2006 Pontiac Grand prix problems
The Grand Prix is a line of automobiles produced by the Pontiac Division of General Motors from 1962 until 2002 as coupes and from 1989 through 2008 model years as four-door sedans.
First introduced as a full-size performance coupe for the 1962 model year, the model varied repeatedly in size, luxury, and performance during its production. The Grand Prix was the most expensive coupe Pontiac offered until the 1970s, when the Bonneville Brougham and the Firebird Trans Am became more exclusive. Among the changes were positioning in the personal luxury car market segment and mid-size car offering from the second generation to the fifth generation for the sedan and from the second generation to the sixth generation from the coupe.
All Grand Prixs from 1962 through 1972 were pillarless hardtops (except for the 1967 convertible),
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Common 2006 Pontiac Grand prix problems
The Pontiac Grand Prix 2006 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners of this car.
One of the most common issues is the water pump failing prematurely. This problem can lead to engine overheating, which can cause severe damage to the engine if not addressed promptly. The water pump is responsible for circulating coolant through the engine to keep it at a safe temperature. When it fails, the coolant cannot flow properly, and the engine can overheat.
Another common problem is the oil pump drive O-ring leaking oil from the rear of the engine. This issue can cause the engine to lose oil, which can lead to engine damage if not addressed promptly. The oil pump drive O-ring is a small seal that helps to prevent oil from leaking out of the engine. When it fails, oil can leak out of the engine and onto the ground.
Corrosion at ignition coil towers is also a common problem with the Pontiac Grand Prix 2006. This issue can cause the ignition system to fail, which can lead to the engine not starting or running poorly. The ignition coil towers are where the ignition coils are located, and they can corrode over time, especially if the car is driven in areas with a lot of salt or moisture.
The 7th generation Grand Prix, which includes the 2006 model, has been reported to have low beam headlights that can suddenly shut off even though the lights themselves are perfectly fine. The issue is a defective headlamp driver module, which is responsible for distributing power to the lights. This problem can be dangerous, especially when driving at night or in low-visibility conditions.
Another common problem with the Pontiac Grand Prix 2006 is the car suddenly shutting off while driving. This problem can be dangerous, especially if it occurs while driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
In summary, the Pontiac Grand Prix 2006 has several common problems based on complaints from owners of this car. These problems include water pump failure, oil pump drive O-ring leaks, corrosion at ignition coil towers, defective headlamp driver modules, and the car suddenly shutting off while driving. It is important to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage to the car and ensure safe driving.
How many miles can a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix last?
Pontiacs generally have a good track record for longevity with many Grand Prix owners reporting an average mileage of 225,000 miles before the engine and transmission repairs start to pile up. Expect to reach a maximum of 250,000 miles if you're lucky, 200,000 if the car wasn't in great shape when you found it.
Is there any recalls on a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls
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.
What is the gas mileage on a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on data from 54 vehicles, 4,280 fuel-ups and 1,146,166 miles of driving, the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix gets a combined Avg MPG of 20.66 with a 0.13 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 170 outliers (3.82%) removed.
How do you reset the computer on a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Best Answer. You can reset the computer by unhooking the battery for atleast 10 seconds and re attatching.
Is Pontiac Grand Prix a good car?
Pontiacs generally have a good track record for longevity with many Grand Prix owners reporting an average mileage of 225,000 miles before the engine and transmission repairs start to pile up. Expect to reach a maximum of 250,000 miles if you're lucky, 200,000 if the car wasn't in great shape when you found it.
What is the gas mileage on a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on data from 54 vehicles, 4,280 fuel-ups and 1,146,166 miles of driving, the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix gets a combined Avg MPG of 20.66 with a 0.13 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 170 outliers (3.82%) removed.
How reliable are Pontiacs?
Pontiac as a car brand had a pretty solid reputation, making some great cars, be it classic muscle cars or standard sedans. Even today, a used Pontiac could prove to be a great deal for anyone on the lookout for a used car that's also reliable.
What is the top speed of the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix base?
180 mph. The (somewhat) theoretical top speed at 6,000 rpm in third gear is approx. 154.5 mph.
2006 Pontiac Grand prix car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Grand prix problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Steering problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Pontiac Grand prix vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Pontiac Grand prix
The NHTSA has received 239 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Pontiac Grand prix. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Pontiac Grand prix vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: 2G2WP552161
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: My headlights quit working while I was driving with no warning
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- VIN: 2G2WR554661
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Seems like a bad motor gasket cause it’s a constant burning oil smell with no visible leaks at all
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-26
- VIN: 2G2WP552261
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Unknown
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-10
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2G2WR584461
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 kick in and the airbags did NOT deploy. we hit a median at 70mph and no airbags?! I was point of impact. It hit the front drivers side, destroying the light and entire front. the car spun around and it hit again but this time it was the back passenger side/light. Again, NO airbags deployed. So my abs, steering, and airbags all had issues. We are so lucky no one is hurt in severeity but I am beyond fuming, scared, and confused why all of those locked up/failed to serve their purpose! Most severe injuries were me with contusions, strains, and a herniated disc in my neck (likely to cause chronic pain, per doctor.) cop already found me not at fault so no ticket/points, to give an idea. person kept driving. one person stopped and happened to be 4 cars behind us and verified what happened to us. The vehicle is totaled. We are sol on a car now as insurance said it wasn't worth having collision considering how old it was... never had an accident or ticket in 10+ years of driving. the car failed me.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-01
- VIN: 2G2WP552461
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MY VIHICLE TURNS OFF THE LOW BEAMS WHEN I AM DRIVING AND I CAN HAVE AN ACCIDENT
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-27
- VIN: 2G2WP552761
- Components: STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WHEN YOU TRY TO GO OVER 40 THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD AND HAS A HARD TIME SHIFTING AND WILL CONTINUE WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. I ALREADY HAD WORK DONE ON THE FUEL LINE CAUSE THE LINE WAS CLOGGED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD CAUSE THE FUEL WASN'T GETTING PUSHED THROUGH. MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AFTER MY BOYFRIEND PARKED IT. HE ONLY NOTICED IT WHEN HE TRIED DRIVING AWAY AND HE COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL LIKE USUAL. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES ITS THING WHILE IN MOTION. ALSO THE HEADLAMPS! THE BRIGHTS STAY ON, YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE DIMMER SWITCH BACK TO GET THE BRIGHTS TO TURN OFF BUT IF YOU LET GO OF THE SWITCH THEY TURN ON AND FLASH PEOPLE. IT ONLY TURNS OFF WHEN TURNING LEFT. THE AC COMPRESSOR BLEW TOO. I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE 3 YEARS AGO DURING THE WINTER SO IT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR, BUT WHEN SUMMER HIT IS WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS ONLY BLOWING AIR FROM OUTSIDE INTO THE CAB. THE HEATER WORKS, BUT THE AC DOESN'T. MY BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING HOME RECENTLY AND COULDN'T MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND ALMOST HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING HAPPENED IN TOWN AT HIS PLACE OF WORK AND HAD TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO COME HOME. THE CRUISE HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE HEADLAMPS IS A CONSTANT THING, WE PULLED THE FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE BRIGHTS AND THE DIMS WORKED JUST FINE, BUT IT'S HARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT BRIGHTS.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2G2WP552261
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN I GO TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES IT WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT ,AND WHEN I GO TO PUT ON MY SIGNAL LIGHT TO THE RIGHT MY BRIGHT LIGHTS COMES ON AND WHEN I TURN ON MY HEATER THE DOOR OR SOMETHING THE SHOP TOLD ME WAS NOT OPENING FOR MY HEAT TO COME OUT,AND THAT'S THE PROBLEMS I AM EXPERIENCING,WITH THE PONTIAC THEY ARE EXCELLENT CARS BUT HAS FEW ISSUES,CAN YOU PLEASE HELP WITH FIXING THESE PROBLEMS.I'VE REPORTED THE PROBLEM THREE AND A HALF YEARS AGO AND I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE YET MY NUMBER IS [XXX]THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2G2WP552961
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MY CAR STARTED ON FIRE WHILE ON A CITY ROAD BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY COMPLETELY SPRUNG OFF SERPENTINE BELT MELTED COOLANT RESERVOIR MELTED FUSE BOX BE MELTED FROM THE FIRE HOW MANY OTHER THINGS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING FLUID AND HITTING MY EXHAUST CAUSING A FIRE IN MY CAR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-11
- VIN: 2G2WR554861
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: BAD ENGINE HAD WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BAD KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE MOTOR DO TO FAULTY PARTS MECHANIC SAYS A PART FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAR STARTS BUT HAS BAD NOISE WITHIN THE ENGINE AND NOW VEHICLE IS RENDERED USELESS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-02
- VIN: 2G2WP552761
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BOUGHT THE CAR IN JANUARY THE LOW BEAM WILL NOT WORK HAVE REPLACED BULBS AND MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-09
- VIN: 2G2WP552X61
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: YOU CAN TURN THE KEY ON AND HAVE COMPLETE POWER INSIDE THE CAR THE DASH EVERYTHING BUT NO POWER TO THE MOTOR. THEN YOU CAN SOMETIMES TURN THE KEY AND THE CAR WILL HAVE THREE TO FIVE SECOND DELAY CRANKING. OR YOU CAN TURN THE KEY OFF AND THERE'S A 3 5 SECOND DELAY IN THE CAR DYING. YOU CAN BE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR WILL DIE. IT TAKES IT 5 TO 45 MINUTES TO CRANK. MY FRIEND WHO IS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FIGURED OUT THE ISSUE AND ADDED A NEW WIRE TO SUPPLY POWER TO THE MOTOR. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE KEY IGNITION. I NEED THIS FIXED. I HAVE A TWO-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON AND I DOORDASH. IT HAPPENS CONSTANTLY. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-01
- VIN: 2G2WP552661
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2G2WP582961
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR POLICE WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-23
- VIN: 2G2WP582661
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MY 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCES HEADLAMPS TURNING OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THEM TO TURN BACK ON AGAIN. I DRIVE COUNTRY ROADS HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT WHERE THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS AND THE SPEED LIMIT IS 45-50 MPH. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ! ! ! IT IS SOCIALLY IRRESPONSIBLE FOR GM TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE. FOR SOME REASON 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IS NOT PART OF GMS PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL (RECALL NUMBER: 14291 WHICH ONLY REPLACES THE HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE HDM FUSE). I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HDM RELAY TWICE ALREADY, WHICH ONLY LASTS FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS BEFORE BURNING OUT AGAIN. OBVIOUSLY THE PROBLEM IS NOT JUST WITH THE FUSE BUT LIKELY WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING OR THE FUSE BOX ITSELF. THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM MUST BE INVESTIGATED MORE THOROUGHLY BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED. I DID READ THAT 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WAS OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM FOR PROBLEMS STEMMING FROM THE HEADLAMP MODULES FOR 12 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER HAPPENS FIRST. UNFORTUNATELY, THE HEADLAMP PROBLEM JUST BEGAN FOR ME IN 2019 AT WHICH POINT THE CAR WAS 13 YRS OLD AND WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM OR THE SAFETY RECALL, WHICH IS SIMPLY ABSURD ! AT THE VERY LEAST GM SHOULD NOW INCLUDE THE 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX MODEL IN THE 14291 PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL. BUT GM REALLY NEEDS TO RELEASE A PERMANENT FIX FOR THE PROBLEM RATHER THAN A TEMPORARY FUSE REPLACEMENT EVERY COUPLE MONTHS. HAS ANYONE INVESTIGATED IF THESE OVERHEATED HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RELAYS HAVE CAUSED ELECTRICAL FIRES OR MELTED THE UNDER HOOD BUSSED FUSEBOX? IF GM IS NOT WILLING TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, I HOPE WE CONSUMERS CAN COUNT ON THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) TO FORCE GM TO DO THE RIGHT THING. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR LOOKING INTO THIS SERIOUS MATTER.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-21
- VIN: 2G2WP552061
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE DIES ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT BRAKES OR POWER STEERING; VERY DANGEROUS DOWN HILL, ON CURVES, CHANGING LANES, AT SIGNALS, AT STOPS, DURING T;URNS, ETC.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-01
- VIN: 2G2WP552561
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAFF CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 3636 WILDER RD, BAY CITY, MI 48706, (989) 391-5231) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHTING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER TWO MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 290,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-26
- VIN: 2G2WR554961
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: YESTERDAY DRIVING HOME, MY CAR A 2006 PONATIC GRAND PRIX, 3.6 SUPERCHARGED " ENGINE REDUCE POWER" CAME ON. TO FIND OUT IT WAS MY THROTTLE BODY, MECHANIC SAID ITS COMMON, WHEN I WENT TO LOOK ALSO ONLINE TO FIND OUT ITS COMMON WITH ABOUT EVERY CAR..
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-01
- VIN: 2G2WP552061
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER INDICATOR FLASHED, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE 14 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AND STATED THAT FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-13
- VIN: 2G2WP552661
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 HAPPENS I LOSE POWER STEERING AND HAVE ALMOST O CONTROL OF WHERE MY CAR GOES. AT FIRST THIS ONLY HAPPENED ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, BUT NOW IT CAN HAPPEN UP TO 10+ TIMES A DAY
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2G2WP552761
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WAS A FIRE REPORT MADE. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 180,000 MILES AND WAS WELL MAINTAINED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-20
- VIN: 2G2WP552661
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY GRANDPARENT GAVE ME THE CAR A FEW YEARS AGO, AND I LOST POWER TO ALL FUNCTIONS OF HEADLIGHTS. I COULD NOT TURN THEM AT ALL, WHETHER THE CAR WAS STATIONARY OR MOVING. I THEN REPLACED A FUSE THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM BRIEFLY. AFTER AWHILE, MY HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO STAY ON AFTER I HAVE SHUT THE CAR OFF. DURING THIS TIME, MY HIGH BEAMS WERE THE ONLY FUNCTION THAT WORKED. DUE TO THIS ONGOING PROBLEM, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MULTIPLE BATTERIES AT LEAST THREE TIMES. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THE 2007 GRAND PRIX MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE. IFM ASKING THAT GM EXTENT THE RECALL TO THE 2006 MODEL YEAR SO THIS ISSUE, THAT I HAVE DEALING WITH FOR YEARS, CAN FINALLY BE RESOLVED.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2G2WP582161
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE BRIGHT LIGHTS STAY ON, MY HORN DOESN'T WORK, THE INSTRUMENT CODES WILL BLINK OFF AND ON.. THERE IS A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THAT CAUSES A POWER SURGE THAT BLOWS OUT THE BLOWER MOTOR TO GO OUT.. IT HAS BURN MARKS..
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-28
- VIN: 2G2WP552761
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE BEEN HAVING STARTUP ISSUES WITH MY CAR. WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR, IT MAKES A CLICKING SOUND AND WILL NOT TURN ON. I HAVE TO JUMP START MY CAR WITB A HALO PORTABLE CHARGER, EVERY SINGLE TIME I WANT TO DRIVE IT. SOMETIMES MY CAR CUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT TWICE! MY CAR HAS RANDOMLY CUT OFF IN MOTION WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, AND ON A RURAL ROAD IN ANOTHER CITY. I HAVE CALLED BEFORE AND WAS TOLD TO FILE A COMPLAINT ONLINE. THIS ISSUE STARTED HAPPENING A YEAR AGO BUT ONLY OCCASIONALLY. NOW THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. I ASSUMED I HAD A BAD BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR OR STARTER, SO I REPLACED ALL THREE PARTS, INCLUDING SPARK PLUGS, WIRES AND AIR FILTERS. I'M STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND NEED THIS RESOLVED. I NEED TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO AND FROM WORK AND DO NOT DEEL SAFE DRIVING IT ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, WHEN IT RANDOMLY CUTS OFF. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I AM A LONG TIME PONTIAC OWNER AND DO NOT WANT TO GET RID OF A FULLY PAID FOR CAR IF THE ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED BY YOUR COMPANY.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-06
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: BRIGHTS COME ON WHEN USING EITHER TURN SIGNAL. SOMETIMES IN COLD WEATHER THE BRIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT TOUCHING TURN SIGNAL LEVER.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2G2WP552161
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, AND A FEW WEEKS LATER IT WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH "CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE" WHEN I WOULD TRY TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START, IN STATIONARY POSITION. AT THE TIME, MY CAR KEY HAD 3 OTHER KEYS PLUS A SMALL KEYCHAIN, AND A CLASP TO HOOK ONTO A BELT LOOP OR SOMETHING. AFTER I TOOK OFF THE CLASP, I HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS, JUST EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. I'M WONDERING WHAT CAN BE DONE SINCE THERE WAS A RECALL SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS AND IT WAS NEVER TAKEN CARE OF PRIOR TO ME BUYING IT.
2006 Pontiac Grand prix recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2006 Pontiac Grand prix.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 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 DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Negative 2006 Pontiac Grand prix car reviews
Positive 2006 Pontiac Grand prix car reviews
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When I purchased this vehicle in June 2014, everything seemed fine. However, after about 1.5 months, the brakes went bad. I took it back to the dealership and they replaced them, but unfortunately, they did not replace the drilled rotors (which I found out much later). Even though I don't drive this car hard, I had to replace the drilled rotors and premium brake pads in less than 8 months. Additionally, I have had to replace the serpentine belts twice, water pumps, and deal with excessive oil consumption due to a small oil leak. There is also a noise when I drive under my car that no one seems to be able to identify. I have replaced the throttle and battery within a year of buying it. Now, the Torque converter clutch is going bad. This is my second grand prix. My first was a GT V6, which I bought used at 75k miles and sold at 110k miles. I am sad to say that I will have to part ways with this current vehicle.
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This car has been an absolute pleasure to own! I've had it since it was brand new, and even after being in a head-on collision, I can confidently say that these cars are incredibly safe. I came out of the accident with only a minor injury to my hand, and my passenger was perfectly fine. The car's performance was outstanding, and with just a K&N filter on the engine, it was both fast and efficient. I could go from 0-60 in just 6.3 seconds, and my average fuel economy never dropped below 28mpg. Of course, the economy stats on this car depend on the way you drive it - at the floor, you'll get 4.3mpg, but at 59mph with the cruise set, you'll get an impressive 31-35mpg. Personally, I think these cars have a bit too much power for their size, and that's coming from a 20-year-old! Thanks for reading.
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Hey there! I just wanted to share my thoughts on my new car. I've owned a few cars in the past, including a 96 Olds Aurora with the 4.0 V8 (great car!) and a 02 V6 powered 300m. But let me tell you, I don't miss the 300m one bit since trading it in for the GXP. The GXP's V8 power is seriously impressive, with loads of horsepower and torque that make winning stoplight races a breeze. And the exhaust note? It reminds me of a sixties muscle car - so cool! Despite having a performance suspension and low profile tires, the ride is still pretty decent. I will say that the fuel economy is a bit lower than what was shown on the window sticker, but who wants to drive this car slow anyway? There's just no substitute for American V8 power!
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I love my new Grand Prix! The engine is exceptionally dependable and easily modified, making me feel secure with my purchase. Although I've never owned a GP like this one before, I find it easy to maintain, with smooth shifting and a somewhat powerful performance (although it could use some mods). The factory sound system is more than I expected, with plenty of bass to keep me happy for a while. However, the shifty squeaking/clicking in the steering column is something I could do without. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase!
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...and not too expensive. It's the most fun car I've ever driven, and it's safe too. It holds the road like glue, goes like a bat out of hell, and stops on a dime. Sorry for the cliches, but they're all true. And the best part? I got it for below 28 grand! It's a totally loaded v8 rocketship that is both quiet and dependable.
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Damion Farrell 2024-11-03
I highly recommend purchasing a 2007/2008 model with a powertrain warranty of 100k miles instead of 35k or GM certified used. My personal experience with the base model has been less than satisfactory. The factory warranty ran out at 35k miles and I encountered several issues such as the A/C system failure, transmission rebuild, and malfunctioning heater and front wheel hubs. These repairs have been costly, with out of pocket expenses totaling $2,874.76. It is important to consider the extended warranty when purchasing a vehicle to avoid unexpected expenses.
Devon Botsford 2024-04-20
I was really impressed by the review and specs on this website. It seems like they have the most accurate information compared to other websites. I noticed that the editor, Dan, gave a lower rating for Pontiacs, but everyone has their own preferences. Personally, I have owned Fords, Dodges, VWs, and more, but this car is the best value for the money. It runs perfectly without any strange noises or engine issues.
Michale Feil 2024-02-27
I bought this pontiac used in 2007. I know I do not know what the history of the car was before this other than carfax being clean, it has had many issues. Now has 50,000 miles on it and just had to replace power steering rack b/c of leak, I have a valve that has broken and has to e replaced to turn off check engine light (was told this is really common in these cars by dealer due to design flaw and freezing water breaking a valve in low temperatures), and my drivers side window motor has broken. I was also told by dealer in replacing my power steering rack that my tire rod in the front is shot and will need to be replaced soon. Only 50,000 miles!