2006 Pontiac Grand Prix

◆ Worse than typical

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 239 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	0
1983	2
1984	3
1985	3
1986	2
1987	2
1988	92
1989	143
1990	177
1991	173
1992	117
1993	132
1994	217
1995	169
1996	79
1997	810
1998	499
1999	412
2000	461
2001	308
2002	330
2003	106
2004	454
2005	148
2006	239
2007	220
2008	142

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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LOW HEAD LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING THEN WENT OUT, STILL HAD HIGH BEAMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140724

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 61 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171129

Also filed under AIR BAGS and STRUCTURE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20%

20% of complaints: exterior lighting — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.

FIRE

STEERING 18%

18% of complaints: steering — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and rack.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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MY VEHICLE HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SEEMED THAT THE STEERING HAD A GOOD AMOUNT OF PLAY IN IT FOR ONLY BEING A YEAR OLD. MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND HIT A PARKED CAR. SHE WAS NOT INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070530

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A DEER CROSSING THE ROAD CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AS SHE AVOIDED HITTING THE DEER. ALSO, THE BRAKES FAILED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070501

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 239

R 20090223 — steering

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEM

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT D

Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090513 — PE (closed 20091002)

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRES

R 20140908 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights