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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%)
Chart based on 308 repairs.
Pontiac Grand Prix repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 259 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Wisconsin, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 200921500 mi | Dealer replaced a remote that stopped working under warranty. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Kansas, United States - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201150000 miUS $235 | Speed sensor failure. Could have been due to a pot hole hit but not sure. | ||
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Iowa, United States - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 201048850 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. | ||
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Washington, United States - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201155000 mi | Transmission was shifting hard, took to repair shop to have diagnosed. Transmission failing. Got rid of car. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Sep 2017120280 miC $500 | front bearings both sides | ||
| Mar 2018130820 miC $400 | Front Strut replacement | ||
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Georgia, United States Apr 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 2011111000 miUS $460 | Bad cat converter. It was replaced | ||
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in South Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201071000 miUS $230 | water pump leak | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201065800 mi | Steering shaft replaced | ||
| Mar 201170000 mi | replaced worn tie rods | ||
| Feb 201397000 miUS $400 | replace heater core | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Oct 201269500 miUS $360 | Water pump was leaking | ||
| Jul 201378500 miUS $495 | Rear brake calipers were leaking fluid | ||
| Feb 201485000 miUS $500 | Oil leak from valve cover gaskets | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Idaho, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011126000 miUS $150 | Passenger side ball joint needed to be replaced because it was popping and clanking. I did not repair but notified new owner that it should be fixed at some point to stop the noise. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Aug 200731643 mi | Problem: Check Engine Light On Intermittently. Cause: Input Speed Sensor. Solution: Replaced Sensor. (Under Warranty) | ||
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2015109400 miUS $200 | Car was chugging up hills, sort of like a soft buck or surge forward. Also chugging at any speed if rpms were between 1200-2000. Then the car would not move if put into any forward or reverse gear. | ||
| Nov 2016147000 miUS $65 | New remanufactured transmission started heating up to 220 degrees and higher Fahrenheit, so a Hayden 679 Transmission cooler was installed and now the transmission rarely reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit. | ||
| Jul 2017155000 miUS $200 | Radiator side tank cracked. Replaced radiator. | ||
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 20065100 mi | Serpentine belt chirp/squeak/squeal. Lubed belt under warranty. | ||
| Oct 20069000 mi | Serpentine belt chirp/squeak/squeal. Cleaned belt and all pulleys due to glazing, replaced belt tensioner under warranty. | ||
| Jan 2009100000 miUS $200 | Passenger side hub replaced due to a bad wheel bearing. Around 100,000 miles on the car. | ||
| Aug 2011205500 miUS $947 | Hard shifting when hot, slow shifting, erratic torque converter lock, torque converter lock/unlock at speed. Multiple diganostic transmission codes. TCC and EPC solenoids deemed bad. Replaced all solenoids and input speed sensor. | ||
| Oct 2011211700 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 2012225000 miUS $15 | Extended warm-up. CEL showed, code stated coolant temp lower than expected. Replaced thermostat, engine warms up as it should, no CEL repeats. | ||
| Aug 2012244100 miUS $7 | Center console armrest vinyl had split. Pulled a part from a totalled car at the junkyard and replaced. The split irritated my arm when put on the armrest. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201289700 miUS $100 | Bottom transmission cooling lines were rusty, do to Michigan salt of course, and had to be replaced as they were leaking. Were noticed when changing transmission fluid. | ||
| Jul 2013100800 miUS $75 | Power steering pressure switch replaced, fluid was leaking. | ||
| Dec 2013106000 mi | Power steering hose disconnected, loss of power steering. | ||
| Feb 2014107100 miUS $505 | Power steering lines failed do to age and road salt. First repair shop did not replace lines, only "patched" the lines up. The sub-frame needed to be dropped in order to do the job correctly. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in California, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014111000 miUS $200 | car would hesitate when trying to use passing speed | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jun 201070000 mi | I bought this car and was noticing the Traction Control would automatically turn off upon starting the vehicle. I would push the button to turn it back on and it wouldn't work. The shop replaced the switch. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201060000 miUS $150 | Windshield wiper motor broke due to an extremely heavy snowstorm. Due to water leaking into motor. | ||
| Jun 2013121000 miUS $600 | Dexcool decomposed into a thick, mud like fluid. Needed radiator flushed, new heater core, and replaced water pump. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Missouri, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 2011149000 miUS $200 | Water pump seal beginning to seep. Noticed when performing oil change. Replaced water pump, accessory drive belt and thermostat. Noise from left front wheel at low speeds. Found left front hub had excessive play in bearings. Replaced both front hub assemblies. No longer making noise and overall road noise reduced. Quieter ride. | ||
| Sep 2012168000 miUS $210 | Light brake pedal pressure caused front end shimmy due to warped front rotors. Right rear brake caliper leaking brake fluid with park brake engaged. Replaced front rotors/pads and right rear brake caliper. | ||
| Feb 2014190700 miUS $240 | Replaced catalytic converter due to foul exhaust odor. Engine uses about a quart of oil between oil changes. | ||
| Sep 2014200000 miUS $175 | Plastic coolant elbow leaking coolant down pulley end of engine due to age/fatigue. Replaced with aluminum elbow. Replace intake and exhaust crossover gaskets also. | ||
| Jan 2015206000 miUS $100 | Coolant seepage from timing gear cover gasket. Replaced timing gear cover gasket, oil and filter. | ||
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014179000 miUS $140 | replaced water pump | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201046000 mi | replaced alternator that was making noise replaced alternantor that was making noise | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201078000 miUS $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. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Kentucky, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201848000 miUS $50 | replaced blower motor | ||
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Georgia, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 201092000 mi | rebuilt transmission | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201198000 miUS $50 | check engine light= massive evap leak; replaced evap solenoid 50 bucks dealer part | ||
| Mar 2012116000 mi | went threw car wash, trans. stuck in limp mode, blew 10 amp fuse found spare in the fuse box now good to go for last 100 miles | ||
| Sep 2012125000 miUS $90 | abs and traction control light came on while backing out of parking space, and a short few days later a unbearable hum on the highway, one hub was bad $90 timken on ebay (however i did all four) | ||
| Jan 2013143200 miUS $1700 | noise coming from bellhousing some slipping going up long hills, few days later would not move or get up to speed, new torque converter, added trans cooler and a shift kit ;) | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Colorado, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201171000 miUS $500 | new alternator new alternator $300 for part from Rockauto. Had dealer install along w/belt for additional $200. | ||
| Jan 201272 miUS $500 | wheel hub and tie rod wheel hub and tie rod replaced. Both were worn and causing looseness in the steering. | ||
| Aug 201279 miUS $70 | A spring broke on the HUD module making the display itself unviewable. Had to take off several dash trim pieces, take apart the HUD and remount the spring. 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. A spring broke on the HUD module making the display itself unviewable. Had to take off several dash trim pieces, take apart the HUD and remount the spring. 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. | ||
| Oct 201284000 miUS $60 | The suspension had a slight clunking. Replaced both front sway bar links, which resolved the clunking. | ||
| Nov 201285000 miUS $6 | The GPS? antenna just ahead of the sunroof was leaking during bad storms. I removed the overhead lights to discover that the bolt holding it together was loose. I added a sealant to the antenna and tightened the bolt. | ||
| Dec 201396000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201499000 miUS $75 | left rear window regulator has been making noise for quite awhile, so I replaced it. It stilled functioned fine at the time. | ||
| Apr 201499700 miUS $400 | Compressor bearing was going out. Compressor was replaced Harmonic Balancer (crankshaft pulley) was out of balance. It was replaced. The labor was about 5 hours. front right wheel hub was loose. Replaced by mechanic The driver's side rear door lock mechanism was only working intermittently. It would sometimes remain locked or unlocked. Part was replaced in about 30 minutes. Water pump began leaking and spraying water everywhere. It was replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014103000 miUS $130 | The Electronic Brake Control Module(ECBM) went bad. $888 for a new part, but I removed it myself and shipped to repair shop for $100 to be repaired and returned. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 200725690 mi | Clunk in the steering while turning the wheel at low speeds. Dealer replaced the Intermediate Steering Shaft | ||
| Apr 200830318 mi | Clunk in the steering when turning the wheel at low speeds. Dealer replaced the Intermediate Steering Shaft. | ||
| May 200830963 mi | Clunk noise while turning. Dealer replaced the steering rack. | ||
| Sep 200835862 mi | Engine light with code P0171. Dealer repaired Oxygen sensor connector. | ||
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jan 201177500 miC $275 | Ignition coil cap wore enough that it was grounding and not sending adequate voltage to plug wires causing misfires and loss of power. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201190520 miC $350 | Replaced heater/AC fan motor | ||
| May 201193000 miC $500 | Engine misfire, loss of power, engine vibration | ||
| Sep 201197960 miC $20 | Car remote not working. Replaced remote replacement rubber pad.(carandtruckremotes.com) | ||
| Jan 201293860 miC $650 | Motor not warming up. Check engine. Faulty thermostat. Check engine (P0420).Cat-converter. Declined. Will take to another shop. Trans cooler lines replaced. Trans flush and oil change. Oil and lube + 15 point check up. Injectors cleaned. 160,000km service all done. | ||
| Apr 2012104160 miC $300 | Check engine light (P0420). Replaced catalytic converter and one oxygen sensor. Replaced the two mufflers (N/C warranty). | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201459560 miC $640 | muffler was changed | ||
| May 201484720 miC $300 | rear Wheel bearing | ||
| Mar 201695480 miC $300 | rear caliper | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010166780 miC $280 | Coolant was leaking, some overheating problems. The waterpump was replaced and problem went away. | ||
| Sep 2011179800 mi | Brakes locking up and making horrible noises. Pads and Rotors need replacing, calipers need replacing, power steering pump leaking, exhaust leaking. | ||
| Apr 2012179800 mi | Power steering pump leaking. Calipers need replacing. Exhaust leaking. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013126000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 2014127000 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. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 2013117000 miUS $1500 | Right front tire bearings replaced Power steering leak | ||
| Dec 2014132000 miUS $1000 | Steering rack and pump had to be replaces | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200950516 miUS $246 | Front Speed sensor wasn't working correctly. Replaced the front hub and the problem hasn't returned. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Kentucky, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016163000 miUS $500 | Replace coolant hoses | ||
| Apr 2017175000 miUS $200 | Replace ignition control module | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015108000 miUS $480 | Reduced engine power with Check Engine light on. | ||
| May 2015112000 miUS $858 | Engine lost all coolant due to defective heater pulley assembly. Brake fluid leak at rear brake calipers. | ||
| Jan 2016106000 miUS $420 | Stalled & died at traffic light. Replaced two ignition coil pacts and Ignision Program board. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201329760 miC $800 | Gear shift cable broke and the brake interlock was broken as well. | ||
| Sep 201432240 miC $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 | ||
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States Apr 2009 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Aug 200959000 mi | Heads Up Display needed replacement, ~$500 | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 | Valve cover gasket oil leak. Discovered at trade in. Did not repair. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011115000 miUS $130 | Oxygen sensors replaced after engine light came on and indicated change. Thermostat replaced. Due to engine light code and diagnosis that it was stuck open keeping engine from heating up to standard operating temp. | ||
| Apr 2011115200 miUS $170 | Catalytic converter intenal components burnt up and caused PO420 engine code. Catalytic converter replaced with magnaflow non OE catalytic 3" exhaust connect custom fitted to OE 2.5" exhaust by shop Only $170 much cheaper than dealer repair | ||
| Sep 2011118000 miUS $110 | ABS Control Module taken out and sent to cheap-abs to be rebuilt. Cost with shipping $110 work done by myself and saved me over $1000 from cost dealer would have charged. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Georgia, United States Aug 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012175000 miUS $809 | With the transmission in Drive the car would not move. | ||
| Nov 2013213000 miUS $300 | Serpentine belt broke. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 201296000 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. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 2011148000 miUS $5 | Burned out turn signal/running light | ||
| Oct 2011153200 miUS $763 | Car would not start. Towed to Elway Chevrolet. Fual pump found to be bad. Fuel pump replaced. Problem solved. | ||
| Jan 2012160000 mi | Had to replace plug and plug wire due to engine miss. | ||
| Jun 2012170000 miUS $247 | Replaced catalytic converter Replaced spark plus and plug wires | ||
| Feb 2013184900 miUS $80 | Replaced from wheel bearing | ||
| Nov 2013206400 miUS $580 | Power steering pump, oil change, flush brake lines | ||
| Feb 2014216000 miUS $3470 | No back pressure on downshift Hood struts worn out | ||
| Jun 2014231000 miUS $745 | Heater core leaking | ||
| Sep 2014239000 miUS $443 | Replaced brake fluid reservoir. Fluid level sensor failed. Replaced unit. Drained and flushed the system | ||
| Dec 2014248000 miUS $635 | Fluid leak. Radiator replaced | ||
| Apr 2015262500 miUS $1788 | Wheel bearings w/ harness and speed sensors replaced. Causing check engine light to come on an off Thermostat needed to be replaced. Causing check engine light Replaced MAP sensor due to error codes discovered when car was in for other service. Replacement part turned out to be defective and car had to be towed back to the shop. New sensor installed the next day fixed the problem | ||
| Jul 2015271300 miUS $107 | Had one headllight out. Replaced both. Pretty good since this is the first time in 11 years and 270K miles! | ||
| Dec 2015289000 miUS $1200 | Replaced steering rack | ||
| Jun 2016307000 miUS $6459 | Knocking noise from motor. Still running perfectly, but full diagnosis and repair was going to be expensive and made more sense to go with new motor. The rest of the car is still perfect! | ||
| Jul 2017341000 miUS $1100 | Replaced struts and tie rod end for the first time!!! Replace left wheel bearing. Flushed coolant | ||
| Nov 2017349000 mi | Replaced defective steering rack under warranty | ||
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013122140 miC $154 | front right ABS wheel sensor wires broken. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013188000 miUS $145 | Had to replace the lower intake manifold gaskets. Common problem | ||
| Apr 2013188800 mi | Had to change the rear pads due to the driver side caliper sticking and creating uneven wear. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014150000 miUS $370 | Coolant leak caused by plastic elbows hidden under the alternator caused engine overheating and destroyed the thermostat. | ||
| Sep 2015160000 miUS $60 | Coolant elbow seals failed again. This time I repaired them myself and used RTV gasket maker and put in some GM coolant sealer. Time will tell if this issue is behind us. | ||
| Oct 2015160000 miUS $26 | Large EVAP leak detected. Computer suggested to "Check Gas Cap". Replaced with a ACDelco GT279 from Amazon. The error code returned a couple hundred miles later. | ||
| Dec 2015160000 miUS $802 | Brake line failure due to rust. Replaced all brake lines because they were on their way out. | ||
| Jan 2016160000 miUS $24 | Haven't been able to narrow down the leak as of yet. Then the light went off on its own. The dealer thinks that it was a valve that was stuck open for a while. | ||
| Jul 2016161000 mi | Parking brake seized on right rear caliper. Parking brake cable going to the left rear caliper snapped during the installation of the other side. Ended up replacing both the left and right parking brake cables and the equalizer. | ||
| Oct 2016161000 miUS $40 | Intermittent P0455 Gross EVAP leak code was coming up. Figured it was either the vent solenoid or purge solenoid. Replaced them both and the code went away and didn't come back. Took approximately 15 minutes to do with basic hand tools. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014139500 mi | Motor mount was worn. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 2015232000 miUS $93 | Heard a chirping noise under the hood a few days prior to water pump failure. Water pump locked up (bearing worn out) and shredded the belt. Had to have car towed ($75)home. Replaced water pump, gasket,and belt for $93 (less $5 core charge). | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Washington, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013143000 miUS $17 | Oil dipstick failed and left debris in oil system. Replaced dipstick and flushed and changed oil. | ||
| Sep 2013144000 miUS $47 | Replaced water pump due to leak not failure. The pump's cost was $27 on amazon plus I purchased an upgraded gasket for $10. I also replaced the accessory drive belt $19(Maintenance). | ||
| Jan 2014156700 mi | Bolts in passenger side fog light failed resulting in failure to retain light | ||
| Jul 2014154200 miUS $20 | hood support strut was losing hydraulic fluid and was failing to work. | ||
| Jan 2015148200 miUS $112 | The battery went dead and Was replaced fixing the problem. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018197000 mi | Would not pass state emissions inspection due to SES light on. Replaced downstream O2 sensor and rusted out evap line. Also replaced fuel filter and rusty fuel lines. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018127000 miUS $200 | Replaced both control arms - worn bearings | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada - Jan 2006 | |||
| Jan 200615500 miC $50 | Fix leak around OnStar antenna. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in West Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014132900 miUS $300 | ABS activating unnecessarily; making rubbing noise on turning | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Connecticut, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011133000 miUS $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. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201098000 miUS $12 | Replaced the left front low-beam headlamp. | ||
| Nov 2010110000 miUS $192 | Replaced both front headlamp assemblies with used OEM units that were like new. The originals were heavily oxidized, reducing the light the headlamps could provide. | ||
| Sep 2013162000 miUS $90 | Replaced left rear brake caliper that was slowly leaking brake fluid. | ||
| Nov 2013164600 miUS $31 | Polished cloudy headlamp lenses and applied UV protectant. | ||
| Apr 2014171800 miUS $112 | Replaced right rear brake caliper that was slowly leaking brake fluid, $90. The adjusting nut for the parking brake had seized. Replaced the left parking-brake cable and the adjuster, $22. | ||
| May 2014173900 miUS $26 | The HVAC air recirculation mode stopped working. Replaced the motor assembly for the recirculation door. | ||
| Jun 2014176000 miUS $82 | End links on front sway bar were loose, causing an occasional rattle in the front suspension. Replaced both links. Left-rear-door window would open slightly on its own and could not be raised with the motor because plastic part in the window regulator had broken. Replaced regulator and motor assembly. | ||
| Aug 2014178900 miUS $56 | Scan tool showed mass airflow (MAF) sensor read low at high engine loads, possibly high at idle. Had occasional spark knock under part-throttle load. New MAF sensor solved both problems. | ||
| Mar 2015190000 miUS $40 | The MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor consistently read a low voltage, setting a diagnostic trouble code and turning on the "checking engine" light. Replacing the MAP sensor resolved the problem. | ||
| Jun 2015195000 miUS $1045 | Water pump was leaking coolant. Replaced water pump, coolant elbows, and coolant. $360 Intake manifold gaskets were leaking coolant. Replaced upper and lower intake manifold gaskets, EGR gasket, fuel injector o rings, thermostat, PCV valve kit, and coolant sensor. $605 Valve cover gaskets were leaking oil. Replaced these gaskets and grommets. $80 | ||
| Oct 2015200800 miUS $50 | The struts holding up the trunk seemed weak in cold weather, so I replaced them. | ||
| Dec 2015205000 miUS $50 | A wire from the ABS controller to the right front wheel-speed sensor broke, disabling the ABS and causing the ABS telltale to light. Splicing in a replacement wire harness solved the problem. | ||
| Jan 2017224371 miUS $12 | Replaced dipstick for engine oil because the seal separated from the dipstick handle. | ||
| Mar 2017227883 miUS $16 | "Low washer fluid" warning was always displayed when the fluid was not low. Replaced the washer fluid sensor. | ||
| Apr 2017230000 miUS $151 | The stop on the right front seat belt broke off from the belt. (The stop prevents the seat belt from retracting all the way to the buckle.) Replaced the stop. Engine was leaking coolant from the water pump. Replaced the pump. One of the transmission cooler hoses was leaking. Replaced both hoses. Engine temperature rose quickly at times with the vehicle stopped, but engine never overheated. Replaced radiator, radiator cap and thermostat as a preventive measure. The engine coolant temperature does not seem to rise as quickly as it used to when the car is stopped, so I believe the problem is fixed. | ||
| Nov 2017241525 miUS $20 | Headlamp assemblies were cloudy due to UV light exposure. Sanded and polished each headlamp and added UV protectant. | ||
| Jan 2018242522 miUS $43 | Replaced both front hood struts because the old ones would no longer hold the hood up. | ||
| Feb 2018246974 miUS $25 | "Check gas cap" message appeared because the cap wasn't sealing properly. Replaced the gas cap. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201047000 miUS $50 | Dexcool coolant turned into mud. Suspect possible intake gasket leak. Cleaned out system and monitoring for changes. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 200737820 mi | Cabin air filter rain gutter fell off, required re-gluing. Symptom, water was entering the dash the passenger footwell, sloshing around, and adding humidity to the interior. | ||
| Nov 201156720 miC $300 | repaired the steering horn switch, the rear passenger door lock wiring. repaired the front sway bar links. | ||
| Oct 201365100 miC $230 | Horn stopped working again. Was a faulty connection behind the airbag. | ||
| Mar 201576880 miC $341 | repair leaking elbow on water pump | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011155600 miUS $200 | Tie-rod needed replaced. | ||
| Jul 2012171000 miUS $500 | Fixture in the coolant line broke causing the fluid to flush and the car to overheat. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jun 2012121000 miUS $265 | Replaced rear pads, discovered both rear calipers were leaking. | ||
| Jun 2013132000 miUS $100 | Replaced valve cover gaskets. | ||
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Illinois, United States - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 20111305000 miUS $1700 | Moaning sound at speed. Rough shifts. Rebuilt trans. | ||
| Jun 2012140000 miUS $1000 | COnstant ABS light issues. Brake failure. Repaired leaking brake line. Replaced hub ass'y several times. ABS light still intermittent problem. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Illinois, United States - Feb 2009 | |||
| Feb 200976000 miUS $20 | Blower moter resistor | ||
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States - May 2012 | |||
| May 201297000 miUS $1187 | Replaced entire exhaust system except for the catalytic converter | ||
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Virginia, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 200720100 miUS $250 | Alternator failed under heavy load from stereo equipment. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Kansas, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| May 2016181000 mi | Valve cover oil leak. | ||
| Dec 2016190000 miUS $291 | Alternator failed. | ||
| May 2017199000 miUS $160 | Cv joints Lost steering fluid. | ||
| Jun 2017199000 miUS $165 | Exhaust noise. | ||
| Feb 2018205000 miUS $400 | Rack and pinion leaking badly. Over heated with coolant in place. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 201390000 mi | Heads leaking oil and antifreeze. | ||
| Jul 201395000 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. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Wisconsin, United States - Jul 2009 | |||
| Feb 20036000 mi | Replaced leaky intake gasket | ||
| Oct 200312000 mi | Replaced passenger wheel hub | ||
| Jul 200977000 miUS $600 | Replaced tie-rod ends, driver wheel hub and alignment | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011115320 miC $650 | Left and right front wheel bearings replaced. Had to do same on my 2001 at 160000. | ||
| Dec 2011130820 miC $800 | intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze with potential to foul oil. | ||
| Aug 2012131440 mi | piston slapping engine is baked car is being junked | ||
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 2010194200 mi | Replaced Tensioner Belt. Cost $376.00 They replaced the ignition as the car would not start correctly. Cost was $600.00 | ||
| Aug 2012221340 miC $350 | Replace Resonater pipe assembly | ||
| Jan 2013212740 miC $774 | Replace timming cover gasket and replace thermostat & waterpump | ||
| Mar 2014250480 miC $500 | Wheel bearing repaired. | ||
| Nov 2014260400 miC $300 | Water pump replaced | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Sep 201293000 miUS $200 | Replaced wire harness to the sensor in the wheel hub | ||
| Jun 2013105000 mi | Emergency brake does not appear to work | ||
| May 2014109000 mi | Rocker panels completely rotted out. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201294000 miUS $600 | Break rotors and calipers. | ||
| Oct 2014112500 miUS $900 | Upper intake manifold leaking | ||
| Apr 2015116000 miUS $535 | Belt Tensior went bad. | ||
| Jul 2015118000 mi | Transmission went bad. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ohio, United States - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 200960000 miUS $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 200961000 mi | AC stopped working. Won't get cold. Not yet repaired. | ||
| May 200964000 miUS $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 Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201166300 miUS $300 | ABS wiring harness had extreme wear, disconnected from system. | ||
| Jul 201290800 miUS $1400 | ABS harness was ripped out of the right hub. Harness and right hub required replacing. | ||
| Sep 2013103000 miUS $600 | Ignition switch was replaced, as it was faulty. A/C and trip computer were not operational due to this. | ||
| Jul 2014106000 miUS $1400 | Cooling system was leaking through water pump needed replacing. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Oct 201188000 miUS $3000 | Transmission blew at 88k miles. Cost 3000 to fix it. scrapped it instead | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011150000 miUS $3800 | New, GM re-manufactured Engine Installed | ||
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 2017130000 miUS $40 | P0446 code. Replaced evap purge valve solenoid | ||
| Jun 2017130000 miUS $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 2017130000 miUS $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 Indiana, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013179000 miUS $3600 | Blown head gasket and leaking radiator. Leaking oil. Car misfiring. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011143840 miC $20 | replaced windhshield washer pump | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Iowa, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015273000 miUS $360 | Brake line burst under medium braking. Replaced by splicing line. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013166000 miUS $1500 | transmission and torque converter failed | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Utah, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013151000 miUS $6 | The bypass hose developed a leak. Replaced the hose. | ||
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 201170000 miUS $350 | Needed new rotors and ABS wheel Harness | ||
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201195700 miUS $400 | Wheel bearing & front tie rod replacement. | ||
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 2011125240 miC $700 | A/C condenser replaced, system recharged | ||
| Nov 2011130180 miC $360 | Replaced mufflers (2). Replaced rear rocker cover gasket due to excessive oil leak onto exhaust manifold. Real risk of fire. Same problem as recall on frt gasket but no recall on rear gasket? | ||
| Apr 2012133920 miC $900 | drivers side front wheel bearing replace due to wear power brake booster replaced Rusted leaking brake lines replaced from ABS module to wheel cylinders. | ||
| Aug 2012134740 miC $130 | Replace passenger side rear door window regulator | ||
| Apr 2013137920 miC $22 | Replace left tie rod end | ||
| Mar 2014148800 miC $150 | Power steering line rusted out and leaking. Not driveable. Line replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014150660 mi | Drivers side wheel bearing needs to be replaced. Front stabilizer bar broken on both ends. Fuel pump leaking. Transmission shudders, shaking entire car, when hits 80+Kph. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011145000 miUS $150 | Lost overdrive and noticed more slippage between gears than normal. Transmission was rebuilt with several new "hard" parts along with the standard rebuild. Front wheel bearings started to make noise so I replaced them. | ||
| Oct 2011148000 miUS $15 | Engine light came on and indicated "coolant temp always low." Thermostat seemed to be stuck open. Replaced thermostat and light went out, car operated at normal temperature again. | ||
| Feb 2012152700 miUS $400 | Slight vibration at 40-50 mph. Control arm bushings replaced and alignment completed. Two idler pullies bad. One siezed causing the turbocharger belt to be shredded, the other was making a ticking noise and on the verge of siezing. | ||
| Jun 2012156000 miUS $300 | Vibration still occurred at about 40 mph. Left front CV shaft needed to be replaced. Problem solved. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Maryland, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Mar 201177000 miUS $3500 | Catastrophic transmission failure. Replaced transmission. | ||
| Oct 2012 | Third blown transmission in the last 3 years I owned it. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 2011164300 miC $500 | Rear right spring broke, pushing exposed end through tire. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Quebec, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2016109340 miC $200 | Crank position sensor replaced | ||
| May 2016110600 mi | Valve gasket replaced under recall | ||
| Jun 2018176700 mi | Catastrophic engine failure. Car is dead. | ||
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in South Dakota, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2012119000 miUS $450 | Shifting was hard into 2nd gear mainly. The pressure solenoid was needed to be replaced. As the tranny warmed up the shifting would get worse. | ||
| Sep 2013123000 mi | Replaced the Catalytic converter. ABS light came on, the mechanic said the wires at the brakes was not intact. Reconnected, but month later the light has come on again. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Apr 2011151000 miUS $155 | Rear wheel hubs replaced. Right rear was making noise, they were both replaced. Both were the original hubs. | ||
| Nov 2011164400 miUS $1000 | Front sway bar broken, replaced. Rusted from the inside out. Rear struts and strut mounts replaced. They were the originals with 165k miles. | ||
| Sep 2012186000 miUS $168 | MAF sensor malfunction affecting proper shifting of the transmission. MAF sensor replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013197000 miUS $15 | Leaking front valve/rocker arm cover. Smoke from oil leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced cover gasket. | ||
| May 2013200000 miUS $157 | Grease leaking out of CV joint boot on drivers side. | ||
| Oct 2013209200 miUS $650 | Lower intake manifold leak causing a vacuum leak leading to a lean running condition. This job was done previously at around 80,000 miles. | ||
| Feb 2014218700 miUS $450 | Belt tensioner siezed up causing belt to be destroyed. Alternator, water pump, and power steering pump were no longer operable as they all are belt driven. Tensioner replaced including belt. Issue fixed. | ||
| Aug 2014228000 mi | ABS, Trac Ctrl light on. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015196500 miUS $210 | Rear wheel bearings and brake pads needed replaced. | ||
| Jun 2015199000 miUS $20 | Horn wire broken. Wire replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Indiana, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2014128000 miUS $300 | Had a bad vibration at 65 mph and clicking on tight turns, Replace both short shafts, CV joints and boots. Also replaced electrical wire to ABS system. | ||
| Dec 2015157000 miUS $600 | Replaced ignition switch. Symptoms: No fan, no ac, daytime running lights on and off. | ||
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014188480 miC $170 | Fuel line rusted through and leaking. | ||
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 2dr Coupe
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Grand Prix in Colorado, United States May 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015136000 miUS $90 | replaced failing cv joint on passenger side | ||
| Jul 2016155000 mi | bad passenger side half-shaft | ||
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
Engine not specified
| Pontiac in Georgia, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| May 2011181000 miUS $800 | HVAC fan bearing squealing fan replaced. Shop discovered front rotors worn out, replaced along with pads, also rear pads. | ||
| Jul 2011182000 miUS $800 | Resistor block for HVAC replaced. Anti-knock sensors replaced. | ||
| Pontiac in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012120000 miUS $500 | MAS airflow sensor was bad. Engine was hitching/stalling due to fuel flooding. | ||
| Pontiac in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013 | THE CAR KEPT BACK FIRING SO ENDED UP CHANGING EVERY SENSER IN THE CAR AND STILL WOULDN'T RUN RIGHT SO IT WAS SCRAPRD | ||
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011186000 miUS $500 | transmission cooler line leak | ||
| Aug 2011192100 miUS $500 | leaky radiator | ||
| Oct 2011195000 mi | engine failure (spin main br'g?). junked it. | ||
| Pontiac in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 2011103000 miUS $220 | GP was having annual NYS Inspection when Orig. front L & R Tie Rods were discovered to be worn out. Too much play and wobble in the front two tires. Both Tie Rods replaced. | ||
| Jun 2012114000 miUS $152 | Passenger Rear Brake Proportional Valve leaking. New Valve was $39.95. Brakes good as new. | ||
| Jan 2013126000 miUS $362 | Front Driver side Wheel bearing hub assembly replaced since bearing was worn out. This bearing had 60,000 miles on it. | ||
| Apr 2013129500 miUS $14 | One Platinum Spark Plug cracked. Plug replaced and power restored. | ||
| Aug 2013133400 miUS $399 | Front end had noise when hitting a bump in the road. The original cheap GM hollow front sway bar broke at the weld point. Replaced with a High Performance thicker solid sway bar with Poly bushings. | ||
| Jan 2014127500 miUS $394 | Front wheel driver side bearing making loud noise and excessive play in wheel. Bearing hub was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014142000 miUS $404 | Front passenger wheel making noise and excessive play in front passenger wheel. Bearing hub replaced. Potholes are horrific on wheel bearings. | ||
| Aug 2015162600 miUS $300 | Replaced two Original Front Brake Calipers, all four disc rotors, all four wheel brake disc pads, Original Master Cylinder and all brake fluid DOT3 | ||
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac in Michigan, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018110100 miUS $400 | Had to replace wheel bearing | ||
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