2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (14% of reports).
- 107electrical system complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 15 of 107 complaints (14%)
- Fire department: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 77 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 10 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 43 | 30% | 92,159 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 68 | 31% | 106,315 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 65 | 27% | 123,000 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 45 | 30% | 87,500 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 107 | 24% | 90,000 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 20 | 19% | 108,281 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 56 | 17% | 85,000 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 60 | 19% | 99,699 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 63 | 14% | 110,500 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 47 | 11% | 107,000 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 51 | 10% | 94,339 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 88 | 11% | 104,352 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 9 | 11% | — |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 15 | 9% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
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.
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 passengerâs and driverâs sides, extending…
Oil leaking ,traction control keeps shutting on and off,evac leak,in motion,smoke and oil stains coming from car. Scanner reads misfire needs plugs and wires but just got plugs and wires.
Fire department said my car burned up cold in the yard electrical from the fuse box passenger side. The alarm went off i looked outside flames was going thru windshield thru the dash tires was burning called fire dept. 02/04/2020. Car is totalled. I never had any issues with the car..it just burst…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Pontiac Grand Prixs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (24% of the 454 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 15 of 107 complaints, followed by “fire department” (7).
Other 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
- Engine problems (98)
- Steering problems (64)
See all 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix problems or electrical system problems across all Grand Prix years.