FOR A WHILE NAME THE DASH WOULD READ POWER STEERING BUT THE WHEEL WOULDN'T BE HARD TO TURN BUT I WOULD BE IN PARK AND IT WOULD BE TURNING BY ITS SELF. I WOULD CUT THE CAR OFF BUT IT WOULD BE OK START IT BACK UP BE PROBLEM OTHER NIGHT IT DID IT AGAIN WHILE PARKED CIT THE CAR OFF STARTED IT BACK UP STARTED TO HEAD HOME AND IT DID IT AGAIN AND I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE WHEEL STARTED TURNING AND …
2007 Pontiac G6 steering problems
critical 539 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
539
Recalls
0
Crashes
21
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
BRAKES, AND BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. TOO MANY ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS TO MENTION. TODAY, MY WIFE SAID HER POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. IT SCARES ME THAT SHE HAS TO DRIVE MY SON TO SCHOOL IN THIS CAR. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS VEHICLE, AND FOUND NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH OTHER OWNERS AS WELL. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR HELP, TO NO AVAIL. WHY ISN'T THERE A R…
DRIVING DURING SNOWY CONDITIONS, I BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL AND SPIN OUT. I ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT MY STEERING, THEN MY CAR FISH TAILED. I SLID INTO THE DITCH, NEVER USED MY BRAKES. I TOOK OUT A SIGN WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND HIT ABOUT 3-4 TREES WITH THE FRONT END. MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DONE AND HOW MANY THINGS I HIT, SHOCKS ME AS TO WHY…
The contact's son owns a Pontiac G6. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, her son noticed that the steering wheel was locked. The power steering assists warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently and her son was able to take the vehicle to an unknown dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated tha…
CAR IS UNSAFE IT'S LIKE YOUR ALL OVER THE ROAD STEELERING 8 VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
2007 PONTIAC G6, 77,000 MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE A LOT. THEN I NOTICE WHEN YOU SLIGHTLY TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT IT KNOCKS. I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING POWER STEERING WARNINGS ON MY DASH. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT, THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY THEN RESTARTS AGAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE 2007 G6 WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. I'VE NOTICE A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ON G6 CAR W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2009. ONE OF THE FIRST PROBLEMS I NOTICED WAS WHAT SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL WITH THE LIGHTS IN THE CAR GOING DIM FOR A BIT, THEN KICKING BACK IN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS EVERY SO OFTEN. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE KEEPS GOING OUT, EVEN WHEN PUTTING A NEW LIGHT IN. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IS THE ONLY WINDOW THAT WORKS AT ALL TIMES. ALL THREE OTHER WINDOWS ARE INOPER…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
It's a serious issue. 539 complaints have been filed, including 21 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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