2006 Pontiac G6: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 1, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · SD

When I go to pull into a parking spot or leave a parking lot I sometimes (often) hear a dinging sound then all of the sudden I lose power steering to where I almost hit the cars around me. There has been the same make, model and year of my car that has had a previous recall for electric power steering assist (eps) in the past

Filed Apr 8, 2024 · Steering · MO

sudden loss of power steering and leaks

Filed Apr 3, 2023 · Steering · 188,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, nearly causing the contact to crash into a ditch. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact decelerated and veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and inspected under the hood. The contact became aware that the power steering was electric, and he verified the fuses were in good condition. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure reoccurred after driving several miles. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in an unknown power steering failure recall; however, the recall had expired, and the parts had been discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Steering · 200,000 miles · SC

The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that an automated voice feature alerted his daughter that the power steering had failed. His daughter managed to drive the vehicle home and upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact stated that the power steering resumed normal operation. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) had been closed for the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred him back to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 17, 2022 · Steering · 256,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist while pulling into his driveway. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle however, the steering wheel jerked to left. The contact observed that the "Power Steering Failure" warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Steering · 174,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to side of the road, turned off and then restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacture had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000

Filed Mar 11, 2022 · Steering · 215,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, and making a lane change, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that power steering engaged upon restarting the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact independently researched online and read that the failure was like the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2021 · Acceleration, Steering · LA

1. Loss of power assisted steering making it hard to control car. But I turn off car and turn back on, it works. 2. Steering column knuckle or u-joints are making a loud clunking noise when turning steering wheel. 3. BCM or Body Control Mudule is either bad or needs cleaning because cruise control nor traction controls work. I checked fuses and they are ok.

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Steering · 101,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering motor loss power and locked up while driving. The contact coasted to the side of the road, waited for five minutes and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the next day the failure recurred. The contact called reynolds buick ' gmc (345 n. Citrus st ave, west covina, ca 91791) and informed them of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.*dt

Filed Dec 3, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 10,029 miles · MI

The power steering in my car has locked up twice in the past 3 weeks. The first time I had just made a right turn out of a parking lot onto a busy city street and was probably going between 25-30mph when a message on my dash appeared for "power steering" and my steering wheel suddenly locked up. After finally managing to safely pull over I shut the vehicle off to call for help. Within 5 mins of their arrival, the vehicle was turned back on and power steering was working again. Two weeks later, waiting to make a right out of parking lot onto the same busy city street, my steering wheel locked up again just as I was pulling out. There was a car behind me and cars on the road quickly approaching. I was a sitting duck with my front bumper half way into the street with nowhere to go and zero steering power to turn the wheel. It was terrifying! Luckily, with help of strangers we were able to get back into the parking lot without further incident. My vehicle had a recall through gm (n140116) that was repaired by the dealer in november 2014 to correct sudden loss of power steering. Clearly this did not fix the problem and is a huge safety concern for all drivers. This ongoing problem has continuously been reported as a safety issue by vehicle owners experiencing the same problem for several years after the so-called recall was completed. The repairs did not fix the problem and gm should absolutely be responsible for correcting this and have refused to do so. My paperwork from the original recall repair says there is no expiration date so why will they not honor this, I do not understand.

Filed May 14, 2020 · Lights, Steering · 159,019 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the vehicle loss power steering. Additionally, the contact stated that there was corrosion on the headlamp wiring harness which caused the headlamps to become inoperable. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v604000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 159,019. Invalid VIN.

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Steering · 212,000 miles · IL

The car looses electronic power steering when driving. I have to pull over and shut the car off. Sometimes it will be ok until I lose power again. This is very dangerous and shouldn't be happening if there is a potential crash situation involved.