2010 PONTIAC G8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 PONTIAC G8
The 2010 PONTIAC G8 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 PONTIAC G8
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 PONTIAC G8. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 PONTIAC G8
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 PONTIAC G8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 4 DIFFERENT TIMES NOW. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN DECEMBER 2013, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WENT OUT. SHE COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL MANUALLY. SHE HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR 2 MILES TO A SAFE LOCATION WHERE SHE COULD PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE REMAINING 3 OCCURRENCES HAPPENED TO MYSELF WITH MY WIFE IN THE CAR. SAME THING HAPPENED EACH TIME, GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT TURNS ON AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHICH WAS JUST THIS PAST WEEKEND, 4/6/14, WE WERE MERGING ON TO THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. LUCKILY THE CARS AROUND ME WERE PAYING ATTENTION AND WERE ABLE TO VEER OUT OF THE WAY AS I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL HARD ENOUGH TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR OUT. I ENDED UP ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC BEFORE I COULD THE GET THE CAR STRAIGHTENED OUT. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT IT COULD HAVE ENDED BADLY. TURNS OUT THAT GM HAS RECALLED THE 2005-2009 PONTIAC G6 MODELS RECENTLY FOR THE SAME POWER STEERING ISSUE, BUT SINCE MINE IS A 2010 MODEL IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. *TR
THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 4 DIFFERENT TIMES NOW. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN DECEMBER 2013, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WENT OUT. SHE COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL MANUALLY. SHE HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR 2 MILES TO A SAFE LOCATION WHERE SHE COULD PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE REMAINING 3 OCCURRENCES HAPPENED TO MYSELF WITH MY WIFE IN THE CAR. SAME THING HAPPENED EACH TIME, GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT TURNS ON AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHICH WAS JUST THIS PAST WEEKEND, 4/6/14, WE WERE MERGING ON TO THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. LUCKILY THE CARS AROUND ME WERE PAYING ATTENTION AND WERE ABLE TO VEER OUT OF THE WAY AS I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL HARD ENOUGH TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR OUT. I ENDED UP ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC BEFORE I COULD THE GET THE CAR STRAIGHTENED OUT. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT IT COULD HAVE ENDED BADLY. TURNS OUT THAT GM HAS RECALLED THE 2005-2009 PONTIAC G6 MODELS RECENTLY FOR THE SAME POWER STEERING ISSUE, BUT SINCE MINE IS A 2010 MODEL IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2010 PONTIAC G8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 PONTIAC G8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 PONTIAC G8
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 PONTIAC G8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
050604022P — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
01-08-51-003E — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides recommendations and product information for application of anti-corrosion materials
02-07-30-029U — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
03-00-89-006J — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This technical bulletin provides a revision for 03-00-89-0061I to add the 2014 model year and Transport Mode heading.
12-08-132-001A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 PONTIAC G8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC G8
- 2008 PONTIAC G8 — 91 complaints
- 2009 PONTIAC G8 — 185 complaints
- 2010 PONTIAC G8 (current)
- 2014 PONTIAC G8 — 0 complaints
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