Most common 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Share of the 169 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Pontiac Grand Prix complaints by model year
Best Grand Prix years: 2003, 1996, 2005. Years to avoid: 1997, 1998, 2000, 1999, 2004. Compare all years →
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls (3)
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix:
Inadvertent air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Brakes all 43 →
All of the paint on the trim molding has come off. After repeated attempts to talk to the manufacturer and told basically to get lost I gave up and haven't purchased another Pontiac since. Of course, our family has made three new car purchases since then but none of them Pontiac.
While at a stop vehicle proceeded forward, another vehicle coming at 30mph hit consumer's vehicle head on, and airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in this crash. Also, the ABS light came on. Please provide further information.
Transmission & drivetrain all 31 →
The rear axle of this front wheel drive vehicle broke during a low speed curve. This caused the right rear wheel to go sailing off and caused the driver initially to lose control of the car. No oncoming traffic was involved. The car did hit the curb blowing the front tire and then hit a traffic sign. The insurance commpany totalled the car. The manufacturer will not deal with me.
All of the paint on the trim molding has come off. After repeated attempts to talk to the manufacturer and told basically to get lost I gave up and haven't purchased another Pontiac since. Of course, our family has made three new car purchases since then but none of them Pontiac.
Lights
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 drivers on the road who can't see my brake lights. I already have one herniated disc in my neck due to a rear-end collision, and I don't need another one!
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 the recall due to the VIN. Updated o6/05/2006.
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 24 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix a good car?
Based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Grand Prix rates average: 14% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Grand Prix at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The brakes — 43 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (31) and lights (18).
How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix, the most recent from December 1, 1998 (anchorage). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Pontiac Grand Prix?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 1996 and 2005. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997, 1998, 2000, 1999 and 2004. See the full Pontiac Grand Prix years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 116,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.