Does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, the most recent reported on July 3, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?

Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (43 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (30).

How many 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 143 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls and problems

1 recall and 143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.

recalls

143

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 14V400000 · reported July 3, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
The risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system43
Exterior lighting30
Air bags22
Engine19
Power train18
Steering9
Vehicle speed control9
Service brakes8
Structure6
Engine and engine cooling5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 2, 2026 · Exterior lighting
Took it in to Valvoline for an oil change and they checked the headlights,blinkers etc.They could not get main headlights to come on so they replaced them and they still would not come on.Told me I was going to have to take it to a mechanic.High beams and fog lights work but replaced bulbs and still no low beam…

Feb 17, 2026 · Exterior lighting
Low beam lights quit randomly, running lights did once too. This has happened multiple times so I switch to hi beams before I crash. This is a documented safety issue and recall should include my car.

Oct 2, 2025 · Electrical system · 194,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ignition switch unintendedly turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. Occasionally, the contact had to wait for several minutes before the vehicle…

Oct 28, 2024 · Electrical system
Purchased the car in march and filed with local dealership to get the recall repaired for the ignition. 6 months later and the dealership says that GM hasn’t sent the part. It’s needs repaired now. I’m tired of waiting, it shouldn’t take this long to get a recall repaired.

Jun 13, 2024 · Power train
The transmission shifting cable has clips that keep it held in place for you to be able to put your car into drive or reverse and park ect. Is broke and at least once a month or more my car won't go into gear the shifter just slides smoothly but don't catch a gear. So far it hasn't happened on the road just when it's…

Grand Prix model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	1	148	11	5
2006	1	239	17	21
2007	3	220	15	18
2008	1	143	9	3

Across all years, the 2000 Grand Prix has the most complaints (461). All Pontiac Grand Prix years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, the most recent reported on July 3, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?: Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (43 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (30).
How many 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 143 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.