2006 Pontiac G6: engine failure

Filed Jul 6, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 113,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Midas. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to an undisclosed dealer and the contact was informed that the engine failed due to the timing belt and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Steering · 182,900 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 25 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver parked the vehicle at a nearby parking lot, turned off and restarted the vehicle and drove to her destination. The contact stated a week later while driving 25 MPH and making a right turn, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to albright buick gmc cadillac located at 2008 n. Belt hwy, st joseph, mo 64506, (816) 232-4413, where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The contact was informed that manufacturer communication number: 14772 was completed in october 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 182,900.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Steering · 168,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle could not be driven unless it was restarted. The contact notified pitre buick gmc (9737 eagle ranch rd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Steering · 93,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. As a result, the contact almost crashed into a house. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Steering · 158,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving low speeds or while the vehicle was stationary with the brake pedal depressed, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Steering · 170,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering ability seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road before driving home. The vehicle was later driven to glockner of ironton (911 s 3rd street, ironton, oh 45638) where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2014 for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the recurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Steering · 119,444 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact powered off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred numerous times. The contact called wentworth motors chevrolet at (139 franklin st, dansville, ny 14437, (585) 204-0905) and was informed to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,444.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Steering · 220,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred three times while driving down the road. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Steering · 150,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was at a stop light, the contact heard three ding chimes and the steering wheel seized. The steering wheel became difficult to steer. In addition, while driving and while idling, the vehicle independently moved left to right. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the chime sound recurred. The vehicle was driven to a friend's residence and later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called dave hallman chevrolet at (814) 452-6731 (located at 1925 state st, erie, pa 16501) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. ..

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 152,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was stuck on a snow embankment, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was shifting the gear from drive and reverse numerous times while her son was attempting to push the vehicle out of the snow embankment. A burning odor was detected and, a short time later, the vehicle caught on fire. The police and fire department were contacted and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer (jd byrider, (260‑209‑5071) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were not liable due to the vehicle being deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Steering · 195,336 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then taken to lambert buick gmc (2409 front st, cuyahoga falls, oh 44221). The dealer was unable to diagnosis or repair the vehicle due to the high mileage. The vehicle was then taken to vandevere chevrolet (1490 vernon odom blvd, akron, oh 44320) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist and torque sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 195,336.

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Steering · 214,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while at a stop light and the light turning green, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver then seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the waited a few minutes and was able to drive to her resident. The vehicle was later taken to steve moore chevrolet dealer, located at 9325 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273 where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.