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454 reports84,000 miles · Jun 8, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO FRONT SENSOR HUBS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO FRONT SENSOR HUBS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COMING FROM THE ABS COMPUTER AND SENSOR THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE WHEELS, AND WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO REFERRED HIM BACK TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 84,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
NHTSA ODI #10405570
120,000 miles · May 26, 2011
Service Brakes, Electric
WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THERE APPEARS TO BE ABS ACTIVATING PROBLEMS. THE ABS IS ACTIVATING AT THE LOW SPEEDS. THE ISSUE IS MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING OVER UNEVEN PAYMENT OR A BRICK ROAD THAT SHOULD NOT AFFECT ABS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10402850
20,000 miles · Apr 28, 2011
Wheels
THE CHROME PLATING ON THE RIMS OF MY 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP IS CORRODING. , THERE ARE MAY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE WHEELS. THIS CORROSION IS CAUSING THE RIMS TO CONSTANTLY LOSE AIR LEADING TO UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. NOT NEW PROBLEM READ MORE: HTTP://WWW.FAQS.ORG/CAR/…
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THE CHROME PLATING ON THE RIMS OF MY 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP IS CORRODING. , THERE ARE MAY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE WHEELS. THIS CORROSION IS CAUSING THE RIMS TO CONSTANTLY LOSE AIR LEADING TO UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. NOT NEW PROBLEM READ MORE: HTTP://WWW.FAQS.ORG/CAR/PONTIAC-GRAND-PRIX-2004/WHEELS/#IXZZ1KQSHX1XP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10398138
80,000 miles · Apr 28, 2011
Air BagsCrash
MY DAUGHTER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT HIT IN THE RIGHT FRONT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10398110
190,000 miles · Mar 2, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM (TRACTION CONTROL/STS/ABS), THE LIGHTS CAME ON 2009. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2008. WE HAD NOT BEING EXPERIENCING ANY OTHER PROBLEMS OTHER THAN THAT WE KNEW OF. MY HUSBAND DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS A RECAL…
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MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM (TRACTION CONTROL/STS/ABS), THE LIGHTS CAME ON 2009. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2008. WE HAD NOT BEING EXPERIENCING ANY OTHER PROBLEMS OTHER THAN THAT WE KNEW OF. MY HUSBAND DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE 2004S FOR THE TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION; HOWEVER, HE WAS TOLD THAT WE HAD MISSED THE RECALL PERIOD AND SO WE HAD TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM OURSELVES. IN 2011, I WAS DRIVING MY SON AND I TO THE DOCTOR, ABOUT 30 MINUTES AWAY, WHEN WE GOT OUT THE CAR I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND SAW SO SOME SMOKE BUT IT DIDN'T LOOK LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM MY CAR, IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM OVER A WOODEN FENCE. SO I THOUGHT NOTHING ABOUT IT, (ESPECIALLY SINCE WE HAD NOT BEEN HAVING ANY PROBLEMS OTHER THAT THE ONE DESCRIBE ABOVE) SO I GOT MY SON AND WENT INTO THE DOCTORS OFFICE. WE WERE IN THERE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, WHEN THE RECEPTIONIST INFORMED EVERYONE THAT IT WAS A CAR ON FIRE OUT IN THE PARKING LOT. I WENT OUTSIDE TO MOVE MY CAR SINCE I HAD REMEMBERED SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING WHEN I ARRIVED TO THE DOCTORS' OFFICE. WELL WHEN I GOT OUT BACK, THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY CAR THAT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED.THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE WHICH HAD BY THAT TIME COMPLETELY BURNED UP THE ENGINE. THAT'S WHERE IT STARTED, UNDER THE HOOD. ONE OF THE FIREFIGHTERS ASKED ME HAD WE RECENTLY HAD ANY WORK DONE ON THE CAR. I TOLD HIM NO. ANYWAY, WE CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE CAR TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE FIRE. MY HUSBAND AND I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE 1997-2003 HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE,BUT NOT THE 2004S. LOOKS LIKE TO ME, THAT THE 2004S SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AS WELL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10386159
61,500 miles · Feb 17, 2011
Electrical System
DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. (PHOENIX TEMP. WAS IN THE LOW 70'S) LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER EXCEPT THE ENGINE. ENTIRE DASH, GAS, SPEED, OIL GAGE, TACH WENT TO 0. LOST HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS. I DID NOT HAVE THE CRUISE ON AT ANY OF THESE TIMES, LIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT 2 MIN, 5 MIN LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. …
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DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. (PHOENIX TEMP. WAS IN THE LOW 70'S) LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER EXCEPT THE ENGINE. ENTIRE DASH, GAS, SPEED, OIL GAGE, TACH WENT TO 0. LOST HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS. I DID NOT HAVE THE CRUISE ON AT ANY OF THESE TIMES, LIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT 2 MIN, 5 MIN LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE GM DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 DAYS, THEIR REPORT SAID THAT THEY FOUND NOTHING. ON JANUARY 26TH, IT HAPPENED AGAIN, LASTING 5 MIN. JANUARY 27TH, THE SAME. THE MOST RECENT FEBRUARY 14TH, 3 TIMES LAST 7 -8 MIN. ALL TIMES, LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. MY CONCERN IS A POSSIBLE FIRE. CHECK THE INTERNET: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 GRAND PRIX, THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND I CAN'T FIND A GM MECHANIC TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10383118
147,000 miles · Feb 4, 2011
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A METAL BRIDGE ABUTMENT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGERS SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.
NHTSA ODI #10380189
96,038 miles · Jan 29, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
ON A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WITH A COMPETITION GROUP PACKAGE, THE VALVE COVER GASKETS HAVE FAILED. THIS CAUSES OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALLOWS IT TO BURN. THIS COULD IN TURN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE. THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS RECALLED ON THE 1997-2003 MODELS, BUT HAS NOT INCLUDED THE 2004 MO…
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ON A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP WITH A COMPETITION GROUP PACKAGE, THE VALVE COVER GASKETS HAVE FAILED. THIS CAUSES OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALLOWS IT TO BURN. THIS COULD IN TURN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE. THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS RECALLED ON THE 1997-2003 MODELS, BUT HAS NOT INCLUDED THE 2004 MODEL. THE SAME PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND MUST BE REMEDIED BEFORE FIRES ENSUE AND LIVES ARE LOST. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS "BOUNCE" OR "WOBBLE" WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD CAUSE ISSUES WITH THE ABILITY TO SEE CLEARLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *LN
NHTSA ODI #10379525
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 2011
Air BagsCrash
MY CAR HAD OVER $5800 DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI #10374598
111,200 miles · Dec 30, 2010
Visibility
LEFT FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WENT DOWN WITH OUT ANY WARNING AND DID NOT COME BACK UP, ANOTHER PIECE OF CRAP AND ANOTHER IDIOTIC PIECE OF ENGINEERING BY THE PONTIAC ENGINEERING DEPT. BROKEN CABLE ON THE POWER WINDOW SYSTEM LEADING TO TOTAL FAILURE AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373507
Official recalls
7Oct 26, 2015
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.
Apr 6, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Feb 9, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF IGNORED, THE BRACKET WOULD FRACTURE AND DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Sep 12, 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS." ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION, AND ADD BRAKE FLUID IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
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