NHTSA Data Explorer

Pontiac Grand Prix

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

5,182

Active records

Recalls

39

Active records

TSBs

1,334

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

21

Injuries

300

Crashes

308

Fires

830

Top reported issues — Pontiac Grand Prix

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Condition issue

1,703

Operating state

1,317

Thermal issue

1,137

Fluid issue

501

Steering behavior

484

Engine behavior

479

Lighting behavior

431

Braking behavior

426

Reporting mechanism

392

Safety restraint issue

370

Noise

310

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

300

Driver assistance issue

238

Safety restraint behavior

234

Performance issue

220

Electrical issue

202

Vibration/harshness

147

Access/entry issue

146

Starting behavior

141

Wiper/washer behavior

131

Smell

99

HVAC behavior

94

Ride/handling behavior

66

Powering on/off behavior

58

Recent change

55

Infotainment behavior

44

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed May 12, 2026


Fire

The vehicle overheated and caught fire.

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Feb 17, 2026


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.

2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Nov 21, 2025


Fire

The contact owned a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the Low Oil message was displayed monthly, requiring oil to be added to the engine. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke in the cabin near the floor on the passenger’s and driver’s sides, extending towards the dashboard. After stopping and exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed fire underneath the driver's side door, near the rear of the tire extending up towards the dashboard. The contact stated…

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Oct 9, 2025


The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be serviced because it was an older vehicle, and the dealer informed the contact that the recall part had been discontinued. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was then taken to Christian Brothers Automotive, where it was…

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Oct 2, 2025


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 restarted and was able to be driven. The failure had become more persistent over time and the contact became aware that the failure mostly occurred in warmer weather. The contact…

2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Feb 13, 2025


The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact asked his daughter to remove the keychains and lanyards from the key. The vehicle was started after removing the lanyards and keychains. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted;…

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Oct 28, 2024


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.

2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Oct 24, 2024


The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering functionality. The contact coasted to a stop and restarted the vehicle with the ignition key. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle regained power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number:…

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Jun 13, 2024


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 parked. But still feels like it's not in park. I worry that it won't be in park and back up or roll forward on me while I'm trying to get into or out of my car. [XXX] INFORMATION…

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Mar 20, 2024


The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer for service under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however after the service the vehicle started but did not idle due to an air intake hose not reinstalled on the vehicle. The contact stated that the air intake hose needs to be replaced however, the repairs have not been completed. The contact stated that before taking the vehicle into service the manufacturer was…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.