Knocking loud noise coming from the motor, mechanic found the front and back motor mount broken along with the bolts also broken. Repaired cost $474.10. Front of body not aligned properly there is a gap within the hood and the car body don't know whether was caused by the motor shifting around.
2006 Pontiac G6 engine complaints
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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.
While driving on the florida turnpike highway the ignition broke so engine locked up. Who wants to pay $6,000.00 for a new engine on a 2006 car? Thank god I did not get into an accident. Car is a loss and should be included in the recall.
309 litre engine gives an acceleration squeal in the exhaust.
I have a pontiac g6 2006, I was driving at or around 25 MPH and the car suddenly shut off, when I came to a stop I tried to restart it but it would not start. Before it shut off I heard some sort of screeching sound. Upon taking it to the dealership I was told I would need a new engine. I bought it preowned with 63,000 miles. I find it hard to believe that the engine would die after 73,000 miles.
I was driving on highway when ignition broke and then the engine locked. Please include this in the recall. Or should I get a lawyer?
My power steering shut off while driving - electrical on my car comes and goes several times daily problem with airbag lights as well as all dashboard shuts off frequent engine trouble. This car has been nothing but an investment failure I have put so much money and time into this vehicle and have not had a real solution to all the problems I've had since purchasing this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control sensor light illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 134,000.
I went to start my car n it hesitated as if it would not kick over... I retried several times n it seemed to rev it's engine harder than normal. After few attempts it kicked over. This has happened several days since. I have had routine maintenance done, battery checked several times n nothing seems to be able to be diagnosed wrong! Frustrating.... To say the least!
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,808.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.
Ignition faulty therefore engine locked up. Need new ignition and new engine needed.
Several times when attempting to start the vehicle by turning the key in the ignition the vehicle goes through the process but doesn't start. It will make a "winding" noise. It will take 2-3 attempts to get the vehicle started. This has occurred approximately 30-40 times since 2009. During this same period while driving the beep alarm inside the car begins going off cause it reads that someone is sitting in the passenger front seat without a seat belt. Each time this has happened the seat was empty. In addition, when a person has been sitting in the front passenger seat and vacates the seat the seat or sensor still registers a person there without a seat belt. During the same time period I have had to replace the headlights and front driver side about 6-8 times. I had the front driver side maker light replaced and it was noticed that it was completely corroded. I've had to replace the back brake lights 6-8 times. Lastly, the transmission has begun stalling both at initial acceleration and when driving above 35mph the vehicles suddenly loses its gear and begins to slow down in traffic. This vehicle has major electrical problems. To add, I have spoke to 4-5 other people that have the exact same and additional problems with either the same year, make, and model or the same problems with the same vehicle just a year different.
Driving 65-70 MPH on highway while raining. Lost quite a bit of power and started to stahl. Message flashed across message screen stating "reduced engine power". Had to pull of to emergency shoulder lane. Left car on the side of highway for a little over 24 hours. Came back next day and my car started right up with no problems. This happened 3 more times with the same outcome. Around 4 weeks ago, while driving on the highway, no rain this time, I heard the chime and message screen flashed "power steering." my power steering was immediately lost, I managed to merge over to left lane and into the emergency lane. While merging, the screen chimed once again but now displaying "reduced engine power". My car stalled and completely shut off. Once stopped, I pulled out key from ignition. Replaced key in efforts to restart my vehicle. The ignition would not turn over. My vehicle was completely dead at this point. Around 10 hours later, returned to vehicle on highway shoulder, car started right up on the first turn of key. This exact incident happened 4 days later with same outcome. Recently last week and this week, while starting my car, once I place my vehicle in reverse. My message screen will chime and display "power steering" and loose all steering capabilities. I can fix this myself by turning off the engine, removing key, wait about 30 seconds and try again resulting in normal use.
Car started giving a warning that driver seat belt was not fastened and it was, the warning would repeatedly come on and go off for the whole day. Then while driving we lost power steering. It was very difficult to control and fortunately was able to pull into a private drive. Left the car and obtained a ride to my destination and the next morning returned, started the car and it was ok. Car does sit outside and not sure what happened but glad we were not going 70 MPH on highway. We had to replace the manifold on the car just about 2 weeks before these issues and it was expensive. I don't believe this to be a normal issue for this year of car and what's scary is we also own a 2008 g6.
Below is what happen to my 2006 g6 pontiac on01/23/2014, I was driving on the highway 60 MPH the chime went off on my radio/driver information center (dic) and I lost my power steering almost crashed into a brick wall. Gm is stating they need a letter from you in order to replace the defective part. Loss of power steering assist/ during this investigation, general motors (gm) indicated that approximately 15,600 model year (my) 2005 pontiac g6 vehicles built from november 3, 2004 through january 5, 2005 may experience a loss of power steering assist due to an insufficient crimp at the torque and position sensor transducer located in the steering column assembly. Gm has indicated that it plans to send letters to the owners of these vehicles to inform them that it will extend the warranty coverage for the eps system in their vehicles to 7 years or 70,000 miles. Statistical analysis of the failures in the population affected by the wiring crimp problem indicate that the problem is an early life failure that should occur within the terms of the extended coverage. Gm's investigation of eps failures in the subject vehicles identified a problem with the connector crimps during the two month production range covered by the warranty extension. During this period the crimps may be asymmetrical, resulting in inadequate pressure on the wire that can lead to electrical noise in the signal from the sensor to the controller. The controller may interpret this electrical noise as a malfunction of the system and default to manual mode (I.e., turn off the eps system).
I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems. The steering column freezes up and I can't turn my steering wheel when I'm driving and has almost caused accidents. This has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue. It's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer. I have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured.
Tl* the contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while traveling 40 MPH after engaging the brakes the vehicle began to chime and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and was taken to a private mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any current recalls. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an excessive crank and would sporadically fail to start. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the test did not determine any defects within the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the fuel pump was faulty. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump but the repair did not remedy the problem. The failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was not available. Kmj
I bought this car a little over a year ago and I have never had any problems with it whatsoever. All of a sudden I go to start my car this morning and my engine light is on. Also, my clock is displaying the words, "power steering" and "engine power reduced." I have no idea what happened but I could not control the car very well and the engine was remming high and low even after I had stopped the car. I had to press really hard down on the brakes to get it to stop moving but the engine was still remming high and low. Luckily, this happened as I was just pulling out of my apartment complex so I was able to make it back home. As you can see though, had this happened while out on a main road or on the highway, this could be a major issue or my car just shutting down.
I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it. At present I cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started. I feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue. I do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation I have, so at this time I have no choice. Also, I have had other major problems with this car every year since I bought 3 years ago. The first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem. This car is a lemon and needs to be recalled!
I have had my pontiac g6 for almost 6 years now, very close to paying it off and now I am having trouble with it. Earlier this year I had the faulty catalytic converter. Luckily I was able to have that replaced free of charge. Now nearly six months later I am having problems with my power steering. Like before researching it online I discovered that this is a serious issue that some have been able to have replaced free and others have went through a terrible nightmare. I was on my way to work this morning and was turning out of the parking lot of where I live when suddenly power steering came up on the menu and my steering wheel locked up. With force I was able to maneuver the car over to the side of the road and turned the car off. When I turned it back on it was fine. Luckily there was no on coming traffic or there would have been a serious accident. I'm having the car looked at first thing in the morning to determine what is wrong and what is covered. I'm having serious doubts about my vehicle and where will the faulty parts end? I hope the next one will not cause my death or someone else's. Gm needs to fix this!
I own a pontiac g6 2006 its the worst car I have ever owned I have put 4000-6000$ in to this car and still continue to have problems on a daily basis from the power steering catalytic converters brakes tire rod ends wheel bearings and numerous other problems I have paid more on fixing the problems on the car than I have paid on the car there are currently no recalls to my knowledge but I strongly believe the entire car should be recalled and gm should pay back what the car was purchased for!
Electric steering assist kicks in and out. Steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while I was going down the highway at 65mph. It took both hands to take back control. Power steering light blinked on the radio. When I stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. After restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. I have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. Took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my VIN # was not in the affected range. This is extremely dangerous and will kill someone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall several times while driving at any speed over 35 MPH and the check engine warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed diagnostics, but was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 43,300. Updated 03/29/11*lj the dealer replaced the power train control module. 07/11/11
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and have experienced numerous problems with acceleration and shifting (automatic transmission). Just recently I was driving and a weird sensor came up reading reduced engine speed and thank goodness there was no one behind me because my car shot all the way down to around 8 MPH. After I reached a semi-safe place to pull over I put my car in park and tried turning it off and restarting to see if that would help, it wouldn't even turn over. I am very frustrated because I have 80,000 miles on my fairly new car and I should not be experiencing this sort of trouble. I was lucky that I was on a back road and no one was right behind me because in addition to something going on internally I would have been rearended for sure. After visiting your site I have seen numerous complaints very similar to my story and feel as if this should be addressed. Please take this complaint and realize I am a valued customer and if this next problem costs me a bunch I will never buy another gm vehicle as long as I drive.
I brought a 2006 pontiac g6 november 2006. The car has given me problems since I brought it. Rattling noises everytime I turned on the heat. When I turned my wheel there is a clicking noise. And also my check engine lights comes on everyother day. I took it to the dealer they say nothing is wrong with the car. Can someone please help me.
While driving my g-6 pontiac to work, I tried to turn the corner, & I had a sudden loss of power steering assist, & went into the oncoming traffic because I couldn't turn the wheel hard enough. I received a letter in the mail from pontiac which stated that the power steering assist is covered under a special coverage program. My car did not qualify because it had to many miles. I feel this is a safety hazard & should have been a recall instead. You have issued a recall on the 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 power steering voluntary safety recall . Have you not gotten enough complaints on the g6 pontiac, or does it take a lot of accidents or loss of life for a different vehicle to get the same recall. I had to spend $708.00 to get my vehicle fixed. I should not have had to put out that kind of money. I didn't get any satisfaction from general motors corporation, but I do hope you consider also making the g-6 problem a total recall.
Catalytic converter has went out and part has been on back order since before june 2010.....has still not arrived...there are many complaints on this part and I feel it should be on recall...the whole [xxx] car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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