2010 Pontiac G8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 9, 2014 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G8 years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Pontiac G8. That ranks 3rd out of 3 G8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 118,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Pontiac G8
Pontiac G8 photographed in Clinton, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Pontiac G8 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~118,500 mi
Steering1 · ~118,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1100%118,500——
Steering1100%118,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2010 Pontiac G8 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Pontiac G8.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

This problem has happened 4 different times now. The first time was in december 2013, my wife was driving the car and the electronic stability control light came on the dashboard and the power steering assist went out. She could barely turn the wheel manually. She had to drive the car 2 miles to a…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Apr 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10578421

Other Pontiac G8 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201010
2009 G81444
2008 G8714

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Pontiac G8?

Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), steering problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Pontiac G8?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Pontiac G8 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G8 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.