2006 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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The vehicle experienced a complete failure of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) motor, matching the identical failure symptoms of NHTSA Recall 15V064000, but this specific VIN is excluded from the campaign. Operating this vehicle without electronic power assist put extreme torsional stress on the manual steering linkage over time. On August 14, 2025, while executing a low-speed turn in a drive-through, the intermediate steering shaft suffered a catastrophic structural failure and completely snapped in half. This resulted in an immediate, total loss of steering control and required the vehicle to be flatbed towed from the scene. The subsequent free-spinning of the steering wheel also tore and destroyed the internal airbag clockspring, disabling the driver's safety restraint system. Photographic evidence of the failure and the resulting tow has been retained. A safety defect file must be opened as this excluded VIN presents a severe public hazard due to the unaddressed factory EPS defect.

NHTSA complaint #11748416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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When first started sometimes power steering does not work. Temporary fix is to restart the car. It's gone out while I was driving. This is very scary and hard to turn when it goes out.

NHTSA complaint #11737755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Airbag light staying on dash and the passenger seat does not register a person sitting in it. The passage seat bag alert does not making a sound

NHTSA complaint #11736358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I have the warning power steering on my dash and it’s getting harder to steer and turn then it quits and does it again it’s not safe at all

NHTSA complaint #11735915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started pulling to the right. The steering wheel was forcefully returned to the center. Additionally, on other occasions while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. There were two unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering wheel warning light was illuminated, and that the torque steering sensor and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11733597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The electronic stability control has failed, due to sway bar links are worn out and causing wheels to vigorously wobble causing the Eps input circuit to shut down the system to avoid overloading the circuit and burning up the module , I believe the recall hasn't been fixed , Can you please consider the issue as dangerous and repair my car ... I am not trying to say this but I am homeless and dependent on the car for shelter as well as transportation... Please note don't use last statement to show sympathy on me ... I am doing ok today, Thank you, have a blessed day

NHTSA complaint #11707266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Power steering loss in dangerous weather conditions and almost lost control and I'm not going to feel safe until I find a way to get it repaired recall (15V064)

NHTSA complaint #11703398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stopped independently. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: N162075260 (Brake Lamp Malfunction); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the program, and to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 150,000.

NHTSA complaint #11696329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that the failure was self-corrected after 45 minutes of driving the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering torque sensor assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000.

NHTSA complaint #11679006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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My power steering went out and there is recall and mine hasn’t been fixed

NHTSA complaint #11665227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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On kelly blue book, my 2006 pontiac g6 has a recall for power steering which is the number 1 recall for the exact make and model in other people’s cars, but the recall is not showing on the nhtsa. power steering does not work and the steering wheel shakes a lot. i just bought the car in late december

NHTSA complaint #11651655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Recall history for my car says that the recall has been taken care of for the power steering, but the car has power steering issues very badly

NHTSA complaint #11651663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Twice in the last week my power steering quit. The first time, it happened after I had driven about 10 miles. When I put it in reverse to park my car, it quit working and was very difficult to turn the wheel. I managed to get it parked. After letting the car sit overnight, I started it and it was ok. Then again after driving it home, it failed again when I put it in reverse to park it. I currently have it parked at my house and haven’t driven it anymore.

NHTSA complaint #11648645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Steering and steering wheel shakey and the power steering randomly goes out.

NHTSA complaint #11647701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Power steering went out while I was driving it on 3-2-25. It happened before, on 2-5-25, and I took it to my service person right away. There was a message that said no power steering. Turning was a danger to myself and others because I do not have the arm strength to turn very well.

NHTSA complaint #11645893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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When driving I can’t steer correctly steering wheel goes stiff where I can’t turn the electric powering light comes on

NHTSA complaint #11641824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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When I go to pull into a parking spot or leave a parking lot I sometimes (often) hear a dinging sound then all of the sudden I lose power steering to where I almost hit the cars around me. There has been the same make, model and year of my car that has had a previous recall for electric power steering assist (eps) in the past

NHTSA complaint #11640091 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The electric power steering went out while driving. I could not steer the car. Very dangeres in traffic. The Torque Sensor failed which controls the power steering. There is a recall on the issue (#14772) but my Vin is not listed.

NHTSA complaint #11613916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The cars power steering keeps going in and out as I’m driving down the road. I’ve noticed similar incidents reported concerning this issue and I am unsure why my vehicle is not included in the recalls.

NHTSA complaint #11606298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Nothing happened but I would like to get this fixed because of the open recalls

NHTSA complaint #11602023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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sudden loss of power steering and leaks

NHTSA complaint #11581806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Power steering torque sensor. My wife was picking up my daughter and the power steering light came on the display and she couldn't steer got scared almost crashed. When the car is at idle the wheel just shakes.

NHTSA complaint #11576198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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When I was driving the power steering went completely out, almost causing me to wreck… turned car off and on, it was working fine the boom happened again. I notice reading previous recalls this has been an issue in the past

NHTSA complaint #11572265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking space, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to turn. The power steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the electric steering assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering) but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA complaint #11571963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power steering pump/Module, Break light, and Head lights How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Power steering/module went out while driving and almost cause an accident. The break and head light have gone out shortly after changing them and caused me to receive a Warning ticket. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No but I can take it in to the nearest dealership to have a report made. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Police Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? the error for the power steering/module came on as it was failing. no head light or break light warning.

NHTSA complaint #11546890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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On several occasions my steering has went out and i recieved a power steering notice on my radio.The car is extremely difficult to steer making it dangerous

NHTSA complaint #11545015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Unknown

NHTSA complaint #11531111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Sometimes when I get in the car my power steering don’t work an it says power steering on the radio screen an my wheel is hard to turn like there’s no power steering then sometimes when I get in it works just fine

NHTSA complaint #11530926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.