| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 63 repairs.
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
Engine not specified
| 32240 mi C $400 |
Engine would shut down while driving resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. Dealer replaced gas pedal sensor due to diagnostic codes. While attempting to drive car home from the dealer the engine shut down again while driving Without any warning the engine would shut down while driving, resulting in loss of power steering and power brakes. This time the dealer replaced the Powertrain Control Module PCM |
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $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. |
| 179000 mi US $140 |
replaced water pump |
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35862 mi | Engine light with code P0171. Dealer repaired Oxygen sensor connector. |
| 96000 mi US $45 |
The oil pressure sensor gave a check engine light. A dealer quoted me $240 for the repair. I bought the $45 part and swapped it myself in the Autozone parking lot in the dark in under 5 minutes. |
| 99700 mi US $400 |
Harmonic Balancer (crankshaft pulley) was out of balance. It was replaced. The labor was about 5 hours. Water pump began leaking and spraying water everywhere. It was replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $50 |
check engine light= massive evap leak; replaced evap solenoid 50 bucks dealer part |
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 93000 mi C $500 |
Engine misfire, loss of power, engine vibration |
| 93860 mi C $650 |
Motor not warming up. Check engine. Faulty thermostat. Check engine (P0420).Cat-converter. Declined. Will take to another shop. |
| 104160 mi C $300 |
Check engine light (P0420). Replaced catalytic converter and one oxygen sensor. Replaced the two mufflers (N/C warranty). |
| 163000 mi US $500 |
Replace coolant hoses |
| 175000 mi US $200 |
Replace ignition control module |
| 59560 mi C $640 |
muffler was changed |
| 126000 mi US $300 |
Died on start up and stall and massive hiccup on acceleration especially in cold weather. Fuel Pressure Regulator fit symptoms and is incorporated into Fuel Pump. Replaced Fuel Pump. After replacement check engine light on with O2 code. |
| 127000 mi | No heat. Flushing heater core fixed the problem. Found "clay" in hoses. A few weeks later no heat again. Flushed heater core again but didn't fix problem. Both upper and lower radiator hoses collapsing. Coolant is full. Still unresolved. |
| 108000 mi US $480 |
Reduced engine power with Check Engine light on. |
| 112000 mi US $858 |
Engine lost all coolant due to defective heater pulley assembly. |
| 106000 mi US $420 |
Stalled & died at traffic light. Replaced two ignition coil pacts and Ignision Program board. |
| 166780 mi C $280 |
Coolant was leaking, some overheating problems. The waterpump was replaced and problem went away. |
| 179800 mi | Exhaust leaking. |
| 77500 mi C $275 |
Ignition coil cap wore enough that it was grounding and not sending adequate voltage to plug wires causing misfires and loss of power. |
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