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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of all 239 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 4 Grand Prix model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 99,400 miles.

Brakes complaints
24
10% of 239
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
99,400 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 1, 2007, latest Jul 12, 2021.

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2007Apr 2008Dec 2008Dec 2011Oct 2014Jul 2015Sep 2017
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to Jul 2021; peak Oct 2014 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Grand Prix model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (14%)
  2. 200624 (10%)
  3. 200714 (6%)
  4. 200814 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix have brake problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,400 miles.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most brake complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.