Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While traveling at 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer advised that the catalytic converter had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While making a left or right turn the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The check engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the computer caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately a year ago, she experienced brake failure when the brakes were applied and crashed into the vehicle in-front of her. The failure mileage was 33,005 and the current mileage was 35,000.
I have experienced power steering failure multiple times in my 2006 pontiac g6 while driving also after starting the car. I call gm to report the problem and suggested that they issue a recall, I was told to take my vehicle into a pontiac dealership to have it diagnosed. After having my car in the repair shop for a day, I received a call from the service department and was told that my car coded a problem with the torque sensor; but further testing was needed to pinpoint the exact cause for the power steering failure. A few days later I again received a call from the service specialist saying that they needed to replace my steering column. I asked if that was the cause for the power steering failure, and was told that it was. I have yet to hear from the gm district specialist regarding my vehicle. There have been no crashes, incidents, or injuries but this is a very dangerous problem regarding pontiac g6's and their loss of power steering.
2006 pontiac g6 v6 stalling while in drive and park. There were no events leading up to this and has occurred six times. While driving at low speeds or in park, the car will suddenly turn off and the check engine light will illuminate. The brake and steering will also lock up. Upon turning the car off and placing it in park it will restart, I have placed the car in the shop two times to have this fixed. Last time (may 18) was to tape engine wires and clean the fuel injector, which they said would fix it. This repair cost me $500. Since then the problem has increased, happening three times in the past three days. I have contacted pontiac numerous times but they are unwilling to help. Both my gm dealer and I have used a code reader to see if the car is throwing out a code when it stalls but nothing can be found. My car has quickly become a liability to myself and those around me, as the last time I stalled I almost drifted into a busy intersection. Something needs to be done to fix this problem, which is apparently quite widespread in 2006 g6s.
Clunking sound coming from engine compartment when turning.
Steering failure...almost had a major accident but recovered car in time. Reported to dealer.
I purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 in august 2008 with 36,000 miles .less than a year later, the AC compressor on this three year old vehicle seized. The serpentine belt snapped while I was at a red light and everything failed, the power steering, battery, everything. My mechanic says it will cost $1700 to repair. There is no way a car that new should have such a failure. In addition to that, the factory installed cd player stopped working for no reason. The arm on the passenger side seat stopped working. And they key fob that automatically opens the doors and trunk stopped working a week after purchase and a new battery did not solve the problem. I will never again buy an american made car!
2006 g6 air compressor freezes up and causes the belt to break completely disabling the vehicle within seconds. No power steering, battery stops charging, car runs hot, and loses traction. One belt runs everything in this vehicle and when it breaks everything in the engine begins to fail. It cost over $1,000 to repair. Gm will not cover the entire cost, but should since it is a mechanical failure. My car had 42,000 miles on it when this happened. My fiance's car was 3 months old when it happened to her vehicle. She also had a 2006 pontiac g6. If I hadn't been within a half a block from my driveway, or running at a high rate of speed, it would have caused a crash.
I was driving in the rain and hit a puddle the was an 1 !/2 in deep and water got up into my engine and ruined it. I have to get my engine replaced and had to go through the insurance company that cost me 1000.00 deductible. This is the 2nd time that I've heard of this happening in the last 2 months. I feel that this is a gm defect. The water was not that deep.
Catalytic converter failure/ check engine light on.
Pontiac g6 code p2070-imt. Valve failed 280 miles ago. Both head gaskets leaking at around 42,000 miles. Car serviced regularly.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle came to a complete stop. He applied pressure to the accelerator pedal and, immediately, the engine power drastically reduced. The "traction control", "engine power reduced", and "check engine" warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failures were related to the throttle body. The technician cleaned the throttle body, but the failures recurred the same day. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer that recommended the throttle body be replaced, but they were unable to guarantee that the remedy would prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact is waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 65,400.
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 april 21, 2007. Afterwards I started noticing a popping noise when I would turn, so I took the car in to be serviced 9-2007. They replaced the tie rod adjuster & reset toe-in, but again I still had the same problems. Also I've been having problems with the window leaking on the drivers side. The AC / heater blower stays on when car is not on which caused my battery to drain so I took the car in again april 11, 2008 and they told me they replaced the drive shaft & blower motor resistor but still having the same problems. Now I am noticing that the passenger side air bag indicator doesn't register when someone is in the front seat w/ seatbelt on. Sometimes it comes on when there is no one in the seat. The starter continues to crank while trying to start car and sticks when the car is started. Last but not least, after purchasing fuel the car gas gauge drops drastically only after going about a mile or two.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 70 MPH on normal road conditions and proceeding to turn left, there was an unexpected loss of power steering and the engine stalled. The engine restarted and the power steering returned. The engine stalled intermittently on ten separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 64,000.
My problems started with this car before I even got home with my new purchase. I had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair" then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood. On 11/06/06 radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced. 3k mile service with motor silk. Also airbag light was staying on and they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire. Also right rear tire was leaking air. 4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters. The engine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues I've been having with this car. Please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (I have a copy too)....
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 65 MPH, the steering column locked up for a brief moment. When it unlocked, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a pole on the side of the interstate. A police report was filed. The insurance company did a crash inquiry and, according to their information, there were nineteen similar failures. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.
I purchased a new 2006 pontiac g6 in jan 06, at 3000 miles the car was in the dealership service center with low coolant, it's been in the 2 times since and is going back for the same reason 10/16/06. Total this car has been in the service center 7 times including this trip. This will be the fourth time for coolant leak. 1 for an electrical shortage, 1 for a pinched brake line, and 1 to repair items the service center left undone. 7 times in the service center in 9 months, wow sounds as if something may be wrong huh? I have contacted the gm 800 spoke to 5 different reps they seem to be of the opinon nothing is wrong with it.
The exhaust pipe tip on my 2006 pontiac g6 (standard model with v6) has a sharp edge that can cut and injure someone working on this vehicle. The sharpness of the tip and its location near the rear bumper can easily injure someone who is hand washing the car. I lacerated my middle finger while washing the car in this area with a sponge. It was almost deep enough to require stitches. If I didn't have immediate travel plans, I would have gone to the doctor and had it stitched up.
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