Parked car was doing fine came to get in car air bag on passenger side front seat didn't come on then it came while driving then driver seat belt light keeps coming on and turning off for a while then pops on again while driving passenger seat light and air bag stays on when passenger leaves car and flashes saying to put on seat belt but no passenger is in car this all happened out of nowhere it does not detect that someone is buckled up in driver seat and doesn't detect when someone leaves passenger seat it all happened at once the steering rack makes a popping noise and we told the dealer about it and the looseness they sad that car has no open recalls on this VIN but certain others of this car does.
2006 Pontiac G6 steering complaints
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Was attempting to get out of a parking space, lost power steering. Brought to my mechanic who diagnosed code co545. This happened at least one more time since then. Gm says this VIN not under recall for this problem despite other 2006 pontiac g6's being under recall for exact same problem. Refused to help. They said maybe in future this problem will be part of a recall. Such callousness.
I backed out of my driveway and started to drive. I went approximately 500 ft and my power steering light came on and the steering wheel locked up. I have noticed others are having the same problems. This is extremely dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering intermittently failed on several occasions. The contact had extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. The contact had to turn the vehicle off, which reset the computer but the failure intermittently recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired the steering column, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The contact attempted to schedule three recall repairs, but the dealer provided an unreasonable timeframe as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating and the power steering failure continued intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the power steering seized as the power steering light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the engine and the power steering resumed normal functioned. The vehicle had not been inspected by a professional. The dealer advised the contact that the VIN was not included under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
This has happened 2 times already, the most recent was today. The power steering completely gives out and I can not steer the car at all left or right. The first time I almost hit a car and person pulling out of the grocery store parking lot.the second time I hit a curb turning into a parking spot. This is very dangerous. Has almost cost my life the first time. No one will fix it because there haven't been enough people reporting it on my VIN number yet. I have called the gm line to report it. And that's what I was told. I have even called 2 dealerships an they said I can pay for it now to get fixed and be reimbursed when the recall comes out after enough people have reported it. I cant afford to pay for this out of pocket ! Its very dangerous and scary to lose complete control of your steering an should never happen !!.this recall has effected many cars of the same make /model and year as mine.I suffer from mine not killing enough people first to get it fixed.. This already almost cost my life or major injury. I want it fixed before it kills me or causes me to kill someone else. Its documented now that I have reported this because a crash im sure is coming since I have had this happen 2 times already.I'm hoping someone will help me take care of this issue... I am affected ,my car has this its a matter of time before someone dies on the highway because of my car..your responsible .
This vehicle has 3 recalls for everything that shouldn't be transmission power steering and brakes...the power steering just gives out without warning!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and was not able to turn without applying force. The failure progressively worsened and the power steering warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Power steering went out making car very difficult to steer, if not impossible, causing the driver (my daughter) to be unable to steer and strike a parked car. Airbags deployed. In early june 2014, I received a recall notice from gm (pontiac) for their recall notice number 14116. However, the vehicle was totaled in the crash, and there was no recourse on my part.
The electric power steering assist cuts in and out as described in the federal safety agency action number : pe07023, when the steering:electric power assist system fails, the car is very difficult to steer at low speeds. This vehicle does not show it is covered by the recall.
I have experience some issues with power steering on my vehicle on and off, here in the past couple of weeks it has worsen. It is a very scary situation. The power steering stops working while I am operating the vehicle causing the wheel to become very difficult to operate specifically as I need to make a turn. I usually have to apply a great deal of force just to turn. I feel like my safety and the safety of my family is t risk. Have been in contact with gm who has made contact with a dealer so I can take my car in to be diagnosed. They have stated that my vehicle has a couple of recalls but the power steering issue is not one of them. I have done my research and have found many other 2006 g6 owners with the same problem on different sites. Interesting enough there is a recall for power steering assist lost for pontiac g6 all of 2005, "some 2006, 2008 and 2009. Doesn't make sense that my car is not part of that recall considering my car is experiencing the exact same problem for which the recall is for. It should not take for some one to get very hurt for this to happen. And for what I have researched it is affordable to repair is in fact very expensive over 1,000 dollars.
I have been waiting for over six weeks for gm to repair three recalls in my power steering - I am unable to drive my car! I am a single girl who lives alone, I had to rent a car for a planned trip, as my power steering stopped working and I was able to drive my car. According to gm - they have not made the parts to even fix my car! What am I to do? I have been without a vehicle for over six weeks. My service request with gm is [xxx]. Can you help me? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated and turned independently and the power steering indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the vehicle could not be repaired for five months because the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was applied and the steering column began to vibrate. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the steering column failed. The contact stated that the part was not available for the recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. .....updated 10/15/15 *bf updated 08/28/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that after refueling, the steering wheel stopped working. The contact had to shut off and restart the vehicle several times in order to get the steering wheel operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering motor and column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
My car is garage kept and lightly driven with very low miles. My service light came on and I received a recall notice about steering issues so I scheduled service 07/19/2012 @ wright auto group 15090-9303. They replaced the steering column but after a month it began to be hard to turn wheel, especially at a stand still so I made another appointment on 09/26/2012 and they replaced power steering motor and module. It worked fine but as time went on it began to produce a knock. After making a turn, the column knocks when it is winding back left or right turns. I left it go a while but it began to knock more so I made appointment on 07/29/2014. They never even checked the steering and called me telling me my back rotors need sanded, tie rod needs replaced, and they broke my stud of the wheel claiming I needed a new hub. I questioned the steering knock, they said, they start at the brakes and replace any problems then continue checking if problem is not resolved. Also stated the column they replaced per original recall was only warranted 1 year. They already charged labor for inspection and said I would have to pay for them to inspect this part. I have a regular mechanic so I took the car to him. He replaced the tie rod per my request but didn't feel it needed replaced. He welded a stud on saving me from a new hub. He replaced the brakes and rotors. He advised to replace instead of sanding. He thinks the knock is from the column they replaced but since it was a gm problem, he told me a gm dealer needs to check it. My car steered fine with no issues but the light came and I received this recall. It has never been right since and a knock after turning is not normal. With the car sitting in park, turn the wheel right or left, it knocks when you let the wheel go. I fear this could be unsafe and do to a faulty replaced part from a recall.
I checked my VIN on my 2006 pontiac g6 to see what recalls popped up. My vehicle does not fall under any of the recalls for power steering, air bags, or seat belts but I have had many issues. My power steering quits working randomly. I have to pull over, shut the car off, then turn it back on and it will work agian. Just yesterday the warning light came on and said service air bags. Also the sensor for the seat belts will sometimes not work. The bell will continuously ding to alert you that the seat belt is not buckled and it actually is. Funny thing is, my car has had none of the problems that it is under recall for and all of the problems it's not under recall for. I have three children and this is my only transportation. I am afraid to put them in this car and drive anywhere with them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk forward violently and accelerate independently while at a complete stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to ensure that the vehicle would stop. In addition, the service engine sensor illuminated multiple times and was cleared twice by an independent repair shop; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and reset the code twice, but did not diagnose the code displaying from the sensor. The contact also mentioned that the power steering sensor illuminated intermittently and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
My mother-in-law has received 3 recall notices this year pertaining to this vehicle &, so far, gm has not provided the parts to fix the problems. The pertinent the federal safety agency campaign #'s are 14v153000 & 14v224000. My daughter is considering buying this vehicle, so I am, understandably, concerned about these problems being fixed. Anything you can do to alleviate this will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Driving my power steering and exterior lighting goes out all the time. Also my passenger air bag says service air bag all the time. My car has also just shut down on me on numerous occasions on the highway etc.
Scariest incident in my life, lost steering of the car as I turned into oncoming traffic (45 MPH). I had to use full muscle and weight to turn the car out of the path of oncoming traffic. Someone with less muscle would have resulted in head on collision. This incident is related to gm's number for this recall is n140115. I do not think gm is taking this seriously.
My son was driving and he couldn't turn the wheel back as he came out of a curve. This resulted in the vehicle being wrecked and totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (transmission shift cable). The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes failed intermittently while driving various speeds. The failure mileage was 193,000.
Steering wheel locks up while driving, interior electric have glitches.
Out getting lunch and the steering wheel lock on me as I was driving.
I have received 2 separate recalls for my vehicle regarding the power steering, one in 2012 and one in june of 2014. Both recalls claimed that there are no parts available, and have not been for 2 years now. I have just received in july of 2014 (2) more recalls on my vehicle, regarding the body control module, and transmission shift cable, again stating that no parts are available. My fiance drives this vehicle and it frightened me to thing that her transmission cable could go, so I contacted gm about the issue to attempt to find out how long until the parts are available, since I worry about her safety. I was told to wait until the parts become available, one of which I have been waiting over 2 years, and to ignore the recall letters, that they don't mean much and they are "forced" to send them out. I was told to continue to wait like everybody else for the parts to become available, and not to worry unless I receive more letters. I have never seen such a blatant disregard for customer safety. I have already attempted to contact gm about this issue at no luck. Please help.
Lost power steering. Why isnt this a recall for this VIN #? How did they seperate what VIN # were ok and what ones needed to be recalled?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would veer to the right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH during inclement weather, the traction control system failed causing the contact to crash into a wall. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel and was difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that while parked, the vehicle shifted out of gear. Additionally, the front passenger tie rod, ball joint, and the hub wore out prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Bought a pontiac with only 15 miles on it, shortly after that I began to hear a "popping" noise in my steering wheel. Took the car back to the dealer, dealer returned the vehicle. Dealer did not advise me what they had done with the vehicle, only told me that it had been fixed. I did not hear the "popping" noise for a period of time. When it began to start making the noise again, I once again returned it to the dealership, at this time they advised me that they had to change the racket pinion. I left dealership and it worked fine for a short time and it began to make the noise again. I returned the car back to the dealership and at that time they advised me that it was the racket pinion again and they had already replaced this part 3 time, and it was not fixable. I was unaware, they had changed it the first time. After all this time, I have actually located a mechanic who explained to me that it is not just the racket pinion, but also the bracket and joint. Now totally up to approximately $1600.00 of parts and labor to fix properly.
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