Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% | 35,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% | 120,000 miles |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% | 25,000 miles |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% | 81,000 miles |
| 2004 | 33 | 7% | 91,000 miles |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% | 123,000 miles |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% | 92,000 miles |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% | 173,000 miles |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% | 75,000 miles |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% | 99,000 miles |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% | 96,000 miles |
| 1997 | 19 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% | 39,000 miles |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
A vehicle turned in front of me causing a subsequent crash resulting in front damage to my car. Airbags did not deploy although bumper was torn off and hood bent. Additionally aside from the crash, my car has started losing power while driving. I was driving on the highway when it lost power. I was able to maneuver and get it to the side of the road. It finally restarted. It will not start sometimes. Had the engine light checked and it shows there is a sensor problem. Will not identify which pedal sensor. Frustrated and will not drive it on the highway.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving 55 MPH after purchasing the vehicle, the paint began peeling. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by exposure to acid rain and they offered to re-paint the vehicle. The contact also felt a hard vibration when depressing the brake pedal and accelerating to 55-65 MPH. The failure mileage was 400 and current mileage was 800.
The ignition switch was hard to crank had to wiggle it a few times but they fix the recall and my brakes system is not right every time I switch brake pads out it still doesnt do any good and do to the brakes I had a fender bender but I fix it out of pocket brakes still go to floor and my lights went out like it a shortage so I got them rig so that they will work
New owner of pontica Grand Prix. Never owned a pontica, purchace for wifey red color she like im a pro mechanic 20 years or better and had did the research heard about trans in pont. Failure also door acturator been bad could bet the price 2 months later trans b/o (bad operation) I drop pan and found the foward band broken it look like it was stop welded on and broke right after the spot weld should have been cast one pieces but no! (I believe defect in manufacturing) should have been casted I love USA but if they dont stand-up its nissian for me. I replace trans. Lkq low miles 25,000! Will be trading for guest what wont be GM! You stop weld body parts not trans parts by GM they should'nt got bail out not just pontica the trans 4t65e are defects 2007 uplanders ect if u have a 3.8 look out GM messed up this one.
While driving my car on street I was struck on the passenger side in a intersection when a Chevy maxi van struct me when running a red light. My airbag did not deploy and my vehicle was totalled. I sustained body injuries such as back and neck and financial hardship. I have never recovered from these injuries.
I am writing a complaint regarding my car. I purchased the vehicle in 2006. I had to replace the stabilizer pin, wheel bearings, front brakes and it seems like something is wrong in the steering wheel. Parts inside of the car are falling off. I've had to buy new tires due to all these front end problems with the car and not knowing until it has caused a problem somewhere else. Now the tires that I purchased about a 1 1/2 year ago is now very worn from these front end problems with the car. I am very upset because I feel like, I have been robbed. I am a single parent working 2 full-time jobs just to pay for a car that seems to be breaking down on me no matter how much I try to take total care of it. Paying a very costly car note, insurance, and warranty. I tell myself is this what I am working so hard to pay for. This car out weighs what I pay for rent each month. …
I was coming up the street and could not see the light due to poor visibility. The sun was in my eyes. I didn't not see the red light and ran through it hitting an older Jeep. I was going between 35-45 MPH and my air bags did not deploy ever though it was a head on collision. The car needs the whole front half replaced. The bumper cover, actual bumper, bumper absorber, bumper support, headlights, headlight bracket, fog lights, hood, and both fenders. I suffered a concussion and severe bruising from hitting the steering wheel.
Every since I have had this vehicle off and on I've had this problem, I would try unlock my car door with the key and it didn't open I was at the park with my granddaughter and there was a dog chasing me and I had my granddaughter with me but I couldn't get in so I climbed on the car that's when I first found out. The second time is when I was out with some friends & the car wouldn't open with the key again! That was embarrassing so my friend took me home I had to have it towed because I didn't know the cause, later that day I tried again & it still didn't work, my remote lock stopped working for the car I've replaced the batteries had it checked even purchased another still no luck, had pay locksmiths plenty of times to the point where there were dents across the top of both my doors until I finally had the car painted, ran into the same issue again and noticed that if the car was to …
Related recalls (1)
Structure › Frame and members
Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket May fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly and replace it if necessary. The recall began on August 16, 2004. Owners should contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Grand Prix years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (33), 1997 (19), 2000 (13), 2002 (10) and 2003 (9) model years. Body complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Pontiac Grand Prix body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 04V-299 (frame and members, Jun 23, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Pontiac Grand Prix body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles; 30% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (45 mentions), followed by the body › door (30).
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.