KnownCarProblems2010 Pontiac G6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Pontiac G6, most often about the steering (64% of complaints, typically around 110,000 miles). It is 6th of 9 G6 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Pontiac G6 problems
Steering
173 complaints · 64%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: column.
In the beginning my car would pull to one side and the steering wheel would shake really bad. It would shake driving and at a stand still. After it would shake the power steering would shut off. I could be driving or at a stand still when it shuts off (it didn't matter). I start my car now and the power steering light…
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering system malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact shut off the engine and once restarted, the…
Electrical
61 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
My brake lights come on and stay on when no one is in the car. They stay on as your going down the road as if your riding your brakes so then your cruise control wont engage. The traction n escape lights come on and off. My dash lights will come on one minute then go back out.
Check engine light went on and the steering locked up and was unable to turn right at a light. Forcefully turning the wheel with great effort I managed to make my way into a grocery store parking lot took a deep breath and turned the car off. Waited several minutes took the key out of the ignition and started the car…
Stability control
55 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles.
I have noticed that sometimes my car pulls when I am at rest and driving. Today, I sat in my car to get some heat on my lunch break. My car began to shake violently and messages and lights popped up. The engine, tcs and ESC lights came on. I turned it off and crank it again and I could hear the engine rattling. That…
I bought this car from a dealership called drive now in lebanon tennessee. About 2 miles after signing and trading my vehicle for this one the ESC, tc off, check engine, low tire pressure sensor lights all came on on the dash. I took it to them 4 different times now and they stated to me it's an electrical problem and…
Lights
37 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights.
I noticed I had a low-beam headlight out around christmas but didn't get around to replacing it until 1/19/15. Once it was replaced, it was again not working within less than 24 hrs after the replacement. I returned it to the shop, where the technician found that the headlight harness around the new bulb had melted. I…
My passenger low beam headlight bulb will not work,changed the bulb and it blew within 3 days replaced it and now it wont work, changed the fuse and it still didnt fix the problem.
Brakes
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake fluid low warning.
My brake lights come on and stay on when no one is in the car. They stay on as your going down the road as if your riding your brakes so then your cruise control wont engage. The traction n escape lights come on and off. My dash lights will come on one minute then go back out.
Brake caliper holding bolts come out. There will be a thumping noise when applying the brakes and you will find that one of the bolts is missing. This is the second time this issue has happened to me.
Air bags
18 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
While on the highway multiple indicators suddenly alerted me to issues with the power steering, ESC system, airbags and traction control systems. The gauges all maxed out and then failed entirely. This was at approximately 70k miles I had the vehicle towed and the repair shop indicated there were no codes that…
Passenger seat no longer senses when there is a passenger seated so the passenger airbag off light is always illuminated. Passenger airbag won't deploy if needed.
Transmission
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Sometimes around 40 to 55 MPH the car begins to jerk, and than when I give it gas the car doesn't accelerate. It happens sometime at low speed too. I took the car to three different dealers. One gm couldn't find anything. So I took it to the dealer where I bought the car. They said it was transmission. But I couldn't…
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. While the cruise control was activated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the ESC, traction control, and engine warning indicators illuminated. The cruise control deactivated independently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The…
Speed control
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
I had an incident in 2013 that might come in to play with a recent recall. I own a 2010 Pontiac G6. As I was driving down a main road traveling at an average speed of 45mph my vehicle became impaired. The dash screen projected service ESC/ low traction. The steering became almost impossible to control and no matter…
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the ESC, traction and the cruise control warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Pontiac G6 recalls
Stability control: electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the bas and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an interim letter to customers on july 14, 2014. The recall began on august 18, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (saturn). Gm's number for this recall is 13036.
Full defect summary
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
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. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'park' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'park.' the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on november 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until january 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Pontiac G6
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Pontiac G6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (173 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles); electrical (61 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); stability control (55 complaints, typically around 102,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Pontiac G6 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 14, 2014 (stability control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Pontiac G6?
- It is 6th of 9 G6 model years by number of complaints, with 272 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.