2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Prix years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. That ranks 8th out of 14 Grand Prix model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (65 complaints, 27%), typically at around 123,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 21 fires, 22 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 239owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 65 | 27% | 123,000 | “low beams” (14%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 61 | 26% | 82,000 | “transmission failed” (15%) | $4,300 |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 20% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 42 | 18% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 32 | 13% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 5% | 34,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4% | 151,829 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% | 118,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 3% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 2% | 179,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | 134,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 62,395 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 1% | 78,200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 110,300 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 98,800 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.
- Power steering fluid leaks - fires (PE09025) — opened May 13, 2009, closed Oct 2, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My headlights quit working while I was driving with no warning
Seems like a bad motor gasket cause itâs a constant burning oil smell with no visible leaks at all
Unknown
got cutoff on a busy highway going 70mph and they slammed their brakes. i had 6 car lengths between us and immediately started braking but we were just skidding. I had the choice of hitting the vehicle or swerving left towards the median. I chose the latter. The steering locked up, the abs did NOT…
My vihicle turns off the low beams when i am driving and i can have an accident
Other Pontiac Grand Prix years
← 2005 Grand Prix · 2007 Grand Prix →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 143 | 1 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 220 | 3 |
| 2006 | 239 | 1 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 148 | 1 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 454 | 7 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 106 | 3 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 330 | 3 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 308 | 6 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 461 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 412 | 4 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 499 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 810 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 79 | 1 |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 169 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 65 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Prix model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.