2005–2010 Pontiac G6: Steering clunk or sudden loss of power steering
Likely causes, ranked
- Sticking intermediate steering shaftDIY
- Failed EPS motor or torque sensorShop
Real-owner fix counts will appear here as reports come in.
DIY or shop: See DIY or shop section
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Symptom: A clunk or click felt in the wheel when turning at low speed or over bumps, or a power steering warning with heavy steering.
Likely causes
- Intermediate shaft. G6 Owners Club members fix the clunk by lubricating or replacing the steering shaft.
- Electric power steering. Owners discuss loss of assist and GM's coverage for the torque sensor and motor.
DIY or shop?
Shaft lubrication is DIY. EPS repair is a dealer job.
Useful steps
- Check for power steering codes.
- Ask a dealer about GM's EPS coverage.
- Lubricate or replace a clunking shaft per the bulletin.
Vehicle focus: 2005–2010 Pontiac G6.
Safety / mechanic note
Sudden loss of power steering makes the car much harder to steer. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Technical service bulletins
- GM EPS special coverage GM special coverage on the power steering torque sensor or motor/controller for 2007–2010 G6, up to 10 years/150,000 miles. Details
NHTSA complaints: 3,176 keyword-matched complaints for Pontiac G6 2005–2010 (of 5,885 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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