Model year record

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 627 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 engines 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 15V201000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 330,742
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-04-06
Owners notified: 2015-04-24

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.

Safety risk

The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-03
Owners notified: 2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V046000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 19,924
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-02-09
Owners notified: 2005-03-08

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V299000

Structure: frame and members

Component: Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 281
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-06-23
Owners notified: 2004-08-16

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.

Safety risk

IF IGNORED, THE BRACKET WOULD FRACTURE AND DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V287000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 47,991
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-06-23
Owners notified: 2004-06-28

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.

Safety risk

DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V331000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 59,528
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-09-12
Owners notified: 2003-08-28

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS." ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.

Safety risk

IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION, AND ADD BRAKE FLUID IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	99	145,000 mi
Electrical system	84	102,000 mi
Steering	48	90,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	34	10 mi
Engine and engine cooling	28	60,000 mi
Service brakes	25	110,000 mi
Air bags	21	122,000 mi
Unknown or other	21	75,000 mi
Structure: body	15	143,479 mi
Structure	13	50,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	13	88,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	11	47,000 mi
Wheels	11	30,000 mi
Suspension	10	9,300 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	164,544 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	9	51,000 mi
Power train	9	103,424 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	9	56,000 mi
Wheels: rim	8	30,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	7	14,000 mi
Exterior lighting	7	96,038 mi
Electrical system: ignition	6	30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	6	32,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	5	19,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	5	8,250 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	87,000 mi
Seat belts	5	14,800 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	5	16,522 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	4	2,648 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	4	79,000 mi
Steering: column	4	12,294 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	3	78,451 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	3	10,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	3	5,828 mi
Equipment	3	—
Service brakes, electric	3	70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	3	13,690 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	68,000 mi
Traction control system	3	152,360 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	2,000 mi
Visibility	3	100,109 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	100 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	35,332 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	2	10,200 mi
Tires	2	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	30,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	130,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	113,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	2	39,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	2	—
Child seat	1	30,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	95,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	18,260 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	6,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	9,900 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	5,828 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	—
Parking brake	1	56,235 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	27,000 mi
Seat belts: front	1	40,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	56,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	45,240 mi
Seats	1	127,811 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	10,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	56,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	56,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Steering: linkages	1	20,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	1	26,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	6,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	70,000 mi
Suspension: front	1	2,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	34,721 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	132,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	11,500 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	—
Tires: tread/belt	1	23,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	109,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Wheels: hub	1	50,000 mi

The 2003 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 3 times as many 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.