Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Pontiac G6 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was coming off of an exit on the freeway and all of a sudden my steering wheel seized up, I could not turn. My car smashed into a cement barrier completely demobilized the car and the a frame completely bent. The air bags did not go off.
I am the owner of a 2010 Pontiac G6 with a 4-speed automatic. My car was serviced for a recall in for the transmission shifter cable. To cure the fix the recall(12106) called for a retainer to be added to the cable to prevent the breakage from occurring. Recently not even two years later as I was pulling into my apartment complex driveway the shifter cable broke causing the my steering and drivability to be impaired. I was able to apply the brakes, but I could not drive the vehicle any further. I put the car in park and exited my vehicle to check out the problem as my car started to roll away. I ran to catch the car trying to prevent my car from running into another car, pedestrians and a nearby items. I was injured in the process. The injuries were not life threatening, but they consisted of bruising, back injuries and my foot being ran over. My car also has scrapes. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the brake lights were not operating. Also, several warning indicators, including the service traction and electronic stability control, were illuminated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal could be difficult to depress at certain times. Furthermore, the brake lights illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to two dealers: lithia Chevrolet of redding (200 e cypress ave, redding, ca 96002, [phone] and growney motors (1160 main st, red bluff, ca 96080, [phone]). The contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for diagnostic testing. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …
I have owned my 2010 Pontiac G6 for approximately 2 years. Numerous times while driving, the vehicle will lose power and the steering will lock up. After locking up, the service ESC, power steering, and traction control lights all illuminate. The steering will remain locked up until you shut the vehicle down and restart it. Sometimes it will take turning the vehicle on and off multiple times. I have had this happen in many times while driving; however more times than not it occurs in curves or while making a turn. After further review I see there has been recalls issued till similar models prior to 2010; however 2010 has been left out. This is a major safety concern and has almost caused numerous wrecks; because when this failure occurs, you lose power steering and traction control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake switch sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [redacted]. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 103,956. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the ESC, traction and the cruise control warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 09/29/16 updated 10/04/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. While driving 15 MPH, the traction control system and electronic stability control system failed. The brake light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and depressing the brakes, the brakes did not engage and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 63,000.
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.
Brakes light are on when driving or sitting car running and go off when brake pedal is pushed down weather driving or sitting I would consider this a huge safety issue and I see online it's a very know problem
Brake complaints in other G6 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2010 Pontiac G6?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Pontiac G6, 8% of the model year's 272 complaints. The component named most often is brake fluid low warning › lamp (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Pontiac G6 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2010 Pontiac G6, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Pontiac G6 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.