Pontiac Grand Prix recalls and problems
15 recalls and 2,410 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
2,410
Crashes reported
146
Fires reported
506
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Pontiac Grand Prix by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 1 | 143 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 3 | 220 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 1 | 239 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 1 | 148 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 7 | 454 | 46 | 58 | 47 | 2 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 3 | 106 | 5 | 37 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 3 | 331 | 19 | 96 | 19 | 1 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 6 | 308 | 14 | 106 | 11 | 8 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 5 | 461 | 10 | 162 | 9 | 0 |
Most reported Pontiac Grand Prix problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 544 | |
| Engine | 447 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 400 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 304 | |
| Power Train | 256 | |
| Steering | 234 | |
| Air Bags | 118 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 95 | |
| Visibility | 74 | |
| Structure | 69 |
All Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-701 | Oct 26, 2015 | 2000–2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… |
| 15V-519 | Aug 14, 2015 | 2007 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL… |
| 15V-201 | Apr 6, 2015 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles… |
| 14V-400 | Jul 3, 2014 | 2004–2008 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 09V-116 | Apr 8, 2009 | 2000–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6… |
| 08V-118 | Mar 12, 2008 | 2000–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged V-6 engine. |
| 06V-419 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. |
| 05V-046 | Feb 9, 2005 | 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-287 | Jun 23, 2004 | 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. |
| 04V-299 | Jun 23, 2004 | 2004 | Structure | Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture. |
| 03V-331 | Sep 12, 2003 | 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-329 | Dec 9, 2002 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. |
| 01V-026 | Feb 1, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 99V-283 | Oct 21, 1999 | 2000 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Pontiac Grand Prix?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most reports (461). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Grand Prix have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Pontiac Grand Prix model years 2000–2008.
What are the most common Pontiac Grand Prix problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems most often.