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Suspension by herotakesafall
Jun 14, 2008 (10:52 am)
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Is this the support group for owners of G6's?
 
Eh, just kidding. ......kind of.
 
Since I'm new here, and they seem to be common problems, I'll point out we had some odd steering problems (thumping during turning) that the dealer fixed on our 2005 G6. They also fixed the warped rotors at 15,000 miles. As for the paint that's chipping off of the radio and power lock buttons, well, the dealer doesn't seem to care. Sigh.
 
Our G6 just recently started having front suspension issues. I know nothing about cars, but there are strange noises made during routine driving now. If I get out of the car and push down over the front wheels, both left and right, there's a definite creaking sound. No idea where the hell this came from. We're having the dealer look at it since we bought an "extended warranty..how can I lose?!" - Homer Simpson. It saved our asses on that piece of crap Caravan we had, but I digress. Anyone know what this might be? Is this a common issue?
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Re: Suspension [herotakesafall] by marona
Jun 14, 2008 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: herotakesafall (Jun 14, 2008 10:52 am)

The paint on my radio buttons were wearing thin, not really chipping - but you could see the red light through areas where you shouldn't .. dealership replaced my entire radio for that reason only .. If you purchased an extended warranty - use that puppy! Mention to them - that had it been within the original 3yr/36K warranty, they'd replace it and that your extended warranty should cover it just the same .. It's not right that those buttons should chip from normal wear in 3 yrs. I'd inquire heavy about that - having a newer radio really boosted the sound.
 
Knock on wood - I don't seem to have alot of the problems people mention in these forums ... My '06 has been a good car for me so far and I've had it just over a year with 45k (i put alot of mileage on) .. The only thing that I totally hate is the road noise from the tires - I wish there was something that could be done about that.
 
Good luck with your suspension issues .. and get that new radio and power lock buttons!!
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Re: Suspension [marona] by herotakesafall
Jun 16, 2008 (2:07 pm)
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Replying to: marona (Jun 14, 2008 5:55 pm)

The dealer has already said they won't replace the radio for that reason alone. (The power button is completely worn off -- it's just a giant red glaring circle at night.)
 
I'm sure I'll have no luck with my awful dealer. They just called back and said they could find nothing wrong with the suspension. HA. I said "Nothing wrong? I demonstrated how the front end creaks like an old board FOR you guys. Look at it again." WORST dealership EVER.
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Re: Suspension [herotakesafall] by 62vetteefp
Jun 16, 2008 (9:01 pm)
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Replying to: herotakesafall (Jun 16, 2008 2:07 pm)

Go to another dealer!!!
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Re: Suspension [herotakesafall] by bvdj84
Jun 19, 2008 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: herotakesafall (Jun 16, 2008 2:07 pm)

Exactly- Go to a different dealer and contact GM and let them know. Going to a different dealership will help as some dealers actually treat people with respect, It might be farther away, but its worth the fix when done right.
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Re: Suspension [bvdj84] by herotakesafall
Jun 21, 2008 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jun 19, 2008 6:21 pm)

Well, the problem is that this is my parents' car, and the extended warranty they bought was some cheap third party thing (even though they bought it through the dealer) so according to the insurer, they may choose to not honor certain parts of the warranty if we take it to a different dealer. Whatever.
 
On the plus side, my awful local dealer (are we allowed to mention dealers by name or no?) changed their tune. First, as I said a few days ago, they told us "There's nothing wrong with the car" which meant I had to drive over there and re-demonstrate that there was DEFINITELY something wrong with the suspension. Gee, 12 hours later they're replacing the control arms. It's all fine now. It was all covered by the extended warranty (we're just past 36,000 miles) so.....I guess it could be worse.
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Re: Suspension [herotakesafall] by bvdj84
Jun 25, 2008 (6:12 am)
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Replying to: herotakesafall (Jun 21, 2008 7:41 am)

I just leased my 08 2 months ago, and I am so far liking it, its fun and I have every option available except for the V6. No biggie! This is my first american car, coming from Honda, and it was a tough transition. But I am impressed! It offers so much on the car, I feel like the car is alive, with my Onstar, navi, voice dialing, stereo, leather, its great. Will I be back to Honda or Acura? Yes, I probably will, but I am going to have fun while I have this car, its fun and the salsa red color is amazingly sporty. I am really starting to like my car. The only thing I miss, its a more stiff suspension, the G6 is stiff, but not like the Honda, where you can feel everything, and I liked that. I am getting used to it though, and actual appreciate it now.
 
 Also, I am not sure if anyone knows, but the 08 4cyl, have plastic wheel covers, and they actually look like real rims (which is kinda lame, but they look great), but I wondering if I am able to go somewhere and get them chromed, since some places can chrome plate plastic! It would look amazing!! But only if they can offer some kind of warranty and its a well done job. No chipping or flaking. Anyone know??
 
 I plan on buying the chrome grills for the top and bottom fronts, but only if I can find a decent price for them.
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Re: Noise [polished] by megmorrr1984
Jun 26, 2008 (4:40 am)
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Replying to: polished (Jul 24, 2006 11:49 am)

I have a 2006 G6 and for the past few months i have been having the worst problems with it making a rattling noise. At first i thought it was something in the brakes so i went and got new pads put on and my rotars turned, and i could tell a difference in the way it drove and felt but i could still hear the rattle. Then i thought it could possibly be something with the tires, so i went and got them checked and my tire rod was bent, they fixed that and i had to get new front tires. After i did that it was fine for about a day with still a slight rattle, but now the rattle is back again! I wenta nd got my tires checked AGIAN and they are fine, i really dont want to take it to the dealership because they will give me a run around, unless i know what im talking a bout and i dont, does anyone have any idea what this rattle could be, im starting to think it might be something in my stearing colum!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Noise [megmorrr1984] by 62vetteefp
Jun 26, 2008 (12:17 pm)
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Replying to: megmorrr1984 (Jun 26, 2008 4:40 am)

Does sound like a previous owner hit something since the tie rod was bent.
 
Best bet is to let the dealership drive it and show them the rattle. Not sure what else we can do here w/o some some of diagnostics.

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