Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 Pontiac G6 electrical complaints
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2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs. *tgw the consumer stated after receiving two recall letters, the parts finally came in. When the consumer arrived home, her husband reviewed the invoice, and discovered the parts, that were installed in the vehicle, were re-manufactured and not new. The dealer denied, the parts were re-manufactured.
Ignition broke during driving on the florida turnpike highway. When taken to the dealer I was informed that ignition locked caused engine to lock. Therefore car is in no good condition to drive. Requiring a new engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering intermittently failed on several occasions. The contact had extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. The contact had to turn the vehicle off, which reset the computer but the failure intermittently recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired the steering column, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The contact attempted to schedule three recall repairs, but the dealer provided an unreasonable timeframe as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating and the power steering failure continued intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Headlight wiring harness connections that plug into headlights shorted out and corroded on both headlights. Dims and brights.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle until after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs three times before the cause of the failure could be diagnosed. The technician stated that the main computer chip needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
When brake pedal is applied, brake lights go out. When brake pedal released, brake lights go on. Reverse of what they should do.
I didn't have any accidents at this time. However, the first recall on this vehicle was may 2014 and then the others followed. There are 3 recalls on this vehicle and none of the parts are available. What is being done to expedite this process? All recalls have serious consequences. Am I driving a death trap? Gm continues to push cars off the assembly line but nothing is being done to have these parts available and repair the cars that are on the road. As a government agency, what are you doing?
Ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes were engaged but the rear left brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the wiring needed to be replaced. Also, the technician made the contact aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I went to get my vehicle inspected and the brake lights would not operate correctly. First, they would not shut off. Then, they would not turn on. You can push the brake pedal and sometimes it will turn the brake lights on and they stay on, or it will turn them off and they will stay off. I have brought it to two different automotive shops, including the one I purchased it from and they have not been able to diagnose the problem. Gm sent me a recall notice for this type of problem. However, it is not listed on the website. So I called gm and they stated I had to pay to have a manufacturer diagnose the problem as it was not a "legit recall as of yet" and that if it was found to be part of the recall the cost would be reimbursed. I explained to the gm agent on the phone that it has been looked at and I cannot afford to pay to have it looked at again. She stated I needed to wait for a "legit recall" to be mailed to me. The letter I received from gm previously is the same type of letter I had received about the other two recalls on my vehicle that are listed on the website and there are no parts for. The malfunctioning of my brake lights is a serious problem and could cause a horrible accident.
I have received 2 separate recalls for my vehicle regarding the power steering, one in 2012 and one in june of 2014. Both recalls claimed that there are no parts available, and have not been for 2 years now. I have just received in july of 2014 (2) more recalls on my vehicle, regarding the body control module, and transmission shift cable, again stating that no parts are available. My fiance drives this vehicle and it frightened me to thing that her transmission cable could go, so I contacted gm about the issue to attempt to find out how long until the parts are available, since I worry about her safety. I was told to wait until the parts become available, one of which I have been waiting over 2 years, and to ignore the recall letters, that they don't mean much and they are "forced" to send them out. I was told to continue to wait like everybody else for the parts to become available, and not to worry unless I receive more letters. I have never seen such a blatant disregard for customer safety. I have already attempted to contact gm about this issue at no luck. Please help.
Stated vehicle was in for repair at on the above date. Repairs completed on this date match the scope of work that should be completed under campaign # 14v153000. Vehicle was serviced at lavery automotive sales and service, llc. 1096 west state st p.o. Box 3545, alliance, ohio 44601. Dealer phone: 330‑238‑1037. Dealer repair order # [xxx]. Owner requesting reimbursement for repairs. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was applied. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) however, the part was not available to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated intermittently when the brake pedal had not been applied. The contact also stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , etc) and contacted two local dealers who had not yet received instructions to remedy the recalled vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 9/8/14*cn updated 1/8/2015
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 the interior lights stopped working then the sun roof would open but would not close back I took it to the dealer were after over $400 dollars they discovered that about 15 wires above the head liner had shorted out and burnt this is very unsafe if it happened driving down the road and the head liner caught fire this could lead to death.
While accelerating onto the highway the vehicle loses power and all service, warning and dash lights come on. They flash and flicker until I lift foot off gas pedal, but will come right back if I step on the gas to hard. This issue only occurs when performing a hard acceleration onto the highway.
Lost power steering completely. Thank goodness I was driving instead of my wife. I was able to make it home and took it immediately to have it fixed by a certified gm dealer. I contacted gm directly and was told there was no recall on this VIN. After another call, I was told that there were upcoming recalls for this year model and that I would be receiving a reimbursement form in april of 2014, which I never received. Upon multiple calls, I was told that I would be contacted by my local gm dealer who also told me there were no recalls on this VIN.I should be reimbursed for fixing an issue that should be under recall. Gm is using some very shady business practices........and all of this after having it taken to the dealership six months earlier for a total electrical malfunction, which should have already been recalled as well....
Purchased new pontiac g6 2006 on june 2, 2007, 72 miles. July 2007, problems with cruise control. Contacted reliable pontiac with problem. Never returned my call. Took it to thompson's placerville, acted like I did not know how to work a cruise control. Continued to have electrical problems throughout the vehicle. Spoke with david o'keef, pontiac customer service (866) 790-5600, ext 31952, regarding lemon law. I took the vehicle into thompsons on the following dates (there were several more, but I did not receive an invoice from the dealer): 7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; throughout 2009 and 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; and 12/14/11. Pulled over by chp several times for brake lights being on, but I was not braking, officer stated vehicle too dangerous to be on road. On 9/6/11, a friend referred me to motortrend recalls. Recall date for air bags was 10/31/2006 and exterior lighting: brake lights 1/30/2009. Steering needed to be replaced in 2009. I was never contacted by gm or reliable pontiac. Vehicle was a costly, safety hazard through 12/14/11. Still have issues. Extremely inconvenient to keep taking it to the dealer. Now I know why I was being flipped off by other drivers on the road, they thought I was "brake" checking them.
Tl ' the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the brake lights on the vehicle would either illuminate randomly or fail to illuminate completely when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 101,756. Jcc
It's starts with being hard to get my car out of gear. Then my cruise control goes out & then my brake light stays on while I'm driving, but when I brake, the light goes off. It's the light at the bottom of my rear window. I can see the reflection in my rear window.
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the rear brake lamps and the brake lights on the spoiler were not operating properly . Upon pressing the accelerator pedal the lights illuminated and when the contact applied the brakes the lights failed to illuminate. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing and to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Everything electrical is shot. It started about two years ago..one by one, everything in the car (electrical) stopped working. Such as.. 1. Power lock for the doors doesn't work 2. Trunk release button doesn't open the trunk 3. Car alarm would go off every time I opened the door (as the door was unlocked) 4. Air conditioning stopped working 5. Brake lights would illuminate while driving, and would go off when I would brake. 6. Brake lights wouldn't illuminate at all sometimes. 7. Headlights and/or taillights would go out, or dim randomly 8. Push-lock button on each door would go up and down (by itself) as I would be driving, or when the car was parked. (couldn't lock my car doors) because of the exterior lighting issues, I was pulled over twice. I also had my car repaired a couple times (mechanic even called pontiac for assistance). After the car was fixed, (if possible), the lights would stop properly working again, shortly after being 'repaired' . Eventually, I stopped driving the car. I haven't driven the car since february, 2014 (5 months). I don't have the money to continuously get the car fixed (to pass inspection), or pay for safety violations. Therefore, I haven't had a car to drive for 5 months. I had received a letter in the mail (prior to the recall letter in june 2014) stating there was a default with the power steering. I called the number twice. At first, I was told my car issues were not relevant to the default. The second time, (probably a couple months later) I was told that my car was now over the mileage to be covered by the warranty (stated in the letter), and therefore it voided my eligibility to have the repaired by them.
Driving on hwy 526 charleston sc. With my twin daughters and 7yr. Old son and the windshield wipers stop working, cigarette lighters stop working. I could nt see feared for my kids life. I went to dealership I was told that this is what's happening to g6 cars. Ever since I got this car its been one thing after another I cant afford to repair this problem that is a defect and pay car note, plus keep a job I don't have a way to get there or anywhere if it's raining .
Rear doors will intermittently not unlock either with door switch or keyless control. This create a hazard if a small child is in a rear seat restraint, have to craw between the seats to try and reach the locks to manually unlock them.
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re for information letter regarding three separate issues with pontiac g6 (power steering, shift cable and wiring corrosion) and lack of solutions from general motors (gm).
Driver side brake light and rear turn signal fails to illuminate. Both bulbs were changed and fuses evaluated but didn't fix the problem. This combined with a steering problem noted in a previous complaint makes the vehicle extremely dangerous to have on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 09/11/14*lj updated 1/5/15
Once again gm has issued a recall for 2006 pontiac g6's for brake light issues, cruise control, and difficulties getting the car out of the park position. The brake lights randomly illuminate while pressing the gas and shut off when I press the brake. The cruise control will randomly disengage as well. Once again my VIN is not covered under the recall. How is this possible? The symptoms I've experienced are identical to the recall. Both recalls to be exact. The same make, model and year of car with identical problems but I'm not covered and the gm reps are no help. This is my second complaint. I know for a fact that there are other people out there having this same problem.
The vehicle has been test and replaced with new part containing a new starter and starter relay. Was told to take it to dealer for testing on theft auto switch and they reported ignition switch problems. The vehicle will start at times when its ready all other associated parts were fine. So whats the cause behind the delay. Ignition switch! Does something have to happen before the matter is properly taking care of. Especially since there has been an ignition switch recall....
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