2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission failed” (15% of reports).
- 61power train complaints
- 82,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 9 of 61 complaints (15%)
- Torque converter: mentioned in 6 of 61 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix at $4,300, and half of them between $4,050 and $4,350.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 18 | 13% | 63,526 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 29 | 13% | 72,200 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 61 | 26% | 82,000 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 40 | 27% | 72,290 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 19 | 4% | 56,487 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 4 | 4% | 121,000 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 18 | 5% | 80,278 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 22 | 7% | 46,000 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 43 | 9% | 63,000 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 24 | 6% | 57,000 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 21 | 4% | 124,500 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 32 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 5 | 6% | 39,153 |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 31 | 18% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled upon depressing the brake pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the…
Engine shuts off in the middle of driving and says starting disabled due to electric throttle control, reduced engine power, abs traction control off. This happens while moving at the correct speed on the highway, stopped at a stop light in the city, and while making turns. Sometimes when it…
While driving my car on street i was struck on the passenger side in a intersection when a chevy maxi van struct me when running a red light. My airbag did not deploy and my vehicle was totalled. I sustained body injuries such as back and neck and financial hardship. I have never recovered from…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Pontiac Grand Prixs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (26% of the 239 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,300 (half paid between $4,050 and $4,350), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission failed”, in 9 of 61 complaints, followed by “torque converter” (6).
Other 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
See all 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix problems or power train problems across all Grand Prix years.