2005 Pontiac G6: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Steering · 98,000 miles · WI

Steering clunks during left turns. Was told this is caused by defective intermediate steering shaft. This is a design flaw and needs to be recalled.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the transmission emitted a loud clunking noise with extreme hesitation. The engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 72,000 miles · IL

My steering completely shut off and it was near impossible to turn the wheels. I was able to control the car still but did not know how to help the power steering turn back on. While in the garage, the transmission made a few very harsh shifts in and out of gear when I was trying to accelerate into the garage. Very dangerous.

Filed Dec 10, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · MD

My electrical power steering completely locks up while driving, making it nearly impossible to turn my steering wheel. It has happened almost every time I drive it recently. It also makes my car shake and make clunking noises. It is in the repair shop now, but because there is no recall, I am expected to pay for the repair, which I am refusing to do. With the amount of complaints and the absolute danger of this problem, it is ridiculous that this car is not recalled and covered by pontiac. I will pay a lawyer fee to sue pontiac before I pay for repairs caused by their faulty engineering.

Filed May 14, 2012 · Steering · 52,345 miles · CA

2005 pontiac g6 making a loud clunking/popping noise when turning at low speeds. Had it checked at sears and was told it was a problem with the rack and pinion steering and I should take it to a gm dealership.

Filed Aug 7, 2011 · Steering · 45,000 miles · OH · crash

Purchased my g6 5/2011 with 34k miles. At 45k, slight 'clunk' noises began while steering at low speeds. Gradually got worse. This vehicle has major steering issues that cannot be permanently fixed according to mechanics that haven't been told to keep this 'on the hush' by gm. Gm knows about this problem and has recalled vehicles from other brands for safety based on this problem; however, has not recalled the pontiac's for reasons unknown. Most likely because the brand is dead - so much for gm support of their products. I am discouraged because I love my g6, but do not feel safe driving it and am forced to feel very unsafe in a car that is otherwise quite safe. I have lost faith in gm, and that is sad being the son of a gm retiree of 35 years of service. If this issue is not fixed soon, I will never purchase a gm vehicle again. I was going to purchase a brand-new buick lacrosse, but now have to wait to hear what gm will do about the steering issue because I can sell my g6. If I will be forced to pay for the repair (which will not fix the issue, it will come back), I will be d***ed if I'm going to drop $40k on a new gm automobile. Where is the commitment to safety? Not at gm. Approx. 52k miles - noticed steering clunking worsening, car began major steering drift & drag issues. Began to be hard to keep car centered on the road. Replaced tires & alignment to no avail. Problem is said to be with steering. Next, vehicle began to 'take' the steering wheel away from me while driving. While turning, wheel will unexpectedly jerk and turn itself. Have experienced the wheel turning itself full 90-degrees immediately as I begin accelerating from a stoplight. Have almost nailed cars next to mine because of this. Have to be very mindful of the issue at all times. At 58k miles, I attempted to turn around in a small parking lot next to the road. Turned in, and the vehicle unexpectedly jerked to the right - sending me through a fence and into a cement barrier. Thanks a lot gm.

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 85,000 miles · IN

We own a 05 pontiac g6. This vehicle has a chronic issue with the brake pedal sensor. When the sensor is having issues, it is extremely hard to get the car to go from park to drive. More importantly though is then the sensor causes the brake light to work in reverse. When you apply the brakes, the lights go off, when the pedal is not depressed, the light stays on. We have had several sensors replaced and now have been told the "fix" is the electrical lubricant. This electrical lubricant is only good for a few months. Obviously, it is a half[xxx] "fix". We have been to several "former" pontiac dealers only to have been told we are "out of luck". This is an extremely dangerous situation. While driving at night, if you depress your brakes and no lights come on it could lead to a rear-end collision.thankfully this last time my husband was warned of this event by a gal who was driving behind him. My husband has been pulled over by the police because they thought he was drinking. He was told that a characteristic of a drunk driver is that they "ride their brakes". Gm needs to get this corrected!! It is not safe. We purchased this vehicle for my husband who drives 50 miles round trip to work everyday. This is an accident waiting to happen. We are seriously contemplating trading in the vehicle for another one because of this and other issues with the g6. It has been a lemon since we got it between this brake issue, a "clunking" noise when turning (which we were told is "nothing" from our former pontiac dealers) and the panoramic sunroof leaking and noise issues, which as well we were told nothing can be done about. (we had standing water in the vehicle w/ the leaks) this brake issue needs to be looked at!!!! We will not buy another gm vehicle because of this crappy service and lack of care in getting this vehicle recalled. What is it going to take??? I have seen other complaints addressing this same thing. I would implore the federal safety agency to see what can be done about this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom

Filed May 7, 2011 · Steering · IN

Constant clunking in steering column. There's also plenty of "play" and drifting while driving. Other owners have experienced this and have claimed no matter what they do to try and fix the problem it consistently comes back. Bought this car to make 1000 mile trips but am now to scared to take it far from home or on the interstate. If I had known about these issues I would not have bought this car.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Steering · 102,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2005 pontiac g6 gt. Since purchase, I have had to replace the intermediate steering shaft four or five times. I recently replaced the whole column (about 4 months ago) and it is again making clunking noises. A car expert friend who drove the car yesterday noted that it seems to both drag and have too much 'play'. The car should be recalled. It is no longer under warranty at 110,000 miles and should be replaced by gm.

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 Mar 26, 2010 · Steering · 68,596 miles · CO

When I turned into the parking lot at work this morning the power assist on my 2005 pontiac g6 locked up. I couldn't turn the wheel at first - the power steering light came on the instrument panel and on the message center it flashed "power steering." luckily, no other vehicles were around and I was able to strong arm the vehicle into a spot. I turned the car off and called my son. He thought it was the battery. I turned the car on and everything had returned to normal. When I got to work I got online and noticed that this was a problem in the 2005 g6s but no recall has been made on it. In august of 2009 when I took my car in to have the 60,000 service performed the mechanic asked me about the noise with the power steering. I told him I did notice a clunking sound when I turned. He advised me that some dealerships were fixing the problem without charge. I called around and found that wasn't the case in my area. What does it take to get a recall for this? I see that some of the g5's have been recalled -- I am now afraid of my car and have no means to buy a new one.

Filed Jan 31, 2010 · Steering · OH

Clunking in steering column , ended up being the steering coupler , it has been replaced twice one at 17k miles , and one at 65k miles ! Now rack and pinion is going out at 68k miles !