2006 Pontiac G6: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 100,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when at a parking lot of a school, the contact drove very slowly at an unknown speed, the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed and in addition the vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed. The power steering failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into another vehicle, which made the vehicle come to a stop. Only the air bag on the power steering wheel deployed. The other air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 149,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact's boyfriend was driving 40 MPH, he was struck from behind by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered pain and was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The body damage to the vehicle was repaired, but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. Also, while turning the wheels to leave a parking spot, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column and torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there had been a recall; however, it had been completed. Therefore, the manufacturer could not assist. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Steering · 110,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 45 MPH and making a left turn, the steering failed without warning. In addition, the contact observed fluid leaking from the vehicle. While pulling off the road, the rear passenger side bumper of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle that fled the scene. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the steering was repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Airbags · 193,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. During the incident, the front end sustained significant damage and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion as well as injuries to the neck, back, head, and right leg. The contact required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Airbags · MS · crash

2006 pontiac g6. Lawyer wrote in on behalf of client. The air bags did not deploy during an accident. *ta the consumers daughter died in the accident.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 125,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle which caused the contact to crash into the preceeding vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become difficult to turn and the air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left foot, back and body aches, and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 108,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a deer ran into the road and the contact crashed into the deer. The vehicle stalled and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact sustained back pain, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2009 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · FL

This is complaint is regards to my 2006 pontiac g6 that was purchased in november 2007. On november 11, 2009 when I cranked the vehicle a service airbags light came on in the message panel. I immediately called the dealership, and made a service appointment for november 25, 2009. I found that there had been a recall #06v417000, for the 2006 g6 for airbag failure. I contacted gm and advised of the airbag problem. Upon contact with gm, I was assigned a case# 71-775-755-730. I expressed my concern that this could be a safety defect that could mean the airbag could malfunction during an accident. Gm advised me to schedule an appointment with the dealership. I advised gm of the scheduled service appointment. After the service appointment, the dealership stated they would be in touch with the general manager of gm and give me a call back. Later that day I received a call gm, advising that my car would be repaired due to some special warranty and that the dealership would be in contact with me after the holiday. After not receiving a call from the dealership in a couple of days, I called the dealership and was advised that gm would not repair my car because it was out of warranty and I was the second owner. I explained to the dealership that I purchased the car from my credit union and that it had 35,800 miles on it, which was under 36,000 miles. Although, there are 70,000 miles on the car, if this is a manufacturer's safety defect it should be repaired regardless of the miles on the vehicle. The dealership advised the airbag would not deploy if there is an accident. Gm assigned the case to the district. I made numerous calls and finally received a call back last week. I was told that gm was not going to repair my car. I expressed my concerns again about the manufacturer's safety defect. I feel that the airbag should be repaired by gm since not deploying could mean a matter of life or death in an accident. I am very disappointed with gm.

Filed Dec 4, 2009 · Airbags · 41,845 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a single car accident on 12/2/09. Car hydroplaned on water, spun several times, went airborne at appx. 45-50mph and finally came to a stop in a group of trees - the trees brought the vehicle to a halt upon impact. The airbags never deployed!!! My seatbelt left me with a burn abrasion on my skin, but the main question being asked by me (the owner), the emt's and fire dept personnel on scene and the state trooper is why didn't the airbags deploy?? I think this should be investigated! The car is currently sitting with a wrecker service until my insurance company can go look at it and make an evaluation. But I believe that if the airbags had deployed, I may not be having some of my back problems that I am now experiencing as a result of this accident. Can you explain why the airbags did not deploy? The main impact with the trees was the entire front end of the vehicle and specifically the front right.

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 15,700 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

2006 pontiac g6 with seat belt and air bag failures. Customer states that the seat belt failed to work properly and the air bags failed to deploy in an accident. *kb the consumer stated the seat belt didn't lock properly and consequently she went forward on impact and sprained her wrist on the steering wheel. A representative from gm/pontiac stated the consumers velocity on impact was too low and she didn't stop fast enough.

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - while driving on a main road at 30 MPH, her 2006 pontiac g6 skidded on black ice, causing her vehicle to collide into a parked vehicle. There was major damaged to the passenger front side, but the airbags never deployed. The contact can provide copy of the police report and, copies of pictures from the insurance company.

Filed Dec 18, 2006 · Airbags · 33,188 miles · WI · crash

Front of car hit a deer going 55 MPH on highway. Airbags did not deploy. Major damage to front of car and the airbags never did deploy. Luckily husband was wearing his seat belt.