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2010 Pontiac G6 problems

Owners filed 273 complaints about the 2010 Pontiac G6 with NHTSA between Mar 2011 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is steering (174).

Complaints
273
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
10
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Steering174
  2. Electrical system61
  3. Electronic stability control (esc)55
  4. Exterior lighting37
  5. Service brakes19
  6. Air bags18
  7. Power train14
  8. Vehicle speed control10
  9. Fuel/propulsion system7
  10. Structure5
  11. Engine4
  12. Latches/locks/linkages4
  13. Traction control system3
  14. Suspension3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20115
20127
201328
201440
201536
201624
201723
201839
201938
202011
20218
20227
20233
20240
20250
20264

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Steering

174 reports6 crashes1 related recall
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 4, 2026SteeringODI 11775791

Electrical system

61 reports1 fire1 related recall
“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 wiring problem. Is the manufacturing company responsible for this kind of problem? Other electrical issues are present. When my seatbelt is on I get a message that it is not. Sometimes if I wiggle or reinsert it the light goes out, but more often than not it is on. I also get messages that says my airbag isn’t working on drivers side. The check engine light goes on and off if I hit a good size bump. I also had a mechanic spray WD40 under my drivers seat and that made the check engine light go out for several months.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 6, 2026Electrical system, Air bags, Seat beltsODI 11748642

Electronic stability control (esc)

55 reports1 fire
“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 electric power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering); however, the year and the VIN were not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2026Steering, Electronic stability control (esc), Traction control systemODI 11734267

Exterior lighting

37 reports1 fire
“IT STARTED WITH THE HEADLIGHT GOING OUT AGAIN AND AGAIN EVEN AFTER NEW BULBS. THIS CAR SEEMS TO HAVE MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH A CHAIN OF EVENTS HAS TURNED INTO STEERING PROBLEMS AND THE WHOLE DASHBOARD CLICKING AND FLASHING TO THE RYTHYM OF THE CLICK. WHEN THE DASHBOARD GOES BLACK THE WHEEL WONT TURN AT ALL. I KNOW OF SOMEONE WITH THE SAME CAR WHO HAS THE SAME HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. EASY TO GET PULLED OVER FOR THAT ONE. CALLED PONTIAC THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. WILL NEVER BUY A PONTIAC AGAIN.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 30, 2019Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11283052

Service brakes

19 reports3 crashes
“I WAS COMING OFF OF AN EXIT ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL SEIZED UP, I COULD NOT TURN. MY CAR SMASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER COMPLETELY DEMOBILIZED THE CAR AND THE A FRAME COMPLETELY BENT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 30, 2021Steering, Air bags, Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11390767

Air bags

18 reports5 crashes
“AIR BAG LIGHT SAYS SERVICE AIR BAG HEADLIGHT GETS SO HOT IT MELTS WORKING WIPER CLIP BREAKS OFF MOTOR FAILING TO ACTIVATE WIPER BLADES STEERING WHEEL WOBBLES AND POWER STEERING FAILS IN CITY AND ON HIGHWAY”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 3, 2019Steering, Air bags, Visibility/wiperODI 11286579
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.