The air bag light has illuminated and I see there was a recall for other g6 2206 but not for my VIN number. I have the same problem as the others that were recalled. Also I am having an extremely difficult time getting my car out of park. I have to push the brake with a tremendous amount of force and hope that is comes out of park. Again g6 2006 was recalled and my vehicle does not fall into those VIN numbers. It is extremely frustrating to know that safety and faulty pieces are not covered under a recall that same year model and make were covered. Please let me know what I can do besides contacting an attorney to have these items fixed under the recalls that were issued for g6 2006 pontiacs. Thank you
2006 Pontiac G6 airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the module censor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The airbag service light would come on and go off. Took to dealer to have checked out. Told the seat cushion was shorting out and may not allow airbags to work. Found out gm totally redesigned the seat and sensor module and connector. This system is of poor design and could have resulted fatality if involved in a crash.
While driving to work I notice my service air bag sensor went off. My vehicle only has 64,601 miles on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised that the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v146000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall only covered the 2007 pontiac g6 model and not the 2006 model. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
If I drive my automobile and I have a passenger in it and the airbag works fine. If I drop them off the airbag still sense that there is someone still sitting in the passenger seat. If I go pick someone up the airbag will not sense that there is someone there. I bought the car in 4/11 I did not buy it new. If I ever have an accident and the airbag never sense that there is someone in the front passenger seat afraid it will not properly.
On january 9, 2012 after work I started my vehicle and the airbag light on the dash was on and I have a message to have the airbag serviced on the instrument panel. I went online to do research on the issue and found there are several recalls on this issue for my vehicles year make and model, pontiac g6 2006. I contacted the dealer and there are no recalls on this issue with my vehicle id number on record. The dealer charges over $100 to run a diagnostic check on this issue. This is something I can not afford to do. This could be dangerous due to the fact that the airbags will not deploy if I am involved in an accident. Not to mention that the manual and all research indicates faulty airbags. This vehicle is not even 10 years old and has issues that are a major safety hazard. If there is a recall on this issue what is the plan to get the issue resolved on a faulty airbag?
The driver information system began indicating that there was a problem with the front passenger air bag system. I had asked the local chevy dealer to investigate this previously when the car was in the shop for other maintenance and was told that it appeared to be a problem with the car's computer and that if I shut the car off and turned it back on and the message cleared, it was okay. The tech explained that the car's computer runs a check every time the car starts and that something was a little buggy but there was no problem with the airbag system. In august 2011, the message began appearing constantly so I brought it back in. Suddenly there was a problem. The front airbag sensor needed to be replaced. Since this involved taking out the seat to do the repair, it would be costly. I asked if the car could be driven safely with no one in the front passenger seat since usually I am the only one in the car when the car is driven. The tech explained that if the car detects a problem with the airbag system (even if no one is in the front passenger seat) it will shut off the entire airbag system, so the driver side airbag would also be turned off. I paid approximately $1000 to have the front passenger side airbag sensor replaced. Approximately two months later, when the power steering in the car began to fail, I started investigating recalls and found that gm has known about the front passenger airbag sensor failure since 2006 (which is the model year of my car). I'm not sure how I was sold a car with a known possible defect, how I was not notified that there was a defect, or why I was the one who paid for the repair, but I'm quite upset about it. Although I never had an accident, it makes me wonder how long I had been driving around with no front airbag protection.
My brake lights stay on, then go off when I depress the brake pedal. I was nearly rear ended this afternoon on a major highway because of this - I called pontiac and this had been a recall issue but they said my VIN wasn't included in the recall, so they won't help me. My airbag light is also staying lit, and the dash says service airbags - which had also been a recall and they won't help me with that either.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the passenger side air bag seat sensor malfunctioned and would not detect when the seat was occupied. The contact stated that the failure caused the air bag to become inoperable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 06v417000 (air bag: frontal) and called the manufacturer but was advised that the vehicle was not included with the recall. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and above, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. In addition, the contact noticed that the brake lights would not illuminate and they would flicker on and off. When driving without the brakes depressed, the brake lights would illuminate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the connector had corroded and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag light was illuminating on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front passenger air bag assembly needed to be replaced with an updated system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,511.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor failed. The air bag warning light was continuously illuminated even with the passenger seat occupied. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop where the contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v417000 (air bags: frontal). The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer then advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrumental panel immediately after a passenger stepped out of the vehicle. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis for almost two weeks. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,379. Updated 03/29/11 *bf updated 07/11/11
The front passenger air bag sensor does not always work. It often shows the air bag off indicator light even when a thin adult is in the passenger seat.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the steering wheel would shake excessively when traveling at speeds of 50 MPH or less. The air bag and power steering warning lights were illuminated on the warning panel intermittently. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were made to the power steering component. The failure persisted. The vehicle had not yet been to the dealer for a diagnostic for the air bag. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
Front passenger sensor. The seat sensor which arms airbag when occupant is present intermittently disarms when seat is occupied.
A check airbag status message came on which the manual assumes is a defective airbag system. The status message comes on and off, generally dependent on ambient temperature. Concern would be failure to deploy in the event of an accident. Dealer would not replace defective parts.
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.
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.
Passenger air bag light disables even when person is sitting in seat. Started at about 50,000 miles intermittently and now 75,000 miles at least 3 times a week.
Air bag light comes on and off. Have taken car into dealership twice for same problem...no problem is ever found. June 08-50338 nov 08-60298.
The car was purchased from auction in april of 2006. I have had the car three years now. From the time that I purchased the car I have had problems with it starting. It will turn over but dies immediately after it starts. It usually take three tries before it will start. Today I got in my car and turned the key nothing would come on, no lights no radio no noise nothing. I thought it was the battery. I tried it three times and then on the fourth time it started like normal. I checked the battery and it is fine. I have had it in the service department three times for this issue but because it would no do it at that time they could not determine what is wrong with it, the diagnostic test did not show anything. The service airbag warning also keeps dinging. I have taken it in and they reset it and said it was ok, now it keeps doing the same thing but it is not covered by warranty to have it serviced. I have had trouble with the powersteering also. There are times it will be extremely hard to turn and then in a few seconds it is extremely easy and now in the last few months I have had problems with the brakes. The brake pads were replaced two months ago and about two weeks after they were replaced they have started making a really loud squeaking noise and sometimes a grinding noise. Not sure what needs to be done since the brakes were just maintenance. The car has been very dependable but I am afraid that it will not stay that way for long.
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 april 21, 2007. Afterwards I started noticing a popping noise when I would turn, so I took the car in to be serviced 9-2007. They replaced the tie rod adjuster & reset toe-in, but again I still had the same problems. Also I've been having problems with the window leaking on the drivers side. The AC / heater blower stays on when car is not on which caused my battery to drain so I took the car in again april 11, 2008 and they told me they replaced the drive shaft & blower motor resistor but still having the same problems. Now I am noticing that the passenger side air bag indicator doesn't register when someone is in the front seat w/ seatbelt on. Sometimes it comes on when there is no one in the seat. The starter continues to crank while trying to start car and sticks when the car is started. Last but not least, after purchasing fuel the car gas gauge drops drastically only after going about a mile or two.
My problems started with this car before I even got home with my new purchase. I had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair" then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood. On 11/06/06 radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced. 3k mile service with motor silk. Also airbag light was staying on and they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire. Also right rear tire was leaking air. 4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters. The engine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues I've been having with this car. Please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (I have a copy too)....
I am writing to notify you of serious safety concerns regarding my 2006 pontiac g6 gt . I purchased my car from lou sohb pontiac gmc in conyers, ga on november 6, 2006. Approximately 6 months later, I began having trouble with the power steering. There were instances while traveling on the road that the car would momentarily lose the power steering capability and therein makes the vehicle difficult to turn. I was involved in an accident on june 28, 2007. While attempting to make a lane change the vehicle?s steering wheel became very difficult to turn and loss power steering and it resulted in me being struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was repaired and it seemed as I simply viewed it as one of those unexplainable instances. On december 25, 2007, christmas day the vehicle again had a momentary loss of power steering as I was turning in my driveway. I took the vehicle to the dealer the following week and I was told that there were no problems and the staff looked at me as if I were ?crazy? Trying to explain that it just happens unexplainable and then works fine again. The staff at the dealership did not leave me assured that it would not happen again. I contacted a private mechanic by the name of larry reaves, jr. Who inspected the car on january 12, 2008 and again told me that there is nothing wrong with the power steering. At this point, the power steering has been checked by both gm certified mechanics and a private mechanic at cost to me. Both times I was told that they could not see anything wrong that would make it malfunction as such. I have now grown fearful to drive this vehicle, as I had a momentary loss of power steering again this past weekend on november 22, 2008 while exiting the freeway heading 75 north in atlanta. This has become a real safety issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and the power steering failed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and nearly crashed into another vehicle. The air bag indicator illuminated and will not dim. He has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection or repair. The failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. She pulled over and inspected the vehicle, but there were no signs of damage. She drove the vehicle to her residence. The following day, the noise recurred and the check air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the air bag sensors were defective. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mr. Did evasive manuevers at 65 MPH to avoid deadly collision with fully loaded senior citizen van by a driver with a cell phone. Steering wheel was very loose, brakes pedals were very easily depressed, none of the front air-bags deployed and car seats did not lock. Mr. Hit median concrete at 60 MPH. Ambulance and emergency room dictated, "you all very lucky to have survived." 3rd party administrator(esis) counter claims mr.. That because mr. Collided with median sideways the air-bags did not deploy. Mr. Argues that front driver portion of car hit median first, air bags should have deployed and seat belts should have locked. 3rd party administrator counters. Because there is no proof we cannot claim such fact. She (3rd party) is insisting on us to sign medical release forms and submit pictures of car. Mr. Has advised that car is repaired and has been sold. Confusion arises when dealer agrees that car has sensors and collision shop did not indicate any sensors. Mr. Is confused whether stabili-trak or some other systems should be in place to have prevented the collision with median and under the tire sensors should have been in place. If any system (stabili-trak or other) were in place, the whole accident could have been prevented. Esis-claim #[xxx]. *tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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