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Pontiac Grand Prix recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns and 4,377 owner complaints for the Pontiac Grand Prix, covering model years 1995 to 2008. The 1997 model year drew the most complaints (810), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 22 recall campaigns on file
  • 4,377 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 14 model years with data (1995–2008)
  • most complaints: 1997 (810 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (795 complaints)
  • latest recall 15V701000 (reported Oct 26, 2015)
  • 241 complaints reporting a crash (5.5%)
  • 807 complaints reporting a fire (18.4%)
  • 180 complaints reporting an injury (4.1%)
  • 17 complaints reporting a death (0.4%)

Pontiac Grand Prix complaints by model year

14 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1997 model year has the most complaints: 810 of 4,377, or 18.5%. Next come 1998 (499) and 2000 (461). The fewest are for 1996, with 79 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Pontiac Grand Prix owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2008Column chart of 4,377 complaints across 14 model years. The highest is 1997 with 810. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 169 complaints16919951996: 79 complaints7919961997: 810 complaints81019971998: 499 complaints49919981999: 412 complaints41219992000: 461 complaints46120002001: 308 complaints30820012002: 330 complaints33020022003: 106 complaints10620032004: 454 complaints45420042005: 148 complaints14820052006: 239 complaints23920062007: 220 complaints22020072008: 142 complaints1422008
Show the figures for all 14 model years
Pontiac Grand Prix complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Pontiac Grand Prix complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995169224151
1996797350
199781034109271
19984991960161
19994121312582
20004611016290
20013081410676
20023301996121
200310653770
20044544658332
200514811560
20062391721160
20072201518112
20081429381
All model years4,37724180718017

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Pontiac Grand Prix components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 795 complaints (18.2% of all 4,377), followed by Electrical System (737) and Steering (607).

Components named most often in Pontiac Grand Prix complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Pontiac Grand Prix complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling79518.2%
Electrical System73716.8%
Steering60713.9%
Engine57413.1%
Exterior Lighting55412.7%
Power Train3678.4%
Visibility2646.0%
Air Bags2455.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2455.6%
Structure1393.2%
Vehicle Speed Control1282.9%
Suspension1242.8%
Unknown or Other1202.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline1122.6%
Service Brakes862.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Pontiac Grand Prix recalls

22 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Grand Prix, newest first. The 22 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2008. The 2004 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

  • 22 recall campaigns
Pontiac Grand Prix recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 3 campaigns1996: 1 campaign1997: 5 campaigns1998: 4 campaigns1999: 4 campaigns
2000: 5 campaigns2001: 6 campaigns2002: 3 campaigns2003: 3 campaigns2004: 7 campaigns2005: 1 campaign2006: 1 campaign2007: 3 campaigns2008: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 15V701000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe; Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 1997–2004

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

    Consequence:
    Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V519000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2007

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 15V201000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model year 2004

    General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.

    Consequence:
    The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 14V400000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model years 2004–2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 09V116000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 1997–2003

    General Motors is recalling 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 Buick Regal, MY 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, monte carlo and impala, MY 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, MY 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L V6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.

    Consequence:
    If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.Pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 08V118000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 1997–2003

    GM is recalling 207,542 MY 1997-2003 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged V-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.

    Consequence:
    Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2016., free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2016. Until the remedy is completed, GM strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 06V419000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

    Model year 2007

    On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.

    Consequence:
    With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 05V046000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model year 2004

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' If one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on March 8, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 04V299000

    Reported

    Structure › Frame and Members

    Model year 2004

    Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 04V287000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2004

    Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.

    Consequence:
    Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on June 28, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Show 12 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 03V527000

    Reported

    Steering › Rack and Pinion

    Model year 1996

    Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 03V331000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2004

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "passenger car braking systems." On some of these vehicles, the right rear brake hose fitting may not be tightened properly, and a brake fluid leak could occur.

    Consequence:
    If enough fluid leaks, the brake pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. Owner notification began August 28, 2003. Owners should contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 02V329000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2001

    On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.

    Consequence:
    This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the AB8ILITY of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began December 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 02V286000

    Reported

    Steering › Rack and Pinion

    Model years 1997–1998

    Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began January 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 02V027000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 1999

    On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.

    Consequence:
    Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began February 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 01V026000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on January 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on April 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 00V228003

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 99V348000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.

    Consequence:
    Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 99V283000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 98V306000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 1995

    The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  11. NHTSA campaign 97V065000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 1995

    The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  12. NHTSA campaign 97V017000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring

    Model year 1995

    Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.

    Consequence:
    This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Pontiac Grand Prix questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Pontiac Grand Prix have?

NHTSA lists 22 vehicle recall campaigns for the Pontiac Grand Prix, covering model years 1995 to 2008. The most recent, 15V701000, was reported on October 26, 2015 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2004 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Pontiac Grand Prix model year has the most complaints?

The 1997 model year, with 810 of the 4,377 complaints in NHTSA’s file (18.5%). The next are 1998 (499) and 2000 (461). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Pontiac Grand Prix complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 795 complaints, or 18.2% of all 4,377. Electrical System (737) and Steering (607) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Pontiac Grand Prix?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Pontiac dealer.

How many Pontiac Grand Prix complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4,377 complaints, 241 report a crash, 807 a fire, 180 at least one injury and 17 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.