2008 Pontiac G6: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Steering · WI

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.

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Electrical · 113,959 miles · PA

The main computer (ECM) is dead, the car reads error in milage and the car is going nuts and it wont start the shifter cable came apart and the starter wont engage tranny slams into gear when parked up hill sticks in park, all happens in park

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Steering · MO

I have a loud rubbing and clunking sound when I turn steering. I have read that it is a common issue in gm products. I am worried that my steering may fail while driving causing an accident. The issue goes away during damp weather. I have had tie rod ends and ball joints replaced.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Steering · 47,661 miles · VA

I purchased this car new. The steering shaft in this car needed to be replaced due to clunking noise from the steering shaft when turning. While researching my issue, I noticed several online complaints about this issue. The repair was not covered under warranty and cost me $350. Typical gm problems!

Filed Apr 27, 2014 · Steering · 97,000 miles · MA

As I was driving a bell went off in the car and an alert on dash read power steering. There was a clunk noise and the power steering seemed to go off making the car almost impossible to steer.

Filed Nov 1, 2013 · Steering · 30,264 miles · UT

Clunking noise when steering wheel is turned to the right or left. The noise is more notable during cold weather and during low speed turns (turns into parking lot spaces...90 degree turns). After having the vehicle diagnosed by a certified technician of a gm service center, the problem was identified as a "bad intermediate shaft." this part connects the steering wheel to the power steering gear assemble (non electric version). The technician also stated that he had seen this problem on several gm models using an intermediate shaft (same platform as the g6), but as of that date there was not a recall for the problem...only a tsb (technical service bulletin). Cost for this repair is $253.90.

Filed Nov 1, 2013 · Steering · 59,000 miles · UT

After this part was replaced at around 30,000 miles, it has failed again at 59,000 miles (seems to fail regularly at around the 30,000 mile marker). Clunking noise after when steering wheel is turned to the right or left. The noise is more notable during cold weather and during low speed turns (turn into parking lot spaces...90 degree turns). After having the vehicle diagnosed by a certified technician of a gm service center, the problem was identified as another "bad intermediate shaft." this part connects the steering wheel to the power steering gear assemble (non electric version). According to the technician, this is a known failure for this vehicle and other gm vehicles using the same platform. He has seen this failure on a regular basis (usually within a year or 2 of replacement). According to him, some of the other vehicles using the exact same platform have recalls on them for this part, but gm has not initiate a recall for the g6...only tsbs (technical service bulletin) at this point in time. Since this failure has not been declared a recall, it will cost the vehicle owner about $250 for the repair.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Steering · 50,000 miles · MI

My 2008 pontiac g6 has had a "clunk" in the steering for a very long time now. Every turn I can feel it and hear it, and it worries me. Looking it up online a lot of people are having this issue and it needs to be fixed. I think there should be a recall and make this right. It is unsafe and makes the drive less pleasant.

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Steering · 66,000 miles · TX

The steering wheel began moving on its own, actually trying to wrestle control away from the driver and steer the car. The "power steering" warning light in the driver alert console came on along with the chime to alert the driver of an event. There is quite a bit of clunking as the steering wheel is moved back and forth as well as when the wheels, during the normal course of driving, apply force against the steering system. The power steering is applying force to counter it, as it should, but it should not be making all the noise that it is. The clunk arises when the direction changes and is most noticeable under slight movements, not during a turn. The rack-and-pinion, tie rods, struts, lower control arms and ball joints are all in great shape so it is not worn steering gear, it is before the rack-and-pinion. The power steering motor will apply enough force that it will make the car change lanes if the driver does not quickly react to it and turn the steering wheel to prevent the involuntary lane change. This car is dangerous, this is a serious safety issue which is unfortunately being downplayed by gm.

Filed Jun 16, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 34,000 miles · MI

Brake lights are on when pedal is not pressed...all the time! Clunking noise in front suspension. On-line investigation shows hundreds of these complaints concerning this vehicle. Leaking/disconnected tubes in roof from sunroof drain tubes. Caused major leaks, wet interior, including under back seat. After removal of carpets and seat, musty odor remains and staining of headliner. There were hundreds of these reports on-line also.

Filed May 1, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 122,500 miles · CA

I bought my pontiac g6 almost 1 yr ago, at the time of purchase I noticed the clunk noise while turning mostly left turns, the dealer said it was nothing. So I have been driving it so far with no problems other than the clunk noise but one month ago I kept getting a radio signal to service traction control and my car felt like I was driving on ice and the wheel would shake by itself and was would stiffen up left to right, so I took it to the same dealer to fix it but the gm dealer said they were unsure what the problem was but noticed the that while in park and lifted off the ground the wheels looked like they were being turned and no one was in the car. They put in a $27 part a steering sensor kit and said they reset the brain of the car and since I have no warranty I paid $311.00 . And not 24 hours after I drove off it is still happening, just hope it doesn't get worse this car I definitely have to keep both hands on the wheel.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Body, Brakes · KS

This vehicle has many problems starting with the seat belt in the rear of the vehicle is malfunctioning, brake lights are on all the time, water pump went out in 2012, the transmission shifter sticks in park, the car has shut down on the street while driving and the service traction control message appears, the two rear passenger automatic door locks do not function properly, the trunk button is inoperable. I am fed up with all of the electronic issues and have tried to have them resolved at the dealership paid to have them fixed and it has returned. The roof of the car is showing rust and the steering column was clunking which was fixed underwarranty.