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When problems were reported
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78 reports with mileage · 28 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports37 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
106 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2005
Structure
I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX SE AND ON 2/15/05, I WENT TO OPEN THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. IT'S THE RIVET END OF THE DETENT THAT SNAPPED OFF. I CONTACTED PONTIAC VIA EMAILS AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT MY DEALER. I DID AND THEY TOLD ME THE PART COSTS $48.20 PLUS TAX WHICH EQUALED $50.91. MY QU…
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I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX SE AND ON 2/15/05, I WENT TO OPEN THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. IT'S THE RIVET END OF THE DETENT THAT SNAPPED OFF. I CONTACTED PONTIAC VIA EMAILS AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT MY DEALER. I DID AND THEY TOLD ME THE PART COSTS $48.20 PLUS TAX WHICH EQUALED $50.91. MY QUESTION HERE CONCERNS THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR IF PIECES FALL OFF THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIFETIME OF A CAR. AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 4/17/04, THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS OR ANYTHING TO MAKE THIS PIECE BREAK OFF. ARE THERE RECALLS FOR THIS? I HAVE LOOKED AND NO IS THAT ANSWER. I DON'T FEEL THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR THIS PART AS WE FEEL THIS IS SOME KIND OF RECALL THAT SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE. I APPRECIATE YOU LOOKING INTO THIS AS WHO KNOWS, MAYBE NEXT TIME THE DOOR WILL JUST OPEN UP IN TRAFFIC OR SOMETHING. THANK YOU. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10112241
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2005
Exterior LightingStructure
I CONSTANTLY GET FLASHES OF HIGH BEAM FROM ONCOMING DRIVERS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN I HAVE MY LOW BEAMS ON. ALSO, WHEN IT RAINS, THE PASSENGER SIDE LEAKS WATER UNDER THE DASH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10111835
Mileage unknown · Feb 17, 2005
Structure
I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX AND THE OTHER DAY ON THE 15TH OF FEB, I WENT TO OPEN MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. I CONTACTED PONTIAC AND THEY JUST TOLD ME CONTACT THE DEALER. I DID, AND I HAD TO BUY THE WHOLE PART. MY QUESTION IS WHY WOULD A PART OF THE CAR THAT IS DESIGNED AND EXPECTANT TO LAST…
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I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX AND THE OTHER DAY ON THE 15TH OF FEB, I WENT TO OPEN MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. I CONTACTED PONTIAC AND THEY JUST TOLD ME CONTACT THE DEALER. I DID, AND I HAD TO BUY THE WHOLE PART. MY QUESTION IS WHY WOULD A PART OF THE CAR THAT IS DESIGNED AND EXPECTANT TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF CAR, SO WHY DID THE RIVET END OF THE DETENT BREAK? ACTUALLY IT WAS THE RIVET THAT BROKE BUT NOT THE ARM OR THE SPRING. THIS WASN'T DUE TO ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, JUST OPEN THE BACK DOOR AND THE PARTS FELL TO THE GROUND. I FEEL THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THIS BECAUSE THE DEFECT. I THINK I SHOULD HAVE THE DEALER OR PONTIAC FIX THIS AND REIMBURSE ME FOR THIS EXPENSE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10110685
18,000 miles · Sep 19, 2004
Tires
WE BOUGHT A NEW 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN APRIL 2003 WITH GOODYEAR RSA'S THAT CAME ON IT. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004 NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AND ROUGH RIDE. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP TO GET IT CHECKED OUT. THEY ROTATED AND BALANCED TIRES, CHECKED EVERYTHING OUT AND STILL NOISE WAS THERE. I WAS ADVISED TO GET THE TIRES CHECKED OUT, THAT M…
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WE BOUGHT A NEW 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN APRIL 2003 WITH GOODYEAR RSA'S THAT CAME ON IT. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004 NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AND ROUGH RIDE. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP TO GET IT CHECKED OUT. THEY ROTATED AND BALANCED TIRES, CHECKED EVERYTHING OUT AND STILL NOISE WAS THERE. I WAS ADVISED TO GET THE TIRES CHECKED OUT, THAT MAY BE THE PROBLEM. WENT TO SEARS AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT THEY FOUND THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A FACTORY DEFECT. KNOWING THAT BUYING JUST ONE TIRE WOULD NOT BE THE RIGHT THING TO DO (OTHERS WITH ONLY 1/2 TREAD), HAD TO BUY 4 NEW TIRES. SEARS DID GIVE ME SOME CREDIT FOR THE DEFECTIVE TIRE, (BUT NOT ENOUGH TO COVER PRICE THE NEW ONE) BUT BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE ONE HAD TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES AND NEEDLESS TO SAY DID NOT PURCHASE GOODYEAR. SEARS DID SAY THAT TIRES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10091280
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2004
Seats
WHILE DRIVING POWER SEAT MOVED FORWARD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT WAS STUCK IN FORWARD POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10089636
700 miles · Aug 5, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentExterior Lighting
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURRED DURING A RAIN STORM . THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED TEMPORARILY. *JB THE WIPER WOULD NOT GO FAR ENOUGH TOWARDS THE A-PILLAR. THE DEALER READJUSTED THE LEFT WIPER ARM. THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED. WHILE DRIVIN…
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THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURRED DURING A RAIN STORM . THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED TEMPORARILY. *JB THE WIPER WOULD NOT GO FAR ENOUGH TOWARDS THE A-PILLAR. THE DEALER READJUSTED THE LEFT WIPER ARM. THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS OUT OF BALANCE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WAS OUT OF ROUND. . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WHILE IT WAS PLAYING. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10083330
12,000 miles · Jun 4, 2004
Electrical System
WHILE PARKING /DRIVING HORN MALFUNCTIONED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE HORN BUTTON REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT FROM THE DRIVE TO ACTIVE. THE DRIVER ALSO HAS TO PUSH IN A SPECIFIC PLACE FOR THE HORN TO WORK. THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10071819
41 miles · May 4, 2004
Structure
THE CAR IS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEM IS THAT AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH I GET A WIND NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDOW. I CAN FEED A SHEET OF PAPER THROUGH THE DOOR AND THE WINDOW. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY TELL ME ITS A BUILT IN DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE …
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THE CAR IS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEM IS THAT AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH I GET A WIND NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDOW. I CAN FEED A SHEET OF PAPER THROUGH THE DOOR AND THE WINDOW. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY TELL ME ITS A BUILT IN DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE CAR. I DID NOT PAY $24,000 OR MORE FOR A BUILT IN DEFECT IN A CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR AT THE END OF AUGUST OF 2003.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10068282
40,000 miles · Apr 17, 2004
Visibility
MY DRIVER WINDOW STOPED WORKING, I CHECKED THE HARNESS AND IT IS ON TIGHT. THE CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. SHOULD THIS BE HAPPENING? IS THERE A RECALL? MY WARRANTY IS PAST AND I DONT NEED TO BE SPENDING THE MONEY TO HAVE THIS FIXED WHEN I JUST GOT THE CAR 7 MONTHS AGO.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10066363
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2004
Structure
WHEN IT RAINS WATER COMES IN ON PASSENGER SIDE,THIS HAPPENED ON MY UNCLE'S 1999 GRAND PRIX
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. , FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS COMPLETED, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (1) THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CAR PORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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