2010 Pontiac G6 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Pontiac G6.

20092014
Complaints
426
Crashes
17
Fires
3
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2010 Pontiac G6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1171 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:116,899 mi
Crash-related:6
#259 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:90,748 mi
Fires:1
#354 complaints

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Avg mileage:114,125 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Pontiac G6.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING1716116,899 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM59190,748 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)541114,125 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING32188,788 mi
SERVICE BRAKES193101,664 mi
AIR BAGS17596,655 mi
POWER TRAIN14186,241 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9195,768 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7112,953 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS683,400 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER681,721 mi
ENGINE493,696 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES330,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY3176,206 mi
SEATS292,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC255,000 mi
STEERING:COLUMN262,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2114,500 mi
SUSPENSION284,000 mi
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM268,200 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER2111,832 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL160,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1141,000 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH173,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP1103,956 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING157,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1100,000 mi
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

Recalls for 2010 Pontiac G6

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,628,860 vehicles.

14V252000ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
~2,440,524 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

14V252000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
~2,440,524 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

14V252000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
~2,440,524 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

14V252000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
~2,440,524 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

14V252000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~2,440,524 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

12V460000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
~426,240 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

Other Pontiac G6 Years

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