10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Feb 182003

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn does not operate unless you push center of steering wheel with open hand.this has been occuring since vehicle was new. Dealer said there was no problem. I have had similar problem with horn on other GM vehicles.another problem is the dashboard reflects outside light, making good forward vision bad.

- New City, NY, USA

problem #7

May 091997

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 99V348000 repairs on windshield wipers were done in July of 2000, vehicle has been taken back to dealer numerous times. Windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. Map lamp assembly, door lights, rear door lens, gasket lamp and headlamp assembly were all replaced, ABS light illuminated, dealer adjusted brake light switch. Both outer tie rods were replaced. Windshield cowl panel leaked and was replaced. Steering column was replaced. Serpentine belt has been replaced 3 times, valve cover gasket has been replaced 2 times, vehicle has experienced 3 oil leaks, oil pan and water pump were replaced, a belt snapped and has not yet been repaired. Alternator has been replaced 3 times. The supercharger gasket was replaced. The automatic shift mechanism was replaced. The radio skips and the radio module to the steering column broke. 2 front wheel speed sensor jumper wiring was replaced.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

problem #6

Nov 152000

Grand Prix

  • miles
Four occurrences of windshield wiper failure. Responded to recall of wiper crank arm. 3 other occurances of wiper won't park, wiper arm off crank arm and wiper out of position off windshield. Dealer insists that it is a ice maintenance issue. Very poor service and nothing but a hassel. Dealer spill cup of coke in passenger seat and didn't clean up. I have contacted the Pontiac customer service and they have declined financial help with wipers so far. I will push up to the regional rep. To apply more heat. Can you help??

- Grand Blanc, MI, USA

problem #5

Jan 011997

Grand Prix

  • miles
Dash reflects in windshield, leaving a line running through drivers point of vision from left to right, obstructing vision.

- Mountain H, AR, USA

problem #4

Aug 081998

Grand Prix

  • miles
Front windshield crack. Was not hit by any object.

- Kansas Cit, MO, USA

problem #3

Nov 031997

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
The airbags deployed when vehicle ran over gravel/ bumping roads, and passenger's side window exploded, causing minor injuries to the driver.

- Breham, TX, USA

problem #2

May 191997

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at high speeds w/rear windows down, the noise (air pockets) is so bad that it hurts your ears.

- Carpenters, IL, USA

problem #1

Mar 181997

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Obstruction in windshield, impairs visibility when driving into sun.

- Mountain Home, AR, USA