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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,877,718 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 365 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14V400000 2014-07-03 5,877,718 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
59
3crashes12fires3injuries
POWER TRAIN
48
1crashes1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
45
7fires
STEERING
36
6crashes4fires8injuries
ENGINE
32
1crashes7fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
17
11crashes1fires13injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
13
SERVICE BRAKES
10
3crashes5injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
Total complaints365

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My headlights quit working while I was driving with no warning”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-08-02

“My headlights quit working while I was driving with no warning”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2023-08-02

“Seems like a bad motor gasket cause it’s a constant burning oil smell with no visible leaks at all”

ENGINE · reported 2022-08-01

“Unknown”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2021-11-26

“Unknown”

ENGINE · reported 2021-11-26

“Unknown”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-11-26

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-07-10

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-07-10

Defect investigations

Investigation PE09025 Opened 2009-05-13 · closed 2009-10-02

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRES

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) INITIATED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER OF 2006 TO ADDRESS A FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND/OR CLAMPS THAT COULD OCCUR WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED IN VEHICLES PRIMARILY OPERATED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES THAT EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES:ALASKA, MAINE, MINNESOTA,…

Investigation PE09025 Opened 2009-05-13 · closed 2009-10-02

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRES

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) INITIATED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER OF 2006 TO ADDRESS A FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND/OR CLAMPS THAT COULD OCCUR WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED IN VEHICLES PRIMARILY OPERATED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES THAT EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES:ALASKA, MAINE, MINNESOTA,…

Investigation PE09025 Opened 2009-05-13 · closed 2009-10-02

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRES

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) INITIATED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER OF 2006 TO ADDRESS A FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND/OR CLAMPS THAT COULD OCCUR WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED IN VEHICLES PRIMARILY OPERATED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES THAT EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES:ALASKA, MAINE, MINNESOTA,…

Investigation RQ17002 Opened 2017-04-24 · closed 2021-03-29

Loss of Headlights

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.