2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 13%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 13% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11389713, filed 2021-01, 160,240 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11207276, filed 2019-05, 137,000 miles“R reading some of the complaints that have been submitted, I don't know where to begin or if I have enough characters to express my frustration with my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix gt supercharged. My recent issue is that the car keeps cutting out and stalling.I took the car to the dealer and spent $110 on a diagnostic after 4 other local mechanics could not duplicate the issue or pinpoint the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716754, filed 2015-05, 153,657 miles“Pontiac Grand Prix that I owned was flipped two times and still runs but the cars air bags never went off. Plus had a varity or electr problems. And speed rpms never seemedto work properly. But dont get me wrong I love the car to deasth but its saftey has become an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10788726, filed 2015-11, 200,000 miles“Were traveling and without warning the car stopped running and we were on a very busy highway and barely were able to get off the road and out of traffic area. Had to have the car towed (this expense I think GM should be responsible for now that there is a recall. Also, how can they justify that we wait until october 1st to have their goof-up repaired. At times it is difficult to even get the key in the ignition to start the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10633351, filed 2014-09, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10173416Feb 28, 2020This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10173398Feb 28, 2020This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 | 13% |
| 2007 | 28 | 13% |
| 2006 | 32 | 13% |
| 2005 | 14 | 9% |
| 2004 | 98 | 22% |
| 2003 | 31 | 29% |
| 2002 | 86 | 26% |
| 2001 | 65 | 21% |
| 2000 | 73 | 16% |
| 1999 | 50 | 12% |
| 1998 | 33 | 7% |
| 1997 | 45 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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