2010 Pontiac G6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 273 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Pontiac G6. The most-reported areas: Steering (174), Electrical System (61), Electronic Stability Control (esc) (55).
Key takeaways
- 273 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 174 | 64% |
| Electrical System | 61 | 22% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 55 | 20% |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 7% |
| Power Train | 14 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 2% |
| Structure | 5 | 2% |
| Engine | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Pontiac G6 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-11-04
While in park the steering wheel violently shakes, and when driving is pulling, and now the wheel is completely stiff! This is my child’s car and giving the amount of complaints I read on here about the same thing I feel this issue should be recalled to prevent accidents
Electrical System,air Bags,seat Belts - filed 2026-07-06
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 mechanic says it’s a w...
Steering,electronic Stability Control (esc),traction Control System - filed 2026-04-28
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 determined that the elect...
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More for the 2010 Pontiac G6
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.