It first started with the car being parked and starting, the power steering light would come on and the steering wheel would violently vibrate. It took several times of turning the ignition on and off before it would start working. Now, it does it at both stop lights and while traveling, at various speeds; the light comes on and the power steering goes out. According to research online, this has happened to similar vehicles in this model year.
2008 Pontiac G6 steering complaints
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When I start my car, I receive a power steering warning and the steering wheel will not move. The steering wheel will shake and there is a knocking noise. This also happens sometimes when im at a red light. To get it back to normal I have to cut the car off and cut it back on.
My biggest concern is the power steering. When I start the car, it only works about 50% of the time. I have to turn he ignition off and restart the car 3-4 times to get it to work properly. If it goes out while I'm driving, I could easily get hurt or hurt someone else. My seat belt sensor doesn't work. It beeps and dings at me while I'm driving, very distracting...makes me jump when I'm concentrating on the road. I had to replace the same headlight 3-4 times in 3 months. The harness was all melted when the mechanic got it out. Not only is it illegal for me to drive without all lights working but it's dangerous. Also, I received a letter about my brake lights...that they may not light while braking, or illuminate while I'm not braking. It said not to take it to be fixed if there was no problem. Can someone please tell me how I can possibly know there's a problem before someone rear ends me?
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.
Power steering failed suddenly while in motion, after 20 minutes of driving. Drove straight to my mechanic and he said the problem was electrical, that there was enough fluid in the car. Pontiac special warranty covered power assist module to be replaced. Same thing failed less than 24 hours later. I was unable to move my wheel at all. No warning. Pontiac will not approve of steering column to be replaced. I feel totally unsafe driving my car. But she was driving perfectly before this.
Takaka recall my power steering light has came on and the steering wheel has began to shake progressively worse since. Please help.
The air bags have never deployed and the air bag light stays on. The powersteering is electric and not pump assist and it keeps going out and now may have to replace entire sterring column. Have called gmc to complain and still mo recall has been made. Google my issue abd found that there are alot of people with my car that have the same problem. Feel helpless
A year ago I had the power steering column replaced due to a recall. Yesterday my power steering went out and my mechanic said it was the sensor (the same part that was recalled). Yet the warranty from the last one I had replaced was up. I called gm to see about the deficient part and they said there was nothing they could do for me. Also, they do no sell the sensor to customers, only to a dealership - so I have to replace the whole steering column just to get a new sensor - the part that I just had replaced from the recall! My question is now do I have to pay for this same problem every year because they are making deficient parts that they can't stand behind?!
Power steering went out, nearly went into ditch. Now sometimes shakes the wheel intermittently while driving and while sitting. Sometimes doesn't work at all - comes and goes intermittently, parked, has not went totally out again while driving but has intermittent shakes. There was a recall but somehow (according to gm) my specific car was not covered when most of 2008 and 3 years before and 2 years after were 100% covered/recalled (build date few months window in late 2007?) . If 5 years of production on at least 3 vehicle models gets recalled, why not a couple months in the middle of that?
My air bags don't work in my car. My car was kept outside all these years. My cruise control doesn't work at all and my volume for the radio and illumination of the steering wheel doesn't work. I never owned a car that had issues with an airbag. I'd be willing to speak to the media and tv personnel.
2008 pontiac g6 power steering failure. The power steering fails while driving causing dangerous driving conditions and near crashes. I have almost driven off the road several times, into other vehicles, and across my front lawn when trying to turn out of the driveway. The vehicle was taken into a chevrolet dealership on 12/18/17 for recall #14118 (electric power steering). Under this recall, dealers are instructed to replace the eps motor. My eps motor was replaced. However, replacing this motor does not resolve the problem. The car is now rendered useless to me because it is too dangerous to drive. I was informed by the dealership that any other work performed to resolve the power steering failure would have to be paid out-of-pocket by me. Gm is well aware of this defect (hence the recalls) and should be liable for alleviating the problem created by this defect.
When I started the car, the steering wheel became very tight and I would have to struggle to turn the steering wheel, while sitting still the steering wheel would vibrate. Started it up the next day and it turned with no problem.
There is a current recall out for certain models of the g6 for electronic steering assist failure. As well as u joint issues. I believe my car is affected. My power steering only works correctly when its under 70 degrees. And it only works for a short time. Ive owned this car for 5 years and never once had a full day where the steering worked like it should. Dealer says my car is not affected and wants me to pay for a new steering motor. As for the u joint issue with steering. Ive spent well over $2,000 on trying to get my steering/suspension fixed and it still has problems. I have to get the vehicle aligned every month. The steering either jolts to one side when going over a bump. Or another way when flooring it. Its beyond dangerous! When turning a corner, you have to straighten out the wheel yourself or else the car will continue to go where the wheel it turned. I fear taking this car on the highway. After getting vehicle aligned, alignment only works for 2 weeks, then it back to where problems started.
Purchased from allstar chevrolet north on 2/12/16 and was given a carfax report that showed a clean record. Nothing was mentioned about the several recalls on this car. I currently work 1/2 mile from home and I have only put 10,000 on the vehicle. About a month ago I was turning at a light on a busy intersection and I lost all power steering. When that happened several chimes and the warning "power steering" was displayed on radio. I managed to pull into the closet parking lot and turned the motor off. I left the car off for about an hour. When I restarted car the power steering returned. Called the closet mechanic and was informed that this car has had several recalls one being power steering. I called the dealership and spoke with the service manager and he denied any open or closed recalls. He explained that they replaced the steering shaft torque sensor. I asked him for a copy of the repair history emailed to me. On the report there was 3 recalls listed. I called gm and filed a report. Gm called back and told me all required repairs were completed and the matter is closed. I explained the car I had only placed 10,000 miles on the car since purchase and if the repair was done properly I shouldn't have this problem.when I asked about the special warranty gm issued from the recall (I obtained this information from the documents the service manager emailed) I was told I would have to pay for diagnostic test and they would only pay if this showed the steering shaft torque sensor was bad. I asked to have this mailed or emailed to me and was told "we don't do that". I also told her about the strong gas smell and I only get 125-150 miles on a full tank. If I had known about these problems I wouldn't have touched this car. Please help. I'm terrified to drive this car.
I have not been able to use the cruise control on my 2008 pontiac g6 gt. I am having steering issues where my steering wheel clicks. Plus my air bag light is on all the time. I called customer service through pontiac they gave me a reference number.8-3680048435. I asked for the corporate office to speak to someone at gm about my car being missed on a recall and no corporate person was given.
Power steering intermittently goes out while driving. Shocks and struts out. Makes a loud knocking sound when turning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving 25 MPH and making a left turn, the power steering became inoperable. The power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bill rapp buick gmc, 3449 burnet avenue, syracuse, ny 13206) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
I have a 2008 pontiac g6 gt, the horn, cruise control and the illumination of the steering is not working. My steering wheel makes a popping noise when I turn it. When I lock the car with the remote the horn sounds.
My check air bag system light comes on and my sterring is making a loud squicking noice when turning corners
Car monitor indicate check air bag. Problem for remove the key from ignition switch, the car loss a lot power steering. When I apply the break the direction vibrate a lot and make noise
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a popping noise coming from the steering. On several occasions, the steering was difficult to operate. The contact stated that the issue was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
My airbag light on my car its been on steady for the last 9 months or more. My steering wheel at certain times are hard to steer the car. It makes a popping noise while I turn the steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel suddenly began to vibrate and a momentary loss of power steering occurred. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The local dealer (jeff perry gmc of purue, il) was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Steering malfunctioning. Light came up and the warning sounds. Upon checking for recall it was listed as n140118
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the dealer (bayird chevrolet, 3299 us-51, covington, tn 38019, (901) 476-2277) serviced a manufacturer recall, but the remedy failed to provide a solution. The contact noticed an intermittent failure of the eps warning indicator flashing and the power steering failed when reversing. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer each time the failures occurred. The dealer refused to provide a solution because the recall repair had already been performed and indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed again to provide a remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The federal safety agency campaign number and failure mileage were not available.
While driving my car, I randomly lose my power steering. I am then unable to turn. This happened while driving in a neighborhood a few times. I am now afraid to drive the car. Upon contacting a dealership for repair, I was informed that this car does not have a recall for this issue. When I looked at the make and model had a recall, but not my car via VIN. The car is having the same issue that others are having that have the recall active.
While in motion weather it is on highway or on a city street, not all the time but is happening more and more, my steering wheel will lock up tight where I am having to use great force to keep my car in the correct position from hitting sidewalls or other moving vehicles. While I am sitting stationary my wheel will vibrate back and forth fast, this happens while in drive or park. I am scared for my 3 year old sons life as well as mine now because other day which made me research this issue more, I was going down highway at 60mph, the wheel locked up on me and I had no control of my vehicle, I was able to finally steer it back into my lane after nearly hitting the divider wall. I am scared to even drive my car at this point, this is an ongoing issue that is getting worse. I had found 3 recalls on my car that I had completed at louisville,ky at brown brothers cadillac. One which included something in the steering, however I even took it back to have them look over it because issue was issue there with steering locking up. I will not keep driving my so0n around in a unsafe car, I am a single mom working to make a good life for my son and im scared to even drive to the store.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly locked and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. After approximately 1-3 minutes, the power steering returned to normal and the contact was able to drive back home and park the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel would suddenly shake and vibrate. In addition, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
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