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Pontiac Grand Prix repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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Pontiac Grand Prix electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

48850 mi PCM Traction Control Not Allowed code was posted. Turns out it was a corroded battery cable they cleaned up. Backlighting on a few HVAC control lights were out. Dealer replaced with an entirely new unit. 

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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

211700 mi

US $105
Needed a battery. Was cold, car didn't leave me stranded but ran off of alternator. Didn't feel like changing myself because it was so cold...and cheapest batt I could find at store was almost $100.00 too. 
60000 mi

US $150
Windshield wiper motor broke due to an extremely heavy snowstorm. Due to water leaking into motor. 

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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

46000 mi replaced alternator that was making noise replaced alternantor that was making noise 
48000 mi

US $50
replaced blower motor 

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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

71000 mi

US $500
new alternator new alternator $300 for part from Rockauto. Had dealer install along w/belt for additional $200. 
79 mi

US $70
Rear driver window regulator broke. Plastic cable guide broke. Meineke wanted $250ish to repair w/ 1 hr labor. Purchased part on Rockauto.com for $70 and repaired myself. Super easy; 6 bolts; done in 15 minutes. 
99000 mi

US $75
left rear window regulator has been making noise for quite awhile, so I replaced it. It stilled functioned fine at the time. 
99700 mi

US $1300
Compressor bearing was going out. Compressor was replaced 

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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

90520 mi

C $350
Replaced heater/AC fan motor 
97960 mi

C $20
Car remote not working. Replaced remote replacement rubber pad.(carandtruckremotes.com) 

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

148000 mi

US $5
Burned out turn signal/running light 
271300 mi

US $107
Had one headllight out. Replaced both. Pretty good since this is the first time in 11 years and 270K miles! 
96000 mi The heads up display spring had broken through the plastic it was mounted to, making the HUD not able to adjust. I took the unit out myself and remounted the spring. 
59000 mi Heads Up Display needed replacement, ~$500 

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

133000 mi

US $110
Left rear power window motor and assembly needed to be replaced. Motor was in fact still working but window assembly included new motor as well as one part. 
144000 mi

US $112
The battery went dead and Was replaced fixing the problem. 
15500 mi

C $50
Fix leak around OnStar antenna. Fixed under warranty. 
98000 mi

US $12
Replaced the left front low-beam headlamp. 
173900 mi

US $26
The HVAC air recirculation mode stopped working. Replaced the motor assembly for the recirculation door. 
227883 mi

US $16
"Low washer fluid" warning was always displayed when the fluid was not low. Replaced the washer fluid sensor. 
56720 mi

C $300
repaired the steering horn switch, the rear passenger door lock wiring. 
65100 mi

C $230
Horn stopped working again. Was a faulty connection behind the airbag. 

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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

76000 mi

US $20
Blower moter resistor 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

190000 mi

US $291
Alternator failed. 
20100 mi

US $250
Alternator failed under heavy load from stereo equipment. 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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. 
61000 mi AC stopped working. Won't get cold. Not yet repaired. 
194200 mi They replaced the ignition as the car would not start correctly. Cost was $600.00 

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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

143840 mi

C $20
replaced windhshield washer pump 
130000 mi

US $90
replaced fuse for horn 
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 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

125240 mi

C $700
A/C condenser replaced, system recharged 
134740 mi

C $130
Replace passenger side rear door window regulator 

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

199000 mi

US $20
Horn wire broken. Wire replaced. 

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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

Engine not specified

181000 mi

US $800
HVAC fan bearing squealing fan replaced. Shop discovered front rotors worn out, replaced along with pads, also rear pads. 
182000 mi

US $800
Resistor block for HVAC replaced. 

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