2006 Pontiac Grand Prix power train problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 15, 2020
“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…”
filed May 13, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 29 | 13% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 5 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.