10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,728 miles

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problem #38

May 042018

Grand Prix

  • 65,000 miles
I filed a complaint in Aug of 2017. Never heard anything. My car is worse. In the shop again. The car will die out in park or while driving it. Dies out waiting at a red light or at a stop sign. It also starts when it wants to start. The engine cranks over normally when you attempt to start the car, but the engine does not start at first attempt. Can take up to 4 attempts and 15 minutes (give or take minutes) between each attempt to finally start. 3 auto places and no one can find out what it wrong. This car can cause an accident when it dies out while driving.

- Lorain, OH, USA

problem #37

Nov 082017

Grand Prix

  • 122,000 miles
I was driving at dark hours with headlights on and lights just went out. Turned on bright lights and the lights worked. Turned back to dim and lights worked for about half a mile.lights went out again turned on brights and same thing as before the lights worked. I thought I seen somewhere a recall was issued for this problem. I guess I didnt.

- Centralia, MO, USA

problem #36

Sep 012017

Grand Prix

  • miles
Car is turned off but headlights just randomly come on and a loud fan blowing type noise under the hood.

- Bristol, RI, USA

problem #35

Aug 132017

Grand Prix

  • miles
Recall for my car 14V400. I was given 2 little key rings for my keys, and a little black rubber insert was placed in the key slot. The rubber insert, by the way, always comes out (3 days after it was put in) it will not stay in at all. I am very worried driving my car. My car has died out 3 times at a red light after I had the little key rings and rubber insert. ( I have nothing on my car key hanging when it goes into my ignition ). I do have proof of one time it died out, its on paper from spitzer's auto. They were trying to find out why my car won't start at first attempt, and why it totally dies out. This issue is still going on. It is really getting worse. It will not start on 2nd or 3rd try any more (waiting for 10 min. In- between tries. Its worse, it takes 20 min to 40 min in-between tries for it to start. My car dies out on me at red lights, its a shorter time period in-between tries. When it dies out, takes 10 to 15 minute wait, try to start it again, it will start. I dont feel safe in my car. I really need this looked into. From reading the paper I was sent explaining about the recall.. I feel that if my car ignition is going to the "run" position, by itself, then the key rings and rubber insert did not fix the problem. If you need any further info please let me know. Thank you.it is asking down below "when did this happen"..I have several dates, it will only let me choose one.

- Lorain, OH, USA

problem #34

Apr 012017

Grand Prix

  • 194,400 miles
Anti-theft deterrent system (passcode 3?) fails to recognize and enable vehicle keys as replaced from previous (ignition) recall. Car will not start, even after reset procedures per GM. Vehicle stationary. New keys coded city motor, great falls, mt electronic component blocks owner from using dealer recall keys.

- Conrad, MT, USA

problem #33

Mar 042017

Grand Prix

  • 135,000 miles
The door locks on the 2008 model do not lock with remote and the drivers door key entry lock doesn't work.won't turn left or right.only one key entry on the entire car so you must use the drivers side key entry.have to keep replacing car remotes at $125 a piece almost yearly. Have had car since 2009.keep having to get struts replaced on the right side and replace brakes on the front wheels.the lights on the gear panel keep going out and also the lights where the radio station shows is dimmed or burning out.my left headlight keeps going out.electric in the car basically an overall ongoing issue.when car is placed in reverse it doesn't reverse sometimes.I have to turn it off and restart the car then place it in reverse before it will reverse.the car shakes after going over 65mph.suspension is off.have to repair tires constantly because inner tires wear out quickly.

- Creve Coeur, MO, USA

problem #32

Dec 042016

Grand Prix

  • 110,000 miles
Upon starting of the car under normal conditions, noticed a slight burnt electrical smell, after inspection of the engine compartment, I did not notice any smoke or obvious signs, and the smell went away, this happened twice while out shopping at various places. On the final leg of the trip on the way home, I noticed the smell becoming more apparent, and the smell was noticeable at traffic light stops. Once home, I once again inspected the compartment, and noticed a melted spot on the top of the fuse box, after opening, the low beam relay was burnt beyond recognition and fused to the wiper relay. In order to use headlights, I now have to replace the whole fuse box due to the burnt spot in the cover and the fuse box. See attached pictures. I could not attach the picture of plastic dust which is what is left of the relay, due to size limitations.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #31

Aug 292016

Grand Prix

  • 155,000 miles
Went to car to go to work and found during the night the fuse box under the hood had burnt up while parked in driveway over night.

- Rocky Point, NC, USA

problem #30

Aug 132016

Grand Prix

  • 161,000 miles
Was driving down road and smelt a burnt odor, found out my low beams where not working. Once home, I popped the hood, opened the fuse box and found it smoking. Quickly disconnected battery cable. Further observation, found low beam relay started melting and must have caused small fire. Burnt part of the fuse box.

- Sublette, KS, USA

problem #29

Mar 132016

Grand Prix

  • 150,000 miles
The car has just died while driving, had towed to 1 garage (July 2014) and the coils and ignition module were fried and needing replaced. Had that done then 6 months later (Dec 2014) same issue. Now 1 year later again coils misfiring and igniton module needs to be replaced. Luckily was able to move off to side of road and not cause an accident.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #28

Dec 112015

Grand Prix

  • 98,500 miles
This vehicle keeps blowing the fuse for front park lights and tail lights. Without lights, cant drive vehicle at night or low light, inclement weather conditions. Initial investigation/troubleshooting leads to faulty body control module. The body control module provides ground circuit for multiple electrical functions on vehicle. This problem could result in vehicle wiring harness overloading and catching fire. Problem needs to be addressed with manufacturer. This fault can occur while driving or stationary. Fault occurs simply by turning ignition switch to on position and/or activating the multi-function switch to activate headlights and the fuse blows immediately. Simply replacing the fuse does not fix the problem. The vehicle should be diagnosed by GM dealer to validate proper function of lights/lighting system to pinpoint problem. Left alone, electrical components can fail and result in vehicle electrical fire. See attached photo of fuse block showing damage to area for parking light fuse.

- Fountain, CO, USA

problem #27

Jul 162014

Grand Prix

  • 80,000 miles
Since I bought the car, I noticed on motion the force on the pedal started reducing. When it happens I repress it again which will become stable at that particular time. Will got stuck while in motion( 55mpr). I took to the dealership they told me nothing wrong with the car, and then I was under warranty. This morning I took it to mechanic, they told me it's electrical problem with throttle pedal and seat.

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #26

Oct 142014

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems recall notice. The consumer stated the new key that was given to her, did not work. However, the old key still worked. A day after the vehicle was at the dealer, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle displayed the same ignition switch symptoms as the recall notice. The dealer gave her an estimate of $604 to replace the crankshaft position sensor and ignition module.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #25

Sep 052015

Grand Prix 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,500 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated, while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side airbag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,500. Updated 01/12/16

- Centreville, OH, USA

problem #24

Jul 012015

Grand Prix

  • miles
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems. The local GM dealership informed the consumer, they do not replace the ignition switch. All they do, is insert a small plastic ring in the key, so the consumer cannot attach a larger key ring to the key. The consumer believed it was very deceptive and it went against the intent of fixing the problem.

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #23

May 262015

Grand Prix

  • 123,000 miles
Lowbeam headlights suddenly quit while driving causing me to almost run off road. This is directly related to the GM recall #14291 concerning the sudden failure of the hdm without any warning. The recall not cover my 2008 Pontiac at this time. Was told "under investigation". this needs to be immediately addressed by GM or federal government since it is a deadly matter. Sudden loss of lights at higher speeds will cause deaths.

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #22

May 052015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
Was stopped at a red light and my car just died. Had to get it towed to the garage. They responded that the ignition coil was fried which fried 2 other ignition coils and the ignition control module. Cost of repairs $700. If I would have been driving my normal highway driving at 65 mph would my car just have shut down on the highway? this could have been a safety issue if the car died right in the middle of the crossing. Now I am without a car for 2 more days because parts need to be ordered, then fixed.

- Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA

problem #21

Jun 012013

Grand Prix

  • 35,000 miles
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to front and side airbags did not deploy during accident and vehicle on star issues. The consumer stated as she was turning left, the vehicle stopped and a truck hit her vehicle on the side front.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #20

Apr 202011

Grand Prix

  • 58,000 miles
We purchased the vehicle from a dealer inthe tri-cities area of eastern Washington in 2010. The car may have been a lease return. However one of the selling points with the car was the remote starter option. The weather in eastern Oregon where we lived at the time was a life saver. However when the battery went dead and replaced at the dealer the remote start quit working. Not only quit working but it even disappeared from the vehicle dic. The remote start is even listed in the vehicle owners manual. But the dealer in medford, Oregon, air port Chevy/caddi cant seem to figure it out. We have had the vehicle at the dealers in medford 6 times. Even during the recall for the key fob issues and ignition switch fires, the dealers also looked into the darn failure of the remote start but they never did fix anything nor do they have any ideas as to get the thing fixed.

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #19

Dec 042014

Grand Prix

  • 181,104 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle's speed reduced and smoke appeared under the front passenger side hood. The contact also stated that the gauges fluctuated and all the warning lights and the interior lights flickered. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that unknown wires were melted. As a result, the fuse block and the engine harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) could not be performed due to the failure that needed to be repaired prior to performing the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,104.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

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