2009 Pontiac G6: engine failure

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · 107,737 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was turned off, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The failure became more persistent over time, and several attempts were needed for the power steering feature to become operable. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle had experienced Mass Air Flow Sensor, Power Train System, Catalytic Converter Efficiency, ABS, Wheel Speed Sensor, Wheel Hub, Wheel Bearing, and TPMS failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and became aware of several recalls related to the year, make, and model vehicle; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,737

Filed Apr 4, 2024 · Steering · 189,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the message "Power Steering" was displayed, and then there was a faint clicking sound before the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the residence; however, the failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that only after restarting the vehicle with the steering wheel turned, the steering wheel would turn without difficulty for a short while, causing the contact to restart the vehicle with the steering wheel turned several times. The contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering), however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Steering · 139,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving, the steering wheel seized. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact called troy-alan chevrolet buick gmc at (724) 578-8248 (located at 217 grove city rd, slippery rock, pa 16057) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Steering · 135,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it is was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (pine belt chevrolet, 7300 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402, (601)-264-8500) was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Steering · 156,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the left, the steering wheel seized, and the eps warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to manually restart the vehicle to get it to operate. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Steering · 163,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While making a right turn, the power steering seized. The contact stated that the power steering returned after driving straight for approximately one mile. The contact stated that the power steering seized intermittently. The dealer (autonation gmc mendenhall, 2621 s mendenhall rd, memphis tn 38115) diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 163,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Steering · 84,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road and the contact turned off the vehicle. After a few minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Steering · 115,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering column seized after the steering wheel was turned. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · AL

Gerald horne a & a automotive 1620 state st. Florence, al 35630 confidential this man sold me a 2009 pontiac g6 gxp that he bought at an auction that had been wrecked on july 17, 2017 for $6,000. He told me he would 'fix everything that needed fixing on the car to make it drivable and acceptable before I bought it,' even saying he would 'provide an oil change.' on july 17, 2017, he delivered car to my home. Car 'looked' pretty good except for the two back 'chrome' (he'd told me 'chrome' but they are plastic) rims. They were scratched really bad. My grandson checked the oil and it was quite low, dirty, and dark. I contacted mr. Horne and told him I was not happy with the scratched rims and that he needed to perform the oil change he had promised. He said he would replace the rims and perform the oil change. He picked up the car that day or the next day, which would have been july 18, 2017. On july 20, 2017, he delivered the car to the florence, al ymca where my grandson was playing basketball and my grandson drove the car to our home, which is close to downtown florence. [the rims were still the same. He said he could not find any more used rims and would have to order new ones. I told him ok. He has yet to provide those new rims.] we did not check the oil at this time, as horne had given his word the oil was changed at this time, but I do not know if the oil was changed or not, as he said it was. Remember, upon initial delivery, oil was checked and was quite low, dark, and very dirty. Grandson then drove car with me in it to a gas station downtown so I could fill up gas tank. He then drove car to our home. Around 5:00 p.m., he drove car to the florence mall. He left mall at approximately 9:00 p.m. Driving home, engine blew, no fault of grandson, almost got him killed by oncoming traffic, he had to swerve into oncoming lane.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Steering · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to control. The power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Steering · 46,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering input sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Steering · 90,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 90,000.