General motors llc gm is recalling certain model year 20062007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles manufactured april 1, 2006, to june 30, 2006, and 20062007 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured april 18, 2006, to june 30, 2006. The power steering in the 2006 pontiac g6 sedan has been failing recently. I had experienced the power steering going out when i would pull in my drive. The problem was intermittent but is occurring more frequently now. General motors llc gm is recalling certain model year 2004 2006 and 20082009 chevrolet malibu, 2004 2006 malibu maxx, 20092010 hhr nonturbo, 2010 cobalt, 20082009 saturn aura and 20042007 ion, and 20052009 pontiac g6. Gm on march 31 recalled all 2005 pontiac g6 models, and some model year 2006 and. Gm recalls malibus, pontiacs for power steering issue. In 2006 pontiac put electric power steering in the g6 s. Steering problem 2006 pontiac g6 6 cyl front wheel drive automatic power steering light comes on, then you cannot turn the wheel to the left. Finally, the all 2005 pontiac g6 sedans along with select 2006, 2008. Now a year later, im having the same problem only worse.
Where is my power steering at and dose it need power steering fluid or is it a fuse. As the owner of a 2005 2006 model year chevrolet malibu, malibu maxx. Gm recalls more than a million vehicles with power steering problems. Gm acknowledges power steering problem on cars 48 percent of steering complaints. At first, the steering wheel was much freer when turning left and very tight when turning right. Gm chevy malibu, pontiac g6 power steering recall gm. The recall covers certain chevrolet malibu, malibu maxx and pontiac g6 vehicles with power steering from the 2006 and. Home safety recalls 2006 pontiac g6electric power steering. If you have ever driven a car with manual nonpower steering, that is. The recall summary will inform you of the consequences for having a defective component. Recalls dont cost anything to get fixed, but those free repairs may only be available for a limited time. Gm on march 31 recalled all 2005 pontiac g6 models, and some model year 2006 and model year 2008 and 2009 gt coupe pictured.
The recall is an expansion of one last year that recalled 1. Read more general motors is recalling 1,340,447 vehicles in the u. While driving 35 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the power steering began to malfunction. Gm recalling 81,000plus vehicles over steering problem. Gm recalls more than a million vehicles with power. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and. One time, her granddaughter was in the car when she lost control of the wheel and was nearly in an accident. As long as the car is not over 160000 km gm should fix it they where a recall on them for the pontiac g6.
Find pontiac g6 recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a. General motors is recalling 69,633 chevy malibu, maxx and pontiac g6 models from 2006 and 2007 to replace the torque sensor in the power steering system. I have a 2005 pontiac g6 gt and its power steering light came on. Gm recalling 70k chevy malibus, pontiac g6s over steering. General motors, gm, the gm emblem, pontiac, and the pontiac emblem, are registered trademarks.
One is completely electrical and the other type uses a hydraulic pump and it various between model years and engine. Pontiac g6 vehicle, or 2008 model year chevrolet malibu, malibu maxx. We discovered that 439 steering complaints involving the 2006 pontiac g6 have been. The national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa has issued 7 official recalls for the 2006 pontiac g6. I took my car in last november 15, 2015 after receiving several recall notices. Your looking under the hood in the right location its just under that. View recall reports to see if the 2006 g6 was recalled for safetyrelated defects or. How to fix power steering on 2006 pontiac g6 fixya. Is there a new recall for power steering pontiac g6 forum.
Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004 2006 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx, 2005 2006 pontiac g6 and 20082009 chevrolet malibu, pontiac g6. Cbs 2s investigative team uncovered hundreds of g6 owners with power steering failures. The vehicle was turned off and on and the steering. At random times, the power steering goes out, abs sensor comes on, and the lights inside and outside the car start. Saturdays recall covers 2006 and 2007 chevrolet malibu, malibu maxx pontiac g6. My 2006 pontiac g6 has been giving my wife issues while she is driving.
Find 2006 pontiac g6 recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. View and download pontiac 2006 g6 owners manual online. The 2006 07 pontiac g6 is also included in the recall. Where is my power staring at for a 2008 pontiac g6 2. According to a post earlier in the thread, while 2005 2006 s had electrics, they went back to hydro. The contact stated that power steering warning light was illuminated. The power steering cuts out while driving, making it extremely difficult to steer. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices.
If power steering assist is lost, a message displays on the driver. Steering control can be maintained because the vehicle will revert to manual steering, but. Download your free pdf file of the 2006 pontiac g6 on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. This is an online automotive information provider of a detailed information on complaints, defects and recalls for pontiac g6 2006 steering. Problems with electric power steering system may require. Must have been not such a good idea because they switched back to normal power steering in 2007. Ive notice if you turn the car off and restart it 80% of the. All model year 2005, and some model year 2006 and model year 2008 and. Pontiac g6 power steering assist motor module auto parts. Get the latest 2005 pontiac g6 recall information 5 incidents. Pontiac g6 questions where is my power steering at and. When car is setting idle you can visibly see the steering wheel slightly moving back and forth on its own and sometimes when i crank car, steering.
Gm acknowledges power steering problem on cars 48 percent of steering complaints filed are for gm cars fortyeight percent of steering complaints filed with the national highway traffic safety administration are for gm cars. Official recalls have been issued for the 2006 pontiac g6 by the nhtsa. Wer to put power stiring on a 2006 g6 as long as the car is not over 160000 km gm should fix it they where a recall on them for the pontiac g6. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Pontiac g6 recalls and complaints can be searched here. The 2006 g6 has a major defect trend with electronic powerassisted steering failure. Power steering warning came on today on 2006 pontiac g6. The vehicle will revert to manual steering, which requires greater driver effort.