2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Prix years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. That ranks 9th out of 14 Grand Prix model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (92 complaints, 42%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 18 fires, 15 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 220owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 92 | 42% | 100,000 | “low beam” (41%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 68 | 31% | 106,315 | “low beam” (18%) | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 13% | 72,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 28 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 10% | 60,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% | 98,590 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 30,693 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 42,722 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 48,470 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated while driving at night the headlights had started to fail and would not properly illuminate. The contact stated that the fog lights and hi-beam worked as designed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer in 2021 to be…
On March 27th, 2023, the car was parked and off for only approximately 5 minutes when the engine caught fire. The engine and vehicle is a complete loss. A claim has been filed with Farm Bureau insurance. There were no engine warning lights, smells, or smoke during or after driving, until the 5…
The multifunction/turning signal switch is malfunctioning. It started in 2012 about a year after I purchased the car. The brights would randomly turn on without me touching the switch and then the brights would turn on when I'd use my turning signal. I delt with it for several years, but eventually…
steering wheel refusing to lock. therefore safety issue as car locks will not lock as a result. no messages or warning lights or behaviors. this happened once a year ago. and was able to lock steering by moving wheel and moving key in ignition.
Other Pontiac Grand Prix years
← 2006 Grand Prix · 2008 Grand Prix →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 143 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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 Prix | 810 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 79 | 1 |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 169 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 92 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Prix model years, the 2007 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.