Is the 2010 Pontiac G6 reliable?

The 2010 Pontiac G6 has 429 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: STEERING problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Pontiac G6?

Top problems: STEERING (174 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (60 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (55 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Pontiac G6?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, STEERING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). Contact any Pontiac dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to charge a 2010 Pontiac G6?

The 2010 Pontiac G6 has an EPA rating of 23 MPGe. At the current US average residential electricity rate, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $3341. State rates vary significantly — see the interactive calculator on this page.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Pontiac G6?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Pontiac G6 is approximately $1,679/year (ev-mainstream class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Does the 2010 Pontiac G6 qualify for tax credits?

The federal EV tax credit (Section 30D) expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. If purchased before that date, the 2010 Pontiac G6 may still qualify on the 2025 tax return. State-level incentives remain active in 13+ states — see the incentives section on this page for details.

2010 Pontiac G6

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Pontiac G6 has 429 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 429. The most common issue is steering problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g-6. while traveling 35 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle began to pull to the right abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and fail. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 16 crash reports 6 injuries

429

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

174 complaints

41%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G-6. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAIL
• POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS TURNING ON AND OFF. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND ITS GOING TO COST $1200 FOR REPAIR FOR NEW STEERING COLUMN AND MODULE. GM HAS SAME RECALLS ON OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THE G6 THAT HAS SAME ISSUES.I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WITH ADVANTAGE THAT GM SOLD ME AND THEY WONT COVER THE STEE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE WHILE CHANGING LANES AND WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT TOOK T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G-6. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAIL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Pontiac G6

Based on 392 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 97K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

150

100-150K

108

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

Reported earliermedian 70K mi · 17 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 110K mi · 154 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 85K mi · 55 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

In line with typicalmedian 102K mi · 54 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

LIGHTING

In line with typicalmedian 76K mi · 34 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 88K mi · 22 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING14/05/2014

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.

Fix: 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.

Charging Cost Calculator for 2010 Pontiac G6

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local electricity price)

Per year

$3,311

Per month

$276

Per mile

27.6¢

kWh/mi

1.47

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Pontiac G6

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,679

Full coverage / month

$140

Liability only / year

$679

vs US avg

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (ev-mainstream)1.18x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1679

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

EV Incentives for 2010 Pontiac G6

Updated 2026-07

Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30

Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.

State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)

CaliforniaUp to $12,000

Clean Cars 4 All

ColoradoUp to $5,000

Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit

ConnecticutUp to $4,250

CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate)

DelawareUp to $2,500

Clean Vehicle Rebate

IllinoisUp to $4,000

Illinois EV Rebate Program

MarylandUp to $3,000

Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

MassachusettsUp to $3,500

MOR-EV

New JerseyUp to $4,000

Charge Up New Jersey

New YorkUp to $2,000

Drive Clean Rebate

OregonUp to $7,500

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate

PennsylvaniaUp to $3,000

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

Rhode IslandUp to $2,500

DRIVEEV

TexasUp to $2,500

Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive

VermontUp to $5,000

Incentive Program for New Electric Vehicles

See full state-by-state EV incentive details

Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 429 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G-6. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAIL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: PINS INSIDE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CORRODED, MAKING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT INOPERABLE. THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL GREASE INSIDE CONNECTION TO KEEP MOISTURE OUT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: THE OTHER DAY MY WIFE AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND AS I WAS GOING INTO A CURVE I LOST MY POWER STEERING ALMOST HIT THE BANK AND SINCE THEN I CANT EVEN DRIVE IT BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING GOING I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE WE COULD HAVE GOT INJURED OR EVEN WORSE KILLED THIS SHOU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: I THOUGHT MY HEADLIGHT BULB WENT OUT AND SO I WENT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM REPLACE IT. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE BULB HAS BEEN GOING IN AND OUT FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS. THE MECHANICS ARE TELLING ME IT'S A WIRE PROBLEM AND WITH THE VEHICLE BEING A 2010 I SHOULDN'T BE HAVING THAT PROBLEM. IT'S N
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Pontiac dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Pontiac G6 — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2010

429Avoid This Year

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints: 429
Recalls: 3
Fire reports: 3
Crash reports: 16
Injury reports: 6
Segment avg: 429

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