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Pontiac Grand Prix

Model years 1981–2008 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 1997. Fewest complaints: 1992, 1996, 2003.

5,423owner complaints
51recall campaigns
5,357service bulletins
28model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1997. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1999.

0.0%2.1%4.1%’83’85’87’93’95’97’99’01’03’05’07’081.2%0.0%2.1%4.1%’83’86’93’96’99’02’05’081.2%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2008 Grand Prix14318649 · 3
2007 Grand Prix220380915 · 18
2006 Grand Prix239169817 · 21
2005 Grand Prix148157411 · 5
2004 Grand Prix454750846 · 58
2003 Grand Prix10633855 · 37
2002 Grand Prix330336619 · 96
2001 Grand Prix308637214 · 106
2000 Grand Prix461530310 · 162
1999 Grand Prix41248913 · 125
1998 Grand Prix49948319 · 60
1997 Grand PrixMost complaints810510234 · 109
1996 Grand Prix791507 · 3
1995 Grand Prix16935222 · 4
1994 Grand Prix21314126 · 3
1993 Grand Prix13112011 · 8
1992 Grand Prix1141148 · 6
1991 Grand Prix1724109 · 4
1990 Grand Prix1768613 · 2
1989 Grand Prix139946 · 0
1988 Grand Prix881125 · 1
19872010 · 0
19862400 · 2
19853111 · 1
19843200 · 1
19832111 · 0
19820110 · 0
19810110 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine and engine cooling897
  • Electrical system888
  • Steering671
  • Service brakes, hydraulic666
  • Exterior lighting628
  • Engine575
  • Power train408
  • Visibility342

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 327 Grand Prix vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 261 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
200840304
200737324
2006534211
2005513911
2004534712
200320153
200225226
2001950
200012115
1999951
1998660
1997850
1996210
1993100
1992110

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 14 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.1–12.2 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2008Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.A413.38.511.1255
2007Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.A413.38.511.1255
2006Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.A413.38.511.1255
2005Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.A413.38.511.1255
2004Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.A413.38.511.1255
2003Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.09.011.2258
2002Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.29.011.3260
2001Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.09.011.2258
2000Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.18.711.1255
1999Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.38.811.3260
1998Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.A413.98.911.7269
1997Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.48.911.4262
1996Grand Prix · Compact · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.99.311.8271
1995Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A414.69.312.2281

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

42 Grand Prix cars are on the New Zealand register; 74% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
1985101
1981101
1977202
1976110
1974110
1973220
1972202
1971110
1970211
1969300
1968202
1967404
1966505
1965514
1964706
1963202
1962101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Recalls

51 campaigns cover the Grand Prix; the latest 12 are below.

15V701000 · Engine and engine cooling26 Oct 2015 · 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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 vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

15V519000 · Exterior lighting14 Aug 2015 · 2007

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, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

15V201000 · Engine and engine cooling6 Apr 2015 · 2004

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 manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.

14V400000 · Electrical system3 Jul 2014 · 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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.

09V116000 · Engine and engine cooling8 Apr 2009 · 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

08V118000 · Engine and engine cooling12 Mar 2008 · 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.

06V419000 · Fuel system, gasoline31 Oct 2006 · 2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.

05V046000 · Vehicle speed control9 Feb 2005 · 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.

04V299000 · Structure23 Jun 2004 · 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.

04V287000 · Service brakes, hydraulic23 Jun 2004 · 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.

03V527000 · Steering11 Dec 2003 · 1996

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

03V331000 · Service brakes, hydraulic12 Sept 2003 · 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS." ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.

NHTSA recalls