Tl* the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine, ABS, and several other unknown warning indicators illuminated and the power steering failed. Additionally, the tachometer and other gauges became inoperable. The contact also stated that the transmission would shift gears erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
2010 Pontiac G6: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 273 complaints about the 2010 Pontiac G6 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
About a year and a half ago, the power steering in my 2010 pontiac g6 completely stopped working. Every time I would start the car, the power steering worked for a couple seconds and then I would hear a faint sound like a fuse or sensor going out, power steering and service ESC would begin flashing repeatedly on the dash and my power steering would stop working. Shutting the car off and restarting it only caused the power steering to return for a few seconds. At that time, there was roughly 105,000 miles on the car. I went to an auto shop and they told me it was something computerized/electrical within the steering column and would cost $900 to fix. I was unable to afford to get the car fixed so I continued driving the car without power steering. After months of this, randomly the power steering started working 100% of the time again. There has been no issues with the power steering at all, up until two weeks ago. The same exact thing is happening as before except for it seems like it has gotten worse. I can barely turn the wheel at all, having to use all of my strength to turn the car and it is especially difficult while parking. Currently the car has 117,000 miles on it. Also, the check engine light, traction control and ABS lights come on when the power steering goes out.
Service ESC flashes along with the ABS light on. Also my passager headlight blows whenever it feels like it. Could be one day could be one month.
My brake lights will occasionally turn on when my foot isn't on the brakes whethr the car is moving or not, and then they turn off when I do put my foot on the brakes. Sometimes it seems to be caused by applying the brakes hard or if the ABS are needed. Cruise control will sometimes not engage at all or will shut off in the middle of driving.
Wires burned off light sockets. Both driver and passenger sides. Door lock solenoid went bad. Daughter was unable to get in or out of drivers door. Getting ABS warning light. Getting passenger air bag warning.
Intermittently while stopping the ABS and traction control malfunction errors come up on the dash and the traction control off light comes on. After I stop and release the brakes the lights turn off. I have taken it to a local service station and to the dealer the only code registered was c0561 which, from what I have been told, is another computer telling the brake controller to disable the ABS or a communication failure. I have also had onstar run the codes as it happened and they only had the one code. This happens intermittently and sometimes 2 to 3 times during one drive. So far it has only happened at low speed, but I am concerned that it may happen when the ABS or traction control are needed.
The brakes felt like they were grabbing/holding and were making a bumping sound. This occurred while going down hill or stopping quickly. A week later the ABS light came on, and the brake lights came on and stayed on while driving.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Service brakes
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2010 Pontiac G6 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2010 Pontiac G6?
7 of 273 owner complaints about the 2010 Pontiac G6 (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Pontiac G6?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Pontiac G6
Power steering loss 56Headlights 34Loss of power 21Steering lock-up 20Jerking 15Adaptive cruise 10Check engine light 7Airbag light 6Door locks 6Fuel pump 6Engine failure 5
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