Pontiac G6 Complaints

5,890 consumer complaints on file.

#11500395January 5, 2023
STEERING
I have a 2005 Pontiac G6 that we purchased for our daughter about 4 or 5 years ago. The car has been a great first car and an emergency spare for our family, until recently. I was driving in Oklahoma City in 5 pm rush hour and without any type of warning I had zero and I mean zero power steering, I could not get the car off the highway at all, the steering wheel started shaking rapidly, and jearking from left to right. And as quick as it happened it stopped, I was able to pull over and call my husband back home 5 hours away to come get me and the car. Once I was pulled off the highway, I turned the car off and let it set for about 5 minutes then strated it back up, to witch the steering wheel went back to jerking and shaking, I thought well I have to get this thing off the major interstate worse case it goes crazy and I go down the ditch. I put it in drive and the steering wheel stopped shaking and jerking. I was able to get to a parking lot that was safe to wait the 6 hours for my husband and son to get there. When we got it back home, I had been doing research on this issue and discovered this NHTSA Recall 102442, butt for some reason my Vin number is not included in this recall. So I opted to replace. Number 41 in the fuse box under the hood. At first it seemed to help. So we allowed our son to drive the G6 to a friend's house about 5 miles away, he was on his way home and called saying come get me and the G6, it done it's steering wheel craziness again and I had an accident. With no clue how bad it was we went racing to him. Thankfully our sone was not hurt nor was there any damage to the vehicle. We hauled the car home and it sat for about 6 months. When we found our family needing to have it running. We pulled it out put a new battery in it, changed all the fluids and filters. Car yet again ran like it was new. Then we hit a pot hot in the road at about 4 miles an hour and boom there goes the steering wheel and it's craziness again. Please Help Us
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496270December 6, 2022
STEERING
Power steering went out mid-drive last week after the vehicle was purchased Used from Groove Subaru of Littleton, Colorado. The power steering went out again this morning while driver attempted to leave driveway. During both instances, driver turned the vehicle off then back on to get power steering again. The driver is elderly. The driver struggled to pull the vehicle over out of traffic when this happened the first time. All safety recalls have reportedly already been taken care of
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11495966December 4, 2022
STEERING
Power steering failed while driving. Turning was very difficult on snowy streets without power steering. After shutting off the car and restarting, power steering came back on briefly, then failed again. The car did display a warning that the power steering failed while it was happening, but nothing prior to the event. The car model uses electric power assist system. It has not yet been inspected by a dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494828November 25, 2022
STEERING
The power steering comes and goes while driving or even while in park. if i turn the vehicle on and off several times I can get the power steering to work sometimes. This vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494754November 23, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I had to replace the fuel pump module assembly because it was leaking fuel out from above the fuel tank and dripping down near the exhaust. A strong fuel smell alerted me to the issue and upon inspection we found fuel dripping out. This is a safety issue because leaking fuel near the exhaust is a possible problem for ignighting. There was no indication from the car itself that the leak was occurring. We had to figure it out ourselves and get it inspected at a shop and repaired immediately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491027October 26, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle continued to reverse and failed to stop. The gear shifter failed to shift to the intended gear, causing the contact to use the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shifter cable had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V460000 (Power Train) there was a delay in retrieving the part for the repair. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490169October 20, 2022
STEERING
Power Steering goes out without warning. I was driving my vehicle and the power steering stopped working, making it extremely difficult to maneuver my vehicle around the many curves on the road I live on at the regulated 30mph speed limit. I parked my vehicle and started it an hour later and the power steering was now working. I have not driven the vehicle for 4 days due to the loss of power steering at any given moment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490219October 20, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel started shuddering significantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering assist had failed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) and 14V153000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The contact stated that the vehicle has been repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489953October 19, 2022
STEERING
2007 PONTIAC G6. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY ARE EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AND SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THE RECALL ISSUED ON 2015-2017, BUT THE DEALER PROVIDED HER WITH A PRINTOUT OF THIS RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489552October 17, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Steering wheel just keeps shaking real bad and I the power steering goes in and out all the time
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489393October 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The power steering mechanism stopped working, therefore I cannot turn the wheel. The gear shifter/drive train stopped working, therefore I cannot go into reverse, I am stuck in 3rd gear. It is unsafe because when I go to turn I cannot turn the wheel at times. I have issues braking. All of these issues are recalls on the vehicle. GM states that the recalls were performed seven years ago in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I have no way to verify that information nor any assurances that the parts used weren't faulty. I request new repairs under the recall warnings.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485196September 19, 2022
STEERING
When making turns the electronic power steering go out causing dangerous situations.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484033September 12, 2022
STEERING
The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact stated that an automated voice feature alerted his daughter that the power steering had failed. His daughter managed to drive the vehicle home and upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact stated that the power steering resumed normal operation. The contact called the dealer and was informed that NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) had been closed for the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred him back to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482836September 4, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I’ve had my vehicle for quite some time now and it’s been braking down slowly but surely. From The Switches to Wires. I’ve Had One Miner Accident due to The Brakes. I’m Just Curious
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478709August 10, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The plastic hose that comes off the fuel pump cracked causing fuel to leak out of my car and very strong gas Vapors inside of my car. The smell of gas inside my car was so strong it literally made me sick not to mention gas leak in everywhere is never good. There was no light sensor or anything that come on to give any warnings still no lights on no check engine no nothing just fuel sausage and the smell is how I discovered it also there are many others with the Pontiac G6 GT they have the same issue which is why we are trying to report it to y'all as a safety concern
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477661August 4, 2022
STEERING
I had called GMC and there was a recall on the power steering but that was opened back in 2014 and was closed the same year I am having problems with mine I had just bought the car from someone else and the car had not been took care of and I have a new born baby that rides n the car and I'm really worried about this
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477326August 3, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle as both the power steering and battery warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. During one instance, the contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled as both warning lights illuminated the instrument panel. The contact also stated that recently the steering wheel would jerk out of her control and move in the opposite direction than intended. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000(Steering). The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476951August 1, 2022
STEERING
My steering wheel has been having a mind of its own last couple of weeks. It moves by itself back and forth from left to right it takes alot of effort to keep it straight. Very dangerous today my power steering light came on. This is the first time the service light came in the but the problem itself started about 2 weeks ago. The steering wheel also vibrates on and off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472282July 4, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car stopped working all of a sudden in the middle of the road. no warning signs were made nor any of my lights came on. it’s rough running and never stays on long to drive. when i brake it completely shuts off. it overheats without the temperature gauge telling me it is. i don’t know exactly what is wrong but it’s not working now. i couldn’t go over 35 mph without it shutting off either.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466863May 31, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
Electrical system has mysteriously drained 2 batteries, the exterior lights vary on which will work despite the bulbs being good, the electric power steering comes on then off at inopportune times makes steering heavy and difficult to maintain Speed fluctuation the car will jump into gear or rev up to appropriate gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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