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2006 Pontiac Pursuit repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (44%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 32 repairs.
2006 Pontiac Pursuit repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Pontiac Pursuit
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Pursuit in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201774400 miC $200 | The nut that holds the front hub to the strut was loose. The car was taken in for wheel alignment because it wandered slightly when driving. I was aware of the problem in Oct 2017, about a month after buying the car. | ||
2006 Pontiac Pursuit 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Pursuit in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 200837200 mi | Engine light came on. Fuel was running too lean. Dealership reset ECU. No issue since. | ||
| Dec 200842656 mi | After changing fuel and no issues for over a month, got CEL. Scanned codes, and got: P0171 - Fuel too lean P0236 - Engine Knock Reset DIC and adding FI cleaner. | ||
| Mar 200945136 miC $99 | Constantly getting rough idle w/ CELs P0171 and P0326 for engine knock and lean fuel trim. Dealer said it was nothing. Took to other shop and got codes, but after testing the car was fine. Sensors were cleaned. Runs rough occasionally, but no codes yet. Shop scanned for causes of rough idle and found P0171, P0326, and pending P0446. Car was run constantly, scanned, and searched, but no cause was found. Intake sensor was cleaned.rnrnCar now magically works 100%. Could've been intake sensor and ai | ||
| Apr 200945880 mi | Sealant around DS headlight had become too worn, and headlight was full of a lot of water. Dried out headlight and re-sealed. | ||
| Dec 200952700 mi | Was told the front struts were wearing out, but did not have the $500 to replace them. | ||
| Jan 201054560 mi | Rough idle with P0326 - Engine Knock code. Will try FI cleaner or clean intake sensor. | ||
| Jul 201175020 miC $497 | Front end was loudly rattling over bumps; bumps also hit hard. LF and RF lower control arm bushings had completely separated. Parts replaced. All original shocks/struts still good. Brake work was also done; nothing required replacing. Front end was loudly rattling over bumps; bumps also hit hard. LF and RF lower control arm bushings had completely separated. Parts replaced. All original shocks/struts still good. Brake work was also done; nothing required replacing. | ||
| Jan 2012C $167 | Car would start. Dealer COULD NOT DUPLICATE. They couldn't find anything wrong, so they assumed it might be the PCM - they performed a re-flash of it. | ||
| Sep 201285560 miC $188 | Right front bearing was making a loud, terrible noise. Decided to swap both out. | ||
| Sep 201399200 miC $86 | Lower control arm bushings worn. | ||
| Aug 2014114700 miC $50 | EVAP purge solenoid needed replacing. | ||
| Oct 2014117880 mi | GM ignition recall. Turned off by itself once before I ever heard of the recall. | ||
| Nov 2014119660 miC $190 | Thermostat needed replacement. | ||
| Apr 2015125840 miC $200 | Both 02 sensors needed replacement. | ||
2006 Pontiac Pursuit 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Pontiac Pursuit in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201049600 miC $305 | Replaced ball joints, outer tie rods and sway bar end links. did this all in my own garage. Used fe5 suspension parts on my fe1 equipped G5 due to the fact that it is lowered. | ||
2006 Pontiac Pursuit 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Pursuit in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jun 200825420 mi | Squeak from glove box area over rough roads. | ||
| Nov 200829760 mi | I claim that squeaks from the passenger side, dealer replaced the windshield, then the squeaks is gone. | ||
| Jan 200932240 miC $256 | Transmission cooler line were leaking. Dealer replaced tranny cooler lines. Reinspect for leaks, no leaks | ||
2006 Pontiac Pursuit 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Pontiac Pursuit in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200948360 mi | CEL came on, brought to dealer, fuel injectors needed replacing. Parts ordered, brought back the following week. New Fuel Injectors installed, CEL gone. | ||
| Feb 201061380 miC $250 | Front end tie rod went. | ||
2006 Pontiac Pursuit 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac in Quebec, Canada Aug 2007 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jun 200819840 mi | Front supension noise, similar to a clunking sound. Replaced bushings. | ||
| Aug 200822940 mi | Rattle coming from front end. Dealer replaced steering column. | ||
| Apr 200930380 mi | I had a clunking noise in the front end, similar to what I had in June 2008. This time it came from the driver's side. Bushing was replaced | ||
| Jul 200934720 mi | I heard a faint rattling noise from front suspension, when driving over "washboard" streets at a slow speed. Dealer replaced the link kit, although it took an extensive test drive for the tech to notice the noise. | ||
| Aug 201149060 miC $330 | Front suspension was clunking when driving over uneven pavement. Suspension bushing and link-it was replaced. | ||
| Pontiac in Alberta, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200831000 mi | Lower controle arm bushing. | ||
| Pontiac in Ontario, Canada Apr 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20079920 miC $90 | driver side rear light assembly not seated properly. Dealer reinstalled tail light properly. Noticed by owner as the light was sticking out slightly and was catching their coat as they brushed by the side of the vehicle. | ||
| Jul 200950220 mi | car died - fuel injector replaced | ||
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