ESC IS SAYING OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME HARD TO TURN WITH.
2010 Pontiac G6 steering problems
moderate 173 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
173
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FA…
WHILE DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN, ON THE DASH IT SAID POWER STEERING CHECK EVC. I COULD MOVE THE WHEEL AT ALL, AND ALMOST WRECKED MY CAR.
ESC OFF AND SERVICE ESC CAME ON AS SOON AS VEHICLE STEERING LOCKED UP THEN WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL WHEN YOU TRY TO TURN IT IT JERKED BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE. BURNT NASTY SMELL FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAR. NOW CAR WON'T EVEN START OR NOTHING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE SERVICE POWER STEERING EPS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEE…
REPEATED LOSS OF POWER STEERING, DISPLAYING "SERVICE ESC" MESSAGE ON DASH WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ONCE ON A HIGH SPEED ROAD. OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO HELP AT GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF IT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HOBSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (655 SOUTHVIEW DR, IN-37, MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE AND STEERING SENSOR WERE DEFECTI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A REOCCURRING FAILURE IN WHICH THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ONCE IT WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICL…
WHEN I START THE CAR AND RUNNING (PARK) , THE POWER STEERING CONTROL ESC SHOWS ON THE DASH AND LOCKS UP THE STEERING SO I CAN'T TURN OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. IT HAS LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN BEFORE BEFORE TO. WHENEVER THIS HAS HAPPENED, ALL I HAD TO DO WAS TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON TO TURN OFF THE POWER STEERING CONTROL ESC. BUT RECENTLY THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE PARKED THE TRAC…
WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED AND RUNNING THE POWER STEERING CONTROL ESC WILL BE ON ON THE DASH AND LOCK UP THE STEERING WHEEL AND I CAN'T TURN OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED I USED TO BE ABLE TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD BE OFF. BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING A LOT MORE OFTEN. I WAS PARKED WITH CAR RUNNING AND THE POWER STEERING ESC WOULD STAY ON EVEN AFTER TURNIN…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 Pontiac G6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 173 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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