Pontiac Grand Prix recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 2,409 owner complaints for the Pontiac Grand Prix (model years 2000–2008). The most reported problem area is electrical system (527 complaints), followed by engine (446 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 143 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 220 | 15 | 18 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 239 | 17 | 21 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 148 | 11 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 7 | 454 | 46 | 58 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 106 | 5 | 37 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 330 | 19 | 96 | |
| 2001 | 6 | 308 | 14 | 106 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 461 | 10 | 162 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (461), 2004 (454) and 2002 (330). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (106).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac Grand Prix model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 527 | 9 of 9 | |
| Engine | 446 | 9 of 9 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 393 | 9 of 9 | |
| Exterior lighting | 283 | 8 of 9 | |
| Power train | 254 | 9 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 15 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | Oct 26, 2015 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 2000–2004 | 1,003,556 |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2007 | 429,170 |
| 15V201000 | Apr 6, 2015 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2004 | 330,742 |
| 14V400000 | Jul 3, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2004–2008 | 5,877,718 |
| 09V116000 | Apr 8, 2009 | Engine and engine cooling | 2000–2003 | 1,497,516 |
| 08V118000 | Mar 12, 2008 | Engine and engine cooling | 2000–2003 | 207,542 |
| 06V419000 | Oct 31, 2006 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2007 | 1,602 |
| 05V046000 | Feb 9, 2005 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2004 | 19,924 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 146 complaints and a fire in 506 complaints; 150 people injured and 14 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.