Is the steering wheel on a 2008 Pontiac G5?
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked, while making a left or right turn or driving in reverse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included the voluntary recall (electric power steering motor).
Are there any recalls on the Pontiac G5?
DETROIT — General Motors will conduct a safety recall of 1.3 million compact cars to replace a motor in the power steering system. Vehicles affected are the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt; 2007-2010 Pontiac G5; 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.
When to replace intermediate shaft on 2008 Pontiac G5?
It will do this occasionally without warning. Intermediate shaft on a 2008 Pontiac G5 was replaced due to clunking when turning the steering wheel while vehicle is traveling at a low speed. The problem started around 15,000 miles and the part was replaced by the dealer at 29,000 miles.
What to do if your electric steering wont work?
Examine your fuse box, look for obvious faults with your wires and connections, and check the voltage in your battery. Assuming those actions don’t work, here’s a quick (possible) fix – shut your car off completely and restart it. This helps reset the electrical components, and your electric steering might come back.
What kind of steering problem does a Pontiac G5 have?
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brake failed to engage as the steering wheel seized. The contact proceeded to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed.
DETROIT — General Motors will conduct a safety recall of 1.3 million compact cars to replace a motor in the power steering system. Vehicles affected are the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt; 2007-2010 Pontiac G5; 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.
It will do this occasionally without warning. Intermediate shaft on a 2008 Pontiac G5 was replaced due to clunking when turning the steering wheel while vehicle is traveling at a low speed. The problem started around 15,000 miles and the part was replaced by the dealer at 29,000 miles.
Examine your fuse box, look for obvious faults with your wires and connections, and check the voltage in your battery. Assuming those actions don’t work, here’s a quick (possible) fix – shut your car off completely and restart it. This helps reset the electrical components, and your electric steering might come back.