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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
03210303/21/200310001894Tech 2, version 23.001 update. my2004. *tt *jb07/24/2003
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
11010201/11/2002629685Subject regarding axle seal leaks on vehicles with mileages greater than 18000 miles on 1999 through 2002 vehicles. *tt04/04/2002
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
24080108/24/2001625240Customers may complain of the clear or blue tint protective film having a poor appearance. *jg11/19/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
10/14/19960
 Consumer rented an automobile from avis whose air bags deployed prematurely without being hit in any way. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/05/19965
 Electrical fire due to wiring harness shorting out.*sd
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
12/08/19951
 Battery replaced. *sd
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
03/16/19961
 Starter replaced. *sd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07/27/20051
 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
111/11/1996
 Engine failure on several occasions.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
01/18/19958
 Dim headlights when turned on with fog lights. *aw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
03/05/19965
 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
03/16/19963
 Steering column continues to smoke after several repair attempts.
STRUCTURE
11/03/20001
 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
10/05/19992
 Tires (no make or model) were replaced and aligned due to them wearing thin. *slc
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
10/15/19992
 Rear struts leak. *slc
TIRES
10/05/19992
 Tires (no make or model) were replaced and aligned due to them wearing thin. *slc