This is a 2006 pontiac g6 with the 3.5l lx9 v6 engine. At 90,000 miles I am having transmission problems (automatic). The transmission slips in 2nd and 3rd gear. The car reverses normally. All maintenance is done by myself or the dealer. I changed the transmission fluid with genuine gm parts and fluid. I noticed the fluid was slightly discolored and very tiny pieces of metal were in the pan. The transmission still slipped in 2nd and 3rd gear after changing the fluid. Obviously I want to avoid putting in a brand new transmission. I want to check the computer and and any electrical pieces that correspond with the transmission first before I decide. As a side note,I did bring the vehicle to gm for a diagnosis and apparently there was a code for a transmission position sensor. However I attempted to start the vehicle in drive on many occasions and the vehicle would not start which is what that sensor is suppose to do so I know it isn't the sensor.
2006 Pontiac G6: complete transmission failure
5 of the 1,910 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac G6 describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
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!!
Clutch went out in car the slave cylinder inside the transmission went out and the clutch went to the floor not allowing me to shift in or out of gear replaced the part with new one ordered from gmc which also failed the day after installed.
Steering problems 2007-09: vibration in steering wheel when turning, knocking when turning and lost power steering in jan 09. Car was at dealer 3 times and hopefully now it is fixed - repaired under warranty but many people do not have the warranty and are having to pay this out of pocket. This needs to be recalled before someone is killed or injured. Folks are losing power steering while driving. Also just had a new transmission put in jan 09 - also under warranty.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic...
- Power train
- This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required...
- This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission...
- This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for...
- This informational bulletin informs the technician and provides a Service Procedure to correct a shifter...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
- Risk
- If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Recall number 14V224000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac G6 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2006 Pontiac G6?
5 of 1,910 owner complaints about the 2006 Pontiac G6 (0%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Pontiac G6?
There is 1 recall and 39 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Pontiac G6
Power steering loss 343Steering lock-up 159Loss of power 115Adaptive cruise 89Harsh shifting 87Steering noise 74Engine failure 67Airbag light 50Fuel pump 50Check engine light 49Jerking 49Fuel smell 48Stalling 46Ball joint 42Fuel leak 39Grinding brakes 35Headlights 25Pulling 25Knocking 21Won't start 19No deployment 15Fire or smoke 14Premature wear 14ABS 10Won't shift 9Wipers 8Fuel gauge 7Slipping 6Brake failure 5Hesitation 5Screen failure 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5Whining noise 5
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