2007 Pontiac G6: pulls to one side

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Steering · MD · crash

I was driving my pontiac g6 through my neighborhood around 30-35 MPH coming down a hill the steering wheel started to shake rapidly where I completely lost control of the vehicle then it pulls to the right and hits a park van. The air bags deployed, and I get sent to the hospital. I'm not sure what the reasoning of the crash but something along the lines of the steering wheel and steering components.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 28,000 miles · MI

I bought this car brand new. It is a pontiac g 6 gt convertible with an optional gtp high output engine and drivetrain. This is a top of the line vehicle with all options. Since new, the vehicle does not steer well. It lurches unexpectedly from side to side when going around turns or just straight ahead. It has been very well taken care of and only has 28,000 miles on it as of today. It is still in the 36,000 mile gm warranty period. There has been a snapping/popping noise in the steering wheel/column since new when you turn the steering wheel from side to side, sitting still or driving. The steering feels very unstable. Recently the vehicle started constantly pulling to the right. If I let off the steering wheel it will drive off the road. The steering wheel shakes back and forth and the steering feels loose and bumpy. The entire steering system needs to be replaced from the steering wheel to the wheels. This steering is electric. The parts are very expensive. The rack and pinion is also making noise and bumpy, needs replacement. The wheels appear out of alignment and the tires appear to be wearing on the outside edges. This is basically a brand new vehicle. It has been kept in a garage in florida. No rust. Looks and drives new. Except for the electric steering system. This is a known problem with these vehicles. Internet search and dealer phone call confirmed that. Gm has several recalls and extended warranties for this, but my car does not qualify. The steering system is maintenance free. There is nothing the customer can do. The steering column sensor ring is defective also. The upper steering column needs to be replaced also. This could cost well over a $1500 just for parts. This vehicle is unsafe to drive. It steers it self. The traction control seems defective and unreliable also.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 108,000 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

I was driving home going 65 MPH down a major highway on a clear warm night. All of a sudden my 2007 pontiac g6 pulled to the right and I couldn't correct it. When the car finally responded, I was thrown across the highway into the divider cables. My airbags didn't deploy and the entire front end was crushed. Thank goodness I was not around any of the semi-trucks that came up over the small hill behind me once I limped the car to the side of the road. I had to get the car towed and insurance totalled it out without any testing done. After reading on this site, it's sad to see that I'm not the only one this has happened to. Thank god I was not seriously injured.

Filed Oct 1, 2013 · Steering · 124,000 miles · FL

Steering makes noise when turning. Very difficult to maneuver. Pulls to left and difficult to regain control at higher speeds. No warning lights. Extremely hard to turn.

Filed Sep 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · OH

My brakes lights are staying on while the brake pedal is not pressed and going off when it is. I've replaced the brake switch still not working. The cruise control will not work. When you press the brake pedal the wheel shakes a little bit and the car likes to pull to one side. After reading a few of these reviews and noticing that everyone is having the same issues, somethings needs to be done about this it is not safe for my family to be driving this car the way it is. Im afraid that nothing is going to be done in time until it is to late for someone.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Steering · 97,500 miles · WI

When I turned on the car a notification came up on the radio display saying "power steering" and a sound went off as well. The power steering stopped working. I turned the car off, waiting a few seconds, and restarted and the message went away. Now when stopping the steering wheel will move on its own pulling to the left. The problem has been getting more and more frequent since it started.

Filed Jan 5, 2013 · Steering · 126,291 miles · NM

On my way home from work with my three year old daughter, I was exiting the freeway and my steering wheel pulled to the left and locked up. With five o'clock traffic, I immediately used my body weight to try to gain control of the vehicle and not flip the car over the ledge of the highway. The vehicles behind me began honking and having to move to the shoulder to avoid hitting me. I stopped and turned off the car to wait for assistance. As I was waiting, I turned the car back on to keep my daughter warm. When I turned the vehicle back on the steering unlocked and the vehicle seemed okay. I drove it to the gas station which was about a mile away. I waited for my partner to arrive so she could follow me home. As we started driving home, about a quarter mile down the road it locked up again. At that point we had the vehicle towed home. We arrived home, and I started the vehicle to find the steering unlocked. Drove it around the block and it lock up. The car is currently parked, and unsafe to drive.

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Steering · 26,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering began pulling to one side. The steering wheel also began shaking and would lock sporadically. The check engine and check power steering warning lights were illuminated. The failure would occur at various speeds intermittently and progressively worsened. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Driver assistance, Steering · IN

Steering making popping noise and no power when making right turn, steering very unstable ,car wanders all over the road and sometimes will lock up, dealer says needs steering gear and strut mount at a cost off 1300.00 dollars

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Steering · 37,000 miles · MI · crash

Driving down the i75 expressway in heavy rain speed at the time was approx 60 miles per hour, decided to get of at the next exit until the rain cooled down. I then turned by steering wheel slightly to the right to merge onto the exit lane when the car instantly started spinning out of control...spun 5-7 times on the highway and then hit the median with the right tail end. Upon impact the steering wheel along with part of the steering column snapped off into my lap with no air bag deployment. The steering wheel was in pulled right out and was now in my lap. The car is now in repair and I have requested the parts to be saved, the steering wheel is going to be replaced. I have contacted pontiac and we had a discussion...but I don't think they understand what happened I have not heard a word from them since the discussion.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Steering · 40,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering is making noises and the steering column vibrates. The dealer stated that the steering column needed a lube job. She stated that the failure is more prominent when decelerating or making a turn. The contact also stated that the steering wheel is pulling to the left and right on its own. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 43,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.