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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
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Steering174
- Electrical system61
- Electronic stability control (esc)55
- Exterior lighting37
- Service brakes19
- Air bags18
- Power train14
- Vehicle speed control10
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Structure5
- Engine4
- Latches/locks/linkages4
- Traction control system3
- 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
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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36
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38
11
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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.
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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.