Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix across 14 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (21). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (14% of reports).
- 112fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 49%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 16 of 112 complaints (14%)
- Intake manifold: mentioned in 8 of 112 complaints (7%)
- Engine fire: mentioned in 6 of 112 complaints (5%)
- Minutes later: mentioned in 6 of 112 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 112 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 25 a fire, 2 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 1 | 0% | 48,470 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 3 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% | 12,900 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% | 62,017 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 3 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 10 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 13 | 4% | 93,000 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 21 | 5% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 16 | 4% | 108,500 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 14 | 3% | 156,364 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 14 | 2% | 128,776 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 3 | 4% | 93,375 |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 3 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Model years: 2007
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil while driving. The contact stated that occasionally when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop as designed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact stated…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number…
I was driving along,and suddenly without warning,the engine died...naturally the power steering and power brakes didn't work, but i managed to get the car over to the curb. I tried to start it and it started just fine, so i took it home, i was nervous after that driving it ! Because after that it…
[xxx] insisted, "they're cars are safe, but this is far from the truth!" i purchased, this car on 02/26/2014, and there where no visible sign on how much the car cost, [xxx] was the salesman, who gathered my information, showed me two cars, and i test drove one, but none was what i was looking for…
My gas gauge doesn't work and the only time it does is when the needle floats back and forth between e and f. I'm not sure why this is but when i research about it there are many of complaints regarding the same issue. I would just like to know if the reason is a faulty gm part or if this happens…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand Prixs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Pontiac Grand Prix. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 16 of 112 complaints, followed by “intake manifold” (8).
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- Steering problems (607)
- Engine problems (574)
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- Visibility problems (264)
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