Power steering popped up on radio whenever I turn it to the left or right while driving.
2008 Pontiac G6 steering complaints
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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.
Vehicle has a sudden loss of power steering exactly described in recall reference number 14V153000 yet this vehicle is not covered by this recall. The EPS motor controller unit has failed. Two independent service centers have confirmed this. It's concerning that if this vehicle was manufactured 6 months previously it would be covered for the same exact issue. no warning lamps came on until after the vehicle had a loss of power steering. it displayed service power steering in the message center after the failure. The failed unit is being replaced by a independent service center and will be available for inspection.
Power steering is disabled while driving sometimes. In the past few weeks, right after starting the car, "POWER STEERING" will appear on the drivers information center, and the steering wheel will not turn unless using much more than normal force. Turning off and restarting the car eventually returns steering wheel to normal operation. Within the past few days the power steering has been disable while actively driving. Vehicle will start with no issues relating to power steering, but after a random time period while driving the "POWER STEERING" warning is displayed again. This has caused an immediate and unexpected return to fully manual steering while driving; much more force is needed to turn the steering wheel. This could be dangerous if in the middle of a turn power steering is disabled. Vehicle has not been inspected, yet.
Power steering went out mid-drive last week after the vehicle was purchased Used from Groove Subaru of Littleton, Colorado. The power steering went out again this morning while driver attempted to leave driveway. During both instances, driver turned the vehicle off then back on to get power steering again. The driver is elderly. The driver struggled to pull the vehicle over out of traffic when this happened the first time. All safety recalls have reportedly already been taken care of
Power Steering goes out without warning. I was driving my vehicle and the power steering stopped working, making it extremely difficult to maneuver my vehicle around the many curves on the road I live on at the regulated 30mph speed limit. I parked my vehicle and started it an hour later and the power steering was now working. I have not driven the vehicle for 4 days due to the loss of power steering at any given moment.
When making turns the electronic power steering go out causing dangerous situations.
On 08/05/2020, my car was serviced by our local GM dealership to have 3 open recalls fixed. They replaced my steering torque sensor and power steering assist motor due to the power steering going out at random. As of April 2022, I am once again having power steering issues. The steering wheel shakes back and forth, and occasionally will throw an error code and stop working. This requires me to pull over, shut the car off, and restart the car several times while manually moving the steering wheel to get it to work without throwing an error code. I used my own scan tool to diagnose the problem, and I'm getting a code "C0545-00 Steering Wheel Torque Input Sensor". This would be the same sensor that was supposedly replaced less than two years ago. I contacted the dealership, and they stated that they do not guarantee recall work, and that all services are performed "as-is". I contacted General Motors, and they want me to pay a $100 diagnostics fee to tell me what I already know, along with parts and labor for the repairs. The customer service representative rudely explained that the federal safety agency is responsible for recall work (which doesn't sound right). Because this is a major safety concern, I don't feel that I should have to pay out of pocket considering this was already a recall that they were forced to address.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle while driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with an electrical power steering assist failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.
While in operation power assist stops working requires heavy input from driver to steer. Power assist works again on restart but issue reoccurring randomly. Their is a recall on this model for the same issue but being told my vehicle is not covered under that recall. Recall #14V153000 issued on 3/31/14.
About two weeks ago, my steering wheel locked up while driving on the expressway. Luckily I was in the far right lane and was able to pull over without causing a car accident. Once pulled over, I shut off the vehicle and called my mom. While on the phone, she told me to try to start it up again. This time, the steering wheel turned with no problem. Hastily, I drove home. I have made arrangements to take it to the nearest auto shop working on power steering problems.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost steering functionality. The contact stated that as his daughter turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and the steering wheel functionality returned; however, the steering was shaking. The TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and turning. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) was previously repaired. The contact was informed that the recall repair was a one-time free repair and that she would be responsible to pay out of pocket for any repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinion and intermediate steering shaft replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Power steering has been going out all of a sudden. The steering wheel locks up and is difficult to turn. My safety and the safety of others around me was put at risk because I cannot easily turn the wheel and respond to a situation quickly if I needed to. I basically have to drive in a straight line and not turn. Turning the car on and off seems to help for a little while but the problem still continues. I have not taken the car to be looked at by anyone.The words "power steering" flashed across the radio. This first started to happen when the wheel started to lock up a few days ago. The vehicle has a separate issue were the seat belt monitor does not work for the drivers side. It dings even if I am buckled up.
The steering is very bad after servicing the vehicle and several alignments which is a recall on the kelley blue book page also the electrical system is malfunctioning. Windows wont go up or down door locks unlock and lock automatically, lights go off and on headlights and brake lights and gm said that your recalls are incorrect!!!! I know that these recalls are indeed needed severely. Please help!
Without warning power steering goes out. I was only backing up down the driveway. Very diffucult to steer vehicle manually. Power assist steering module, was already replace +/- 5 years ago. But when I restart vehicle acts normal, but then just fails without warning. Hesitant to drive car now, due to unpredictabilty of steering. No way, I would let one on my kids drive this vehicle.
Was driving to town, and while going down a hill, and while on a curved section of road, chime came on, power steering warning appeared on radio screen, car began going straight instead of following the curve. I forced the steering wheel to the right and regained control of the car. Turned car around and drove back home. Car was difficult to steer. Steering works now, but failed several times while moving the car in our driveway, this past winter. I know many folks have the same problem with electric assist power steering, but they don't report it.
Problems with steering and , vehicle picking up speed with hitting the gas, air bags didn't deploy in a severe accident
Yesterday when my boyfriend was driving my pontiac g6 the wheel started to lock and stiffen up he was unable to steer the car unti he cut the car off then back on , the next day we were able to drive 60 min with out issues until the power steering message pop up onto the radio and the wheel began to lock up again. Every time we slowed down the wheel began to stiffen up until we started accelerated and then the wheel began to loosen up again. We were currently on the street when it happened we decided not to take the highway in fear of it locking up again.
Tl* the contact owns 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and making a right or left turn, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. Several days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,888.
While vehicle is on and operating at speeds of 5 MPH to 65 MPH the power steering will completely go out making control of the car manually. Once I am able to regain positive control of the vehicle I am able to put into park turn off ignition. After restarting the vehicle the power steering is engaged back to complete normal as if there was never a problem. Again I start up the vehicle and start operating it driving to my destination and out of nowhere while in motion the power steering goes out sending the vehicle into manual control making it extremely hard to control. This has happened 3-5 total times at various speeds from 5 MPH all the up to 65 MPH while I was on the interstate
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called h&h chevrolet (4645 s. 84th st, omaha, ne 68127, (402) 339-2222) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was mileage was unknown.
Power steering disengages once vehicle is turned off. Only way to reengage it is to turn car completely off and turn it back on. Sometimes it reengages but occasionally it still remains an issue. If I also lightly pull on the wheel, the steering wheel will vibrate and shake while stopped and driving. My position switch on the transmission also causes the engine to not start every so often as well. I have to shift into neutral sometimes to restart my car.
Driving on expressway power steering went out almost got in a wreck can this be covered for repair under the special coverage that is now expired I had no idea about this got car in may 2019 please coverage this
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would intermittently fail to operate as the power steering loss warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated the upon restart of the vehicle, the power steering briefly returned to normal operation before becoming inoperable moments later. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer allen gmc located at 28332 camino capistrano, laguna niguel, ca 92677 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The steering intermediate shaft has failed with less than 80,000 miles on the car. It started out as a 'clunk' when accelerating that can be felt in the steering wheel, and eventually got to the point where the steering wheel would bind up when turning, which could potentially cause an accident. I had the same thing happen with a 2007 saturn ion, and my coworker had it happen with a 2008 chevrolet malibu. Both have the same steering intermediate shaft and electronic power steering system.
My car randomly popped up power steering and then I couldn't steer.
While driving my steering wheel locked up on me . The sensors was a issue and my tires was always bald . I had to buy new tires every week in the front. I spent so much money on this car . My tire popped off while in motion.
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