The power steering went out while driving, I did research to find out it was electrical. It went off and on before staying off making it hard to drive obviously. It is my only vehicle for my son and I to get to work in. The steering wheel shakes as well. I have had many electrical issues with this vehicle, replacing headlight after headlight, starter, etc. There is obviously an issue with the electronic steering assist or torque assembly and I am not the only one with the issues with this vehicle. A recall to fix these issues needs to be in place!
2008 Pontiac G6 steering complaints
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I was in motion on hwy281 car started to jerk parked realized both front tires are bald on inside.
The steering wheel shakes at idle and the vehicle intermittently loses power steering while driving and while idling on the road and during turns.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking lot, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (electronic stability control) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The mileage was approximately 157,000.
On a few different occasions, while at a complete stop, the steering wheel shakes. Then when it is time to start driving, it becomes hard to turn. Top speed driven while this happened was 45 MPH. Was taken to a mechanic where they stated that it was more than likely a torque sensor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel ceased. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was powered off and was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering assist module was replaced. The contact stated after leaving the independent mechanic the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic recommended the contact to notify the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Loss of steering at times. Steering seizing up. Very loose steering. Dangerously unpredictable. Mechanic told me there was a recall for this vehicle and this reason. I've tried to contact a gm dealer several times and zero response. The steering loss happened randomly.
Tl* the contact owns 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at various speeds. The steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver with 'power steering' message displaying. The contact stated in order for vehicle to operate correctly, she would have to turn the vehicle off and on. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH an audible chime activated and power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The steering became firm and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to patriot buick gmc located at (4600 east central tx. Expwy killeen, tx) who diagnosed that the electric power steering and steering torque sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v15300 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.
The steering in my pontiac has completely gone out. I was driving down my street and my steering wheel locked up and the power steering alert came up on the radio. And I've been reading and I've read articles where pontiacs power steering has been recalled.
When I am driving down the highway my power steering goes out to where I can't steer the car and than I turn the car off left it reset turn it back on and it's fine for a period of time and does it again. I have kids and I am worried about the safety of my kids and myself.
Sensor in steering column malfunctions and power steering goes out. Gm admits this is a known issue /manufacturing defect and fixed it for several years at no cost. Now they expect consumers to bear the cost, about $1000. I just purchased this car used and am experiencing the issue while driving. This is a safety issue as power steering just quits with no warning.
My daughters 2008 pontiac g6 had intermittent power steering issues making the car very dangerous to drive. I checked for a recall and the dealer (matthews auto, vestal, ny) was not very opened about the details they tried to say that there was no recall on the when I had to ask about the one posted on your site. Not until then did he tell me that the torque sensor was replaced in 2014 and they were the ones who serviced it. The power steering has since failed all together and I understand that you have to have a gm dealer fix this problem $700-$1000. I've also read that others had their recall serviced only to say that the problem was not resolved. I have to wonder how many cars (with young drivers behind the wheel) are out there on the road like this. The problem is very scary especially for a young driver. I also have to wonder if there is a class action suit somewhere out there. I'm fine with the recall but I expect this issue should be resolved after recall service and it clearly is not. Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for looking out for everyone's safety. Best regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was in motion turning the wheel to leave off of the highway and my power steering locked up. I have to turn the car off turn it back on just for the power steering to unlock.
While I was driving a steering wheel message came on the radio panel when I was about to make a right turn and I was not able to make the turn because the steering wheel became stiff.
As I am driving my car wants to lose control in the steering. You can drive and the steering will start jerking to the left and right as you are driving. It's so scary. I get panicked driving it anymore. I have put power steering in the car and we checked the power steering pump none of this is affected so I am worried for my safety and others. I have seen where there has been many recalls due to the steering. I would love to have my car fixed for a recall. The two steering recalls I have found for my car I have the federal safety agency campaign numbers for both recalls on the steering is 14e044000 and the other the federal safety agency campaign number is 14v153000. I am not the original owner so I have not been aware of any recalls.
Electric power steering it locked on me while on highway power steering is electric
The power steering keeps goin off it doesnt matter the conditions or weather or speed it keeps failing.
My steering went out on me when I was driving it and it has the electronic steering in it and I was driving threw my walmarts parking lot
Direction defects caused by the pinion rack, when the car speed exceeds 50 miles, the the helm and direction begins to shake and noise occurs
Wheel locked up and was unable to steer the car. Took great effort to turn to get off road. Had car towed. Shop was unable to recreate problem. It has happened before but this was the most severe. Afraid to drive it now.
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.
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
Have never been through anything like this, I truely feel both gm manufacturers and customers service associates have a complete disregard for the life and safety of their customers. I have had my g6 pontiac for a few years and the last 2 weeks finding out all the money I spent on the car is nothing because the manufacter refuses to fix the torque sensor assembly that they advertise as free within the recall after my local gmc mechanic at donovan auto has tried multiple times to fix the electronic power steering assist under the recall but now says I need $400 for the torque sensor thats the part messing up the electronic power steering in the first place. If the torque sensor assembly is the part the federal safety agency and gm advertises can be fixed free of charge then how on a motor vehicle defect is customer charged maintenance they advertise in the recall as free now I am completly without transportation and cant drive the car because it is not safe for me or anyone else on the road with these g6 pontiacs with the steering recall. Will also be seeking legal action have put 10 grand into this vehicle and was promised it was safe and had longevity only had it 3 years and now because of the recall they cant even fix it I have no car and now will lose my job my credit and my whole life is completly revolving around the car going to pay with my life to own a car that kills me.
I have a 2008 pontiac g6 - the steering wheel has a shaking/jerking problem. When driving, the car can jerk right or left unexpectedly. Additionally, the car can sit and idle, and the steering will will jerk back and forth rapidly. (video showing problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qwib-4eyzc). There was a recall a couple of years ago supposedly to correct this issue (steering angle sensor in the steering column); however it never corrected the problem. I have reached out to them twice now explaining that it has not been corrected, but they refuse to offer any assistance in terms of cost or warranty. Additionally, they are requiring that I take it to a gm dealership and pay for a diagnosis. The company needs to stand behind their mistakes and make them right - the recall didn't work, and I have a vehicle unfit for the road.
When the car is sitting and idle the steering wheel will shake. When driving the steering wheel shakes and sometimes the power steering will go out when turning. Took it to shop to have it checked and was told that the power steering was electrical.
The power steering warning started coming across my radio with an alarm and the power steering would shut off. You could turn the car off and restart it and it would work again. It started doing it more and more until it wouldn't work at all. I looked up recalls and mine had one soni took it to pontiac dealer and they replaced the eps module.bbut that's all my contacts number call for but they are many other models like mine that the ecalk called for each part of the entire power steering system to be replaced one at a time until the problem was fixed but my VIN was not on what list it was only lister under re place the module so therefore im still having power steering problem bc the module didn't fix the problem. Also my rotors keep getting warped and I keep having to replace them way before it should be time to
The power steering all of a sudden went out on the highway. There's a struggle for me with every turn, and now the steering wheel shakes bad when coming to a stop. Very scary getting family around on day to day basis.
While the car is driving at any speed the power steering and brake lights will go out randomly. The front headlights will just turn off for no reason in the middle of the night while driving. And when the headlights go out the brake lights stay on continuously.
2008 pontiac g6. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for power steering repairs. *ld
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