2010 Pontiac G6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
17/100
#6 most-complained of 7 G6 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Pontiac G6 has 272 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #6 highest of 7 G6 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (173 complaints, 64% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 272
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 20.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Top 2010 Pontiac G6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering173 (64%)
- Electrical System82 (30%)
- Brakes73 (27%)
- Airbags18 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (5%)
- Engine12 (4%)
- Structure & Body10 (4%)
- Fuel System7 (3%)
- Other6 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (1%)
2010 Pontiac G6 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V252000May 14, 2014Brakes2,440,524 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc)
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.
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 12V460000Sep 18, 2012Transmission & Powertrain426,240 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
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 crash without prior warning.
Remedy: 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.
2010 Pontiac G6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other G6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Pontiac G6 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Pontiac G6 ranks #6 of 7 among G6 model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 272 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Pontiac G6?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (173 complaints), electrical system (82 complaints), and brakes (73 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 96,885 miles.
- Does the 2010 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Pontiac G6, most recently reported 2014, covering brakes and transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Pontiac G6?
- EPA rates the 2010 Pontiac G6 at 24 MPG combined (20.5 city / 29.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.