| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (63%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 16 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
Engine not specified
| 111000 mi US $460 |
Bad cat converter. It was replaced |
| 71000 mi US $230 |
water pump leak |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 69500 mi US $360 |
Water pump was leaking |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Oil leak from valve cover gaskets |
| 97000 mi US $400 |
replace heater core |
| 31643 mi | Problem: Check Engine Light On Intermittently. Cause: Input Speed Sensor. Solution: Replaced Sensor. (Under Warranty) |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 155000 mi US $200 |
Radiator side tank cracked. Replaced radiator. |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $200 |
car would hesitate when trying to use passing speed |
| 121000 mi US $600 |
Dexcool decomposed into a thick, mud like fluid. Needed radiator flushed, new heater core, and replaced water pump. |
| 5100 mi | Serpentine belt chirp/squeak/squeal. Lubed belt under warranty. |
| 9000 mi | Serpentine belt chirp/squeak/squeal. Cleaned belt and all pulleys due to glazing, replaced belt tensioner under warranty. |
| 225000 mi US $15 |
Extended warm-up. CEL showed, code stated coolant temp lower than expected. Replaced thermostat, engine warms up as it should, no CEL repeats. |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
Water pump seal beginning to seep. Noticed when performing oil change. Replaced water pump, accessory drive belt and thermostat. |
| 190700 mi US $240 |
Replaced catalytic converter due to foul exhaust odor. Engine uses about a quart of oil between oil changes. |
| 200000 mi US $175 |
Plastic coolant elbow leaking coolant down pulley end of engine due to age/fatigue. Replaced with aluminum elbow. Replace intake and exhaust crossover gaskets also. |
| 206000 mi US $100 |
Coolant seepage from timing gear cover gasket. Replaced timing gear cover gasket, oil and filter. |
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