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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | Trans failed. Trans was rebuilt under warranty. Failed again 2 days later. Valve body was replaced. 2 weeks later trans failed. Dealer installed new trans. New trans failed 1 week later. GM agreed to repurchase vehicle ("lemon law"). Note: Trans is same a |
| 109400 mi US $200 |
Car was chugging up hills, sort of like a soft buck or surge forward. Also chugging at any speed if rpms were between 1200-2000. Then the car would not move if put into any forward or reverse gear. |
| 147000 mi US $65 |
New remanufactured transmission started heating up to 220 degrees and higher Fahrenheit, so a Hayden 679 Transmission cooler was installed and now the transmission rarely reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit. |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 89700 mi US $100 |
Bottom transmission cooling lines were rusty, do to Michigan salt of course, and had to be replaced as they were leaking. Were noticed when changing transmission fluid. |
| 205500 mi US $947 |
Hard shifting when hot, slow shifting, erratic torque converter lock, torque converter lock/unlock at speed. Multiple diganostic transmission codes. TCC and EPC solenoids deemed bad. Replaced all solenoids and input speed sensor. |
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