06 , g6 won`t steer when backing up

[muff34]

For some reason when trying to back out of a parking spot the wheels just do not want to turn either way . have to go fwd and back numerous times. turns fine going ahead .

Thanks

Muff

[jdl]

What type power steering do you have? Electronic power steering has no power steering pump. Hydraulic power steering has a power steering pump.

If electronic power steering, maybe you'll get lucky and it will set a code. Some of the national brand auto stores will check codes for free. I don't know if the auto store will check manufacturer specific codes?

Of course, if the power steering is hydraulic, no codes. What about the belt for haudraulic power steering? What about the pump?

[muff34]

Electric steering on this car . heard rumblings about intermediate shaft going bad

[jdl]

My idea would be to check trouble codes, see if it leads, anywhere. Some of the national brand auto stores will check codes for free. I just don't know if they will check manufacturer specific codes? The codes in question are c codes.

Also, if the steering wheel is turned to max position for too long, the power steering control module will go into protective mode. It will reduce the current to power steering motor to keep it from overheating. There will be less power assist.

That's all I know at the moment.

[GMCustomerService]

Originally Posted by muff34

Electric steering on this car . heard rumblings about intermediate shaft going bad

Hi there,

If there's any way we can help with the noise issue feel free to contact us by PM.

Thanks

Amber N.
GM Customer Care