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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G2WP552561••••••2006 Pontiac GRAND PRIX
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2006 Pontiac GRAND PRIX build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
190on the model
52builds in total
4involved a crash
3involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 7Exterior Lighting 5Engine 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireSep 2017
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac grand prix. After the vehicle was shifted into the on position, all the warning indicators illuminated. Upon inspection of the hood, the contact noticed black smoke coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and…
SteeringcrashMay 2015
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac grand prix. While traveling less than 15 mph to enter a drive thru, the steering wheel locked to the right and the vehicle crashed into a wall. The contact had extreme difficulty unlocking the steering wheel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireMay 2010
Engine compartment caught on fire
Air BagscrashFeb 2008
My sister was driving my car which is a 2006 pontiac grand prix. She was traveling south bound on a highway, when a jeep cherokee pulled out in front of her. My sister was going about 55 to 60 mph, when the accident occurred. The airbag on the driver side steering wheel did not…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2014
While driving car shuts off "dic" states " starting disabled due to throttle control. Reduced engine power". I took it to mccarthy dealership in lees summit mo they supposedly fixed recall-key only but the recall#14350 states "dealers will install 2 key rings & an I insert in…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G2WP552561156663 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.