2008 Pontiac G6: steering wheel locks up

Filed Mar 3, 2025 · Steering · KS

GM claims to have already completed a safety recall for Power steering, but I didn't see any issues with the power steering prior to them doing this service except for the "Power steering" message on the display. The only reason I brought in at that time (5/18/2023) was to replace the gauge cluster which they also had to replace a second time due to faulty replacement. And now the new issue with power steering still continues to persist (steering wheel locks up while driving). Also the "Power steering" error message was never cleared after the initial service. I have a carfax report showing the power steering being serviced by 2 other GM dealerships after the initial service. This is an electric power steering system so there's no fluid that can leak and should not need serviced multiple times in the same year. They now refuse to fix the issue saying that it's now my problem because the part they replaced is out of warranty. The customer service rep for GM told me there wasn't anything more they could do because it's a 2008! I'm sorry but that should not matter considering the car is still under 200k miles and only 10000 miles were driven before we took it back the second time, and 2000 miles before taking it back the third time. They also claimed that safety was their primary concern at the same time they tell me there's nothing more they will do. This definitely a safety concern but GM doesn't actually care. I'm trying to prevent an accident but they are not. I really hope a pedestrian doesn't step out in front of me the next time the steering wheel locks up because I won't be able to swerve to miss them.

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Steering · GA

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.

Filed Nov 23, 2021 · Seat belts, Steering · TN

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.

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, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 45 miles · SC

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.

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 176,000 miles · WV

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.

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Steering · 213,000 miles · VA

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.

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 Mar 6, 2019 · Steering · 150,000 miles · MO

Randomly my cars power steering locks up when I start my car. At times I have to shut it off numerous times to get it to unlock. Today it took me 5 times starting and shutting it of and restarting before the steering wheel would turn. It has done this many times and today was just the latest.

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.