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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%)

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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.

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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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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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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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