The 2010 Pontiac G6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,866,764 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 429 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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…
POWER TRAIN12V4600002012-09-18426,240 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
172
6crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
59
1fires
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
55
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
32
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
19
3crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
17
5crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN
14
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
1crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
6
Total complaints429
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The same issue that was recalled on every aura from 2004-2007 malibu 2004-2009 g6 2005-2009 sudden loss of electric power steering randomly locks up when I'm driving.g.almost caused me to crash a total of 7 times with children in the vehicle. I am requesting this be replaced at no.coast to me…”
“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 control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…”
“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 control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…”
“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 control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…”
“My vehicle steering wheel began shaking every time I am stopped at stop light. It also jerks when I am driving. When I start the car, it sometimes the steering wheel gets very hard nad a power steering notice comes up in the notification screen. A car with scwiggly lines also is shown. This…”
“The contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. The contact stated while turning into a park lot, the steering wheel became firm with the esc warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the…”
“The contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving 55-60 mph, the message to "service power steering" was displayed, and the electronic stability control (esc) warning light was illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact veered to side of the…”
“I have an issue with my power steering and eps turning off after my car has been cranked a minimum of 2 min maybe not even that long. My steering wheel also rotates (like shaking) without the car moving and if the car is being driven it poses a huge risk to crashing as the jerking causes the car…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Pontiac G6 as of
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