2009 Pontiac G6: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 11, 2026 · Steering · RI

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Component Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Description of Defect: My 2009 Pontiac G6 (VIN: [XXX]) with a manufacturer build date of XXX suffered a sudden, total loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist while driving. The dashboard displayed a power steering warning message and sounded a chime, and the vehicle immediately reverted to heavy manual steering. This sudden loss of power assist heavily increased steering effort, creating an immediate crash hazard. Why an Investigation/Expansion is Necessary: A formal VIN search via the federal safety agency recall lookup tool returns 0 active steering recalls for this vehicle. GM narrowly tailored the safety recall population for 2009 G6 models under the federal safety agency Campaign ID 14V153000 to a build window ending on XXX (per GM Bulletin 14116). However, my vehicle has experienced the exact same part failure and safety risk as vehicles built earlier in 2008. The failure mirrors the dangerous torque sensor and motor assembly defects acknowledged in GM Special Coverage Adjustment #XXX. I request that the federal safety agency investigate and expand the vehicle population for Campaign 14V153000 to encompass late-2008 production dates, as the dangerous defect clearly persists beyond the original recall cutoff INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 6, 2023 · Steering · NC

Sudden loss of power steering while driving. There was no warning on both occasions. One time I could not turn the vehicle and ended up leaving the road. Traffic behind me, as well, as cross traffic from the light change, piled up until I was able to run back over the curb and get back on the road. The car is currently at a repair shop for the 2nd time. The power steering recall affected the same year and model of my vehicle, but not the same manufacture date. My car was manufactured in July 2008. The power steering recall for my car ended in late June 2008.

Filed Jan 6, 2023 · Steering · 120,000 miles · AZ

The contact who is an independent mechanic, called on behalf of his client who owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while the vehicle was being driven at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering motor controller unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 3, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 78,424 miles · OR

Vehicle was in motion on a residential city street when I lost power-assisted steering attempting to make a right turn after a full-stop at a stop sign. Suddenly, it required a great deal of effort to turn the steering wheel. The federal safety agency campaign id no. 14v153000 exactly describes the condition experienced with my vehicle: "if power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash." I did not receive a recall notice for my vehicle.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Steering · 95,000 miles · NJ

2009 pontiac g6- the electric power steering loss power while driving this vehicle on a highway at 50 MPH and reverted into manual steering mode causing extreme difficulty controlling the vehicle in motion almost causing a severe accident. I researched the defect on the federal safety agency website and found that the same year, make and model vehicles were included in a gm safety recall for the torque sensor assembly replacement which is what the necessary repair that is required for my vehicle. I called gm/pontiac 1‑800‑762‑2737 reporting the issue and was told that the VIN for vehicle was not included in the recall for the steering torque sensor that needs to be replaced. The product safety recall bulletin number for the eps loss of power referenced is 14116.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Steering · 140,000 miles · OH

The power steering spontaneously failed while driving. It seems to be part of a previous recall associated with this make and model. They stated that my car based on the VIN number is not part of this recall. I was driving and the control light flashed on the dashboard. On my message center the words “power steering” appeared and I had lost power steering to the steering column. The vehicle became extremely hard to steer..

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Steering · 132,000 miles · OH

The power steering spontaneously failed while driving. I called gm to report this issue as it seems to be part of a previous recall associated with this make and model. They stated that my car based on the VIN number is not part of this recall. I was driving down the road and the car made a 'dinging' sound and the traction control light flashed on the dashboard. On my message center the words 'power steering' appeared and I had lost power steering to the steering column. The vehicle became extremely hard to maneuver at this point.

Filed Mar 13, 2020 · Steering · 95,939 miles · MO · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where the power steering module was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,939.*dt consumer's wife who had driven the vehicle almost had an accident and due to the stress had a minor tia stroke. Consumer stated he never received a recall.*jb*bf

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 138,400 miles · PA

Car lost power while driving on highway. Engine light came on .garage pulled codes and discovered 4 full quarts low on oil. They proceeded with diagnosis and timing chain stretched to blown motor. No oil light ever came on nor any warning from the driver info center on the dash.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Steering · 155,000 miles · IA

While driving car under normal conditions you lose power to the steering wheel making it hard to turn vehicle at low speeds. The only way to regain power to the steering control is to completely turn the car off and remove the key. This is very dangerous if you're in the middle of the road or on the highway.

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Steering · 255,000 miles · NC

Steering wheel twitches and shakes while in idle and while driving. Power steering indicator illuminates when initially starting the vehicle and loss of power steering. Sometimes after turning the vehicle off then on again, power steering will come back. Loss of power steering happens while driving, and while idle.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Steering · 200,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering became difficult to operate. The contact stated that the vehicle was stranded at the side of the roadway. A family member was able after a while to drive the vehicle to residence. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.