2006 Pontiac G6: harsh or hard shifting

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 Sep 19, 2020 · Seats · 140,500 miles · ID

A front interior weld on the cross member failed, resulting in a severe slope to the right as well as a noticeable clunk when turning.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 161,000 miles · CA

Under hard acceleration and at high speeds the power steering in the vehicle begins to fail and all of the electrical lights on the dash begins to flash and blink in a shortage type of way. The vehicle becomes almost impossible to control. There is a clunking noise in the steering wheel when you turn it left to right. If your going around a corner and hit the gas or use hard acceleration you loose steering control.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · MD

Driving on way home from work, whole trip nothing over 45 MPH, the traction control off light came on and stayed on. Its the light with tc and a slash trough it. The light turns off when the car is in park or neutral but comes on when shifter is in reverse or drive. After the light came on I noticed extremely sluggish engine performance, extremely hard shifting all the way through 4th gear with bad slams coming from the transmission. After about 30 mins of driving with the light still on, the check engine light comes on and I can barely get going from a stop light. I parked it for the night to work on it the next day, and to my surprise the next morning the tc off light was gone and after about 10 mins of driving the check engine light goes out and the car runs and drives like normal. The next day it all happened over again with all the same issues and then the warning lights went out again and the car ran fine. Then for a third day it all happened again and now the engine seems to have no power, I might as well be pushing the car down the street. This happened in the middle of my drives on a normal no wet weather day. The dealership and a private garage tried reading the codes through the connector under my stearing wheel and no bodies reader can connect to the ecu. I checked all the fuses and relays and none are blown or damaged. I know the g6 had recalls for this issue a few years ago and my car wasn't included in this but it sounds like the same issue. I can get under the car and look for any melted wires or ground faults but I wouldnt know where to begin. Looking online there are thousands of people experiencing this same exact issue. Tc off light coming on and check engine light coming on with an expensive repair or no solution available. This is causing my vehicle to have little to no acceleration and really spotty shifting. It happens everyday at random times.

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Steering · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud clunky noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (thompson sales company, 1555 e independence st, springfield, mo 65804) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Steering · 31,823 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, a clunking noise was observed from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor, steering rack, and electronic power steering assist failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 15v064000 (steering); however, the failure recurred while attempting to make a sharp turn. The steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,823.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Steering · IL

Just bought the car a few weeks ago, started getting a clunking noise from front end/ steering wheel. Went back to dealer where I purchased car and they did not fix issue. Went then to gm dealer and had their service center check it out, seems the steering shaft is not working correctly. This is a known recall from gm but apparently my VIN # is not included in this recall but is included in some other recalls. My car fall within the parameter's of all the other recalls (manufacturer dates, year, models) so I believe this car should also be included in any/all recalls.

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Steering · 162,000 miles · MI

When turning the steering wheel in different directions, there is a clunking coming from the steering column. This also occurs when changing the direction of turning, moving or stationary, and in or out of gear. Upon further investigation, I found that the intermediate shaft was not lubricated as described in the gm recall affecting similar vehicles.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Steering · IN

My steering wheel keeps going out. Clunking and I hear a popping noise. I took it to the gm dealer to find out there's a recall out but my car isn't under the recall. How ironic is it that I am experiencing the same problem that gm put a recall out for it but mine isn't covered. This is [xxx] and im ready to get rid of this piece of [xxx]. I would never recommend this car to anyone. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 144,094 miles · MO

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.

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Steering · IL

My car started struggling to make left turns. It felt like my power steering went completely out. And after the turn, as I was bringing my wheel back around, there was an awful clunking sound. It cost me $1500 to fix. I noticed that many other pontiac g6's were recalled, but not my 2006 pontiac g6, even though I have heard countless reports of others have the same issue with their 2006 pontiac g6.

Filed Feb 9, 2013 · Steering · 85,000 miles · OH

The steering started to make a pop/ clunking noise. And occasionally the power steering alert goes off. This has been going on for years now. And still happens. I continually hear more reports of this issue and concerned nothing is being done. I have had several mechanics look into this issue and none knows what exactly what is wrong and why it's happening. I've also read about high dollar "fix" by gm mechanics just for the issue to come back within a year. We need a investigation and a recall done about this before serious accidents or fatalities happen!