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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Prix in Kansas, United States
Apr 2015 - Oct 2019
May 2016

181000 mi
Valve cover oil leak. 
Dec 2016

190000 mi

US $291
Alternator failed. 
May 2017

199000 mi

US $160
Cv joints Lost steering fluid. 
Jun 2017

199000 mi

US $165
Exhaust noise. 
Feb 2018

205000 mi

US $400
Rack and pinion leaking badly. Over heated with coolant in place. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2013
Oct 2007

20100 mi

US $250
Alternator failed under heavy load from stereo equipment. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Wisconsin, United States
- Jul 2009
Feb 2003

6000 mi
Replaced leaky intake gasket 
Oct 2003

12000 mi
Replaced passenger wheel hub 
Jul 2009

77000 mi

US $600
Replaced tie-rod ends, driver wheel hub and alignment 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
Jun 2011

115320 mi

C $650
Left and right front wheel bearings replaced. Had to do same on my 2001 at 160000. 
Dec 2011

130820 mi

C $800
intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze with potential to foul oil. 
Aug 2012

131440 mi
piston slapping engine is baked car is being junked 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Florida, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Feb 2013

90000 mi
Heads leaking oil and antifreeze. 
Jul 2013

95000 mi
When I first got it heads leaking oil and antifreeze. They just put a band aid on it, I kept smelling antifreeze. Now the heating core is going and while towing it they did not take off the emergency brakes and messed up the rear end. 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States
- Mar 2011
Mar 2011

150000 mi

US $3800
New, GM re-manufactured Engine Installed 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Ohio, United States
- May 2009
Jan 2009

60000 mi

US $100
Bad ignition switch, daytime running lights would turn off when AC was turned on. Another widespread issue not addressed by GM. Replaced it myself. 
Apr 2009

61000 mi
AC stopped working. Won't get cold. Not yet repaired. 
May 2009

64000 mi

US $150
Replaced upper intake manifold. Manifold made of thin plastic, heats up and eventually cracks around EGR passage. Engine then leaks coolant internally. GM doesn't address this widespread issue, would probably go bankrupt if issued recall. Did work myself. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Ohio, United States
Sep 2011 - May 2014
Sep 2012

93000 mi

US $200
Replaced wire harness to the sensor in the wheel hub 
Jun 2013

105000 mi
Emergency brake does not appear to work 
May 2014

109000 mi
Rocker panels completely rotted out. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Illinois, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2015
Sep 2012

94000 mi

US $600
Break rotors and calipers. 
Oct 2014

112500 mi

US $900
Upper intake manifold leaking 
Apr 2015

116000 mi

US $535
Belt Tensior went bad. 
Jul 2015

118000 mi
Transmission went bad. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Oregon, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
Oct 2011

66300 mi

US $300
ABS wiring harness had extreme wear, disconnected from system. 
Jul 2012

90800 mi

US $1400
ABS harness was ripped out of the right hub. Harness and right hub required replacing. 
Sep 2013

103000 mi

US $600
Ignition switch was replaced, as it was faulty. A/C and trip computer were not operational due to this. 
Jul 2014

106000 mi

US $1400
Cooling system was leaking through water pump needed replacing. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Nov 2010

194200 mi
Replaced Tensioner Belt. Cost $376.00 They replaced the ignition as the car would not start correctly. Cost was $600.00 
Aug 2012

221340 mi

C $350
Replace Resonater pipe assembly 
Jan 2013

240620 mi

C $774
Replace timming cover gasket and replace thermostat & waterpump 
Mar 2014

250480 mi

C $500
Wheel bearing repaired. 
Nov 2014

260400 mi

C $300
Water pump replaced 
Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Oct 2011

88000 mi

US $3000
Transmission blew at 88k miles. Cost 3000 to fix it. scrapped it instead 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Prix in Iowa, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
May 2017

130000 mi

US $40
P0446 code. Replaced evap purge valve solenoid 
Jun 2017

130000 mi

US $90
replaced fuse for horn Something was bent, causing the backing of the front driver's side brake pad to rub on the rotor. Mechanic bent it back into position and inspected the pads and rotors. During heavy rain, water leaked onto the front passenger floor. Mechanic sealed a leak that had opened up between the exterior area in front of the windshield and the interior of the car. 
Jul 2017

130000 mi

US $180
Front passenger window would not go up or down. Replaced window motor assembly. AC was not very cold. Recharged AC turn signal bulb was burnt out. replaced bulb 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Utah, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

151000 mi

US $6
The bypass hose developed a leak. Replaced the hose. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

166000 mi

US $1500
transmission and torque converter failed 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

179000 mi

US $3600
Blown head gasket and leaking radiator. Leaking oil. Car misfiring. 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
Dec 2011

143840 mi

C $20
replaced windhshield washer pump 
Pontiac Grand Prix in Iowa, United States
Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
Aug 2015

273000 mi

US $360
Brake line burst under medium braking. Replaced by splicing line. 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 2dr Coupe

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Grand Prix in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Oct 2011

70000 mi

US $350
Needed new rotors and ABS wheel Harness 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Histories

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