Pontiac G6 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Pontiac G6 across 6 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (17% of reports).
- 193electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 33 of 193 complaints (17%)
- Service ESC: mentioned in 25 of 193 complaints (13%)
- Exterior lighting: mentioned in 17 of 193 complaints (9%)
- Electrical electronic stability: mentioned in 14 of 193 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 150 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 193 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Pontiac G6 electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc); vehicle speed control:cruise control; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Stability Control, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control); however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag, stability trac, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact had to forcefully depress the brake pedal to shift the vehicle out of park(P). The…
Making loud nosies when steering. Front end very wobblily feeling as thought the front part of the car feel like its going to detach from the car. When the car hit about 50 mph it would shake real bad. Very uncomfortable ride overall
While driving my steering wheel locked up on me . The sensors was a issue and my tires was always bald . I had to buy new tires every week in the front. I spent so much money on this car . My tire popped off while in motion.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac G6s have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 193 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Pontiac G6. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac G6 electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electronic stability control (esc). Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 33 of 193 complaints, followed by “service esc” (25).
Other Pontiac G6 problems
- Steering problems (3,109)
- Electrical System problems (994)
- Exterior Lighting problems (964)
- Service Brakes problems (512)
- Air Bags problems (409)
- Power Train problems (378)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (276)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (273)
See all Pontiac G6 problems.