2010 Pontiac G6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 173about this part
- Share
- 64%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 173 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Pontiac G6, 64% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Traction control light comes on and the dash says service ESC and then flashes power steering and then the power steering stops working. Sometimes the power steering just stops working and I never know when it's going to happen, I don't have the money to fix this so I have no choice but to drive it and this has almost gotten me into several accidents”
NHTSA complaint #11403806, filed 2021-03, 160,000 miles“As I was reversing for work my wheel got stiff and wouldn't allow me to turn power steering came on the message display board. 6 months later as I was on my way to fill my tank & trying to turn left into the gas store my power steering came on in message display board. I was going below 35 prior to arriving.”
NHTSA complaint #11406669, filed 2021-04, 152,000 miles“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“Power steering randomly stops working while driving on the interstate and city streets, may begin to work a short time later or it may take days for it to work again. This started roughly one week ago. I have reviewed recalls and seen it only goes to 2009 models. I reviewed complaints on here and numerous 2010 owners are having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11073333, filed 2018-02, 126,000 miles“Power steering goes out intermittently while driving. I was on the highway and it went out. I had to stop and turn the car off, then it came back on. There was a recall for the same issue for earlier years of the G6. My mechanic said it's the same issue but no recall. I can't pay out of pocket to fix this issue and it's a huge safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11055668, filed 2017-12, 207,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Pontiac G6
61 complaintsElectronic stability control
55 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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