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.
2007 Pontiac G6: steering wheel locks up
65 of the 1,232 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G6 describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Steering wheel locks up by model year
What owners say
2 months give/take few days power Steering locked up.Was not able to steer. Had to use flashers & carefully vere off road.Turned car off.Gave myself minutes to think. Started car tried turning steering wheel & bam it was fine. Hesitant I got back on road & went home w/no problem.2nd incident was same which happened 2nd wk Jan 2025.There was no warning of any kind either time.It has not been taken anywhere to be evaluated. Inspection is due Feb 2025 was going say something then.Whether this has anything related,turn signal lever had to be manually turned off until sometime between the 2 incidents & it now clicks off itself like it should.
Our electric power assist system went out on our vehicle. I see that this part was recalled feb 2nd, 2015. We were on the highway when the steering wheel locked up on us. We had a children in the back seat and almost drove off the highway. It was very scary situation for all of us.
The power steering intermittently goes out before putting the car in motion with the steering wheel locking and the error light displays but after turning off the car and restarting the wheel would unlock. It has also lost power steering while driving at a speed of 45mph which made it extremely difficult to turn.
Steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn. Power steering light came on after that. Vehicle was in motion on a street and began to lock up and caused most problems while attempting to turn.
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.
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.
The electrical power steering on the pontiac g6 2007 locks up while driving. Driving on the highway or on neighborhood roads the power steering locked up and steering becomes difficult more effort put into turning the wheel a small direction. This issue also happens when car is in park and just starting, oftentimes restarting car can fix issue temporarily
The electrical power steering on the pontiac g6 2007 locks up while driving. Driving on the highway the power steering locked up and steering was made difficult more effort put into turning the wheel a small direction. This issue also happens when car is in park and just starting, oftentimes restarting car can fix issue temporarily
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.
For awhile now my check engine light has been on and my no traction control light has been blinking so I had a full diagnostic inspection done that read nothing. As a result, I had them do a fuel system cleaning since there is a small jerky feel every time I drive. I also had them do a break fluid exchange but the no traction control light still blinks. Along with that, most times after fueling up my car, my car drives well and just fine but on september 18th, after fueling up, I was turning into traffic proceeding to the farthest lane so that I can turn left into my apartments then pop! And the steering wheel locked and the gear had locked in drive. This scared me so bad so I braked in every way I could hoping I wouldn't crash then tried shifting gears and cranking my car again. I got into the gates and into the parking lot then my car stalled and cut off again. I finally parked my car, popped the hood, and there was nothing wrong that I could see from my view. So, the next day september 19th I drove to class that morning and it stalled a bit any time I increased my speed as if it wanted to cut off. I got into the parking lot of my college and it cuts off as soon as I begin to turn into a parking spot between two cars. I crank it up, complete my park then I go inside for class until lunch. On lunch, I crank up my car and wow the check engine light is finally off but as usual the no traction control light is blinking. I test drive my car to the local winn dixie and back and on the way back pop! Then it stalls to cut off but doesn't cut off so I take it back to my college before lunch is over and park it. Now it's the end of the day and I'm out of class and headed home. This time I make it into the gate but I'm getting close to going over a speed bump and pop! It doesn't cut off but it's stalls badly like it wants too so I proceed to drive then park it. Please, help.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low...
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- Special coverage. on some 2007-2012 model year chevrolet malibu, pontiac G6, and saturn aura vehicles...
- Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: TSB contains an owner's notification letter
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a...
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V‑153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
Recall number 15V064000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Pontiac G6 steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
65 of 1,232 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G6 (5%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Pontiac G6
Power steering loss 147Adaptive cruise 93Headlights 76Loss of power 59Fuel smell 56Airbag light 53Fuel pump 51Fuel leak 47Harsh shifting 43Steering noise 41Jerking 40Check engine light 38Engine failure 38Stalling 23Grinding brakes 19No deployment 17Knocking 14Won't start 14Fire or smoke 13Pulling 11ABS 9Brake failure 7Overheating 7Seat belt 7Ball joint 6Wipers 6Rollaway 5
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