2010 Pontiac G6 Airbags Problems
NHTSA logged 18 airbag complaints for the 2010 Pontiac G6, 7% of that year's 272 total complaints, tied to 5 crashes and 2 injuries at a median 70,000 miles. No airbag-related recall exists for this model year.
- Airbags complaints
- 18
- 7% of 272 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 272
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during real crash impacts, including side collisions and single-vehicle accidents involving trees, fences, or barriers.
- The service air bag warning light illuminated intermittently, sometimes tied to a loose or broken wire under the driver's seat, with dealers reportedly unwilling to repair it without charge.
- One owner reported a passenger-side airbag deploying on its own while driving on the interstate with no collision.
- Electrical faults spread across multiple systems, with owners describing burned wiring, shorted airbag sensors, and warning lights for ABS, steering, and airbags appearing together.
- Steering lockups accompanied by burning smells coincided with airbag and traction-control warning lights activating at the same time.
When 2010 Pontiac G6 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 12, 2011, latest Jul 6, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2010 Pontiac G6
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by G6 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Pontiac G6?
- NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2010 G6, which is 7% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2010 Pontiac G6?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for airbags on the 2010 G6.
- Did the 2010 G6 airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records associate 5 crashes and 2 injuries with the airbag complaints filed for this model year.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 G6?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 G6 is 70,000 miles.
- How does 2010 compare to other G6 years for airbag complaints?
- The 2010 G6's airbag complaint share is 7%, lower than 2007's 10% and 2008's 9%, but higher than 2005's 2% and 2006's 6%.