2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 36,378 miles on my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix and have taken it into the shop for rotors 2 times now. They have turned the rotors but the brakes are still not right and now of course its out of warranty. I have never had a problem with rotors in my life. This is not normal wear. I also have a gas tank problem when I fill it up, it will overflow. The service provider (osbournes in dubois, pa) say they can't get it to do it but it happens to me everytime I fill up the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10229281, filed 2008-05, 35,000 miles“Vehicle shut down at 55 MPH while inside eisenhower tunnel colorado. Husband calmly placed automatic transmission into park and restarted car. This type of incident has happened twice again since the original incident. Prior to the first incident car lost power coming up the grade at 65 MPH. We were forced over to the side of the interstate. After waiting for a tow (which was slow to respond) approximately 20 minutes, tried the ignition and the engine turned over. Never received an adequate answer from dealer. Suspect fuel problem with altitude, or ignition problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596207, filed 2014-06, 10,000 miles“Driving on the interstate going about 65 mpg when all of a sudden I lost all engine power and the engine stalled. Check engine light came on and traction control system remained on. Pulled over and shut off the engine. Restarted the engine, lights remained on and was only able to go about 15 MPH. Had to drive it very carefully about 10 miles into the next town. No shops were open at that time of night. Had to stay the night and took it into a shop the next morning. Error code said that the mass air flow sensor was bad. Replaced and drove it around for about 5 miles. Seemed to be running ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534232, filed 2013-08, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10190428Mar 26, 2021This PI offers diagnostic tips to a technician when diagnosing a possible fuel level sensor concern. The tech is advised to ohm test the sensor at the terminals located on top of…
- 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10154309Feb 19, 2019This PI offers diagnostic tips to a technician when diagnosing a possible fuel level sensor concern. The tech is advised to ohm test the sensor at the terminals located on top of…
- 10151873Nov 26, 2018This PI offers diagnostic tips to a technician when diagnosing a possible fuel level sensor concern. The tech is advised to ohm test the sensor at the terminals located on top of…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 | 23 | 7% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% |
| 1998 | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 7 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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