WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY TIGHT AND I WOULD HAVE TO STRUGGLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, WHILE SITTING STILL THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE. STARTED IT UP THE NEXT DAY AND IT TURNED WITH NO PROBLEM.
2008 Pontiac G6 steering problems
critical 417 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
417
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
"POWER STEERING" WARNING MESSAGE IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CONSOLE DISPLAYED ALONG WITH CHIME TO ALERT OF AN EVENT. DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND THE DTC C0460 FOR STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR, PHYSICAL INSPECTION FOUND A WORN SENSOR. DEALER REPLACED STEERING COLUMN AND RECALIBRATED THE PSCM TO THE VEHICLE, CLEARED CODES AND RECHECKED OPERATION. DEALER FOUND NO OPEN RECALLS IN THE US FOR THIS …
ON DECEMBER 27TH, 2018 I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 68MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I PROCEEDED TO CHANGE TO THE LEFT LANE, WHEN I LOST POWER STEERING. MY CAR IS THE 4 CYLINDER, WHICH MEANS IT HAS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. "POWER STEERING" SHOWED ON MY DISPLAY ALONG WITH A CHIME. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. AFTER 10 SECONDS, I STARTED IT BACK UP, AND REGAINED THE P…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIME BEGAN TO SOUND AS THE RADIO SCREEN DISPLAYED A POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION BECAME OPE…
MY 2008 PONTIAC G6 IS HAVING SEVERE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND STARTS SHAKING SEVERELY AT ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. IT JUST TURNED TO 50,000 MILES. *TR
I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD AND FELT A CLUNK IN THE STEERING
HEARING AND FEELING CLUNKING/THUMP IN STEERING WHEN TURNING
DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST GOT IN A WRECK CAN THIS BE COVERED FOR REPAIR UNDER THE SPECIAL COVERAGE THAT IS NOW EXPIRED I HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THIS GOT CAR IN MAY 2019 PLEASE COVERAGE THIS
AS I WAS DRIVING, A POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE RADIO DASH. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14E044000 (STEERING) AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2008 Pontiac G6?
It's a serious issue. 417 complaints have been filed, including 12 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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