2010 Pontiac G6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2010 Pontiac G6, and owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2010 Pontiac G6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electronic stability control (esc) and 4 other components
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…
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…
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
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.
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.…
272 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Pontiac G6 have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 104,455 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 40 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2026 · Air bags
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Pontiac G6. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–22 / 22–33 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.5/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); Automatic (S6); Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac G6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac G6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pontiac G6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Pontiac G6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Pontiac G6 | 5 | 679 |
| 2006 Pontiac G6 | 6 | 1,910 |
| 2007 Pontiac G6 | 4 | 1,232 |
| 2008 Pontiac G6 | 4 | 1,079 |
| 2009 Pontiac G6 | 4 | 713 |
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2 | 272 |
| 2014 Pontiac G6 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2010 Pontiac G6
How do I know if my 2010 Pontiac G6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2010 Pontiac G6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V460000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
- Solstice728 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.