Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

272 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading21

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 6rollaway 4software faults 3
A recent report: CAR TURNS OFF WHEN IDLING AND POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN IDLES. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11326245 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading53

Most reports here involve electrical shorts.

electrical shorts 19software faults 10
A recent report: I lost my low beams about a year ago and also one high beam. Just one month ago that headlight went out also. I have read that there are wiring problems r/t the Pontiac G6. I am unable to drive my…
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I lost my low beams about a year ago and also one high beam. Just one month ago that headlight went out also. I have read that there are wiring problems r/t the Pontiac G6. I am unable to drive my car at night without headlights. The fuses, bulbs and relay switches are intact and working. My mechanic says it’s a wiring problem. Is the manufacturing company responsible for this kind of problem? Other electrical issues are present. When my seatbelt is on I get a message that it is not. Sometimes if I wiggle or reinsert it the light goes out, but more often than not it is on. I also get messages that says my airbag isn’t working on drivers side. The check engine light goes on and off if I hit a good size bump. I also had a mechanic spray WD40 under my drivers seat and that made the check engine light go out for several months.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11748642 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading14

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

software faults 8loss of braking 5
A recent report: BREAK LIGHTS WILL ELIMINATE ON ITS OWN AND WHEN I PUSH ON MY BREAKS THEY SHUT OFF AND MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND MY ESC LIGHT IS ON ALSO

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11414891 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading165

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 5 mention a crash.

loss of steering 159premature wear 3software faults 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost electric power steering assist. The electronic stability control (ESC) and traction…
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The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost electric power steering assist. The electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the electric power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering); however, the year and the VIN were not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11734267 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading9

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 6software faults 1airbags deploying unexpectedly 1
A recent report: PASSENGER SEAT NO LONGER SENSES WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER SEATED SO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT IS ALWAYS ILLUMINATED. PASSENGER AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY IF NEEDED.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11170709 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor9

Most reports here involve fluid leaks.

fluid leaks 1
A recent report: DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR DOES NOT OPEN, FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, WHEN UNLOCKED AND WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10821909 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED IN REAR RIGHT AREA. SEAT HAS A CRACK IN STEEL FRAME, CAUSING IT TO TILT IN AN AWKWARD DIRECTION, MAKING DIFFICULT TO DRIVE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10971423 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 272 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2026, roughly 18 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.