Pontiac Grand Prix 1965-2008
Model Grand Prix made by Pontiac got 19 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and power train.
Car model
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 032103 | 03/21/2003 | 10001894 | Tech 2, version 23.001 update. my2004. *tt *jb | 07/24/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 110102 | 01/11/2002 | 629685 | Subject regarding axle seal leaks on vehicles with mileages greater than 18000 miles on 1999 through 2002 vehicles. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 240801 | 08/24/2001 | 625240 | Customers may complain of the clear or blue tint protective film having a poor appearance. *jg | 11/19/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 0 | ||
| Consumer rented an automobile from avis whose air bags deployed prematurely without being hit in any way. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/05/1996 | 5 | ||
| Electrical fire due to wiring harness shorting out.*sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Battery replaced. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/16/1996 | 1 | ||
| Starter replaced. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer has an issue with a recall on their grand prix. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire. the consumer stated she was not made aware of the recall until march 2008 and the fire happened in 2005. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Water pump failed. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 11/11/1996 | ||
| Engine failure on several occasions. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Dim headlights when turned on with fog lights. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/05/1996 | 5 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12 | |||
| Rear brakes are not working. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The rack and pinion was replaced. *slc | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 03/16/1996 | 3 | ||
| Steering column continues to smoke after several repair attempts. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 00v189 and took vehicle to dealer for repair, the dealer stated the recall could not be completed due to engine cradle was rusted through and ready to break, when consumer picked up the vehicle, the dealer wanted to charge him for the work they completed. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 2 | ||
| Tires (no make or model) were replaced and aligned due to them wearing thin. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 2 | ||
| Rear struts leak. *slc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 2 | ||
| Tires (no make or model) were replaced and aligned due to them wearing thin. *slc | |||