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Pontiac Grand Prix Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Pontiac Grand Prix | 11 Grand Prixs, 9.1 months of data per Grand Prix, average 94100 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 Grand Prixs, 9.1 months of data per Grand Prix, average 94100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2004 | Pontiac Grand Prix | 12 Grand Prixs, 8.2 months of data per Grand Prix, average 124000 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 Grand Prixs, 8.2 months of data per Grand Prix, average 124000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2002 | Pontiac Grand Prix | 10 Grand Prixs, 9.8 months of data per Grand Prix, average 129900 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 Grand Prixs, 9.8 months of data per Grand Prix, average 129900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Dealer replaced a remote that stopped working under warranty. | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 235 | Speed sensor failure. Could have been due to a pot hole hit but not sure. | |
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Backlighting on a few HVAC control lights were out. Dealer replaced with an entirely new unit. PCM Traction Control Not Allowed code was posted. Turns out it was a corroded battery cable they cleaned up. | |
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Itermediate Steering shaft replacement under warranty | |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | Transmission was shifting hard, took to repair shop to have diagnosed. Transmission failing. Got rid of car. | |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 71000 | 230 | water pump leak |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 59000 | 350 | brake all 4 wheels |
| Nov | 2010 | 67000 | 0 | Steering shaft replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | replaced worn tie rods |
| Feb | 2013 | 97700 | 400 | replace heater core |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 126000 | 150 | Passenger side ball joint needed to be replaced because it was popping and clanking. I did not repair but notified new owner that it should be fixed at some point to stop the noise. |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 70000 | 0 | I bought this car and was noticing the Traction Control would automatically turn off upon starting the vehicle. I would push the button to turn it back on and it wouldn't work. The shop replaced the switch. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 78000 | 5 | Check engine light came on. Pushed OnStar and talked to technician. Said problem was EGR valve. Removed and cleaned EGR and vehicle running great now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | replaced alternantor that was making noise |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 77500 | 275 | Ignition coil cap wore enough that it was grounding and not sending adequate voltage to plug wires causing misfires and loss of power. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 84320 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 90520 | 350 | Replaced heater/AC fan motor |
| May | 2011 | 93000 | 500 | Engine misfire, loss of power, engine vibration |
| Sep | 2011 | 97960 | 20 | Car remote not working. Replaced remote replacement rubber pad.(carandtruckremotes.com) |
| Jan | 2012 | 102480 | 925 | Motor not warming up. Check engine. Faulty thermostat. Check engine (P0420).Cat-converter. Declined. Will take to another shop. Trans cooler lines replaced. Trans flush and oil change. Oil and lube + 15 point check up. Injectors cleaned. 160,000km service all done. |
| Apr | 2012 | 104160 | 300 | Check engine light (P0420). Replaced catalytic converter and one oxygen sensor. Replaced the two mufflers (N/C warranty). |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 164300 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 166780 | 280 | Coolant was leaking, some overheating problems. The waterpump was replaced and problem went away. |
| Sep | 2011 | 179800 | 0 | Brakes locking up and making horrible noises. Pads and Rotors need replacing, calipers need replacing, power steering pump leaking, exhaust leaking. |
| Apr | 2012 | 179800 | 0 | Power steering pump leaking. Calipers need replacing. Exhaust leaking. |
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 59000 | 0 | Heads Up Display needed replacement, ~$500 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 47740 | 248 | Preventive maintenance of original OEM rotors and pads. Uneven braking and poor braking performance. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Cabin air filter rain gutter fell off, required re-gluing. Symptom, water was entering the dash the passenger footwell, sloshing around, and adding humidity to the interior. | |
| May | 2009 | 47120 | 110 | warped rotors, front |
| Nov | 2011 | 56720 | 300 | repaired the steering horn switch, the rear passenger door lock wiring. repaired the front sway bar links. |
| Apr | 2013 | 62620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 98000 | 12 | Replaced the left front low-beam headlamp. |
| Nov | 2010 | 110000 | 192 | Replaced both front headlamp assemblies with used OEM units that were like new. The originals were heavily oxidized, reducing the light the headlamps could provide. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 47000 | 50 | Dexcool coolant turned into mud. Suspect possible intake gasket leak. Cleaned out system and monitoring for changes. |
| Jun | 2011 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 1700 | Moaning sound at speed. Rough shifts. Rebuilt trans. | |
| Jun | 2012 | 1000 | COnstant ABS light issues. Brake failure. Repaired leaking brake line. Replaced hub ass'y several times. ABS light still intermittent problem. | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 20 | Blower moter resistor | |
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 1187 | Replaced entire exhaust system except for the catalytic converter | |
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 650 | Left and right front wheel bearings replaced. Had to do same on my 2001 at 160000. | |
| Dec | 2011 | 130820 | 800 | intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze with potential to foul oil. |
| Aug | 2012 | 131440 | 0 | piston slapping engine is baked car is being junked |
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 88000 | 3000 | Transmission blew at 88k miles. Cost 3000 to fix it. scrapped it instead |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 66700 | 300 | ABS wiring harness had extreme wear, disconnected from system. |
| Jul | 2012 | 91700 | 1400 | ABS harness was ripped out of the right hub. Harness and right hub required replacing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 142600 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 143840 | 20 | replaced windhshield washer pump |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 2dr Coupe
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 70000 | 350 | Needed new rotors and ABS wheel Harness |
| Nov | 2011 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 120900 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 125240 | 700 | A/C condenser replaced, system recharged |
| Nov | 2011 | 129580 | 760 | Replaced mufflers (2). Replaced rear rocker cover gasket due to excessive oil leak onto exhaust manifold. Real risk of fire. Same problem as recall on frt gasket but no recall on rear gasket? |
| Apr | 2012 | 133920 | 900 | drivers side front wheel bearing replace due to wear replaced front rotors and pads power brake booster replaced Rusted leaking brake lines replaced from ABS module to wheel cylinders. |
| Aug | 2012 | 134540 | 130 | Replace passenger side rear door window regulator |
| Apr | 2013 | 137020 | 22 | Replace left tie rod end |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 145000 | 2850 | Lost overdrive and noticed more slippage between gears than normal. Transmission was rebuilt with several new "hard" parts along with the standard rebuild. Front wheel bearings started to make noise so I replaced them. |
| Oct | 2011 | 148000 | 15 | Engine light came on and indicated "coolant temp always low." Thermostat seemed to be stuck open. Replaced thermostat and light went out, car operated at normal temperature again. |
| Feb | 2012 | 154000 | 400 | Slight vibration at 40-50 mph. Control arm bushings replaced and alignment completed. Two idler pullies bad. One siezed causing the turbocharger belt to be shredded, the other was making a ticking noise and on the verge of siezing. |
| Jun | 2012 | 156000 | 300 | Vibration still occurred at about 40 mph. Left front CV shaft needed to be replaced. Problem solved. |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 90000 | 400 | Wheel bearing & front tie rod replacement. |
| Sep | 2011 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 111000 | 460 | Bad cat converter. It was replaced |
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 152000 | 155 | Rear wheel hubs replaced. Right rear was making noise, they were both replaced. Both were the original hubs. |
| Nov | 2011 | 165000 | 1000 | Front sway bar broken, replaced. Rusted from the inside out. Rear struts and strut mounts replaced. They were the originals with 165k miles. |
| Sep | 2012 | 186000 | 168 | MAF sensor malfunction affecting proper shifting of the transmission. MAF sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 197000 | 15 | Leaking front valve/rocker arm cover. Smoke from oil leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced cover gasket. |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 77000 | 3500 | Catastrophic transmission failure. Replaced transmission. |
| Apr | 2011 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 181000 | 800 | HVAC fan bearing squealing fan replaced. Shop discovered front rotors worn out, replaced along with pads, also rear pads. |
| Jul | 2011 | 182000 | 800 | Resistor block for HVAC replaced. Anti-knock sensors replaced. |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 120000 | 500 | MAS airflow sensor was bad. Engine was hitching/stalling due to fuel flooding. |
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 103000 | 220 | GP was having annual NYS Inspection when Orig. front L & R Tie Rods were discovered to be worn out. Too much play and wobble in the front two tires. Both Tie Rods replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 114000 | 115152 | Passenger Rear Brake Proportional Valve leaking. New Valve was $39.95. Brakes good as new. Replaced all front and rear brake pads and rotore. Price of the parts $216.30 Labor zero. |
| Jan | 2013 | 126000 | 362 | Front Driver side Wheel bearing hub assembly replaced since bearing was worn out. This bearing had 60,000 miles on it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 186000 | 500 | transmission cooler line leak |
| Oct | 2011 | 195000 | 0 | engine failure (spin main br'g?). junked it. |
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