2010 Pontiac G6: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 28, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · 190,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost electric power steering assist. The electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the electric power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering); however, the year and the VIN were not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2022 · Steering · MO

The power steering angle sensor malfunctioned/stopped working properly at approx. 197,000 miles. The part was taken out and replaced by a local GM dealership. With the sensor malfunctioning, we experienced intermittent loss of power steering as well as shaking in the steering column which made it suddenly VERY difficult to steer. We lost power steering mid-drive many times and could have been killed because of this issue. The vehicle would be functioning completely normally and all of a sudden lose power steering mid-turn or while backing up and become nearly impossible to control. The problem was corrected out of pocket from us by a GM dealership service center. Unknown if it has been inspected. The dash light "ESC" would come on AS the power steering disengaged, but not until then. The dash display would also show "power steering" after we lost the power steering, but not before as a warning or anything.

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Steering · 52,446 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering assist in the driveway and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact took the vehicle to discount tire and wheel (1601 w pueblo blvd pueblo, co 81004) who diagnosed the failure that the power steering sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,446.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 141,000 miles · MA

Repeated loss of power steering, displaying "service ESC" message on dash while vehicle was in motion, once on a high speed road. Over the past 2 years I've experienced this problem with this vehicle, several times with no help at getting to the bottom of it.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Steering · 149,500 miles · KS

Midway into a right hand turn, the electric power steering assist failed resulting in vehicle drifting into adjacent lane until driver regained control. This was a low-speed event with no collision involved as traffic in on-coming lane was not present at the time. The electric power steering assist resumed normal operation after vehicle was turned off and re-started. Presumably this event is likely to re-occur until defective parts are replaced.

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 179,670 miles · AL

The traction light is coming on and going off intermittently. The power steering went out and reverted to manual steering. Sensor codes are intermittently coming up when the check engine light is lit. Problem with the evac system. There are problems with the starter engaging longer than it should. The ignition switch moves more than it should. These problems have happened while driving and also stationary. The power steering went out while my teenage son was driving down the street which was dangerous.

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 32,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving, the ESC warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle off of the roadway. The vehicle was turned and restarted however, the failure persisted. The action was repeated and after the second attempt the vehicle operated as intended. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer contacted classic chevrolet located at 6877 center st, mentor, oh 44060, (440)953-1070 and scheduled an appointment on behalf of the contact. The contact stated that the appointment was not kept due to the cost of the repair fee. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Steering · 108,469 miles · KY

Lost power steering again this date. Lost control, vehicle left roadway into shallow ditch line. Was able to regain control and reenter back onto highway crossing centerline against oncoming traffic. Had replaced steering component three days prior. The federal safety agency ref # 11281715.

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Steering · 200,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was at a stop light, the message 'power steering ESC' suddenly illuminated before the power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Steering · 108,179 miles · KY

Driving vehicle to work this date, 4:45 am.11/22/2019. Power steering went out. No warning. Display then showed 'power steering ESC'. Road/weather conditions: us hwy 68, 6miles east perryville, ky. Extremely curvy 2 lane country road. Dark, moderate rainfall making driving conditions dangerous.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Steering · 117,000 miles · CA

Waiting at a stop light to turn left,the light turned green, let of gas and could not turn wheel of vehicle as usual. Dashboard lit up with traction control light, and car gave a power steering failure error message. I was unable to turn the use extreme of force. Once I forced the car to make a wide left and had maneuvered the car to a safe location, I then turned the ignition off and then back on and warning was gone and steering regained normal function.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 26,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine, ABS, and several other unknown warning indicators illuminated and the power steering failed. Additionally, the tachometer and other gauges became inoperable. The contact also stated that the transmission would shift gears erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.