FaultScore report
Owners have filed 245 complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix with NHTSA between 1995 and 2008. The largest single group is the brakes. Across this model's run it ranks 13 of 16 worst.
FaultScore 46/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Pontiac Grand Prix.
How this is worked out245
Complaints
26
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
20
Injuries reported
1 complaint reports a death.
110,189 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
0%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
1 crashes, 0 fires
Median failure at 85,000 miles
Median failure at 151,000 miles
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 134,281 mi
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
| Configuration | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix 2-DR. | — | — | — | — |
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Risk: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles may have a centre rear seatbelt anchor plate which exhibits stress cracks. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seatbelt system may fracture and injury to the seat occupant could occur. Correction: Centre rear seat belt system will be replaced.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
AIR BAGS
GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF THE AIRBAGS AS TO FAILURE OF SOME MECHANICAL NATURE OR IF THERE WAS SOME FORM OF FRAUD OR OTHER ALTERATION TO THE AIRBAGS. PATIENT WAS TRANSPORTED AFTER BEING SEDATED . UNSURE OF CURRENT CONDITION OF PATIENT. PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO FROEDERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL VIA FLIGHT FOR LIFE FOR LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10116925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EQUIPMENT
GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF THE AIRBAGS AS TO FAILURE OF SOME MECHANICAL NATURE OR IF THERE WAS SOME FORM OF FRAUD OR OTHER ALTERATION TO THE AIRBAGS. PATIENT WAS TRANSPORTED AFTER BEING SEDATED . UNSURE OF CURRENT CONDITION OF PATIENT. PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO FROEDERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL VIA FLIGHT FOR LIFE FOR LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10116925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, WHEREBY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT 45 MPH, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10107221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE FIRST DEGREE BURNS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THAT IF THERE WAS NO COLLISION THAT IT WAS NOT MY INSURANCE RESPONSIBILITY. I THEN CALLED GM AND EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD COME TO CHECK THINGS OUT. MEANWHILE I HAVE TO RENT A VEHICLE. APPROX. 10 DAYS LATER GMS INVESTIGATOR ARRIVED TO TAKE MY STATEMENT, PICTURES AND TOOK THE MDULES FROM THE CAR TO BENCH TEST. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD PROBABLY REIMBURSE MY RENTAL EXPENSES. 7 WEEKS INTO THE INVESTIGATION AND NOW GM WANTS TO PURCHASE MY VEHICLE. I STILL TO DATE AM DRIVING A RENTAL AT MY OWN EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10091092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE FIRST DEGREE BURNS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THAT IF THERE WAS NO COLLISION THAT IT WAS NOT MY INSURANCE RESPONSIBILITY. I THEN CALLED GM AND EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD COME TO CHECK THINGS OUT. MEANWHILE I HAVE TO RENT A VEHICLE. APPROX. 10 DAYS LATER GMS INVESTIGATOR ARRIVED TO TAKE MY STATEMENT, PICTURES AND TOOK THE MDULES FROM THE CAR TO BENCH TEST. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD PROBABLY REIMBURSE MY RENTAL EXPENSES. 7 WEEKS INTO THE INVESTIGATION AND NOW GM WANTS TO PURCHASE MY VEHICLE. I STILL TO DATE AM DRIVING A RENTAL AT MY OWN EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10091092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL 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!
NHTSA complaint #10041809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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 CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V306000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 120,000. UPDATED 12/15/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/15/08.
NHTSA complaint #10248570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
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 CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V306000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 120,000. UPDATED 12/15/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/15/08.
NHTSA complaint #10248570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PONTIAC RELEASED A RECALL OF 1997-? GRAND PRIX'S DUE TO A SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO CATCH FIRE. WE HAVE A 1995 GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.1L ENGINE THAT HAS A SEVERE OIL LEAK ALSO. THE LEAK HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED FROM THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WITH A $1000 REPAIR ESTIMATE. I BELIEVE THE ENGINE IS ALMOST IDENTICAL TO THE ONES USED IN 1997-? MODEL YEARS. PONTIAC SHOULD INCLUDE ALL GRAND PRIX'S WITH THIS ENGINE IN THEIR RECALL!
NHTSA complaint #10222560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
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.
NHTSA complaint #10152291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
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.
NHTSA complaint #10152291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10152291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF THE AIRBAGS AS TO FAILURE OF SOME MECHANICAL NATURE OR IF THERE WAS SOME FORM OF FRAUD OR OTHER ALTERATION TO THE AIRBAGS. PATIENT WAS TRANSPORTED AFTER BEING SEDATED . UNSURE OF CURRENT CONDITION OF PATIENT. PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO FROEDERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL VIA FLIGHT FOR LIFE FOR LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10116925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EQUIPMENT
GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF THE AIRBAGS AS TO FAILURE OF SOME MECHANICAL NATURE OR IF THERE WAS SOME FORM OF FRAUD OR OTHER ALTERATION TO THE AIRBAGS. PATIENT WAS TRANSPORTED AFTER BEING SEDATED . UNSURE OF CURRENT CONDITION OF PATIENT. PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO FROEDERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL VIA FLIGHT FOR LIFE FOR LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10116925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT OUT ON 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CAR WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN THE GASKET WENT; CAUSING THE OIL TO QUICKLY LEAK FROM THE ENGINE AND LEAVING CAR INOPERABLE IN TRAFFIC. DID NOT REALIZE THIS WAS HAPPENING UNTIL CAR SMELLED OF OIL AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT CREATED QUITE A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY. NO PRIOR WARNING OF FAILURE WAS EVIDENT. CAR WAS TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY WHERE BOTH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS WERE REPLACED. VERY LABOR-INTENSIVE AND VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. GM DEALERSHIP AND ASE-CERTIFIED MECHANICS ACKNOWLEDGE THE FACT THAT THIS FAILURE IS A COMMON PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10107923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.
NHTSA complaint #10108621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, WHEREBY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT 45 MPH, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10107221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE GETTING INTO TO MY CAR I SAT DOWN THE AND THE SEAT BROKE AND I FELL TO THE BACK. I CHECKED MY SEAT AND FOUND THE METAL BRACKET BROKE THAT SECURES THE SEAT DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10093444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. C0NSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT HOME. THEN, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10094908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE FIRST DEGREE BURNS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THAT IF THERE WAS NO COLLISION THAT IT WAS NOT MY INSURANCE RESPONSIBILITY. I THEN CALLED GM AND EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD COME TO CHECK THINGS OUT. MEANWHILE I HAVE TO RENT A VEHICLE. APPROX. 10 DAYS LATER GMS INVESTIGATOR ARRIVED TO TAKE MY STATEMENT, PICTURES AND TOOK THE MDULES FROM THE CAR TO BENCH TEST. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD PROBABLY REIMBURSE MY RENTAL EXPENSES. 7 WEEKS INTO THE INVESTIGATION AND NOW GM WANTS TO PURCHASE MY VEHICLE. I STILL TO DATE AM DRIVING A RENTAL AT MY OWN EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10091092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE FIRST DEGREE BURNS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THAT IF THERE WAS NO COLLISION THAT IT WAS NOT MY INSURANCE RESPONSIBILITY. I THEN CALLED GM AND EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD COME TO CHECK THINGS OUT. MEANWHILE I HAVE TO RENT A VEHICLE. APPROX. 10 DAYS LATER GMS INVESTIGATOR ARRIVED TO TAKE MY STATEMENT, PICTURES AND TOOK THE MDULES FROM THE CAR TO BENCH TEST. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD PROBABLY REIMBURSE MY RENTAL EXPENSES. 7 WEEKS INTO THE INVESTIGATION AND NOW GM WANTS TO PURCHASE MY VEHICLE. I STILL TO DATE AM DRIVING A RENTAL AT MY OWN EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10091092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING. FIRST IN 1998 WHILE ACCELERATING ON TO I-95 FROM A REST AREA. (MILEAGE 50,000 MILES) SECOND, AUGUST 29, 2004 DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAY IN TROY MICHIGAN. (MILEAGE 104,000) REPAIRED BOTH TIMES FOR ABOUT $150.00 OLD PARTS MAY BE AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10088878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
NHTSA complaint #10087202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
DEALERSHIP WAS CHARGING THE CONSUMER $260.00 TO REPAIR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS NOT CAUSED BY THE RECALLED PART AS INDICATED IN WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL 97V017000.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10080208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #10070487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10070487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10070487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
NHTSA complaint #10070487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10054327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
THE 4 WAY FLASHER SWITCH DOES NOT WORK ON MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. MY 2001 CHEVY BLAZER WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN THE SWITCH IS DEPRESSED, THE HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, THEN PREVENTS THE TURN INDICATORS FROM WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #10045674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL 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!
NHTSA complaint #10041809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.