Models
G62005–2010 · 5,886 complaintsAvoid: 2006, 2007, 2008Grand AM1995–2005 · 4,591 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000Grand Prix1995–2008 · 4,378 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1998, 2000Vibe2003–2010 · 1,863 complaintsAvoid: 2009, 2003Bonneville1995–2005 · 1,502 complaintsAvoid: 1998, 1995, 2000Sunfire1995–2005 · 1,139 complaintsAvoid: 1996, 1997, 1995Montana1997–2006 · 1,053 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000, 2001Solstice2006–2010 · 728 complaintsAvoid: 2007, 2006, 2008Trans Sport1995–1999 · 647 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1998Torrent2006–2009 · 625 complaintsAvoid: 2006, 2007GTO2004–2006 · 615 complaintsNo years flaggedAztek2001–2005 · 566 complaintsAvoid: 2001, 2002G52007–2010 · 381 complaintsAvoid: 2007, 2008Firebird1995–2002 · 353 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1998G82008–2009 · 215 complaintsNo years flaggedTrans AM1995–2002 · 97 complaintsAvoid: 2002
Pontiac model years to avoid
- 2009 Pontiac Vibe4.3× complaints · airbag
- 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix3.6× complaints · steering
- 1999 Pontiac Montana3.1× complaints · engine
- 2000 Pontiac Montana2.7× complaints · engine
- 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport2.7× complaints · steering
- 2006 Pontiac G62.7× complaints · steering
- 2007 Pontiac G52.6× complaints · fuel system
- 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport2.6× complaints · engine
- 2001 Pontiac Aztek2.5× complaints · electrical
- 1996 Pontiac Sunfire2.4× complaints · engine
- 1999 Pontiac Grand AM2.3× complaints · brake
- 2007 Pontiac Solstice2.3× complaints · airbag
Latest Pontiac recalls
- 2003–2004 Pontiac Vibe: air bags – inflator module
- 2005–2008 Pontiac Vibe, 2003–2008 Toyota Corolla and 1 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2002–2005 Lexus SC, 2003–2007 Pontiac Vibe and 3 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2010 Pontiac Vibe, 2003–2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix and 1 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2009–2010 Lexus ES350, 2010, 2013 Lexus GX460 and 12 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2006–2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2007–2010 Saturn Sky: air bags – occupant classification
- 2007–2009, 2012 Lexus ES350, 2012 Lexus GX460 and 12 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2007–2011 Lexus ES350, 2010–2011 Lexus GX460 and 12 more: air bags – inflator module
Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Pontiac model years include the 2009 Vibe, the 1997 Grand Prix, the 1999 Montana, the 2000 Montana and the 1997 Trans Sport.
How many Pontiac recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 132 recalls for Pontiac vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on January 23, 2020. See the latest Pontiac recalls.
What Pontiac model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the G6 has drawn the most complaints (0) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Pontiac G6 page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.