2010 Pontiac G6 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2010 Pontiac G6, 27% of that year's 272 total complaints. The related recall (campaign 14V252000) covers brakes but applies to Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx models, not the G6. Median mileage at failure was 98,175.
- Brakes complaints
- 73
- 27% of 272 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 272
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 98,175 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Front rotors reported to slip, with one owner asking for a recall over the issue at 10,000 miles.
- Brake pedal engagement failures where owners describe the brakes not responding, in one case leading to a crash at 63,000 miles.
- Brake lights that illuminate without the pedal being pressed, or fail to illuminate when it is pressed, sometimes tied to a faulty brake switch.
- Brakes described as grabbing, holding, or making a bumping sound during downhill or quick stops, followed by the ABS and brake warning lights staying on.
- Intermittent ABS and traction control warning lights appearing while braking, with a specific fault code (c0561) found by one owner, clearing itself after restarting the vehicle.
When 2010 Pontiac G6 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 10, 2011, latest Apr 28, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Pontiac G6
- 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.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does the 2010 Pontiac G6 have?
- NHTSA lists 73 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Pontiac G6, which is 27% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Pontiac G6?
- There is a brake-related recall, campaign 14V252000, but its summary covers 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles, not the Pontiac G6 specifically.
- At what mileage do 2010 G6 brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 G6 is 98,175 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 10,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2010 G6?
- NHTSA data tied to this model year shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury across all complaint categories, with at least one crash described in a brake-related complaint.