2008 Pontiac G6: engine failure

Filed Nov 2, 2023 · Steering · 160,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel then independently turned. The contact stated that the steering wheel had previously became inoperable and seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque sensor unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Steering · 205,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to krajnik chevrolet inc, (3303 lincoln ave, two rivers, wi 54241) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unnamed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, after retrieving the vehicle and driving away from the dealer, the failure recurred. The contact was informed by the dealer that the part was available for the repair and that there was a cost for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000. *bf

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Steering · 120,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving, the power steering seized. An independent mechanic verified the power steering failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls for the failure. Wantz chevrolet inc (1 chevro dr, taneytown md, 21787, (443) 487-8820) also verified that there were no recalls and quoted a repair cost of over $1,000. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator flashed and the steering wheel seized without warning. In addition, the gear was difficult to change over from park. As a result, the contact had to shut the vehicle off and back on for it to operate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. *as

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Steering · 180,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred after driving a few miles down the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but a failure code could not be located. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no open recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized and caused the steering to lose power without warning. The vehicle was taken to white bear lake superstore (612‑276‑2922, located at 3900 hwy 61 n, white bear lake, mn 55110) where the power steering motor module was replaced; however, the failure recurred a year later. The vehicle was taken to walser buick gmc bloomington (612‑326‑6297, located at 4601 american blvd w, bloomington, mn 55437) where the power steering motor module was replaced again, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the power steering motor module coverage expired. No assistance was offered and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Steering · 80,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle experienced a temporary loss of power steering. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to sweeny gmc (7997 market street, youngstown, oh 44512) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was not due to a recall. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) as a possible cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Steering · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud clicking noise that was coming from the bottom of the steering column. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, while driving, the steering wheel seized and all the warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to south texas buick-gmc (4220 w expy 83, mcallen, tx 78501) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fee. The contact stated that the vehicle was once repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 8-3867825712. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Steering · 150,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Steering · 150,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the right, the steering wheel seized, and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel shook and seized completely. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and then to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Steering · 182,684 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure also occurred when making a turn intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the joint bearing and the electric power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The failure mileage was 182,684.