repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
2010 Pontiac G6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 273 owner complaints about the 2010 Pontiac G6, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-252 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Pontiac G6 has problems
273 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
174Steering6 crash/fire/injury
61Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
55Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
37Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
19Service brakes
18Air bags
14Power train
10Vehicle speed control
7Fuel/propulsion system
2911 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 174 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 61 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 55 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 37 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 3 |
| Air bags | 18 | 5 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 29 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Pontiac G6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
110kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 153 steering complaints. 42% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles64under 100k miles89100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,200median
Middle half: $600 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other G6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G6 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Pontiac G6 safety ratings
2010 Pontiac G6 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What G6 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
Own a 2010 G6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.