NHTSA — Engine Problems

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
121,855 miles

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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #32

Aug 012022

Grand Prix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Seems like a bad motor gasket cause it-€™s a constant burning oil smell with no visible leaks at all

- North Chicago, IL, USA

problem #31

Nov 262021

Grand Prix

  • miles
Unknown

- Chamberlain, SD, USA

problem #30

Jan 122021

Grand Prix

  • 160,240 miles
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

- Belgrade, MT, USA

problem #29

Oct 112020

Grand Prix

  • 192,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Cherokee Village, AR, USA

problem #28

May 012020

Grand Prix

  • 95,000 miles
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.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #27

Apr 092020

Grand Prix

  • miles
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.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

problem #26

Oct 212019

Grand Prix

  • 135,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Landers, CA, USA

problem #25

Feb 012010

Grand Prix

  • miles
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.

- Green Valley, IL, USA

problem #24

May 132019

Grand Prix

  • 137,000 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

- Mayodan, NC, USA

problem #23

Apr 182019

Grand Prix

  • 180,000 miles
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.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #22

Mar 282016

Grand Prix

  • 198,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #21

Sep 042017

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 182,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. After the vehicle was shifted into the on position, all the warning indicators illuminated. Upon inspection of the hood, the contact noticed black smoke coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to betten baker Chevrolet, Buick, GMC (14120 North land dr, big rapids, mi) where it was diagnosed that the fuse box and engine assembly would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000. Updated 7/17/18

- Standwood, MI, USA

problem #20

Jun 012016

Grand Prix

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact inquired about a class action lawsuit on his vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle could overheat because the coolant was not working properly. As a result, sludge could build up and the vehicle could lock up and explode. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for service. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #19

Mar 152014

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 117,000 miles
While driving car shuts off "dic" states " starting disabled due to throttle control. Reduced engine power". I took it to mccarthy dealership in lees summit mo they supposedly fixed recall-key only but the recall#14350 states "dealers will install 2 key rings & an I insert in the key slot or a coner over the key head on all ignition keys" it ran ok for a while then started doing it again. Took it back 12/8/2016 & was told to do a diagnostic ck it would cost 130. Was told the recall was for the keys only not the ignition. My daughter drives this car too it stop running in the mistake of an intersection. Please help

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

problem #18

Nov 012014

Grand Prix

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving at various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle also experienced overheating and loss of anti freeze. The cause of the failure was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #17

Sep 222016

Grand Prix

  • 228,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving approximately 45 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated and white smoke appeared from the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 228,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #16

Aug 252015

Grand Prix

  • 270,000 miles
Vehicle was stationary, had been parked approximately 10 minutes. The vehicle caught fire and was a total loss. The cause is unknown, but we believe it has something to due with the recall about Grand Prix's catching fire.

- Wahpeton, ND, USA

problem #15

Dec 192015

Grand Prix

  • 167,000 miles
Car has been continually overheating, radiator has been flushed and refilled with fresh coolant and new thermostat was bled. Car is fine while driving over 50mph but overheats when in traffic at a light. Driver back window motor is out, the window goes down but won't go up. The car stopped abruptly while driving and had to pull on the side don't know what happened but it won't start up but the lights come on inside the vehicle. I have had trouble since purchasing this vehicle. GM needs to take this vehicles completely off the road they have stop making them and I can see why they're nothing but money eaters.

- Schriever, LA, USA

problem #14

Oct 302015

Grand Prix

  • 98,800 miles
I was driving down the hiway when everything just stopped the lights, powering steering message on dash said starting disabled due to electronic throttle control took to dealer said I had a short in my iginition so put in a new 1 drove about 60 miles did it again went back they couldnt find nothing wrong with it lubed the controls & now im scared to drive it & cant really afford a new car right now as im on ss why cant they find out whats wrong with

- New York Mills, MN, USA

problem #13

Nov 112015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 98,805 miles
I was driving and my car just stopped this message appeared starting disabled due to electronic throttle control took to dealer they put in new ignition switch drove it about 60 miles did it again took it back they couldn't find any thing wrong with it lubed the controls now im afraid to drive it cause it happened in the dark we could have been killed cause U have no lights nothing leave it set for some time then it will start but I don't trust it we were on the highway when this happened the last time

- New York Mills, MN, USA

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