2005 Pontiac G6 power train problems

“The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel started vibrating and became difficult to turn. Additionally, the steering wheel was turning to the left independently. The contact stated that the power steering warning light and the power train warning light were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stuck in a left turn position and would not return to center. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the recall was previously completed on the vehicle. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“OVER A SHORT TIME THE TRANSMISSION KEPT TRYING TO GO IN TO 1ST GEAR BUT WOULD SLIP AND GO INTO 2ND GEAR. IT HAS THE RIGHT TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE SHIFT CABLE WORKS BUT WHEN I CHANGE TO REVERSE OR DRIVE IT WON'T GO INTO GEAR AND BASICALLY SITS THERE IN NO GEAR. IT GOES INTO PARK BUT WHEN I PUT IT TO DRIVE IT DOESNT GO INTO ANY GEAR AND SITS THERE AS IF IT'S IN NEUTRAL”

“CAR IN TO GM DEALER UNLESS YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR VEHICLE HAS THE CONDITION (GM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON MY VEHICLE FOR THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL INPUT SIGNALS WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS ON YOUR 2005 PONTIAC G6 WITHIN 150,000 MILES THE CONDITION WILL BE REPAIRED FOR YOU AT NO CHARGE. I CONTACTED MARTY MALONE & MIKE SUTTON @COLUMBIANA BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET ON 7-20-17 @ AROUND 3:00 PM .SHOWED THEM THE LETTER WITH THE RECALL #10183 AND TOLD THEM THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS JUST OCCURRED THIS YEAR 2017 AND MY MILEAGE IS 141,000 NOW. WANT TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. DON'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN & TO CORRECT POWER STEERING MOTOR CONTROLLER UNIT WITH NO CHARGE. ALREADY HAD TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY ACTION RECALLED AND FIXED ON 12-16-2014 80,987MILES WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAD SAID CASE WAS CLOSED BUT I 'M STILL UNDER RECALL REPAIRS WITH LESS THEN 150,0000 MILES. HOW COULD THIS BE A CLOSED MATTER WHEN IT IS POWERED BY NHTSA RECALL ENVELOPE WITH SPECIAL COVERAGE #10183 IN IT. THEY SAID FOR ME TO CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE. SO…”