Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1997. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
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.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 143 | 1 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 220 | 3 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 239 | 1 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 148 | 1 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 454 | 7 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 106 | 3 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 330 | 3 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 308 | 6 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 461 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 412 | 4 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 499 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand PrixMost complaints | 810 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 79 | 1 |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 169 | 3 |
| 1994 Grand Prix | 213 | 1 |
| 1993 Grand Prix | 131 | 1 |
| 1992 Grand Prix | 114 | 1 |
| 1991 Grand Prix | 172 | 4 |
| 1990 Grand Prix | 176 | 8 |
| 1989 Grand Prix | 139 | 9 |
| 1988 Grand Prix | 88 | 11 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 4 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 |
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 year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 40 | 30 |
| 2007 | 37 | 32 |
| 2006 | 53 | 42 |
| 2005 | 51 | 39 |
| 2004 | 53 | 47 |
| 2003 | 20 | 15 |
| 2002 | 25 | 22 |
| 2001 | 9 | 5 |
| 2000 | 12 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
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.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 8.5 | 11.1 |
| 2007 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 8.5 | 11.1 |
| 2006 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 8.5 | 11.1 |
| 2005 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 8.5 | 11.1 |
| 2004 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 8.5 | 11.1 |
| 2003 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 9.0 | 11.2 |
| 2002 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 9.0 | 11.3 |
| 2001 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 9.0 | 11.2 |
| 2000 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.1 | 8.7 | 11.1 |
| 1999 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 8.8 | 11.3 |
| 1998 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 8.9 | 11.7 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| 1996 | Grand Prix · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 9.3 | 11.8 |
| 1995 | Grand Prix · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 9.3 | 12.2 |
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 year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1966 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 1964 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
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.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
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.
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.
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