[e2helper]

Although this applies to 2004 Malibu it has same steering system. You might want to read this document regarding results of NHTSA investigation

http://199.79.180.162/prepos/files/Artemis/Public/Pursuits/2004/EA/INCR-EA04018-20177.pdf

 

[e2helper]

Thank you, bigbengt67

 

[e2helper]

Steering column doesn't lock with ignition switch being turned off on a G6

 

[e2helper]

(thanks for the correction and therefore, nevermind....)

NP, you will find same condition on previous Grand Am (1999-2004 model year). Reason for this is the ignition switch mounted on the instrument panel makes it more complicated to lock the steering column. The thing that locks when ignition key is turned off on the G6 is the gear shifter position. On auto trans with ignition OFF you can't pull shifter out of PARK position. On a manual transmission you can't pull the shifter out of reverse. And you need to put the shifter in those positions to remove the ignition key.

This answers question from last poster as well.