2007 Pontiac G6: engine failure

Filed Apr 17, 2026 · Airbags, Engine · 251,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the air bag warning light and check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle was nearly involved in a T-bone crash. The contact forcefully turned the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 251,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2021 · Steering · NY

While driving the power steering ceased / seized up - car filled with grey smoke that smelled like burning rubber. Had vehicle towed, told it was steering pump - every year before and after the 2007 had a steering recall ??

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Steering · 191,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering ability seized and a chime sound was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The power steering was completely inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5666604248. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Steering · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel moved and shook. Additionally, while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The contact called greenwood chevrolet inc (4695 mahoning ave, youngstown, oh 44515, (330) 792-5252) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v0640000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Steering · 87,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an alignment was needed. The alignment was performed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v046000 (steering). The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Steering · 140,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated, the steering wheel seized, and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Steering · 150,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Steering · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it performed as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was very difficult to maneuver whenever the failure occurred. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electric power steering pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Steering · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel shook and became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the power steering pump was replaced. The contact also stated that the mechanic checked the wiring and the fuses; however, when the mechanic test drove the vehicle, the steering wheel seized again. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the independent mechanic could not replicate the failure and stated that the failure was a factory defect. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was advised to contact the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Steering · 187,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Steering · 120,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. When the vehicle was started, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. Immediately afterwards, the power steering seized. Later, the vehicle started normally. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Steering · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized several times. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for an appointment to inspect and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v064000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.