Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be dep
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Intrigue
Pontiac Grand Prix — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 12, 2015
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may not operate properly in high underhood temperatures. If the HDM is not operating correctly, the low-beam headlamps and day
Also affects: Buick Allure, Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext, Gmc Envoy
Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
Apr 2, 2015
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be dep
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala
Pontiac Grand Prix — Electrical
High risk
Jul 3, 2014
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
Apr 8, 2009
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of e
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Intrigue
Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
Mar 5, 2008
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain Grand Prix GTP and Regal GS vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under har
Also affects: Buick Regal
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 28, 2007
Model years: 2006
Certain vehicles equipped with remote start capability fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems. The safety belt reminder light for the driver
Also affects: Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, Buick Allure, Pontiac Montana Sv6, Buick Terraza
Pontiac Grand Prix — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 31, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing an adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the tank. With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapours could see
Also affects: Buick Allure, Chevrolet Impala
Pontiac Grand Prix — Other
High risk
Feb 15, 2005
Model years: 2004
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 124 - Accelerator Control Systems. The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) accelerator pedal assembly may not return the
Also affects: Cadillac Srx, Cadillac Xlr
Pontiac Grand Prix — Steering
High risk
Jul 6, 2004
Model years: 2004
Certain vehicles were built with right rear body mounts that contain cracks or voids. A crack could propagate during use of the vehicle, resulting in audible creaking, groaning, or
Pontiac Grand Prix — Brakes
High risk
Jun 16, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, two bolts that attach the front brake caliper to the steering knuckle on the left and right front wheel assemblies were not tightened adequately. If too much m
Also affects: Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix — Steering
High risk
Dec 16, 2003
Model years: 1996
On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers may fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. If the problem were to occu
Also affects: Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Oldsmobile Ciera, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix — Brakes
High risk
Aug 29, 2003
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the right rear brake hose fitting may not be tightened properly and a brake fluid leak could occur. If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir d
Pontiac Grand Prix — Airbag
High risk
Dec 4, 2002
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the passenger air bag was manufactured without a check pin. An air bag without the check pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deplo
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Aztek
Pontiac Grand Prix — Steering
High risk
Nov 5, 2002
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and Octobe
Also affects: Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Lumina Apv, Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Sunfire
Pontiac Grand Prix — Airbag
High risk
Jul 4, 2001
Model years: 1999
Certain passenger vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deploymen
Also affects: Pontiac Montana, Pontiac Transport
Pontiac Grand Prix — Suspension
High risk
Feb 8, 2001
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Vehicles located in the high corrosion provinces east of the Manitoba/Ontario border. Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the frame/cradle retainer bolts pull through
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 15, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Pontiac Grand Prix — Steering
High risk
Mar 6, 2000
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
On certain vehicles located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, extreme levels of moisture and salt can result in corrosion at or near the engine
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Visual System
High risk
Jan 4, 2000
Model years: 1997
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may stop working, usually after operation under heavy load conditions such as accumulated snow or ice, because of separation between the
Also affects: Buick Regal, Buick Century
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 15, 1999
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the passenger side air bag modules may have an undersized inflator orifice. In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, an
Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
May 12, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the spark plug wires may be causing the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to be illuminated, as well as causing rough idle and poor performance. These condition
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
Sep 28, 1998
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles may be equipped with ignition coil/control module assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured and may result in setting the SES light and causing various driveab
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Ciera
Pontiac Grand Prix — Emissions
High risk
Sep 14, 1998
Model years: 1993
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Correction: Dealers will replace the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve. Also, the oldsmobi
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 23, 1997
Model years: 1995
Certain vehicles may have a centre rear seatbelt anchor plate which exhibits stress cracks. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seatbelt system may fracture and injury to the seat
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 1997
Model years: 1994
Certain vehicles may have a strained or separated washer/wiper power feed wire. This may cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in ino
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Suspension
High risk
Jun 16, 1995
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
On certain vehicles, cracks may develop in the wheel mounting surface, and, should the cracks become severe enough, the wheel could completely separate from the vehicle. This could
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Steering
High risk
Jan 31, 1995
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
On certain vehicles, the rear engine cradle bolts may pull through due to corrosion of the retainers. If this should occur, the cradle would no longer be supported at these mountin
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Suspension
High risk
Mar 1, 1994
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
On certain vehicles, the steel wheels may develop cracks in the wheel mounting surface and, should the cracks become severe enough, the wheel could completely separate from the veh
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 3, 1993
Model years: 1993
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 207 - Anchorage of Seats. Front seat back recliner mechanism may not latch properly. Correction: Driver and passenger front seat back rec
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 21, 1992
Model years: 1991
NOTE: GRAND PRIX COUPE ONLY. THE ABILITY OF ALL THREE SETS OF HEADLAMPS (FOG LAMPS, LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS) TO BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY, MAY CAUSE THE HEADLAM
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 9, 1992
Model years: 1991
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 208 - Seatbelt Installations. Front door shoulder belt guide loops may not provide front seat occupants with proper protection in the even
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Sunbird
Pontiac Grand Prix — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 29, 1991
Model years: 1992
On certain vehicles, the transmission may remain in reverse when the shift indicator shows neutral gear position. This could result in unexpected rearward movement and a crash with
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Emissions
High risk
Mar 5, 1991
Model years: 1990
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Cracks may develop in the casing of the integrated direct ignition coil. Correction: Ignition coils will be ins
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Beretta, Oldsmobile Calais, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 12, 1991
Model years: 1990
On certain vehicles, the front shoulder seat belt webbing may separate at the seat belt upper guide loops (driver and/or passenger side). Separation of the webbing would occur with
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Buick Regal
Pontiac Grand Prix — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 6, 1990
Model years: 1989, 1990
THE BRAKE STOPLAMP SWITCH CONTACTS MAY EITHER NOT CLOSE OR NOT OPEN RESULTING IN TWO POSSIBLE SETS OF CONDITIONS. FIRST, IF THE SWITCH CONTACTS WILL NOT CLOSE, THE BRAKE STOPLAMPS
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 15, 1990
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 210 - Seatbelt Assembly Anchorages. Anchor bolt may pull through the upper anchorage plate. Correction: Nut assembly with a larger diamete
Also affects: Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
Jul 4, 1989
Model years: 1984
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL (BRACKET) MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING. THIS CONDITION COU
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Electra Estate, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue
Pontiac Grand Prix — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 28, 1988
Model years: 1989
THE FUEL RETURN LINES COULD FRACTURE IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK. IF UNDETECTED, LEAKING FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE. CORRECTION: FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED.
Also affects: Buick Regal
Pontiac Grand Prix — Brakes
High risk
Nov 17, 1988
Model years: 1988
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 105 - hydraulic brake systems. (grade holding requirements of parking brake.)
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Grand Prix — Structure
High risk
Apr 14, 1988
Model years: 1988
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE ON THESE VEHICLES. IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WERE TO DISENGAGE, THE HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE V
Also affects: Buick Regal
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 6, 1988
Model years: 1988
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHED TO THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE DOOR, MAY INTERFERE WITH GARNISH MOULDING ON SOME VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH THE SHOULDER
Pontiac Grand Prix — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 28, 1988
Model years: 1988
A POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND THE PRNDL BELLCRANK CLIP CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CABLE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BALL STUD.
Also affects: Buick Regal
Pontiac Grand Prix — Emissions
High risk
Mar 9, 1988
Model years: 1984
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions.
Also affects: Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Parisienne
Pontiac Grand Prix — Emissions
High risk
Oct 9, 1987
Model years: 1983
VEHICLES WITH 5.0L ENGINES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. INOPERATIVE CANISTER PURGE THERMO VACUUM SWITCH.
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac Grand Prix — Electrical
High risk
Apr 7, 1987
Model years: 1985, 1986
THE DRIVER POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH BASE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ESCUTCHEON DURING ACTUATION EXPOSING THE B(PLUS) TERMINAL. IF THE B(PLUS) TERMINAL CONTACTS THE STEEL REMOTE MIRROR CAB
Pontiac Grand Prix — Engine
High risk
Aug 19, 1986
Model years: 1984, 1985
Certain Camaro, Firebird, Monte Carlo and Grand Prix equipped with a 5.0L engine, and 5.7L Corvettes. High ignition coil temperatures combined with the stress of higher voltage may
Also affects: Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Grand Prix — Brakes
High risk
May 28, 1986
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the r
Also affects: Pontiac Lemans, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet El Camino, Pontiac Grand Lemans
Pontiac Grand Prix — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 6, 1986
Model years: 1986
On certain vehicles, the push-pull headlight switch may have been manufactured with electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit. An intermittent circuit could
Also affects: Buick Estate Wagon, Cadillac Cimarron, Cadillac Deville, Cadillac Fleetwood, Chevrolet C Series
Pontiac Grand Prix — Brakes
High risk
Apr 29, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
THE AXLE RETAINING "C" CLIP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL MAY DISLODGE AND ALLOW THE AXLE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SIDE FORCES. AXLE SEPARATION CO
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, the heads of the rear seatbelt anchor bolts may break off during normal vehicle use and in the event of an accident in which the rear seatbelts are in use, the
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Pontiac Grand Prix — Brakes
High risk
Jan 10, 1985
Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This reca
Also affects: Buick Century, Pontiac Grand Lemans, Pontiac Lemans, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet El Camino
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 7, 1983
Model years: 1983
THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE PIPE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE PROPORTIONER VALVE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE CONTACTING THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD O
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Caballero, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Pontiac Grand Prix — Suspension
High risk
Feb 24, 1981
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occu
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Dec 3, 1979
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977
VEHICLES WITH 350, 400 OR 455 - 4 BARREL CARBURETOR ENGINES. A BRAZED JOINT ON CERTAIN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (E.G.R.) BACKPRESSURE TRNASDUCER VALVES MAY SEPARATE AND CAUSE THE
Also affects: Pontiac Catalina, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Grand Lemans, Pontiac Laurentian, Pontiac Lemans
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 12, 1979
Model years: 1979
THE REAR AXLES OF THESE VEHICLES WERE FILLED WITH HYPOID REAR AXLE LUBRICANT WHICH HAS AN INSUFFICIENT ZINC CONTENT. USE OF THIS LUBRICANT MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR OF AXLE COMP
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Jul 18, 1979
Model years: 1978
THE OUTER FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY EXPERIENCE INADEQUATE LUBRICATION THAT MAY CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VEH
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 22, 1978
Model years: 1978
VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR H.D. COOLING. ENGINE FAN MAY EXPERIENCE A RESONANCE CONDITION THAT WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FATIGUE FAILURE. IF FAILURE OCCURS WITH THE HOOD
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 12, 1978
Model years: 1977
CERTAIN REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES (8 1/2" RING GEAR - CODE 0) MAY HAVE METAL FLAWS THAT COULD ALLOW THE AXLE SHAFTS TO BREAK AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Pontiac Grand Prix — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 9, 1976
Model years: 1977
POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Skylark
Pontiac Grand Prix — Brakes
High risk
Dec 22, 1975
Model years: 1976
THE REAR PROPORTIONING MODULE OF THE BRAKE COMBINATION VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED AND BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE BLOCKED OFF.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Riviera
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