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Fuel systemPart report

2010 Pontiac G6 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
3%of 272 total for the year
Median mileage
89,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Pontiac G6, 3% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car started smelling of gas. Another mechanic noticed a slow gas leak. I took it to the dealer and was told it's the fuel pump. I see that a recall had been done on earlier years of my model but not the 2010. Given that there has been no impact to the vehicle, it appears to be a defect in the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11121052, filed 2018-08, 166,000 miles

“A few months ago I started smelling fuel from my parked vehicle. As time has gone on it has gotten worse, and my car is beginning to lose power and fail to run properly. I have been informed by a mechanic that the smell is coming from a small fuel leak coming from a connector on the fuel pump assembly. This issue seems to be identical to the issue described in recall #09v419000. I have heard from other G6 owners and they seem to have this issue as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11078914, filed 2018-03, 140,000 miles

“My 2010 Pontiac G6 has had recalls for electrical problems. Even after taking it to have those recalls corrected, we are still having electrical issues with out 2010 Pontiac G6. Headlights are not wanting to stay on, you hit it and it comes on, have been pulled over for headlight out due to this problem. Also having electrical problem issues when starting the vehicle. It does not want to start to bad connection in the fuse box in the trunk not kicking on the gas pump. Car actually shut off due to this issue on the route 68 a major highway that runs through cumberland, md. …”

NHTSA complaint #10993128, filed 2017-06, 74,000 miles

“On may 9, 2016, I was heading to my home when my car stalled briefly in the middle of a major roadway, 220 north, cumberland, maryland 21502. Luckily my vehicle re-engaged within a minute in order for me to avoid being hit by any tractor and trailer traffic that was steadily approaching me. Needless to say I was petrified during this time thing I was going to be demolished and die in my car!!! There is an issue with the relay connection from the fuse box in the trunk of the pontiact g 6 to the fuel pump which has caused my car to not start on several occassions. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864088, filed 2016-05, 67,000 miles

“The traction light is coming on and going off intermittently. The power steering went out and reverted to manual steering. Sensor codes are intermittently coming up when the check engine light is lit. Problem with the evac system. There are problems with the starter engaging longer than it should. The ignition switch moves more than it should. These problems have happened while driving and also stationary. The power steering went out while my teenage son was driving down the street which was dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11311314, filed 2020-02, 179,670 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201073%
2009466%
2008626%
20071018%
20061076%
2005335%

Other parts of the 2010 Pontiac G6

Steering
173 complaints
Electrical system
61 complaints
Electronic stability control
55 complaints
Exterior lighting
37 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Latches, 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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