. I laughed with anger and left. I did take vehicle to a mechanic who did replace brakes and rotors but said they easily weren't the cause and were normal and definitely not needed to be changed immediately. The tie rod end was fine and he couldn't figure out what they meant. They were frauduently abusing their service which happens often with pa. Inspections as well. This mechanic said the steering had a lot of play and noise but would have to take it all apart to find and didn't see the sense since there are recalls on this. I have been waiting to be informed of the recall from dorman on the shaft into the u-joint that started september 2014 but I never have been notified. I have a couple other recalls to get repaired but have been more concerned with the steering. It has worked well so I figured it wasn't a safety issue but recently, it got louder and the wheel did not turn properly. It is like it slipped but is working again. This car is garage kept with under 30k miles on it. I plan on changing dealer to crivelli in mckees rocks as I will never go to wright again. Please advise? I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your attention to this matter.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Steering · 66,000 miles · VT

Steering column feels loose when driving. It makes a knocking noise with movement left or right. It has been doing this since I purchased the vehicle used in 2008. It was taken to the dealership for repairs and found to have nothing wrong with the steering so we continued to drive it. Recall infor sent to me concerning this exact problem however the repairs cant be made without the parts. Gm please hurry and get the recall parts to the repair shops. I don't want to loose my life over this and the anxiety of driving around in a vehicle that has as many recalls as this one does is very hard to deal with.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Steering · 130,500 miles · GA

Took vehicle to gm dealer on 12/5/10 as have noticed a knocking/sticking in the steering when turning right or left. This has been a recurring issue since I have had the vehicle and I have had 2 steering gear replacements. Have also noticed that the vehicle is often hard to turn. The dealer kept the vehicle for 2 days and stated there was nothing wrong, they could not diagnose the problem and the vehicle was safe to drive. On 12/13/10, while driving down the road, the warning light chimed and lit up on the console, the words "power steering" came up on the screen display, and the power steering completely went out. This was while driving at a speed of 40 MPH. I could barely turn the steering wheel and it almost caused an accident as I tried to maneuver to the side of the road. I am extremely concerned that the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem and assured me the vehicle was safe to drive when obviously it was not. This is a serious safety issue as the steering wheel can barely be turned when this occurs.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Steering · 143,000 miles · MA

This been an on going issue with our 2005 pontiac g6. We bought it brand new and it started to have steering problems early on. We then brought it into the dealership which they replaced a steering gear, vehicle was at 36,000 miles. So they covered it under warranty. Still we heard knocking and a thud noise every time we turned back from the left. We took it back a couple of times which they didn't find nothing until the vehicle was well past the 3-36000 miles warranty and fixed something else in the steering that was faulty, this was out of pocket like $300. Then we had more problems with the steering note this has the same steering unit than the chevy cobalt which was recalled for problems with their steering. So now we lost power assist steering and it was like steering a truck from the 1950's, I was fortunate I was driving and not my wife because she probably would of panic. So now we return it to the dealer and now it needed a steering motor a switch and a steering column. Out of pocket cost like $1700. Now gm knows there's a issue so they extended the warranty except they wouldn't cover us because they only went up to 100000 miles and we were over that, so to bad so sad! They turn their backs on us, knowing there is a problem and seeing our problem. Thanks

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering on the vehicle makes a knocking noise. He also stated that the power steering alarm and light do not illuminate. The manufacturer sent out a warranty extension on the steering issue. However, he was never contacted about the warranty extension until a couple of weeks ago stating the warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated his vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. The contact's vehicle had 105,000 miles on it when he received the letter. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 105,000. Updated 12/22/10 *bf the consumer stated even though the dealer claimed the steering was fixed, there is still a knocking noise. The dealer stated the problem was a bushing separate from the steering column. Updated 12/29/10

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Electrical, Steering · 73,000 miles · MO

Owner of a pontiac 2005 g6. I have had it in to the dealership in the past to work on a knocking noise in the steering column. During hotter months the knocking noise is more active. I have had it in at least twice to the dealer to deal with this. The last time it was serviced they claimed it was the I shaft. It was lubed and repositioned. There was also noise from steering gear. The gear was replaced and set toe in. As of this last friday, june 12th, I was driving home from out of town and the "power steering" message showed up on my console. I figured there must be something wrong with the fluid and had my son get the booklet out of the glove box. The power steering was drastically tightening up. This startled me since it involved navigating traffic and getting it off the road especially since I also had my son with me. We pulled off the road and could not locate a specific area for putting in power steering fluid. The car was taken to the pontiac dealership. We were told this was a computer issue with the car - there is no hydraulics - and that the steering column must be replaced for $750.00. I, too, am filing my complaint with the federal safety agency today for the safety of families when in transportation. This has been a huge inconvenience to us especially when the car has been in for service for the same similar reasons that others are filing their complaint! When I read that others as well lost power to others, this highly concerns me! I am also not satisfied that without a recall, only a replacement part my be used to fix the problem until an actual recall is ordered and the actual problem is fixed. This means I will still have to worry about driving my vehicle and be cautious of the problem happening again. This is not a suitable alternative for the consumers who have purchased these vehicles!