Issue ID | 796390 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10336545 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | G6 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 30/04/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At 38,500 miles, have had multiple problems with steering, including 2 steering shaft replacements, steering gear replacement. Power steering will fail at various times while turning at low speeds. There is also a loud pop which the dealer diagnosed as the steering shaft, but is never fixed after replacement. Also had to have cv joint replaced at 38,000 miles due to failure. This vehicle has never been wrecked or otherwise damaged. According to the dealer, these are very common problems with g6's and should be recalled. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GERMANTON, NC |
VIN pattern | 1G2ZH57N684XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 11/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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