DecodedCarsPontiac G6
6 model years from 2005 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2010
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (529)
The 2010 G6 in brief
The 2010 Pontiac G6 is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway), 10% better than the 2010 compact car average of 23.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Pontiac G6 has 6 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2010.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 26 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (1,284), electrical system (415), exterior lighting (245).
2008 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 2,289 owner complaints.
How the 2005 G6 compares
The 2005 Pontiac G6 is a compact car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,380 lb.
G6 changes by model year
- 2010
- Engine dropped: 3.9L 6-cyl
- 2007
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- 2006
- Engines added: 2.4L 4-cyl and 3.9L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 192 |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 189 in | 3,413 lb | Not rated | 3 | 434 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 189 in | 3,413 lb | Not rated | 4 | 487 |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189 in | 3,856 lb | Not rated | 3 | 529 |
| 2006 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189 in | 3,818 lb | Not rated | 4 | 504 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 189 in | 3,380 lb | Not rated | 3 | 143 |
Alternatives to the 2010 G6
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | 30 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2010 Honda Civic | 42 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2010 Honda Accord | 25 MPG | Not rated | 13 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 32 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →