2010 Pontiac G6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (163) · Exterior Lighting (19) · Service Brakes (12)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
243 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Steering 2014-07-21 · campaign 14E044000 · 7,304 vehicles
Defect: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Risk: A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2014-05-14 · campaign 14V252000 · 2,440,524 vehicles
Defect: 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
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 (Satu
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2012-09-18 · campaign 12V460000 · 426,240 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 cr
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.
Service bulletins (1,105)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,105 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-06 · Seat Belts“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 manufac…”
2026-04-28 · Traction Control System · 190,000 mi“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 need…”
2026-04-08 · Steering“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 immediately do to it's safety recall issue that is clea…”
2023-03-17 · Steering“my vehicle steering wheel began shaking every time i am stopped at stop light. it also jerks when i am driving. when i start the car, it sometimes the steering wheel gets very hard nad a power steering notice comes up in the notification screen. a car with scwiggly lines also is shown. this happens intermittently. one time the power steering turn…”
2023-03-14 · Steering · 148,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. the contact stated while turning into a park lot, the steering wheel became firm with the esc warning light illuminated. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle started operating normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the power steering system needed to b…”
2023-02-17 · Steering · 285,500 mi“the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 55-60 mph, the message to "service power steering" was displayed, and the electronic stability control (esc) warning light was illuminated. the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact veered to side of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. the contact stated tha…”
2022-05-20 · Steering“i have an issue with my power steering and eps turning off after my car has been cranked a minimum of 2 min maybe not even that long. my steering wheel also rotates (like shaking) without the car moving and if the car is being driven it poses a huge risk to crashing as the jerking causes the car to swerve. i took it to the dealership to have the …”
2022-04-02 · Steering“the power steering angle sensor malfunctioned/stopped working properly at approx. 197,000 miles. the part was taken out and replaced by a local gm dealership. with the sensor malfunctioning, we experienced intermittent loss of power steering as well as shaking in the steering column which made it suddenly very difficult to steer. we lost power stee…”
2022-03-07 · Steering“the electric steering assist went out while driving, making it very hard to steer. i am in the process of getting this replaced. i will try to have the mechanic give me the old part so it is available. it was very hard to steer and stay in my lane. could have easily gotten into an accident. no dealer, or independent service center has verified i…”
2022-03-02 · Steering · 132,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel was inadvertently locked up. the power steering fault warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. neither the dealer nor the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.