2008 Pontiac G6 vs 2010 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2010 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,079 | 272 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,019 | 1,105 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 97,320 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 419 | 173 |
| Electrical System | 225 | 61 |
| Exterior Lighting | 243 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 122 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 101 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 44 | 55 |
| Power Train | 83 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 22 |
| Steering problems | 56 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 27 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
2008 Pontiac G6
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.