1 recall and 239 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
1
recalls
239
owner complaints
17
complaints mentioning a crash
21
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Electrical system: ignition
NHTSA campaign 14V400000 · reported July 3, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
The risk
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Electrical system65
Power train61
Exterior lighting48
Steering42
Engine32
Air bags19
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Service brakes10
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control9
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Aug 3, 2023 · Electrical system
My headlights quit working while I was driving with no warning
Aug 30, 2022 · Engine
Seems like a bad motor gasket cause it’s a constant burning oil smell with no visible leaks at all
Feb 20, 2022 · Electrical system
Unknown
Jul 12, 2021 · Service brakes · crash reported
got cutoff on a busy highway going 70mph and they slammed their brakes. i had 6 car lengths between us and immediately started braking but we were just skidding. I had the choice of hitting the vehicle or swerving left towards the median. I chose the latter. The steering locked up, the abs did NOT kick in and the…
May 7, 2021 · Exterior lighting
MY VIHICLE TURNS OFF THE LOW BEAMS WHEN I AM DRIVING AND I CAN HAVE AN ACCIDENT
Does the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, the most recent reported on July 3, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (65 complaints), followed by power train (61).
How many 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix complaints mention a crash or fire?
17 of 239 complaints report a crash and 21 a fire; 22 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 3, 2023.