11 of the
932 complaints about the 2005 Pontiac G6 are about the
other systems — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
108,000 miles.
The problem hasn't been happening nearly as much in the cold temperatures. I'm experiencing the same issue that was supposed to be recalled. The power steering goes out while I'm driving. I can pull over, restart it and it usually goes away the first start (sometimes more "restarts" are necessary). The steering wheel also twitches or shakes while the car is just idle. I don't move it... just moves while in park. There was a recall for my car for this issue (power steering torque sensor I believe?) and I'm curious why my car is experiencing it now.
NHTSA complaint #11456469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,000 milesFlorence, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING TO WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11374077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45 milesFlorence, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I BOUGHT IT IN JANUARY AND ITS MAY , I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES ITS DON'T WANT TO CRANK!
NHTSA complaint #11326071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,000 milesKing George, VACrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AS MY SON WAS DRIVING AROUND A CORNER ABOUT 35-40 MPH HE FELT THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE DROP DOWN, LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE TIRE SHREDDED OFF OF THE HUBCAP AND HE FLIPPED APPROXIMATELY 7 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #11242447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miamsburg, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I TOOK MY CAR TO JEFF SCHMITT IN MIAMISBURG OH I HAVE 3 RECALLS AND I FEEL LIKE THEY DIDN'T DO NOT 1
NHTSA complaint #11100600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miamisburg, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I TOOK MY CAR TO JEFF SCHMITT IN MIAMISBURG OHIOI HAD 3 RECALLS AND I FEEL LIKE TH EY DIDN'T DO THEM.THE CAR WON'T MOVE
NHTSA complaint #11100604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,792 milesHouston, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHINNY NOISE ON FRONT TRANSAXLE CASE. WON'T SHIFT INTO FOURTH GEAR..
NHTSA complaint #10981507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 168,000 milesMarshall, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I RANDOMLY STARTED SMELLING GAS WAS DRIVING ONE DAY AND BREAKS STOPPED WORKING AND CAR RANDOMLY DIES WHILE TURNING A CORNER
NHTSA complaint #10735774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesJenison, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY VEHICLE HAS A PANORAMIC SUNROOF THAT HAS 5 OPTIONS (0-CLOSED, 4 COMPLETELY OPEN). PERIODICALLY THE SUNROOF WOULD NOT CLOSE TO THE CORRECT NUMBERED OPTION, BUT WOULD GO TO THE CORRECT SPOT AFTER ANOTHER TRY. NOW, IT WILL NOT CLOSE PAST THE SECOND OPTION. NOW, MY SUNROOF IS STUCK OPEN AND THE REPLACEMENT PART IS $1500! I DON'T WANT TO PAY THAT MUCH MONEY FOR A SUNROOF SO MY MECHANIC IS GOING TO TRY TO SHUT IT AND DISABLE THE MECHANISM. ALL THE USED PARTS MY MECHANIC TRIED LOOKING INTO ARE REPORTING TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10410902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesKansas City, MO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2005 PONTIAC G6 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10382632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camden, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS FROM NOT STARTING TO HAVING THE BRAKES REPLACED EVERY 3,000 MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN GOOD ABOUT TAKING CARE OF REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE BUT I FEEL THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM FROM THE DAY I PICKED IT UP. I AM AT 27,000 MILES AND ON AT LEAST MY 9TH SET OF BRAKES/ROTORS. IT ALSO HAS WHAT I NOW REFER TO AS THE GM SPUTTER START. IF IT DOES START IT SOMETIMES DOESN'T START ON THE FIRST TRY AND SOMETIMES CATCHES AND SPUTTERS BEFORE IT STARTS. HATE THIS CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10188602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.