Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 500 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V701000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,003,556
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-26
Owners notified
2016-02-19

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Safety risk

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V116000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,497,516
Reported to NHTSA
2009-04-08
Owners notified
2009-04-09

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

Safety risk

IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V118000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
207,542
Reported to NHTSA
2008-03-12
Owners notified
2008-04-28

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.

Safety risk

CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. , FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS COMPLETED, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (1) THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CAR PORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V027000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,730
Reported to NHTSA
2002-01-25
Owners notified
2002-02-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE.

Safety risk

METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling64113,110 mi
Engine50160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3499,000 mi
Electrical system31123,057 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2765,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2039,348 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1870,218 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1768,150 mi
Steering1795,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1349,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system985,000 mi
Unknown or other9200 mi
Air bags: frontal878,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood897,988 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner832,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline8124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system794,300 mi
Vehicle speed control728,000 mi
Air bags6100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights573,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)491,788 mi
Power train410,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly486,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic464,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs495,000 mi
Equipment334,568 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system337,165 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system360,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump329,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack350,155 mi
Structure333,304 mi
Suspension: front385,000 mi
Wheels: rim378,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery243,173 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly249,982 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control257,816 mi
Exterior lighting284,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system288,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Power train: manual transmission270,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings250,300 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly243,000 mi
Structure: body2126,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs256,000 mi
Tires2—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer2—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Wheels2126,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring1162,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1133,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger180,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings1158,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors132,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump174,963 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system120,232 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1139,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Parking brake1104,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes1104,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman166,446 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft155,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1121,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1150,000 mi
Suspension: rear1152,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility/wiper19,700,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor178,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.