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.
2006 Pontiac G6 transmission complaints
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The transmission slips severely between 1st and 2nd gear. When I am at a stop and push the gas to go the car has trouble shifting. Usually the speed is between 0-15 MPH. I have stopped pulling out in front of any car because there isn't enough speed to go fast enough and it's going to cause a wreck. I have had this car looked at by a transmission mechanic and was told there isn't anything showing as wrong, I have taken it into a dealer and again they couldn't find anything wrong but suspected an issue to be module or solenoid that would cost over $1500 to fix and they couldn't guarantee it is the issue. Both mechanics drove the car, could feel the issue but couldn't figure out what was causing it. This is ridiculous there is an horrible issue with the car and no one can pin point what the issue is. And now the seat warmer on the drivers side keeps turning on by itself.
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.
Was raining, car is death trap. I love the car, but it handles terrible, can't put my finger on it, something is wrong in the front wheel drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the failure included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact mentioned that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. Also, the contact mentioned the vehicle experienced the failure in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The rear drivers side brakes lights failed. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and applying the brakes, the vehicle would shake intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The contact also mentioned the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The diagnosis was lack of oxygen in the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re for information letter regarding three separate issues with pontiac g6 (power steering, shift cable and wiring corrosion) and lack of solutions from general motors (gm).
My tail lights do not work at all on the vehicle. Have replaced bulbs and fuse and still nothing. Also there is no power steering. It had went out while driving the car. Also the catalytic converter. Have called the manufacturer to get them fixed but my VIN is not on the recall list. I was wondering why? All the recalls that have been placed on this make year and model are exactly what I am experiencing problems with on mine. So how is it determined which vins get recalled. I have kids and am scared to drive this vehicle due to the severity of problems I am experiencing with it. I can't even drive my vehicle at night due to the tail light issue, and can hardly drive it daily due to the power steering being out in the vehicle. Please advise on how to fix this issue and what the next steps I should do.
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.
As I was driving my steering wheel locked up and it was almost impossible to turn the wheel. It happened on a regular side street as well as on the highway. My steering wheel also has a knocking sound/noise coming from it when I make any left or right turns. My sister has the same exact car. She informed me that she received a recall letter about the steering and her car was fixed but I have yet to receive a letter for my car which is the same make, model, and year. I have also been experiencing issues with my car when I accelerate from a red light, stop sign and etc. It feels like a jerking/pulling motion when I accelerate, as if it is trying to change gears... Every time I take it to the car shop, it never does it when they are test driving my car. So it is difficult for the mechanic to pinpoint what I am referring to, which is frustrating.
Traveling west on I-20 and my cruise control disengaged for no reason and I realized my brake lights were on. I tried several things, but the lights would not turn off while I was driving and do not signal to other drivers that I am coming to a stop, which is quite dangerous. I have tried several things including checking recall status, but my VIN was not included in the recall. I also often have issues getting my car out of park, have to press the brake a little harder than normal.
Brake lights turn on buy themselves and turn off when brake pedal is applied. Gear shifter solenoid won't release out of park sometimes.
With the engine running and the transmission not in park, the applied emergency brake would not prevent the vehicle from drifting forward nor backward. I was informed, at a gmc dealership, that the rear brake calibers had seized in a partially engaged position -- so the brakes were dragging while the car was being driven _ and _ the emergency was useless. The repair cost was over $ 500.00. The car had a rear brake replacement job about 1,000 miles before this problem, and supposedly the caliber problem wasn't apparent then.
My car is very difficult to shift from park. My brake lights don't work when I push the brake and flash sometimes when I don't push the brake. My cruise control won't set and if it does set, it cuts off with out warning on the highway.
Brake light circuit malfunctioning light on without brakes pressed go off when pressed can not shift vehicle from park without pressing brake pedal hard. Intermittent problem safety issue several complaints about these vehicles.
I was making a left hand turn at about 20 MPH and my power steering cut out. I almost crashed my car into a pole, but was able to tug at the steering wheel and avoid the pole. I had to turn my vehicle completely off and then back on to rest the power steering. This has occurred countless times while driving my car. I have had this happen to me at least 20 to 30 times.
We bought this car brand new, and troubles started immediately. First thing was when you would turn the steering wheel it would make a popping noise, well returned it a few months after we bought it they said it was because of a cap , that use to be metal but are now plastic wears out , nothing dangerous but annoying. Well that was replaced 3 times before some kind of a rod was replaced. Then it always smelled of anti freeze. And would lose it, but they couldn't find any leak. Well after having it in having 2 radiators put in it, it still did lose fluid. Until recently I had an accident where a lady left her car in the middle of the highway and ran off and left it in the middle lanes coming off of a bridge a man slammed on his brakes and I hit the side of his bumper , and caused damage to the front of my car and I got a new front end and a new radiator again. Still leaked fluid. My husband after getting the car back from the repair shop found the leak and bought a part and fixed it himself. Pretty good after 3 radiators and all the techs working on it over the 6 yrs, he had to fix it. It has been in the shop right after I got it because when you would take off, it would act like it skipped a gear. But if I shifted w/the standard shift it wouldn't do it. They said there was no shavings in the transmission tray and all was fine. Took it back again for the same thing, they still said nothing was wrong with the transmission. But to this day about once or twice a week it will still skip when accelerating. I have had the motor on the convertible replaced right after I got it. The stereo was also replaced. The passenger side chair arm release, that allows you to let the seat up for someone to get in the back came off, they put another one on and no adhesive it stripped out again. Refused to fix it. I have all paperwork from all the repairs it has had,will list in anotherpost.
The electrical power steering assist assembly and module locked up nearly cause an accident, I can't drive now until it's been corrected by pontiac. I just bought the car and just made my first payment. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
As many owners of this vehicle are experiencing..trouble getting the vehicle in gear from park,have to step on the brakes to the floor. Brake lights work in the reverse direction and 3rd brake light stays on when foot is not on the brakes..help please..this is a matter of safety and may cause injury or death..my VIN number was not listed on the gm recall. My VIN number was about 1,000 cars after the recall.I am going to a gm dealer and I have been told a new brake pedal comes with the brake sensor..I do not want to throw a ton of money not knowing the exact problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the transmission failed to shift into park. Also, the contact was concerned that the vehicle would roll away as a result of the failure, possibly causing a crash. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
My pontiac g6 was running perfectly fine with no lights or warning signs and always well maintained to date. I pulled up to a red light and the light turned green and my car would not move in drive it would only rev. I was able to put it in trip tronic shift and make it to a transmission shop. It was slipping also in trip tronic in first and second. The repair places said that it was internal transmission problems. My only option was to get a whole new transmission put in well a rebuilt one. This should not be happening to a 6 year old car that was well maintained with no warning signs. I talked to several people at gm headquarters and they just don't care and act like its my fault there bankrupt pontiac company produced unworthy reliable cars. And dixie gm where I took it to get fixed wants to rip me off and charged me double of what other transmission places in the area quoted me. I took it there because I thought they would be honest and give upfront answer and not jack me around because im a young women. Its not as if I went to mcdonalds and asked for a steak. Come on gm I thought you guys were better than this!!
The steering wouldn't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. Power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. Went away after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. Code won't go away.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH the vehicle stopped accelerating. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and towed home. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 107,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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 a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp that I have owned since it was new. I have had all the recommended maintenance completed at the recommended mileage intervals, including the transmission flushed and filled at a gm dealer. Randomly, while driving without any notice the light to notify me that traction control isn't on comes on and my transmission will jerk violently when shifting between gears. Then sometimes the light will randomly go off and the transmission will continue to function as normal. Restarting the vehicle does not correct the issue, however turning the vehicle off then unhooking the battery or pulling the fuse under the hood for the transmission control module then replacing it and restarting the vehicle will temporarily fix the issue. I have had my transmission looked at by a gm dealer and they say that it is a faulty transmission control module. Gm has a technical service bulletin for this issue but gm wants over $1000 to replace faulty equipment (transmission control module) that they made because my vehicle is out of warranty this has almost caused me to wreck several times, and I am afraid that eventually it will.
On the day after thanksgiving, known as black friday my granddaughter an I got into my 2006 pontiac g6, and I was unable to steer my vehicle. The power steering had locked up. I was unable to maneuver the vehicle. Gm sent me a notice in the mail 4 months prior to this happening. The letter stated that if I did not have a problem do not take my vehicle to the dealer, four months later I experienced the problem. I took it to the gm dealer and they kept the vehicle for 5 days and said that there was an electrical problem with the power steering and they had fixed the problem. I picked the vehicle up and 10 minutes later the same problem occurred. The car went back to the gm dealer and they said that they would have to replace the steering column. I have found over 100 consumers with the exact same problem throughout the us. Gm knew about this problem for years, but took no action to recall this vehicle. I could have been seriously injured or killed due to this defect. I feel that it is time that the federal safety agency does something about this problem.
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) I had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago I brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times I had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph. It would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, I have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
Purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp, I have recently caused many close calls of harming peoples life due to the failure of shifting of my transmission in a fairly new vehicle. The transmission slips and does not go into gear sometimes and when entering the highway everyday is a challenge if I will make it or not. The vehicle decides if it will go or not and I don't believe this 2006 vehicle should be on the road or others to be sold until this ongoing problem across the nation to be solved. It happens at 65,000 miles on all vehicles that have reported this issue.
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.
My friend's 2006 pontiac g6 4-cylinder transmission is slipping gears and a hard 'thug' is heard while he was driving his vehicle. He has told me that this has happened to his car for a couple of months now and he has 83,000 miles on the vehicle. I researched the transmission problems on google and he is not the only one that has had this problem. The link is below for the website. Http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1738315-2006_pontiac_g6_transmission_jerking has anyone complained about transmission jerking on their pontiac g6 with the 4cylinder?
I bought my car in 2007; it is a 2006 pontiac g6. Heard a clicking noise when turning the car; the dealership said it passed all point inspection; within the last 3 years I have had the steering randomly "locked" up or just didn't work at all. Finally went to ammaco to get a full diagnostic and was told that my rack and pinion steering is completely out which caused deficient wheel alignments, which caused the front control arms to prematurely wear out, which caused my tires to wear unevenly. Also my front brakes and rotors were impacted as well. The mechanics were surprised that I or my family wasn't dead since technically I had no control of the car by way of steering. I am out close to $2000.00 because this was found out after the warranty lapse (of course). Thanks gm.
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