2006 Pontiac G6: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed. The contact had the wiring and the motor replaced three times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/2/2017

Filed Jul 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Steering · FL

My g6 just keeps having issues. I don't drive it a lot so I do not have a lot of miles on it for being a 2006 so some of the issue with the car like the windshield wipers not working all the time have just come up. I do not think it is do to age of the car; I think they should still fix any defects with the car. I love pontiac's I had a sunfire before this. I have never receive any recalls on this car in the mail from gm from the first day I purchased it in january 2007. I have taken it to dealership and they fix most of the problems like the sun roof leak I had to take four or five times I loss count. What they should do is give some credit on buying a new one and scrape the old ones. I paid cash for this car thinking it would last along time I don't have the money to keep fixing it.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical · SC

Driving on hwy 526 charleston sc. With my twin daughters and 7yr. Old son and the windshield wipers stop working, cigarette lighters stop working. I could nt see feared for my kids life. I went to dealership I was told that this is what's happening to g6 cars. Ever since I got this car its been one thing after another I cant afford to repair this problem that is a defect and pay car note, plus keep a job I don't have a way to get there or anywhere if it's raining .

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Electrical · 88,661 miles · NV · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the headlights and wipers failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 88,661.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 23,000 miles · MD

Brake lights are illuminating when I do not press the brakes...does not illuminate when I do press the brakes, this has resulted in me being rear-ended and has lead to several near accidents. Additionally, the cruise control will not set and it is often difficult for me to put my car into gear without pressing the break all the way to the floor or without restarting my car. The car doesn't always catch the first time I try to start it, the power outlets now are not working in addition the stereo resetting itself and the windshield wiper arm constantly popping off.

Filed Feb 5, 2012 · Steering, Visibility · WV

Power steering goes out on my car several times aday. It has gone out on me while driving as fast as 40mph. This car is dangerous to drive. When it goes out I have to shut the car off before the power steering will start working again. Once it comes back on the steering does not feel right. When I try to steer to the right it is stiff when I steer to the right it is very loose. I have had this car for about 4 yrs. Loved it until I got afraid to drive it! Also, what dummy came up with having the windshield wiper on the passenger side of the car stop right in the front of the driver? It is almost impossible to see out the window when it is raining..

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Visibility · 93,000 miles · MI

I was driving on I-94 near ann arbor, mi during a rain storm. I had the wipers going and I heard a quiet 'pop' sound and suddenly the wipers no longer worked as I was in the left lane going 70mph. I eased off the highway on the left-hand side and immediately put my flashers on to avoid causing an accident. Fortunately, a police officer arrived on the scene and escorted me and my wife to the right shoulder of the road. I found on a car forum on the internet that this appears to be a common complaint that a small plastic insert wears out and the wiper motor disconnects from the linkage. I bought a replacement wiper linkage with a lifetime warranty from a local junk yard. I am in the automotive business (a test engineer) and thought this is a big enough safety concern that it should be reported.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Steering · 85,000 miles · NH

A couple of weeks ago I lost power steering in a snow storm which caused my car to slide sideways and I was unable to steer out of the slide because I did not have power steering. My 2006 pontiac g6 has the same steering problem that is on the recall for the g5. At low speeds the power steering will cut out on a left turn an a warning light with flash on my display. This has been an issue for my vehicle for over a year. I complained about it at that time and was directed to take my car into the dealership. I did a little research and discovered that the previous year was recalled for the same issue. I was told at the dealership that it would cost me $1,000 to fix the steering issue. I unfortunately do not have the money to pay this so I have had to deal with the loss of power steering since which is scary as the wheel will snatch itself out of my hands. Luckily I was stopped by a curb. I find this as a huge safety issue and can not believe that when I called about this resent recall I was told that I just have to deal with it myself. The other issue I would like to comment on is that my car seems to be put together with other model parts. I found out that my wiper blade are actually camaro blades because they ran out of g6 blades while my car was in production. So how do I know if my steering is not a g5 steering column? As you can see this is a very frustrating and dangerous. I just want them to do the right thing.