Pontiac G6 Complaints

5,890 consumer complaints on file.

#11447162January 12, 2022
STEERING
Steering wheel has un- commanded movement, steering system alert message present and power steering assist is inoperable. Causes difficulty making directional changes and maintaining vehicle control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447202January 12, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Head light connector is burning out too fast. Had to replace it 2x in 1 year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446841January 10, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Brakes, steering ,wheels, intake manifold gasket ,Thermostat,lighting ,a/c
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446324January 5, 2022
STEERING
My 2009 Pontiac G6 power steering has been intermittently going out over the past 3 years between my self and my grandfather who bought the vehicle brand new before gifting it to me. It's done so while driving several times but not consistently. It can be reset by turning the car off and back on but that doesn't negate the danger it poses while driving and having sudden loss of the power steering. It's my understanding that several models both before my year model, during, and even after have been recalled for this issue but my car has not and I don't under why! My grandfather had it looked at and the mechanic couldn't find any issue at the time as the problem didn't occur while it was being looked at. I have had the car scanned for codes immediately after the incident occur and no codes are showing. I believe that this is a danger as there's no warning that it's about to go out and it's not always an option to immediately turn the vehicle off and back on to correct.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446177January 4, 2022
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Please reference G.M. Bulletin 14116B or NHTSA recall on this vehicle for a defective Steering Torque Sensor. According to G.M., my car/VIN is not affected by this issue. The fact is it also has the defective Torque Sensor and it has disabled my power steering every winter since new on a cold day. I took it to the dealer when it was still under warranty in 2010, but the problem was not identified at that time so they didn't replace anything. I recently contacted G.M. to allow them to make this right. They told me to take it to a local dealer and have it properly diagnosed and then they could help me. I took it to a G.M. dealer, paid the $150 diagnosis fee. The dealer confirmed it was a defective Torque Sensor. Now G.M. won't call me back and left me hanging. They obviously know this Recall needs to be expanded. Please investigate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445632December 30, 2021
STEERING:COLUMN
The contact's son owns a Pontiac G6. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, her son noticed that the steering wheel was locked. The power steering assists warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently and her son was able to take the vehicle to an unknown dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving and making turns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (STEERING). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443567December 13, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel locked up and could not be turned in either direction. The message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. After restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel operated as designed however, moments later the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441516November 23, 2021
STEERING, SEAT BELTS
Power steering has been going out all of a sudden. The steering wheel locks up and is difficult to turn. My safety and the safety of others around me was put at risk because I cannot easily turn the wheel and respond to a situation quickly if I needed to. I basically have to drive in a straight line and not turn. Turning the car on and off seems to help for a little while but the problem still continues. I have not taken the car to be looked at by anyone.The words "power steering" flashed across the radio. This first started to happen when the wheel started to lock up a few days ago. The vehicle has a separate issue were the seat belt monitor does not work for the drivers side. It dings even if I am buckled up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439837November 9, 2021
STEERING
The electrical power steering randomly went out on my car causing it to lock up my steering wheel making it very hard to turn and putting me at major risk of multiple wrecks while driving and making turns. There is a recall for this issue for my car. However, my car’s vin number doesn’t fall under the recall. How can I have my car fixed if it’s having the exact same issue as the recall?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439013November 2, 2021
STEERING
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 ??
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438677October 29, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
All rear lights do not work. I have had the bulbs and fuses replaced the only lights that work are the side markers. Front headlights, I have had the bulbs, fuses, and all components replaced or checked to determine why front passenger headlight was working intermittently and now longer works at all high or low beams, driver side front only high beam works. I was informed there was a recall on a wiring cluster on these vehicles that controls the lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437846October 22, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
THE STEERING IS VERY BAD AFTER SERVICING THE VEHICLE AND SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS WHICH IS A RECALL ON THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK PAGE ALSO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. WINDOWS WONT GO UP OR DOWN DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND GM SAID THAT YOUR RECALLS ARE INCORRECT!!!! I KNOW THAT THESE RECALLS ARE INDEED NEEDED SEVERELY. PLEASE HELP!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436245October 11, 2021
STEERING
While driving my steering wheel will lock up n my car will reduce speed no warning lights to check engine lights on ..my saftey and my childs safety were at risk while driving her to school on a busy street
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434874September 29, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage and when her husband went into the garage the next day, he smelled a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that the odor was coming from underneath the driver’s seat. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a cracked fuel pump. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 127,662
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433014September 15, 2021
STEERING
Power steering stopped working and message came on dash
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432399September 10, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The shifter is not going into the correct gear. This year vehicle has had (2) different recalls for this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432121September 8, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at 30-35 mph, the contact was in the right turn lane when making a turn a vehicle in front of them was making a left turn but did not see the contact which caused the contact to crash into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact did not have time to stop. The contact was concerned that no air bags deployed. There was no medical treatment at the scene. No one was injured. A police report was filed. There was damage on the contact front bumper and grill and pushed metal into the radiator. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where the contact insurance inspected the vehicle and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 120,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430537August 25, 2021
STEERING, ENGINE
Taking off to a slow roll without giving it any gas and turning right or left, the steering wheel is extremely difficult to turn. There is absolutely no power steering. It lasts as long until you you give it gas and then the power steering will start working again. While at a steady maintained speed on flat level ground and while at a steady maintained speed going up hill rpm between 2,000-2,500 , the vehicle begins to shake/buck/shudder/stall. Give it some gas and it begins to run smoothly again after about 3 seconds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430214August 23, 2021
STEERING
Driving the vehical down the road the steering gets hard and wont come back right away and also does it in turns and makes it hard to turn and almost hit someone its has the electronic power steering module
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429748August 19, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that a friend had alerted him that his brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that the brake lights would go out upon the depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact then placed some dielectric grease on the brake wiring harness which repaired the brake light connection. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side headlight also failed to operate without warning. The contact applied dielectric grease to the wiring harness however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The contact had spoken with the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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