2007 Pontiac G6 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2007 Pontiac G6, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 99,772 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering column” (9% of reports).
- 541steering complaints
- 99,772median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering column: mentioned in 51 of 541 complaints (9%)
- Became difficult: mentioned in 30 of 541 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2007 Pontiac G6 at $1,100, and half of them between $790 and $1,350.
Based on 25 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 452 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 541 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 6 an injury.
Pontiac G6 steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to start and the vehicle was smoking. There was an abnormal burning odor after the failure. The power steering and brakes became inoperable. The steering…
When driving the vehicle on the highway the vehicles steering wheel started shaking lightly and then all of a sudden the steering got hard and locked up the power steering and it also put a message on the stereo display saying âpower steeringâ. I was able to pull aside of the highway and turn…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the air bag warning light and check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle was nearly…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Pontiac G6s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 541 owner complaints about steering for the 2007 Pontiac G6 (44% of the 1,232 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac G6 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 99,772 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $790 and $1,350), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 51 of 541 complaints, followed by “became difficult” (30).
Other 2007 Pontiac G6 problems
See all 2007 Pontiac G6 problems or steering problems across all G6 years.