Pontiac GRAND PRIX electrical problems
332 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
4,723 owner complaints analyzed
68 distinct recall campaigns
92,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1965 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,405 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
332 of 4,723 complaints match this topic (7.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10252825 · 2008-12-26 (December 26, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS BRAKE LIGHT LAMPS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN OPERATION. THIS CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 90V185000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 2/5/09 *CN UPDATED 02/10/09. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252825 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 737517 · 2000-12-08 (December 8, 2000)
ABS SPEED SENSORS HAVE FAILED TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER HAS FAILED AND REPLACED TWICE, ENITRE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP, 8 FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORTS, BRAKE POWER ASSIST NOW FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 737517 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961421 · 1995-03-07 (March 7, 1995)
TWO MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE ELECTRICAL PARTS BEGAN TO BREAK AND THE MFG IS OFFERING NO SUPPORT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961856 · 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)
ELECTRICAL; COMPUTER DASH BOARD MISREAD SHUT DOWN WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, IT CUT OFF IN TRAFFIC DUE TO SHORT IN DASHBOARD. TT
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Owner report 986278 · 1996-06-28 (June 28, 1996)
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN IS CAUSING SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986278 at NHTSA ↗