I've had plenty of Pontiac in the bay over the years, and the steering complaints on these don't surprise me. 3,437 on the NHTSA record across 27 model-year entries (2005–2010) is not a fluke. The 2006 Pontiac G6 is carrying most of the weight on this category — about 35% of every steering complaint filed against Pontiac comes from that one truck. The pattern shows up across the lineup, but that year-model is where it concentrates. 9 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Pontiac vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $700 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 1,799 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 91,515 miles. Steering does not have a graceful failure mode. Take any "unintended movement" complaints seriously and check for open recalls on the EPS module.
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27 model-year entries · 2005–2010
Pontiac steering problems
3,437 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Pontiac vehicles for steering issues. See steering across all makes →
Complaints
3,437
Recalls
0
Year-models
27
Avg fix
$700
161crashes
23fires
103injuries
9fatalities
Worst-affected Pontiac model-years for steering Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2006 Pontiac G6
1,217 complaints · ~$700 critical
2007 Pontiac G6
539 complaints · ~$700 critical
2005 Pontiac G6
456 complaints · ~$700 severe
2008 Pontiac G6
417 complaints · ~$700 critical
2009 Pontiac G6
293 complaints · ~$700 severe
2010 Pontiac G6
173 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2007 Pontiac G5
58 complaints · ~$700 critical
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
42 complaints · ~$700 severe
2009 Pontiac Vibe
35 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2006 Pontiac Torrent
29 complaints · ~$700 severe
2007 Pontiac Torrent
28 complaints · ~$700 severe
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
24 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2008 Pontiac G5
23 complaints · ~$700 critical
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
21 complaints · ~$700 severe
2009 Pontiac G5
12 complaints · ~$700 severe
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
9 complaints · ~$700 severe
2008 Pontiac G8
8 complaints · ~$700 severe
2008 Pontiac Torrent
8 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2005 Pontiac Grand AM
8 complaints · ~$700 severe
2009 Pontiac G8
6 complaints · ~$700 severe
2005 Pontiac Vibe
6 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2005 Pontiac GTO
6 complaints · ~$700 severe
2005 Pontiac Bonneville
5 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2010 Pontiac Vibe
4 complaints · ~$700 severe
2005 Pontiac Sunfire
4 complaints · ~$700 moderate
Common questions
How many Pontiac steering complaints are on file with NHTSA?
3,437 complaints across 27 model-year entries from 2005 to 2010. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Pontiac.
Which Pontiac model has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac G6 leads with 1,217 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 G6 (539) and 2005 G6 (456).
What does it cost to fix Pontiac steering problems?
Independent shops average $700 for steering repairs across the Pontiac lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Pontiac steering recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover steering issues on Pontiac vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Pontiac.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.