The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the air bag warning light and check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle was nearly involved in a T-bone crash. The contact forcefully turned the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 251,000.
Pontiac G6 engine failure problems
173 of the 5,891 owner complaints about the Pontiac G6 describe engine failure, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 173
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,700
- typical mileage
- 120,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Steering lock-up 139Power steering loss 22Stalling 4Check engine light 4Loss of power 3Knocking 3Ball joint 3No deployment 3
Trouble codes mentioned
C0545 1
What owners say
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
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel then independently turned. The contact stated that the steering wheel had previously became inoperable and seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque sensor unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Midas. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to an undisclosed dealer and the contact was informed that the engine failed due to the timing belt and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
While driving the power steering ceased / seized up - car filled with grey smoke that smelled like burning rubber. Had vehicle towed, told it was steering pump - every year before and after the 2007 had a steering recall ??
I was coming off of an exit on the freeway and all of a sudden my steering wheel seized up, I could not turn. My car smashed into a cement barrier completely demobilized the car and the a frame completely bent. The air bags did not go off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to krajnik chevrolet inc, (3303 lincoln ave, two rivers, wi 54241) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unnamed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, after retrieving the vehicle and driving away from the dealer, the failure recurred. The contact was informed by the dealer that the part was available for the repair and that there was a cost for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000. *bf
Tl* the contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 25 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver parked the vehicle at a nearby parking lot, turned off and restarted the vehicle and drove to her destination. The contact stated a week later while driving 25 MPH and making a right turn, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to albright buick gmc cadillac located at 2008 n. Belt hwy, st joseph, mo 64506, (816) 232-4413, where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The contact was informed that manufacturer communication number: 14772 was completed in october 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 182,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated and blinking. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway, waited for a while, and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to jensen motors inc (2525 s broadway st, new ulm, mn 56073) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was rejected to be serviced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Pontiac G6 engine failure
Which Pontiac G6 years have engine failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (67 complaints), 2007 (38 complaints) and 2009 (27 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine failure on the Pontiac G6?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,700 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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