2006 Pontiac G6: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Steering · 246,000 miles · IN

A couple months after I purchased my vehicle I got a recall for power steering asst. Letter. I took my car to gm to be repaired and its still not right. Yesterday steering wheel started grinding and vibrating to the right. Today I have no power steering at all. I was driving when it strted vibrating and I wasnt aure what was wrong. I made it home aand went to go to the store today and started up my driveway and had no power steering.

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 209,000 miles · OH

My g6 2006 3.9 gtp transmission wont move the car in first gear the transmisson showed no sign of going bad I have to put car in manual to drive it also traction control light pops on random times followed by a weird grinding noise.

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Steering · 66,000 miles · PA

While driving, the car would go to lower speed and stop, making loud grinding noise after about 3 to 5 minutes it would drive again. It sounded as if the anti skid was on, car only has 66,000 miles . This almost caused me to wreck 3 times. It happened intermittently turning right or left on city streets.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Steering · 66,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds and making a left or right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn and a grinding noise could be heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. After several minutes, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer diagnosed that there was a malfunction in the steering column module and the steering column module needed replacement. The vehicle was at the dealer awaiting parts for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 01/06/17*lj updated 7/10/18*jb

Filed Jun 8, 2014 · Engine · 6,000 miles · MI

309 litre engine gives an acceleration squeal in the exhaust.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 144,094 miles · MO

Service engine soon light illuminated, clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle when turning steering wheel regardless if the car is parked or driving on curves, turning, or going over bumps at both low and high speeds. Car pulls to the left and has a constant vibration/shake which can sometimes be very violent throughout the entire car and completely disable it! A constant loud squeaking noise when applying brakes or when driving at low speed can be heard. A ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area may subside in hot temperature. Panoramic sunroof leakes a wind rush noise. Intermittent long crank or no crank with a delayed start. Headlamp and backlighting have low visibility or inoperative. Gearshift indicator light occasionally comes on or flickers. When doors are locked the locking mechanism may not release by key or remote and I have to crawl inside from the trunk in order to unlock the car. The climate control does not engage/ push air on setting 3 but works on 1 2 and 4. The famous "monsoon" radio has horrible sounding speakers as if blown however they are not. I have seen more than 1 certified mechanic for these problems. I have paid a lot of money repairing steering, brakes, rotors, alignment, tires balanced etc. However problems are still occurring in my very recent purchased g6. Now I see recalls have been issued but according to gm website my VIN# is not listed as being recalled. Well apparently it does and should be recalled for replacement repair and reimbursement since pontiac/gm are completely aware of these issues and recalling cars with "certain VIN numbers". I have bought non-american cars until now with no problems other than standard maintenance. This is my first pontiac/gm and sadly I am beginning to wonder if I made a mistake by not staying with non-american made cars.

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Steering · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, a grinding noise was emitted from the steering column and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder, shutdown, then restarted but the failure persisted. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column and modem needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Steering · 88,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, an abnormal grinding noise was emitted from the vehicle. As the contact approached a turn, he realized that the power steering assist had failed. The check engine warning light was also illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was inspected by the contact's father who was a mechanic and concluded that the power steering system would need to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system), which included the pontiac g5 model, but not the g6 model. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 76,000 miles · MI

As I was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! Unable to drive my car, I had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! This is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems I am having with this vehicle. Every time I turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when I turn the wheel back it will clank again. If I am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when I apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as I pick up speed it will recenter itself. When I turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. The struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). This is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last.

Filed Oct 31, 2010 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · CT

I own a 2006 pontiac g6 sedan and I believe there should be a re-call on the braking system for this car. I myself have experience brake squeaking after all new brakes were replaced on the car no reason for this. Other problems reported and I know people that have experienced are, rotors and pads wear pre-maturely, brake rotors warping, bad vibration or shaking when car slows down at fast speeds, squeaking and squealing brakes when they are applied. I don't understand once new brakes are installed on the car this should not be happening!!

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Steering · 75,000 miles · NE

I have a 2006 g6, noticed the popping sound in the steering at 40k miles and had it replaced. Now at 75k miles, there is a grinding sound in the steering and it shakes bad when coming to a stop or even slowing down. I drive interstate and have a 3 month old baby with me and am extremely upset by what I am reading. Gm needs to do a recall on these vehicles asap before someone is killed. I purchased an extended warranty from the dealership that covered the intermediate shaft. I will be bringing it to a dealer this week to have the rest of it looked at.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Steering · 20,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was turning approximately 5 MPH when he heard an abnormal squeaking from the steering column. The failure became intermittent over the course of one year. The squeaking noise developed into a clunking noise that would exhibit when turning at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering rack was repaired. Three days later, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken for further inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.