Pontiac Grand Prix Structure Problems
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix across 14 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “both front” (6% of reports).
- 139structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%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.
- Both front: mentioned in 8 of 139 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 139 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 8 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 6 | 4% | 35,000 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 4 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 4 | 2% | 22,500 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 6 | 4% | 80,903 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 33 | 7% | 87,000 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 9 | 8% | 122,972 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 10 | 3% | 91,000 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 5 | 2% | 173,000 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 13 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% | 66,152 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 8 | 2% | 96,000 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 19 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 7 | 9% | 39,153 |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 8 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2004
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture.
Risk: If ignored, the bracket would fracture and degrade to the point where the intermediate steering shaft could separate, resulting in loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 16, 2004. Owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Recall n140574, case #[xxx] on 2/7/19, my son's car got stuck 2 blocks from home on a residential street. The grand prix was driven there to see if he could be pushed out, and got stuck - along with 4 other cars. We tried to push the car out, but it wouldn't move. We left the car running while…
I had barely hit a curb pulling into the bank parking when my brake pad wouldn't stop. At less than 7mph. My air bags had deployed leaving me jarred, and in a shock i could not move. I sat locked in to my safetybelt until the construction worker down roadpulled me out to safety. Such a mils hit…
Recall on engine pulled into driveway open hood car with smoking then it united fire there is oil on the drip pan but that's been going on for years never got a recall note in the mail
On friday may 11 2018 at approximately 8:30 am, my car was parked & shut off in my driveway when i heard a loud "bang" noise. I ran to my window & saw flames & black smoke rolling out from under the hood of my car. It had exploded & caught on fire in less than 1 min after i got out, shut it off…
While driving my car on street i was struck on the passenger side in a intersection when a chevy maxi van struct me when running a red light. My airbag did not deploy and my vehicle was totalled. I sustained body injuries such as back and neck and financial hardship. I have never recovered from…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand Prixs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “both front”, in 8 of 139 complaints.
Other Pontiac Grand Prix problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (795)
- Electrical System problems (737)
- Steering problems (607)
- Engine problems (574)
- Exterior Lighting problems (555)
- Power Train problems (367)
- Visibility problems (264)
- Air Bags problems (245)
See all Pontiac Grand Prix problems.