1995 Pontiac GRAND PRIX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
95 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
116,379 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 95 complaints (15.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 21.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 15; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Air Bags: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 84 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
1995: 15; 1996: 13; 2000: 26; 2001: 18; 2002: 6; 2003: 2; 2004: 8; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2008: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10041809 · 2003-10-14 (October 14, 2003)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING/TAIL LIGHTS - THERE IS MOISTURE BUILD-UP AND HEAVY CONDENSATION IN BOTH TAIL LIGHTS, AGAIN . I'VE ALREADY HAD THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED TWICE ON BOTH SIDES, AND HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AGAIN. THE COST FOR JUST ONE (1) TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS IN EXCESS OF $250.00. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM WHICH MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL CAR, THERE'S NO RECALL. THERE'S DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS PROBLEM DURING THE DAYTIME BECAUSE IT CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY FOR OTHER D…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504814 · 1996-05-22 (May 22, 1996)
REAR BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO DEEP GROVES IN PACES/ROTORS. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504814 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487578 · 1995-10-30 (October 30, 1995)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507351 · 1996-08-13 (August 13, 1996)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054327 · 2004-01-17 (January 17, 2004)
I HAVE A 95 GRAND PRIX SE AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE, BUT THE MECHANIC CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WIRE THE ALIGNMENT. IT MAY HAVE THE SAME DEFECT THE 96 MODELS HAVE. PLEASE CHECK THIS AND LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE THE SAME STEERING SYSTEM. THANK YOU. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. 151,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054327 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087202 · 2004-08-04 (August 4, 2004)
CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A DAY BEFORE SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AIR BAG WAS NOT REPAIRED, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 116,379 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152291 · 2006-03-09 (March 9, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH, AND THE TURN SIGNAL ARE ALL CONTROLLED FROM THE SAME CONTROL ARM. IN ORDER FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK ALL OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. ONCE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS START WORKING THEY ONLY WORK FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL # 97V017000 REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER, SWITCH AND WIRING. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152291 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10248570 · 2008-11-12 (November 12, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SHE WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO PARTS STORE THAT THE NECESSARY PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS INCORRECT AND INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V017000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO PURCHASE THE PART FROM THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PART. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING. THE CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10248570 at NHTSA ↗