Pontiac G6 ball joint problems

Filed Apr 24, 2026 · Engine, Steering · VA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started pulling to the right. The steering wheel was forcefully returned to the center. Additionally, on other occasions while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. There were two unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering wheel warning light was illuminated, and that the torque steering sensor and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Suspension · 143,000 miles · MA

The vehicle vibrates in a certain pattern when above 55 MPH on the highway, no one seems to be able to figure out what is causing it. All 4 struts are new, sway bar bushings, sway bar links, control arms both upper and lower, all brake rotors are new. Cannot get the problem diagnosed by anyone because they cannot find out what it is. Also the check engine light turns on and off (code given is for running lean) but no mechanic or dealership have found why it's happening. One dealership even told me it could be the cars ecu. So they told me to verify if my car had any recalls. Please, any help about this is greatly appreciated this problem has been going on for over a month now (today's date 5/9/19)

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Electrical, Wheels · KY

You electrical wire harness keep shorting out which causes the low beam headlights to not come on also the tie rods keep having to be replaced

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Steering, Transmission · PA

My transmission is going on me, ive had several occasions where I went to shift into reverse waited almost a minute for it to shift pressed the gas & it wouldn't go anywhere then it kicked real hard. Took it to a shop & they told me that it's failing I'm afraid I'm going to take a chance & get into an accident or have my car rollaway when it's parked. Another issue I have is with my steering, took it to the same shop for a left control arm & they told me the reason for the cracking when I turn the wheel is that I need a u joint . Again I'm afraid I'm going to get into an accident with these issues I have with this car.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Suspension · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable and the vehicle was wobbling in the front and on both sides. An independent mechanic replaced the front passenger side ball joint, but the failure intermittently progressed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 40,000 miles · MD

Takata recall. But not only the air bags. There is a clicking noise when I steering, sometimes causing the air bag light to come on. There is a vibrating coming from the driver's side front when at speed that shakes the steering wheel even after the tires are balanced and the struts and tie rods were replaced. If I grab the steering wheel with both hands, it moves up and down. When parallel parking, the power steering fails making it impossible to turn the wheel without hitting the gas and putting the car in motion. I've noticed in my research that other g6 models of this year and surrounding years were recalled for all of the problems I am having. When I asked the person at chevy dealer about it, she told me I was out of luck until the VIN pops up in their system. This has been happing since my wife got the car in 2007 apparently, and since we just had a baby, we are looking into it more. I've been waiting on the recalls to be expanded to her VIN, but nothing. Is there anything we can do, other than paying to rebuild the whole steering system of which others with the same problems were covered? Thanks for any help.

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 Jan 13, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · IL

Power steering is always failing again over time once I had the recall fixed numerous of times... My steering wont let me turn the car I almost crashed good I decreased my speed, I had to shut her off than restart it... I replaced inner and outter tie rods, control arms, and struct assemly, problem still exist..brakes light illuminate when ever they want. Even if your parked without engaging it... I almost got rear ended because the driver cursed me out and said your brakes work I said yes, but when I showed her what was going on the brakes illuminate when im not on the brakes than when I pressed the brake the brake light goes off,, weird....

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Steering · 23,824 miles · GA

I have been having problems with clunking and rattling in the steering column for years, even shortly after I purchased my vehicle in 2007 the popping began,especially at low speeds.its to the point now that my car feels like its literally going to fall apart with all the rattling and vibrating. Gm suggested I rotate tires, resurface rotors, replace tie rods and stabilizer bar control link`. I have paid for all of this at my mechanic and the problem still persists. I have had 2 mechanics(non gm) insist that its the steering column shaft and there have been several complaints about this same exact issue but gm refuses to fix the root of the problem. I believe they lubed the shaft some years ago but that was just a band aid.I understand they were replacing the shafts years ago but stopped because of the high cost for gm. I know that this is and has been my issues over the years and it is only getting worse. They should have fixed it the correct way the first time instead of giving me the run around and having all these other things done to my vehicle when the main issue is the steering column shaft. I have had enough spending money on my vehicle when pontiac should be held responsible for replacing and or repairing my shaft. Im scared to drive my vehicle at time because im afraid its going to fall apart. Something has got to be done finally this this gone on far too long.

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

2008 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to several recall notices and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated he should have been informed of the recalls on the vehicle. The consumer sent in recall numbers 14v252000 and 14v224000. Also, the lower control arms were replaced.