2010 Pontiac G6 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 20%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,833miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Pontiac G6, 20% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,833 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall I am having problems with my wiring I've a shortness in it my steering wheel column is messing up. The power steering light keeps coming on it happen while I was driving down the highway on the e-way. I was going into a sharp turn and near had a accident on the e-way. The vechile was in motion while I was driving it”
NHTSA complaint #11181600, filed 2019-02, 190,000 miles“'ESC off' was displayed shortly after the car was turned on, while it was parked. I was unable to move the steering wheel. It took multiple attempts of turning the car on and off in order to be able to move the steering wheel. I researched it and Pontiac has recalled similar ESC issues within the same time frame that my car was manufactured.”
NHTSA complaint #11164201, filed 2018-12, 150,000 miles“Recently when I went to start the vehicle up it was showing service ESC on the dash. And it would run rough and execute low power when mobile. This would occur every other day for a month, and as of today is undrivable. After having it electronically diagnosed, it needs a new computer and is completely undrivable until a new one is installed and programmed. Why is my VIN # not included in the recent recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11205072, filed 2019-05, 130,000 miles“My power steering goes in and out ,I hit a curb today on the expressway when the power steering stopped and then suddenly started working again.this power steering issue will cause some one to have a very bad accident,and GM is aware of this issue,this can turn into a very serious lawsuite,I demand that my 2010 Pontiac G6 steering problem be covered under recall,this is a formal demand.”
NHTSA complaint #10836304, filed 2016-02, 68,000 miles“In the beginning my car would pull to one side and the steering wheel would shake really bad. It would shake driving and at a stand still. After it would shake the power steering would shut off. I could be driving or at a stand still when it shuts off (it didn't matter). I start my car now and the power steering light comes on as soon as I turn the key saying that the electric power steering is not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10683271, filed 2015-02, 111,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V252000May 14, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007…Covers: Pontiac G6 2005–2010, Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2012, Malibu Maxx 2004–2007 +1 more
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Pontiac G6
173 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Pontiac G6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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