2005 Pontiac G6: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Suspension · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable and the vehicle was wobbling in the front and on both sides. An independent mechanic replaced the front passenger side ball joint, but the failure intermittently progressed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

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 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 Nov 26, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 91,300 miles · OH

Yesterday while trying to pull into a parking spot, my steering column locked up and I could not control the vehicle. There was a steering column notice showing on the radio dash column. I thought if I turned the car off and back on again, the problem would go away. It didn't. I waited about 20 minutes before turning the car back on again to see if the issue had resolved itself. (this also happens with the engine light. Sometimes in the earlier morning when it is cold, the engine light will appear upon first turning the vehicle on. I turn the car off and back on again and then the engine light disappears.) I immediately took the vehicle to the dealership. I was told that it was the sensor in the steering column and that everything would cost about $800 + tax to fix. My husband started researching this issue online to see what other owners were saying. I am really surprised that just about 90% of folks are complaining about the steering column, that gm is aware of the issue, and is not listing a recall. When speaking to the dealership, of course they made it seem like the repairs they have completed on steering columns were minimal. Since I have had my car, I have had to have the intermediate shaft replaced twice.the steering column had to be greased once. Every year my brakes are being replaced, and about twice a year, one of the two if not both tie rods need replaced. I have had to pay for four key fobs. My trunk leaks water. My front head light needed replaced as it leaked water. Not cheap. I can go on an on with the repairs but have reached my "character limit". I feel like I got a lemon. Would like to complain to someone in authority, but dealership is no help.

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Steering · 59,287 miles · MI

Re: 2005 pontiac g6 (gt model, 3.5l v-6, 59,287 miles) experienced problems with steering, felt like steering was 'binding' or "hanging up" when turning at slow speeds or in parking lots. Also heard a 'clunk' coming from somewhere in the steering column. Previously attempted to fix the problem by replacing the lower ball joints (control arm) and the front tires. When this did not solve the problem the mechanic identified the flex coupler in the intermediate steering shaft was worn and required replacement. The pontiac g6 has a number of known issues relating to the steering, including this one. I believe it is unacceptable for a vehicle with less than 60,000 miles to require replacement of steering parts - this is a design flaw and should be considered for a recall to fix the problem at gm expense.

Filed May 13, 2010 · Steering · 110,000 miles · WI

There have been several occurrences I have had with the steering on my 2005 pontiac g6: steering issue #1: my steering wheel was easy to turn to the left but not right. Shortly after it would begin it would correct itself: dealership resolution was to replace the control arms because they were binding up. Steering issue #2 - after initial repairs, the problem was not corrected. Upon return to the dealership they identified additional repairs that were necessary due to symptoms reported. Dealership resolution was to replace the rack (4 times so far). Steering issue #3: I had no steering power at all while trying to turn into a parking lot with no warning. I ended up having the car towed to the closest dealership. Dealership resolution was replace the steering column and steering coil as it had snapped thus causing the sudden loss of steering. Steering issue #4: my radio sounded a message that said "power steering" and I could not turn my wheel in either direction. This happened once while I was driving down the road and almost caused me to wreck into oncoming traffic and a second time leaving a parking lot. Dealership resolution was to replace the steering column and electrical box to the tune of $1,000 which I cannot afford. My only saving grace is that this piece of junk is paid off in three more months which will not come soon enough. Miles at time of last incident was 106,000 and 109,000 miles, current mileage is 114,000 miles. (2005 pontiac g6 purchased in july of 2006) I was disappointed to find out that pontiac recently recalled the g5 series of their vehicles for electronic steering issues and are aware of the steering issues on their g6 models. If this is the case, then why are they not recalling all models with known similar issues or atleast making the public aware of the issue. This problem deserves further scrutiny. Did no one learn a lesson from toyota??? Shame on you!

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Brakes · 88,097 miles · NY

Due to constant warping of the rotors, excessive pressure was put on the rest of the braking system causing the front left tie rod to snap. This caused the vehicle to lose control and veered in a left 90 degree angle into oncoming traffic. Other vehicles were able to swerve so there was no impact with me. I have had constant problems with the rotors warping on this car and have gone through about 3 pairs during 80,000 miles. All parts have been repaired by my personal mechanic with gmac telling me that brakes are not covered under the extended warranty that I purchased with the car.

Filed Oct 16, 2009 · Steering · 102,541 miles · WI

I was driving my car to go get lunch and pulled up to a stop sign and bell went off and I could not steer my 2005 pontiac g6. I pulled into a saturn dealership which was the first right turn off the busy road I found myself on. It took two people to turn the wheel and I had to park sideway's in three spots. I went into the dealership to seek assistance and had one of the porters drive the car back to the service area when he reported the issue had resolved itself. After talking with a technician, he recommended that I wait to have it serviced to see if it was a momentary blip in the computer or if the problem presents itself again. I agreed but decided to do an internet search on my car, make and model only to find numerous complaint's of the same issue with power steering failure in the '05 and '06 model. What makes me even more upset and disgusted is that posting after posting all over the net state that gm knows the steering is failing and posted a bulletin in 2007 stating there was a problem but never bothered to send out any communications when I would have been well within the warranty. Now I have 102,000 miles on my car and am looking at an $800 - $1000 repair unless I junk this piece of crap. In addition - my car has had a lengthily service record that is quite disappointing. I have had a new fuel system including fuel pump, fuel lines, solenoid (sp?), four steering racks, two sets of control arm's, a steering column, steering coil, steering gear, stereo/cd player, tail lights, ignition and window clips to make them stop screaming. This has been the biggest disappointment since the vw beetle of '03. And we wonder why no one wants to buy american anymore...gm here's your sign.

Filed Sep 2, 2009 · Steering · 54,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering column vibrates and is difficult to steer. Additionally the vehicle unexpectedly drifted to the left or right side of the road. She took the vehicle to a local repair facility and a mechanic replaced the front ball joints and tires, and performed an alignment. One week later the failures resurfaced. She took the vehicle to a dealership in which a technician concluded that the breaks needed to be replaced. She speculated that the technicians have incorrectly identified the cause of the failure; therefore, the dealer still has possession of the vehicle. The vehicle identification number was unavailable failure mileage was 54,000. The current mileage is 57,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 64,000 miles · IL

After 64,000 miles on a 2005 pontiac g6, I started hearing a clunk noise after turning steering wheel and while driving on expressway over 50 MPH, my steering wheel vibrates. It feels as though the steering wheel is loose and something is about to come apart on my car. I went to a mechanic to get new brake pads and he stated that the vibration and steering noise was because my ball joints were bad. I handle this car extremely well and can not understand why ball joints would be bad so soon. He also stated that after trying to find parts, only the dealer sold them and they were a whopping 215.00 for each side of car. My warranty expired and this is going to be an out of pocket cost. It also seems that I have to keep replacing the brakes and rotors often. Additionally my power steering light comes on sporadically making it hard for me to turn the wheel.

Filed Jun 30, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 35,965 miles · OH

Electrical steering problems with 2005 pontiac g6. They have replaced my steering twice the second time they replaced the control arms. 10k mile later the car is making the same noise again.