2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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. She said she didn't know why she lost control and was unable to steer it. It looked like the wheel came loose from the axle. The damage cost $3,000 to fix. The stabilizer bar and tie rod ends had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10192003, filed 2007-05, 37,000 miles“Twice, my 2006 Grand Prix gxp has worn out both front brake pads and rotors. The first incident socked me to the tune of almost $700! The first occurrence was with fewer than 13kmiles on the car. This time, I am at just over 30kmiles and have not yet approached my dealership about the problem! Neither time was there ever a brake-wear sensor indicator noise; by the time any noise was heard, the rotors were destroyed! I have read other Grand Prix gxp owners saying the exact, same thing on many automotive-related websites/blogs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252354, filed 2008-12, 30,000 miles“I am writing a complaint regarding my car. I purchased the vehicle in 2006. I had to replace the stabilizer pin, wheel bearings, front brakes and it seems like something is wrong in the steering wheel. Parts inside of the car are falling off. I've had to buy new tires due to all these front end problems with the car and not knowing until it has caused a problem somewhere else. Now the tires that I purchased about a 1 1/2 year ago is now very worn from these front end problems with the car. I am very upset because I feel like, I have been robbed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268324, filed 2009-05, 25,000 miles“This is a cumulative failure. The failure and failure modes are identical to the gto failure currently under investigation NHTSA action number: pe07010. Make: Pontiac, model gto , 2006. Component : suspension:front: mcpherson strut. Tires:sidewall. Date investigation opened : february 16, 2007 and still open. Odi received 69 complaints that alleged a front strut to tire interference condition in model year 2004 through 2006 Pontiac gto vehicles. The complaints indicated that the condition caused inner sidewall wear to the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10190962, filed 2007-05, 15,000 miles“Bought a nice used Pontiac Grand Prix gxp in 2008 (an 06 model). The car only had around 17,000 miles on it. This car has been the biggest money pit ever. I am so disappointed with this vehicle. I have prided myself in buying american made vehicles, but not anymore! First of all, the tire sizing and the price of the tires,ridiculous! …”
NHTSA complaint #10439760, filed 2011-12Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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