2007 Pontiac G6: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 17, 2023 · Steering · MI

The steering wheel will start to shake as you drive and then it will stop. It will start again, some times is jerking like it is going to break. I can be parked, going 10 mph or 55 mph, it was random but now it is increasing. I have taken to 2 shops and everyone thinks it is electrical.

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Airbags, Seats · 80,000 miles · WI

My service air bag light is on. My passenger air bag doesn't work. My traction control, ESC, and ABS light come on. My panoramic sunroof wont close. All of these are on the recall list but apparently every car other than mine is bad. When I drive the ESC light will come on and pull me to the next lane. My passenger airbag is a safety concern for my passengers. I was on the freeway and my car went into the other lane and I almost hit a semi with my kids in the car. The car makes a loud whistle noise while driving, the car jerks to the left. The car makes loud noises in the front end like the car is gonna fall apart. Replaced the front end $1000.00 worth of work and still making the noise. Ate my brand new tires up. Milwaukee, wisconsin recall-13036 recall-14152 recall-n140115 recall-14v252000 recall-07v146000 recall-14e04400 recall-14772&14v‑153 recall-15v064000

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Body, Engine · 242,000 miles · TX · crash

My vehicle was stationary at a red light waiting to turn left on a city street in park, as I tried shifting gears back to drive the car jerked forward very intensely ' which it has done multiple times before' . Before reaching the drive position. It then proceeded forward out of my control into the back of a truck linking my front bumper to the hinge on the back of the truck.. In the midst of that I immediately tried shifting into reverse but doing so was very difficult has the car kept pressing forward into the back of the truck, so I put the car in park then back to reverse when it finally shifted into the reverse gear vigorously which then abled be to detach from the truck. I pulled to the nearest parking lot to check the damage, and seen multiple leaks not sure where from.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 204,000 miles · MI

While driving on a street and also on the highway my power steering warning will appear on the info display and all my gauges such as gas and speed will fluctuate with the needle constantly going up and down. I can not tell how much gas I have or the speed I am going. The car then seems to become jerky in its movements so I pull over and turn it off and wait a few minutes, but then it continues to happen moments later. I see that there has been a recall for power steering however my VIN shows I have no outstanding recalls at this time.

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NC

Power steering notification comes on immediately when car is started. While stoped the steering wheel jerks from left to right. While driving the steering wheel continues to jerk from side to side, moving the front wheels with it causing the car to swerve left and right. Jerking from left to right becomes worse with speeds greater that 50 MPH

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · WV

My 2007 pontiac g6 shifts so hard and my engine light stays on all the time I have looked up online and multiple people have the same problem with the 06-07 models and it's the same exact problem as mine . It shifts way to hard there should be a recall on this for sure ! No one has been able to find a legit solution to fixing this problem gm really messed up when they made these cars if I would have read reviews first I definitely would no have bought this car ! As soon a share you turn the car on and put it in to reverse or drive it jerks really hard then every 10 MPH you go it jerks you all the way forward trying to shift ! Definitely disappointed really hope they do a recall because I can't afford to keep trying to fix this problem and nothing seems to work ! I'm sure everyone will appreciate ignorance they do a recall !!

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 136,000 miles · IN

Was on the hwy and the power steering stops working !!! Works some times!! Transmission jerks when u put it in gear!!! Transmission locks up sometimes when u put it in park!!! Every recall that's for other 2007 pontiac g6 is effecting my car but says there's no recall!!!

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 124,689 miles · AL

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.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Steering · 190,000 miles · TX

Esp is failing. Steering wheel is shaking and jerking at all speeds and at idle. Causes vehicle to veer in different directions.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Steering · 150,000 miles · PA

My power steering is going out. It works but goes out after driving for a little bit. Or doesn't work when the car is started. Restarting the car is a temporary fix. The wheel also jerks back and forth when still. I see this is recalled for a 07 pontiac g6 but not for my VIN.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 124,000 miles · CA

2 issues 1st is plastic timing chain guide breaks and can cause extreme damage to car found pieces in oil pan and in timing 2nd issue is steering locks up all of a sudden now usually when turning it feels like its jerking to the other side or something it feels like power steering is gone heard a bunch of complaints bit no recall for my VIN cant imagine gm ripping people off........

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.