2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Prix years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. That ranks 12th out of 14 Grand Prix model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (43 complaints, 30%), typically at around 92,159 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 143owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 30% | 92,159 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 21% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 15% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 19 | 13% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 13% | 63,526 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 6% | 93,080 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 6% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 61,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | 12,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 71,618 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 123,732 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 48,589 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Took it in to Valvoline for an oil change and they checked the headlights,blinkers etc.They could not get main headlights to come on so they replaced them and they still would not come on.Told me I was going to have to take it to a mechanic.High beams and fog lights work but replaced bulbs and…
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.
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…
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 hasnât sent the part. Itâs needs repaired now. Iâm tired of waiting, it shouldnât take this long to get a recall repaired.
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…
Other Pontiac Grand Prix years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 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 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 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.