2010 Pontiac G6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G6 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Pontiac G6. That ranks 6th out of 9 G6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (173 complaints, 64%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 272owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Pontiac G6 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 173 | 64% | 110,000 | “service esc” (25%) | $1,700 |
| Electrical System problems | 61 | 22% | 85,230 | “service esc” (21%) | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 55 | 20% | 101,833 | “service esc” (36%) | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 14% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 7% | 85,230 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | 85,893 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 111,832 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Pontiac G6 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electronic stability control (esc); vehicle speed control:cruise control; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch; electrical system:wiring
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
Risk: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I lost my low beams about a year ago and also one high beam. Just one month ago that headlight went out also. I have read that there are wiring problems r/t the Pontiac G6. I am unable to drive my car at night without headlights. The fuses, bulbs and relay switches are intact and working. My…
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost electric power steering assist. The electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…
The same issue that was recalled on every Aura from 2004-2007 Malibu 2004-2009 G6 2005-2009 Sudden loss of electric power steering randomly locks up when I'm driving.g.almost caused me to crash a total of 7 times with children in the vehicle. I am requesting this be replaced at no.coast to me…
My vehicle steering wheel began shaking every time I am stopped at stop light. It also jerks when I am driving. When I start the car, it sometimes the steering wheel gets very hard nad a power steering notice comes up in the notification screen. A car with scwiggly lines also is shown. This happens…
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while turning into a park lot, the steering wheel became firm with the ESC warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the…
Other Pontiac G6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 G6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 272 | 2 |
| 2009 G6 | 713 | 4 |
| 2008 G6 | 1,080 | 4 |
| 2007 G6 | 1,232 | 4 |
| 2006 G6 | 1,910 | 6 |
| 2005 G6 | 679 | 5 |
| 2004 G6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 G6 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Pontiac G6?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 173 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Pontiac G6?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Pontiac G6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G6 model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.