2005 Pontiac G6: won't start

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 123,244 miles · KS

While driving home my alarm system light blinked on then stayed on. The headlights shut off and turned on. After I parked the car and turned off the engine the theft deterrent system activated and my car would not start for 45 mins. I followed all reset procedures nothing worked. Had to disconnect and reconnect alarm. Now alarm will not work and the trunk/doors open or unlock randomly, radio turns off, lights turn off. Problem has been happening for a few weeks now noone in town knows how to fix.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · AZ

My granddaughters car was having problems where it would not start at times, even though it was in park. I drove the car home and parked it in my driveway to try to troubleshoot the problem and when I put the car in park and shut it off, the car started rolling down hill in my driveway. I stopped the car from rolling and when I tried to start it, I found that it would not start. I then shifted the car into neutral and it was able to start. I was able to duplicate this problem by putting the car back in park. Sometimes it would go into park and then start and other times it only appeared to be going into park and then would not start and also would roll backwards on an incline. I took the car to a repair shop for further investigation and they told me that the transmission shift cable was defective and that the good news was the there was a gm recall for this problem for this model vehicle. I called gm to inquire about this and they said that although this model and year car had a safety recall for this defective transmission shift cable, the VIN number for my granddaughters car was not included. It is obvious to me that this car has the same defective part as the recall along with all the same symptoms, including a starting issue in park and the ability to roll down hill after exiting the vehicle. Is there anything that can be done about getting help with this repair?

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · OH

1- the car was coming to a stop at a red light when it just completely turned off. Lights, power locks, windows, radio, the car, everything. Would not start after that. After about 5 minutes of sitting at the red light with a completely dead car (with my keys in my lap) the car started on its own. 2- went to get into my car after coming out of the store - the car was trying to reboot itself. All the accessories would turn on, but the car remained dead and would not start. Let sit for about 5-8 minutes (after it tried to start itself about 5 times) - I could start the car 3- came out of the store and it was once again, completely dead where nothing work (could not lock or unlock the doors even). About 10 minutes after of letting it sit, the locks started clicking (as in unlocking, locking, unlocking, locking). Then it started on its own, with my keys in my lap.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Gm sputter start. If it does start it sometimes doesn't start on the first try and sometimes catches and sputters before it starts. I have to keep the gas pushed so it will catch and start. Like the idle needs adjusted or something.

Filed May 30, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 99,000 miles · IA

On numerous occasions, my car will chime once and a message will appear about my power steering. I will lose my power steering for a short period of time. It will be difficult to steer the car over off the road. It has also chimed and a message will come on about servicing the air bags. After the air bag message, the security paddlelock will come on and my car will basically shut down. I will lose my ability to accelerate and steer the car. This has occurred while driving down the highway and also when turning corners or stopping at stop signs. Once the vehicle has been stopped and shut off, it will not start again. I have to let it sit for at least 20 to 25 minutes and then I can restart it. Sometimes it will run fine for weeks, and other times such as yesterday, it continued every time I drove it. I just had numerous large repair bills and I have no more money to fix this major problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The vehicle would not start and it was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact stated that there must be a problem with the computer. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that she needed a new battery. The battery was replaced but the failure recurred and was taken back to the independent mechanic who advised the contact to have an authorized dealer diagnose the failure. The wiring to the fuse pump was replaced by an authorized dealer. Approximately 4 days later the failure recurred. The vehicle taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 86,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2009 · Steering · 131,120 miles · PA

I have taken my car into the dealership due to the steering wheel being tough to turn at times. I received a letter in the mail from the dealership saying there may be a problem with the steering. However, when I took it into the dealership, they told me that there was nothing they could do to fix the car unless they could physically see that the steering was acting up. Just yesterday, I couldn't turn my car without using two hands to tug on the steering wheel. It wouldn't turn without fighting with the car. This is not the first time this has happened, and I am at the point where I want to sell the car because there are too many problems with it. I have had this problem with steering so many times. What will it take for the dealership to fix the car? Do I have to get into an accident before they will fix it or recall it, because I am not paying for something that I complained about when I had the warranty. I am now over the miles for a warranty. Another issue that I have reported to the dealership while under warranty was the car won't start. Sometimes I turn the key and it won't start. It takes several times before the car will actually start. This happens frequently. It's several times a week. It is unreal that I can't get into my car and start it without having a problem. I have reported this issue to the dealership and again was told that nothing is wrong with the car. I have reported several other issues, but the dealership refuses to help with anything. There are so many issues with the pontiac g6. I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone unless all of the issues are corrected.

Filed Jul 28, 2008 · Electrical · 22,206 miles · IN

Car wont start after sitting for several hours or it wont start after the driver display has gone haywire (showing errors, AC blows hot air, gas gauge goes to empty, unable to view your speed, etc.).

Filed May 8, 2008 · Body, Steering · 480,010 miles · 00

I took a lease over of a 2005 g6 less than a year ago. I have had nothing but problems with it from the very beginning. A lot of times it doesn't start just sputters repeatedly. Took it in to get it checked out of course they say they can't find anything wrong. Right after we got the car we had to have the brakes replaced and also there was a clunking noise. Had to have both right and left front struts replaced. Clunking noise still had not gone away, everytime I take it in I complain of the clunking and eachtime they say it is due to something else that needs to be replaced. Have had a pulsation problem when brakes applied. Power steering went on it quite a few times, had it replaced and has done it since. The rearview mirror snapped right off when being adjusted. Visor cover snapped off. Door lock knob snapped off. Most of the work we have had done was covered by warranty. The warranty is now up and the right ball bearing now needs to be replaced which is why I hear clunking is what I was told. How come it is always something different causing the clunking noise? Is going to cost around $500 to fix. What a piece of junk. We will never buy another north american made piece of jun again!!!

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Car has had numerous problems from not starting to having the brakes replaced every 3,000 miles. Dealer has been good about taking care of repairs and maintenance but I feel that this car has been nothing but a problem from the day I picked it up. I am at 27,000 miles and on at least my 9th set of brakes/rotors. It also has what I now refer to as the gm sputter start. If it does start it sometimes doesn't start on the first try and sometimes catches and sputters before it starts. Hate this car.

Filed Jul 6, 2006 · Electrical · 1,000 miles · MI

When turning the ignition to start the vehicle, the vehicle does not start right away. It sounds like it does not want to start, or won't turn over, following which it does eventually start. It has not failed to start the vehicle as of yet, however it has done this several dozen times (probably at least once a week)since I have had the vehicle in the past year. I have mentioned the problem to the dealer, but they are never able to recreate the problem, so nothing has been done to fix this problem.