2005 PONTIAC G6 VIN: 1G2ZH548154117054

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Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Collision
Title
Salvage

VIN 1G2ZH548154117054 Decoding Vin Decoder

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

PONTIAC

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model

G6

Model Year

2005

Plant City

ORION

Series

GT

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

NA-GM Corp

Plant State

MICHIGAN

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

4

Windows

4

Bed Type

Not Applicable

Cab Type

Not Applicable

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

3498

Displacement (CI)

213.58310433156

Displacement (L)

3.5

Engine Model

LX9

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Overhead Valve (OHV)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)

Cooling Type

Water

Engine Manufacturer

WRN

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

2005 PONTIAC G6 Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating 4x4
Rollover Star Rating 4x2
Rollover Risk:
0%

2005 PONTIAC G6 Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Not Available
Advanced Belt Feature Not Available
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Not Available
Seat Belt Reminder System Not Available

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Curtain Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Torso Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Yes

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1G2ZH548154117054

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

March 20, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11374791
Consumer Location: LIMA, OH
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

MY PONTIAC HAS HAD A LEAK FOR 6 YRS BASICALLY SINCE I HAD IT AND BEFORE THAT. I DIDN'T THINK NOTHING OF THIS BUT AFTER A WHILE OF THE SUNROOF LEAK IT CAUSES CORROSION ON THE ELECTRICAL TERMINALS IN THE WIRE HARNESS INSIDE THE DASH ON DRIVER DOOR SIDE. THIS CORROSION CAUSE YOUR CAR TO THROW PCM/TAC CODES : P0601,P0606,O0107. CAUSES CAR TO COMPLETE STALL OUT AND GO INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE. THIS CAN BE EXTREMELY UNSAFE. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THERE IS A FEW HUNDRED PEOPLE WHO POSTED ON SITES TRYING TO FIX THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT THIS NHTSA TO REPORT RECALLS.

Components: STRUCTURE

June 09, 2011
NHTSA ID Number: 10681698
Consumer Location: EVERMAN, TX
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WATER LEAKED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ENTIRE WEATHER STRIPPING WAS REPLACED. THREE MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

May 01, 2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10533010
Consumer Location: CORNELL, WI
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LAMPS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO DID NOT ENGAGE AND ABRUPT FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V036000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000. UPDATED 10/31/13*CN

Components: POWER TRAIN

June 11, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 10526291
Consumer Location: MIAMI, FL
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT BECAME STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIME AND SHAKE THE GEAR SHIFT IN ORDER TO GET IT OUT OF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000. *TR

Components: STEERING

January 05, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 10442509
Consumer Location: EVANSTON, IL
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

THE STEERING ON MY CAR WENT OUT AS I WAS GOING TO TURN ON A BUSY STREET. LUCKILY I WAS BARELY PICKING UP SPEED. BUT IF THIS HAD NOT BEEN THE CASE I COULD HAVE EASILY HIT TWO PEOPLE THAT WERE STANDING ON THE CORNER OR EVEN TRAFFIC LIGHT POST. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL. EXCEPT THE BEEPING AND THEN THE STEERING GOING OUT. AFTER THE STEERING WENT OUT IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN, I HAD TO GET HELP. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIX. I'VE READ THAT THIS HAS ALSO HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE AND SOME EVEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. SOMEONE COULD GET KILLED OR THEY CAN KILL SOMEONE!! THIS HAS TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY! THE CAR IS UNDER MY HUSBANDS NAME, BUT I'M THE PRIMARY DRIVER. *TR

Components: STEERING

March 15, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10363596
Consumer Location: HOUSTON, TX
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION WERE REPLACED. SIX MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

Components: STEERING

June 21, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10339446
Consumer Location: COLUMBUS, WI
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

2005 PONTIAC G6, STARTED CAR IN PARKING LOT STARTED TO DRIVE OUT, AND POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON RADIAN AND CAR LIGHT CAME ON IN DASH, HAD NO POWER STEERING AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS VERY SPORADICALLY AND HAS HAPPENED IN TURNS AND SCARES THE BEJEEZES OUT OF YOU! *TR

Components: STEERING

January 21, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10303321
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

MY VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER STEERING WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I WILL BE DRIVING AND OUT OF NO WHERE, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, A WRENCH LIGHT WILL COME ON THE DASH AND THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING. THE STEERING BECOMES VERY VERY HARD TO TURN AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO TWO ACCIDENTS. I WANTED TO GET IT REPAIRED, BUT WAS QUOTED OVER $800 DOLLARS FOR PARTS AND LABOR. I WENT TO LOOK ONLINE FOR OTHER OPTIONS AND SAW THAT THEIR HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FILED WITH NHTSA ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT GM'S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS BUT AS A GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR THE PEOPLE, I PLEAD WITH YOU TO PLEASE MAKE RIGHT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC ALSO THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

June 12, 2009
NHTSA ID Number: 10273974
Consumer Location: INDEPENDENCE, MO
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

OWNER OF A PONTIAC 2005 G6. I HAVE HAD IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN THE PAST TO WORK ON A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. DURING HOTTER MONTHS THE KNOCKING NOISE IS MORE ACTIVE. I HAVE HAD IT IN AT LEAST TWICE TO THE DEALER TO DEAL WITH THIS. THE LAST TIME IT WAS SERVICED THEY CLAIMED IT WAS THE I SHAFT. IT WAS LUBED AND REPOSITIONED. THERE WAS ALSO NOISE FROM STEERING GEAR. THE GEAR WAS REPLACED AND SET TOE IN. AS OF THIS LAST FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM OUT OF TOWN AND THE "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON MY CONSOLE. I FIGURED THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FLUID AND HAD MY SON GET THE BOOKLET OUT OF THE GLOVE BOX. THE POWER STEERING WAS DRASTICALLY TIGHTENING UP. THIS STARTLED ME SINCE IT INVOLVED NAVIGATING TRAFFIC AND GETTING IT OFF THE ROAD ESPECIALLY SINCE I ALSO HAD MY SON WITH ME. WE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND COULD NOT LOCATE A SPECIFIC AREA FOR PUTTING IN POWER STEERING FLUID. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD THIS WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE WITH THE CAR - THERE IS NO HYDRAULICS - AND THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MUST BE REPLACED FOR $750.00. I, TOO, AM FILING MY COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA TODAY FOR THE SAFETY OF FAMILIES WHEN IN TRANSPORTATION. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE INCONVENIENCE TO US ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE FOR THE SAME SIMILAR REASONS THAT OTHERS ARE FILING THEIR COMPLAINT! WHEN I READ THAT OTHERS AS WELL LOST POWER TO OTHERS, THIS HIGHLY CONCERNS ME! I AM ALSO NOT SATISFIED THAT WITHOUT A RECALL, ONLY A REPLACEMENT PART MY BE USED TO FIX THE PROBLEM UNTIL AN ACTUAL RECALL IS ORDERED AND THE ACTUAL PROBLEM IS FIXED. THIS MEANS I WILL STILL HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND BE CAUTIOUS OF THE PROBLEM HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS IS NOT A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR THE CONSUMERS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THESE VEHICLES! *TR

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

December 06, 2005
NHTSA ID Number: 10178501
Consumer Location: WOBURN, MA
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SEIZES INTERMITTENTLY ON HIS 2005 PONTIAC GT. THE FAILURE SPEED HAS VARIED, HOWEVER, HE COULD TELL WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO SEIZE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND SHIFT TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 MILES. THE STEERING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF THE STEERING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION. THE REPAIR INVOICE DID NOT STATE THAT THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED WITHOUT INCIDENT FOR 2-3 MONTHS. THE CONTACT IS NOW EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOICES. *NM

Components: EQUIPMENT

July 05, 2005
NHTSA ID Number: 10140881
Consumer Location: BIRDSBORO, PA
VIN: 1G2ZH548154****

Summary of Complaint

1 THERE IS NOT EVENT BUT TIME. THIS SAFETY FEATURE FAILS AFTER A FEW DAYS 2 THE SPEED SENSITIVE AUTO VOLUME INCREASE FEATURE DOES NOT FUNCTION IN AM. THIS CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE DRIVER HAS TO MANUALLY ADJUST THE RADIO'S VOLUME TO COMPENSATE FOR SPEED RELATED NOISE. 3 REPLACED THE RADIO 3 TIMES. IT FAILED IN 2 DAYS. THE CAR WAS ONLY USED ABOUT 3 HOURS. *NM

Components: STEERING

April 17, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11413895
Consumer Location: COLUMBUS, GA
VIN: 1G2ZH528654****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE HIGHWAY AND I NOTICED MY TURN WAS VERY EASY TO THE LEFT BUT HARD TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. A FEW MILES LATER DOWN THE ROAD I COULD BARELY MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL AT ALL AND THEN THE MESSAGE POWER STEERING POPPED UP ON MY INFORMATION CENTER AS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AS I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN. UNFORTUNATELY I HAD TO GO OVER A CURB AND INTO A PARKING LOT BECAUSE OF THE MISHAP. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND MY STEERING WAS OKAY FOR A WHILE BUT THEN IT WOULD LOCK UP LATER AGAIN. I DID THIS PROCESS TWICE PAYING ATTENTION TO STEERING TO MAKE IT HOME SINCE I WAS ONLY A MILE AND A HALF AWAY.

Components: STEERING

March 02, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11400056
Consumer Location: WICHITA, KS
VIN: 1G2ZG528854****

Summary of Complaint

STERRING WHEEL IS SHAKING BADLY AND LOCKS UP WHEN DRIVING, ON THE HIGH AND STREET WHILE IN MOTION.

Components: STEERING

February 25, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11399378
Consumer Location: PAPILLION, NE
VIN: 1G2ZG528454****

Summary of Complaint

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING UNIT STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN.

Components: STEERING POWER TRAIN SERVICE BRAKES

February 17, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11397635
Consumer Location: CHARLOTTE, NC
VIN: 1G2ZH528154****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RANDY MARION BUICK GMC (13701 STATESVILLE RD HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WOULD PROVIDE REPAIR FOR OPEN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

September 30, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11384010
Consumer Location: OTTAWA, KS
VIN: 1G2ZG528X54****

Summary of Complaint

MY CAR BE DRIVING FINE THEN I HEAR A DINGY SONG LIKE DOORS OPEN AND SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND I AM UNABLE TO STEER MY CAR. I TURN ENGINE OFF AND RESTART IT AMD MOST TIME THE STEERING LOOSENS UP AMD SOMETIMES IT'S GOOD FOR A COUPLE BLOCKS AND SOMETIMES IT LOCKS UP IMMEDIATELY. IT'S THE EPS THAT KEEPS GOING OFF. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS HAPPENS ANYTIME ALMOST GOT REAREND BECAUSE OF IT.

Components: AIR BAGS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

May 04, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11374077
Consumer Location: FLORENCE, AL
VIN: 1G2ZG528754****

Summary of Complaint

CAR CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING TO WORK.

Components: STEERING

October 04, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11363168
Consumer Location: PRIOR LAKE, MN
VIN: 1G2ZG548154****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND BLINKING. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, WAITED FOR A WHILE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JENSEN MOTORS INC (2525 S BROADWAY ST, NEW ULM, MN 56073) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REJECTED TO BE SERVICED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 117,000.

Components: STEERING ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ENGINE

July 15, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11343118
Consumer Location: VALLEJO, CA
VIN: 1G2ZH528554****

Summary of Complaint

MAKING LOUD NOSIES WHEN STEERING. FRONT END VERY WOBBLILY FEELING AS THOUGHT THE FRONT PART OF THE CAR FEEL LIKE ITS GOING TO DETACH FROM THE CAR. WHEN THE CAR HIT ABOUT 50 MPH IT WOULD SHAKE REAL BAD. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE OVERALL

Components: VISIBILITY

May 19, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11331556
Consumer Location: DODGE CITY, KS
VIN: 1G2ZG528454****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AND ATTEMPTING TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN, THE BUTTONS FOR THE WINDOWS WERE DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE WINDOWS FAILED TO RESPOND. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDOWS INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED DOWN AND ROLLED BACK UP. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE WINDOW FUSE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.

Components: STEERING

May 21, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11328262
Consumer Location: CORVALLIS, OR
VIN: 1G2ZG528554****

Summary of Complaint

MY 2005 PONTIAC G6 POWER STEERING DANGEROUSLY STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, IT DOES SO AT RANDOM AND WITHOUT NOTICE. I WAS WITH MY HUSBAND, DRIVING ON I-5 AT HIGH SPEEDS, WHEN THE POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY GOES OFF, WE ALMOST DIED IN THAT HIGHWAY AS I WAS NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY USE THE WHEEL DUE TO THE HIGH ENERGY IT REQUIRES TO TURN. AFTER THE INCIDENT I URGENTLY CALLED PONTIAC RIGHT WHEN I SAFELY PULLED OVER SOMEWHERE, AND EXPLAINED WHAT JUST HAPPENED. BUT THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS, AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. GM TOLD ME TO GO TO THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AT MY OWN COST. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY REFERRED ME TO (IN ALBANY, OR) BUT THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY MADE ME WAIT ON THE PHONE ONLY TO HANG UP ON ME AFTER 15 MINUTES. TO GIVE MORE DETAIL ON HOW THIS ISSUE HAPPENS, WHILE I DRIVE THE CAR AT SOME POINT THE POWER GOES OFF, THE SIGNAL TURNS ON AND I HEAR 3 SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE ONES THE CAR DOES WHEN A SEAT BELT IS NOT PROPERLY PLUGGED IN. IT DOES THIS AT RANDOM, AND IN THE MOST DANGEROUS MOMENTS, SUCH AS WHILE NEEDING TO TURN, OR WHILE DRIVING FAST ON A HIGHWAY. STILL TO THIS DAY I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MY CAR FIXED, OR EVEN LOOKED AT BY A GM DEALERSHIP SINCE I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL WITHOUT RISKING MY LIFE. I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT NHTSA AND I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO PUT AN IMMEDIATE RECALL ON THIS LIFE THREATENING TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE. I AM CONSIDERING PRESSING CHARGES IF MY LAWYER DEEMS IT TO BE THE BEST NEXT STEP FOR MY CASE. BUT PLEASE, IN ORDER TO PROTECT AMERICANS THAT OWN MY SAME CAR NEED TO BE ALERTED IMMEDIATELY, THEIR CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND PROPERLY FIXED BY THE AUTOMAKER. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO SERIOUS CONSIDERATION AS LIVES WILL BE LOST IF NO ONE DOES ANYTHING. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL DETAILS YOU NEED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WORK. -[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR

Components: POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

April 25, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11327042
Consumer Location: EAST WENATCHEE, WA
VIN: 1G2ZG528554****

Summary of Complaint

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD WHEN PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE REVERSE ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF MY WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONLY PASSENGER WINDOW WORKS THE CAR IS STATIONARY WHEN PUTTING IT IN GEAR. *TR

Components: AIR BAGS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

May 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11326071
Consumer Location: FLORENCE, AL
VIN: 1G2ZG528754****

Summary of Complaint

I BOUGHT IT IN JANUARY AND ITS MAY , I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES ITS DON'T WANT TO CRANK! *TR

Components: STEERING

May 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11325579
Consumer Location: BARTLETT, TN
VIN: 1G2ZH528054****

Summary of Complaint

ELECTRIC STEERING FAILURE. *TR

Components: STEERING

May 11, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11324586
Consumer Location: BARTLETT, TN
VIN: 1G2ZH528054****

Summary of Complaint

MY POWER STEERING KEEPS LOCKING UP. *TR

Components: STEERING

May 03, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11323144
Consumer Location: ROXBORO, NC
VIN: 1G2ZH528754****

Summary of Complaint

MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AT INITIAL START FROM TIME TO TIME. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE WHEEL BACK TURNING IS TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON.

Components: STEERING

April 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11320735
Consumer Location: HUDSON, CO
VIN: 1G2ZH528254****

Summary of Complaint

POWER STEERING LOSS OF FUNCTION CAUSE OF FAILURE IS STEERING TORQUE SENSOR AND GM REFUSED TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH ITS IN THEIR RECALL LIST

Components: STEERING

March 21, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11310877
Consumer Location: DECATUR, IN
VIN: 1G2ZG528854****

Summary of Complaint

EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM A SMALL PRIVATE OWNED DEALERSHIP IT'S HAD THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON. IT LOCKS UP FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON AND SOMETIMES WHILE IM DRIVING. TO GET IT TO RELEASE I HAVE TO TURN MY CAR OFF THEN BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK. IT USUALLY ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IM STATIONARY BUT IVE HAD IT HAPPEN WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN IN THE CITY.

Components: STEERING

February 20, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11310422
Consumer Location: DELIA, KS
VIN: 1G2ZG528154****

Summary of Complaint

THE DIC SAYS POWER STEERING AND THE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS SHOWING A CAR WITH A WRENCH INSIDE OF IT. THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT CAN BE REMEDIED BY TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON. THE REMOTE START WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS LIGHT ON. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE BUT AS THIS IS A USED CAR I DO NOT KNOW IF IT WAS PROPERLY FIXED OR ATTENDED TO. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHILE BACKING OUT (AND TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT) AND WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES AN HOUR WITH THE WHEEL STRAIGHT.

Components: STEERING AIR BAGS

September 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11297359
Consumer Location: WARSAW, VA
VIN: 1G2ZH548754****

Summary of Complaint

THE STEERING COLUMN IS BROKEN AND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO SHAKE OFF. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THIS. IT MAKES A TERRIBLE RATTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING, THE HIGHER THE SPEED THE LOUDER THE NOISE. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR BUT THIS IS MY ONLY WAY TO WORK AND BACK. I HAVE 2 SMALL KIDS WHO RIDE IN THIS DAILY. CALLED AND CHECKED ON ANY RECALLS FOR THIS AND WAS INFORMED BACK IN 2014 (PREVIOUS OWNER) HAD IT FIXED FOR THIS ISSUE. AND NOW IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN. PLUS THE SERVICE AIR BACK SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WHICH IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BEING BROKE. THE AIRBAGS WON'T DEPLOY. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY GM AGAIN.

Components: STEERING

November 04, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11280323
Consumer Location: MUNCIE, IN
VIN: 1G2ZG528754****

Summary of Complaint

THE POWER STEERING COMES OFF AND ON THE WHEEL TURNS ON ITS OWN

Components: STEERING

October 08, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11279836
Consumer Location: SOMERSET, WI
VIN: 1G2ZH528254****

Summary of Complaint

I PURCHASED A 2005 PONTIAC G6 GT FROM A SMALL DEALERSHIP, IT HAS HIGH MILEAGE BUT RUNS GOOD. JUST RECENTLY WHEN I START THE CAR THERE IS NO POWER STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTART TO ACHIEVE POWER STEERING, SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL RESTARTS TO GET POWER STEERING BACK. I HAVE NOT LOST POWER STEERING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION YET , JUST AT INITIAL START

Components: POWER TRAIN

October 28, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11277458
Consumer Location: REX, GA
VIN: 1G2ZH528254****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR FROM THE PARK POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2017 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). HENNESSY BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 7261 JONESBORO RD, MORROW, GA 30260, (844) 240-2177) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MODEL THAT ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.

Components: ENGINE

October 29, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11277267
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1G2ZH548X54****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G5, WHILE DRIVING HAD STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED INTO A CONVIENCE STORE AND PARKED THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. DONOVAN CADILLAC (5800 W. KELLOGG DR, WICHITA, KS) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000. *BF*JB

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

September 25, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11270526
Consumer Location: ABERDEEN, MD
VIN: 1G2ZG528454****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN I SHUT MY VEHICLE OFF, AND OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, THE RADIO SHOULD SHUT OFF AND POWER WINDOW CONTROL STOPS. WE'LL FOR THE PAST MONTH, THIS ISN'T OCCURRING. WHEN I SIT MY VEHICLE OFF AND OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, THE RAUL CONTINUES TO PLAY WHICH I THEM HAND TO START AND STOP MY CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WORKS OUT OPERATES AS DESIGNED

Components: STEERING

September 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11252684
Consumer Location: SENECA, IL
VIN: 1G2ZG528254****

Summary of Complaint

STEERING WENT OUT. ONLINE EVERYONE IS COMPLAINING ABOUT. WHY NO RECALL?

Components: AIR BAGS

August 17, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11244814
Consumer Location: BLUFFTON, SC
VIN: 1G2ZG528054****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL - THERE HASN'T BEEN ANY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. IS A RECALL GOING TO BE DONE??

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

August 09, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11242871
Consumer Location: SORRENTO, FL
VIN: 1G2ZH548254****

Summary of Complaint

POWER STEERING STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS. THEY CAME BACK INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN LEFT AGAIN. VERY VERY DANGEROUS! IT IS NOT WORKING AT ALL NOW.

Components: WHEELS UNKNOWN OR OTHER

July 23, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11242447
Consumer Location: KING GEORGE, VA
VIN: 1G2ZH528854****

Summary of Complaint

AS MY SON WAS DRIVING AROUND A CORNER ABOUT 35-40 MPH HE FELT THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE DROP DOWN, LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE TIRE SHREDDED OFF OF THE HUBCAP AND HE FLIPPED APPROXIMATELY 7 TIMES.

Components: STEERING

August 07, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11242197
Consumer Location: POTTERVILLE, MI
VIN: 1G2ZG528X54****

Summary of Complaint

POWER STEERING WILL JUST QUITE WORKING WHEN DRIVING.

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