10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 14
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,626 miles

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problem #9

Sep 022003

(reported on)

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • miles
After the engine was turned off, the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The consumer was unable to remove the key without pushing the button in the steering column, and could not shift from park without pushing the shift release button. The dealer did not find what was exactly wrong but said it was an electrical problem. (poor connection at splicer in the middle of the dash)

- Lockport, IL, USA

problem #8

Apr 042003

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Warning lights, ABS, check tire pressure, trac off.

- Clyde, NC, USA

problem #7

Apr 012002

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The steering wheel failed to turn to the left, instead it turned completely around.. also the vehicle experienced problems with the alternator, rack and pinion, brakes, seats, windows, battery, bulbs, steering pump, and the sun roof leaked.

- Hillsboro, GA, USA

problem #6

Dec 302002

Grand Prix

  • miles
A load back fired when cranking the car following that was a large cloud of thick white smoke out from under the hood. A fire was almost started.

- Westminster, SC, USA

problem #5

Oct 082002

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Consumer states that the dashboard warning lights came on and stayed on resulting in vehicle continuously stalling out. Contacted dealer.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 012001

Grand Prix

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Dome light would come on and remain on for approximately 2 minutes or more while driving. Dealer notified. Locks, seat belt indicator, and cruise control acting weird, fuse replaced and as soon as it was started, the vehicle blew a fuse.

- Knoxville, IA, USA

problem #3

May 011997

Grand Prix

  • miles
Electrical system fails on a regular basis. This defect results in failure of all electrical systems, and causes engine to stall while vehicle is in operation. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #2

Feb 111998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Electrical fire in the engine compartment.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 101997

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
The owner has had trouble with cd player and cruise control not working, each time the fuse is pulled out and inspected (no damage) and inserted back into fuse receptacle, the units work again. The consumer feels that the problem is in the computer microprocessor.

- New Brighton, MN, USA