Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Pontiac G6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Pontiac G6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 272 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E044000 Steering Shaft Inadequate Support of U-Joint NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V252000 Brake Lights may or may not Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V460000 The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 173 complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 55 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 37 complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
Of the 272 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 272 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Pontiac G6 presents a below-average reliability with significant issues highlighted by 272 owner complaints and 3 recalls, particularly concerning steering and electrical problems. High complaint numbers suggest systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Electronic stability control | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| Exterior lighting | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations
- Coolant fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Battery checks
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel play
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Brake warning lights
- Transmission shifting issues
- Unresponsive stability control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Pontiac G6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.