Pontiac
Grand Prix
Pontiac Grand Prix: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2000–2008
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Pontiac Grand Prix – Eighth generation2003–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2, 2003 – April 24, 2008 |
| Model years | 2004–2008 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | W-body 3rd Gen/GMX367 |
| Engines | 3.8 L L26 V6 - 200 Horsepower 3.8 L L32 SC V6 - 260 Horsepower 5.3 L LS4 V8 - 303 Horsepower |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm |
| Length | 5,037 mm GTP: 5,034 mm |
| Width | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Assembly | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (Oshawa Car Assembly) |
| Designer | John Manoogian II (2000) |
Pontiac Grand Prix – Seventh generation1996–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 1996 – February 2003 |
| Model years | 1997–2003 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | W-body 2nd Gen |
| Engines | 3.1 L L82 V6 - 160 Horsepower 3.1 L LG8 V6 - 175 Horsepower 3.8 L L36 V6 - 195-200 Horsepower 3.8 L L67 SC V6 - 240 Horsepower |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T60-E automatic 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm |
| Length | 4,991 mm 2001–02 Coupe: 5,016 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm |
| Kerb weight | Coupe: 1,540 kg Sedan: 1,549 kg |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Kansas City, Kansas (Fairfax Assembly) |
| Designer | John Manoogian II; Tom Kearns (1993) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2008 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2007 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2003 | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2008 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 3.1 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2008 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.1–5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 29 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,747–2,803 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2008 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 843 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 533 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Lights | 292 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 255 | 2000, 2005, 2006 |
| Steering | 234 | 2000, 2004, 2006 |
| Brakes | 193 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Airbags | 130 | 2004, 2006, 2008 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 112 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 106 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 94 | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2008: 2448 complaints, 147 with a crash and 507 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.