Which year to buy
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual Extended coverage
236 serious complaints of 272, the most about steering (173) and stability control (55); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Nov 2014
“The power steering warning and service esc lights come on and it is almost impossible to steer. This happens while driving, it is a very concerning issue. It started with the steering wheel almost locked, esp when using the autostart. We would have to turn it off and then use the key to turn back on.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the stability control, Mar 2020
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage On some 2008 model year (MY) Saturn Outlook; 2008-2009 MY Buick Allure, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac G8, Pontiac Montana SV6, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn VUE; 2008-2010 MY Hummer H3 and Pontiac G6; 2008-2011 MY Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, and Chevrolet Impala; 2008, 2011-2012 MY… (GCUS-9-939, Sep 2015)
- Extended coverage On some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough, cause the malfunction-indicator lamp and/or an engine reduced power message to illuminate, and reduce the engine's power. 14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal;… (GCUS-9-1009, Oct 2015)
- Extended coverage Some vehicles may have a condition where increased resistance in the body control module (BCM) connection system can result in voltage fluctuations or intermittency in the brake apply sensor (BAS) circuit that can cause brake lamp malfunction. 16188 Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-3664, Mar 2017)
- Extended coverage Certain Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, may have a condition where the front seat side impact airbag (SIAB) connectors under the seat may experience small relative movement between the pins and sockets. 18055 - Special Coverage. (18055, Mar 2018)
- Extended coverage On some 2007-2012 model year chevrolet malibu, pontiac g6, and saturn aura vehicles equipped with electric power steering assist (eps), the steering column torque sensor or the eps motor/controller may cause the vehicle to suddenly lose eps. 15356 - special coverage. (15356, Aug 2015)
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236G, Mar 2016)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
272 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–26 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 272 | Steering (173) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trim-by-trim features for Pontiac aren't in our data yet: so far we have them for BMW, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, and more brands are on the way.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Pontiac G6 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 272 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | G6 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, FFV Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S4), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18–26 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.