2006 Pontiac G6 problems
Owners have filed 2,602 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac G6 with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 47.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.5%.
Complaints2,602
Crashes141
Fires14
Injuries105
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Steering 47.5% · 1235
Electrical system 9.5% · 247
Exterior lighting 7.9% · 205
Air bags 4.5% · 117
Service brakes 4.5% · 116
Power train 3.4% · 88
Fuel/propulsion system 2.9% · 76
Vehicle speed control 2.7% · 69
Severity
Of those complaints, 141 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire, 105 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Pontiac G6 in this data, 2006 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 59 in the last three years against 80 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the highway, she noticed that the power steering became very difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated on instrument panel. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they are aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 122,000. Steering · reported at 122,000 miles
Upon driving the G6, a popping noise began coming from the steering when turning the wheel. The noise is present when not moving, when moving at low to moderate speed while turning, and while going over bumps in the road. It appears to be related to the steering or intermediate shaft, which is a common problem and acknowledged problem by gm. Overtime, this can be a very large danger when steering is compromised. Steering · reported at 66,000 miles
I was driving my 2006 Pontiac G6 on 31 october 2009, I turn off the interstate and the power steering locked. Power steering lit on the radio and the wheel was hard to turn. I finally got to autozone and brought some fluid, but found out that there is no where to put it. I did some research and found out that this is electrical problem. I think gm need to do recall on this problem before some seriously get hurt. Steering · reported at 113,585 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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