2006 Pontiac G6: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 24, 2026 · Engine, Steering · VA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started pulling to the right. The steering wheel was forcefully returned to the center. Additionally, on other occasions while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. There were two unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering wheel warning light was illuminated, and that the torque steering sensor and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 Aug 3, 2022 · Steering · 247,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle as both the power steering and battery warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. During one instance, the contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled as both warning lights illuminated the instrument panel. The contact also stated that recently the steering wheel would jerk out of her control and move in the opposite direction than intended. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V064000(Steering). The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Acceleration, Steering · 214,398 miles · CO

Within a few minutes of driving 🚗 today I couldn't normally steer to either direction without pulling tremendously on the steering wheel, as well almost like its stalling out putter, , "gm, is short for god mode and can he build it, or "got man" cause he 'got ya' when you bought it.. Great. Love it. Fml

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 200,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost power and stalled. Additionally, the security system engaged and the electric power steering and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 95358554395b. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Engine · 161,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While operating the vehicle, an abnormal dinging noise was heard and the vehicle decelerated. After a few seconds, the vehicle stalled and restarted on its own. In addition, the check engine and all the other instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 161,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Oct 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact noticed a fuel leak underneath the rear center end of the vehicle. When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would "kick" before accelerating forward and stall when initially attempting to start the vehicle. The contact would have to turn the ignition key a few times before the vehicle would successfully start. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the exhaust due to a faulty fuel pump and fracture on the seal to the fuel tank. The mechanic diagnosed that the seal and/or the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed May 9, 2017 · 91,000 miles · NY

Vehicle has an ongoing problem where it loses power and stalls while driving. After a few minutes we are able to restart the car

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 160,706 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle after 60 seconds. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,706. Updated 01/06/2017

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 157,000 miles · NC

Takata recall traction control light comes on randomly and check engine light comes on. When driving it shifts really hard if the tc light is on also while driving it trys to stall out. Also randomly all dash light will come on and gauges all go crazy and puts error on the dash where the odometer reading is and then car want start.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 96,000 miles · NY

Looses power steering and all gages go to zero and rapidly fluctuate, then vehicle stalls

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and caused the doors to lock independently. The contact was locked inside the vehicle and a tow truck was called to unlock the doors. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.