2007 Pontiac G6: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Steering · 23,824 miles · GA

I have been having problems with clunking and rattling in the steering column for years, even shortly after I purchased my vehicle in 2007 the popping began,especially at low speeds.its to the point now that my car feels like its literally going to fall apart with all the rattling and vibrating. Gm suggested I rotate tires, resurface rotors, replace tie rods and stabilizer bar control link`. I have paid for all of this at my mechanic and the problem still persists. I have had 2 mechanics(non gm) insist that its the steering column shaft and there have been several complaints about this same exact issue but gm refuses to fix the root of the problem. I believe they lubed the shaft some years ago but that was just a band aid.I understand they were replacing the shafts years ago but stopped because of the high cost for gm. I know that this is and has been my issues over the years and it is only getting worse. They should have fixed it the correct way the first time instead of giving me the run around and having all these other things done to my vehicle when the main issue is the steering column shaft. I have had enough spending money on my vehicle when pontiac should be held responsible for replacing and or repairing my shaft. Im scared to drive my vehicle at time because im afraid its going to fall apart. Something has got to be done finally this this gone on far too long.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI

1-cruise control comes back on after disengaging, loud clunk when turning, have fixed ball joints and front end stuff several times and it still clunks at low speeds ever since I've owned the vehicle. Have had issues with the brake system as well.

Filed Apr 13, 2012 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop for the replacement of the tires. The mechanic advised the contact that the driver side lower ball joint was loose and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/10/12

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was a popping noise coming from the right front lower ball joint. The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist where the mechanic informed the contact of the ball joint failure. The contact was advised that the ball joints would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,243. Updated 04/27/12*lj updated 04/27/12

Filed Sep 10, 2011 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · MO

I bought this car, a 2007 pontiac g6 gt coupe about 2 years ago and it only had 37,000 miles. It now still only has 75,000 and the ball joints are out! This should not happen this soon. I have another car, a 1997 buick lesabre and it's ball joints are still in good condition. It has 167,000 miles. It caused all of my tires to wear out early and now I'm looking at over a 1000 dollars to fix it. This is obviously a design problem. The car is undriveable. It's not safe to be driven because of these ball joints going bad so early. I guess I'll have to go back to driving my much older but much more reliable car.

Filed Sep 5, 2010 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · OH

Electrical, steering, ABS- I've had multiple issues. When I first purchased the car, I heard a thump when turning. No one could find the problem. Now its out of warranty and they found that it was the I shaft. In january of 2010, my anti lock break light came on. I had to replace a wheel bearing- $500 later, I thought I was set. I was wrong, another six months later, the check engine light and another light came on. A local gm dealer replaced the ECM control and cleaned the fuel injectors and sent me on my way, $200 later. An hour later, the lights came back on. My car shook awfully. I had another two hour drive until I got home, because I was on vacation when this happened. I took it to my local dealer and they said that some wires had rubbed together, and needed replaced, $300 later, I was sent on my way. This week, I took my car to get an oil change and the men noticed that my ball joint was going out. My tire literally shook in front of my eyes. Talk about scary... I got my ball joint/control arm fixed, at a steal of $230 because my friends friend owns a shop and gave me a deal. I did get a quote from a local dealer for $420. In the past year, this car has been nothing but a money pit and it only has 55,000 miles on it. I want out! No more pontiacs for me!