10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 12
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,716 miles

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problem #38

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 #37

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

problem #36

Oct 032015

Grand Prix

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac. Grand Prix. While driving at night, the low beam headlights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse block had overheated and melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #35

Oct 012015

Grand Prix

  • 200,000 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.

- Plummer, ID, USA

problem #34

Sep 012015

Grand Prix

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving 20 mph, the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hdm relay overheated and melted the fuse box. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Huntington, WV, USA

problem #33

Oct 272015

Grand Prix

  • 153,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving 55 mph, the headlights suddenly failed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hdm relay overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred where the fuse box was burned and caused a fire. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who replaced the fuse box, the hdm relay, and battery, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000. Djr

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #32

Mar 112015

Grand Prix

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the electronic throttle and reduced engine power warning messages illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started experiencing the failure after being repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure recurred multiple times. In addition, the contact mentioned that the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #31

Jul 282015

Grand Prix

  • 200,000 miles
Driving down the road early morning or late night my low beams will turn off and come back on 20 minutes later, this is a very big safety issue. I have replaced fuses and everything possible to do with headlights and they still continue to fail. I have had my car looked at by a certified mechanic and they will not mess with it due to the fact that there are to many wiring harnesses. I have read every forum for Grand Prix with low beam issues and nothing solves it. This issues needs to be resolved.

- Independence, IA, USA

problem #30

May 162015

Grand Prix

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. While traveling less than 15 mph to enter a drive thru, the steering wheel locked to the right and the vehicle crashed into a wall. The contact had extreme difficulty unlocking the steering wheel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact was able to get the vehicle to restart the next day and it was driven to a repair shop. The insurance company repaired the body work. The ignition switch failure and power steering failure were not inspected or diagnosed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system), but the contact had not received the recall repair appointment. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09E005000 (steering). A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #29

Oct 072014

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Garyville, LA, USA

problem #28

May 152015

Grand Prix

  • 153,657 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. The result from the dealer's diagnostic was: P0300 multiple misfires; needs 3 coils and ignition module replaced $1090 installed; also has a bearing going out in the super charger and there is a harsh 1-2 shift. I just spent about $1000 getting fuel pump, back wheel bearings, right brake hose, and valve cover gaskets replaced. Rack and pinion had to be tightened although it was replaced twice last year (bad part the first time). I have had power steering pump replaced, water pump replaced, air intake tube/valve replaced. Paid dealer for diagnostic because no codes or indicator lights were on and 4 different mechanics couldn't pinpoint issue. Dealer stated they have up-to-date equipment and code P0300 came up. Car intermittently hesitates to start. Car acts hesitant after car starts after hesitating to start. Interior seats and dashboard has cracked. ABS/traction seems to be failing, car still moves after applying foot on break...slides a little, no immediate stop, even after I have had complete brake work performed (wheel bearings, pads, rotors, hubs, etc.). supercharge switch has been replaced and elbow tube off the motor block (think that is correct, it's an L-shaped small tube). A lot of repairs have been made. The car runs smoothly when necessary repairs are made. Hate to get rid of the car with all the money and care that has been placed into the car. I am not in a postion to purchase a new vehicle but with the miles I don't want to put extensive $. GM won't assist.

- Marble Falls , TX, USA

problem #27

Apr 302015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 68,567 miles
While driving at night the low beams starting flickering on and off already change out really 35 approx 6 months ago for same problem.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #26

Mar 112015

Grand Prix

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the head lights failed to illuminate and the wires under the hood started to emit smoke. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #25

Feb 022015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • miles
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The consumer was informed he would have to pay for a diagnostic before any repairs. The consumer referenced recall # 14V400000.

- Newark, CA, USA

problem #24

Sep 162014

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14C400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #23

Nov 112014

Grand Prix

  • 58,500 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical short that was affecting the low beam lights and burning fumes emitted from under the hood. The failure progressed to the point that the low beams failed to turn off manually or by using the auto feature. A mechanic attempted to remove the low beam relay and replaced it with a new low beam relay. Shortly after, it melted into the fuses. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,500.

- Vernal, UT, USA

problem #22

Sep 282012

Grand Prix

  • miles
Soon after purchase, transmission slips gears coming out of a stop. August 2013, transmission dropped out, driving 30mph. Car was not drivable; no gears. Transmission was replaced. Now one year later, slips gears at 40mph. Headlights went out while driving in the dark. Use of turn signals causes high beams to activate. The cabin fan (A/C and heat) never shuts off. Heat works intermittently. Car seems to shake at times. Feels like a flat tire but when checked, tires are fine. Car rolls when in park, even on flat surface. Car rolls back when in drive, even on slight inclines. Never certain of brakes; at times, works as normal, other times, pedal must be pushed close to the floor to activate brakes.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #21

Sep 012014

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and once it was started the key would release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Pam

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #20

Oct 152014

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 111,000 miles
My car is on the recall list for ignition - which has shut off on me while in drive. Lucky I wasn't in an accident. Now today, I find out the GM fix is a part for my key that stops me from putting another key with it" or you kidding?? a coffee cup, pack of cigs, anything could fly up and hit that key if I have to stomp on the brakes and possibly shut the car off" I just paid this car off... over $12K. I am beyond disturbed!!!!

- Upper Sandusky, OH, USA

problem #19

Jul 102013

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 981,125 miles
My lights go off on there own no warning an then the brights come on an stay on an when I try yo use the signal lights all the lights in the car cuts off and when I was driving my brakes. Sometimes not all the time they've been checked several times and each time they have been checked there's nothing wrong with itand now my steering column have a problem with it don't know what's causing it don't know what's wrong but its hard for me to turn my car now.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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