2010 Pontiac G6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 14%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Pontiac G6, 14% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“My brake lights will occasionally turn on when my foot isn't on the brakes whethr the car is moving or not, and then they turn off when I do put my foot on the brakes. Sometimes it seems to be caused by applying the brakes hard or if the ABS are needed. Cruise control will sometimes not engage at all or will shut off in the middle of driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11025051, filed 2017-09, 71,000 miles“My brake lights come on and stay on when no one is in the car. They stay on as your going down the road as if your riding your brakes so then your cruise control wont engage. The traction n escape lights come on and off. My dash lights will come on one minute then go back out.”
NHTSA complaint #11103027, filed 2018-06, 85,230 miles“While driving someone informed me that my brakelights stay on but when I brake the brakelights goes out. I almost got rear ended! They do opposite of they suppose to do. Gm has issue a bullitin alerting this could happen. Why do they not recall? This is major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11104488, filed 2018-06, 5 miles“2 years ago,I had to replace the driver side front light harness. I now have to replace the passenger side front light harness.this should not be happening.I replaced the low beam headlight only for it to not work 2 days later.this happened while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10927411, filed 2016-11, 199,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Pontiac G6
173 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsElectronic stability control
55 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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