2007 Pontiac G6: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Steering · 12,000 miles · FL

Clunk/knock from front of vehicle while driving and making a turn. Steering is now also becoming tight when making turns.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Steering · 48,500 miles · OH

Last week I was experiencing shaking in my steering wheel and knocking sounds on friday. My car pretty much sat all weekend, I went to go back out of my driveway for work and noticed the steering wheel was really hard to turn and my steering wheel notice came up on radio dash. I pulled back into my driveway turned off car. I pulled out my manual and was checking to see if I needed steering wheel fluid and it was it was an electrical column. I turned car back on to check it again and it was free again and could turn with out alot of pressure. I proceeded to work and started to call around to shops. I noticed online that there are recalls for this same issue. I do not have alot of miles on my car for the year and have seen similar/if not the same exact problems occurring with other owners when I read complaints on line.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 107,500 miles · PA

While driving through a tunnel which comes up to a sharp bend a little after exiting at about 45 miles per hour I felt like I was not in control of my car as it felt as if it was locking up and moving in its own direction. So I hit the brakes (just got brakes done) to slow down a bit but it didn't seem to brake quick enough for me to feel safe. So before coming to the bend there is another exit to go into town that I took to drive at a slower speed. While taking that way home I had lights to stop at and as I accelerate it was hesitant at times to pick up. Lastly every time I start up the car there is a ticking noise that is consistent which I still don't know what it is from. The brakes may be an issue with who did my brakes but the power steering is an issue and when I waited until today to check the fluid I could not locate so I went online to find out where it was and come to find out I may have an electrical one and found numerous reports regarding power steering issues. My car does not feel safe to me and it is now my only transportation to work.

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 72,000 miles · AL

Front end rattles and knocks. When driving over bumps, loose control of steering. Gm needs to recall for these problems.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 72,000 miles · TX

On highway traveling out of town averaging 60-65 in my 2007 pontiac g6 I lightly pressed brakes approaching an exit for gas when a the steering wheel started shaking. I had to press the brakes again to stop after exiting the highway to stop. The shaking was noticeably worse. I purchased the car used about 2 months before this event so I did not expect any brake issues. After several months my wife mentioned a noise from the brakes. I had the brakes inspected and the service person said the brakes were fine but my front and rear struts were bad. I asked him if this would cause the steering wheel to shake when breaking at highway speeds and he said yes. I took the car back to the dealership of purchase and they did a brake inspection even though I asked to have the struts looked at and stated that rotors were warped. After this I searched for problems with the steering on the model and year of my car. I found thousands of customer complaints of all the symptoms and issues I was having. I did find a service bulletin about the intermediate shaft in the steering.technical bulletin no.: 06-02-32-007g date: april 05, 2010 subject: clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds (diagnose noise and perform outlined repair) models: 2004-2006 chevrolet malibu maxx 2004-2008 chevrolet malibu classic 2008-2010 chevrolet malibu 2005-2010 pontiac g6 2007-2010 saturn aura supercede: this bulletin is being revised to update the parts information for the bolt. Please discard corporate bulletin number 06-02-32-007f (section 02 - steering. At this point I believe a recall should be issued on the entire front suspension including the factory rotors which warp within 2k-3k miles. Re-surfacing these rotors increases the braking problem. And a non-metallic ceramic brake pad should be installed by a gm certified service department.

Filed Dec 25, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CA

My passenger side low beams were burning out, I took my vehicle to the dealer in dec (2010), one year later, it's back. I noticed the connection was completely shorted and burnt. Prob won't last much longer. This past aug (2011) my fuel pump started leaking fuel, it was the assembly which had a hairline fracture which was unrepairable, had to replace the complete assembly for $350. For the last couple years my steering does a popping sound and feel when I make slow sharp turns (as in u-turns). The dealer temporary fixed it once, but it returned before I could even forget about it. Their solution was greasing the steering joint. My AC/heating fan was making a ticking sound while it was on a couple years back (around nov 2009), the dealer fixed the ticking but it returned last year. Though it's not as loud or annoying as before I've learned to tune it out, not too fun for my passengers though.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · VA

Front end clunk/rattle/knock on bumps.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Steering · 77,000 miles · NM

2007 pontiac g6, 77,000 miles. The steering wheel began to shake a lot. Then I notice when you slightly turn the wheel left or right it knocks. I have been receiving power steering warnings on my dash. When this happens I turn off the car and restart it, the problem goes away then restarts again. I don't know why the 2007 g6 was not on the recall list. I've notice a lot of other people on g6 car websites have had the same problem. Surely this is a recall. It is definitely a safety issue. I have a appointment to get my car looked at next week.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Steering · 59,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While turning approximately 10 MPH he heard a loud knocking noise and felt a jerk in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that this was a common failure among the vehicle but it was not repaired. The failure continued to occur intermittently while making a left or right turn. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2010 · Steering · 22,000 miles · CA

Since the day I bought the car with 22,000 miles on it the steering wheel makes a pop/ knock sound when pulling out of a parking spot or driving slow. Now at 47,000 miles its getting worse its almost scary to drive hope I don't kill anyone. Going to take it in but seems like gm could care less...

Filed May 19, 2009 · Steering · 44,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle made a knocking sound when turning right and left. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed an intermediate shaft. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the noise was very unfamiliar. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. The current mileage was 48,403 and failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Steering · 40,000 miles · CO

Noticed a knock when turning either left or right at 40,000 had noticed that the front right tire was wearing much faster than the others. I took it to the dealer at 44,000 since the knocking seemed to be worse they advised me the steering shaft needs replaced costing me $369.00 total parts & labor since not under warranty. Have looked up the steering issues and they are very common in the pontiac g6 I feel that this should be a recalled item as it can be very dangerous.