2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

● Typical for this model

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:41:27.187Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2008: 142 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	0
1983	2
1984	3
1985	3
1986	2
1987	2
1988	92
1989	143
1990	177
1991	173
1992	117
1993	132
1994	217
1995	169
1996	79
1997	810
1998	499
1999	412
2000	461
2001	308
2002	330
2003	106
2004	454
2005	148
2006	239
2007	220
2008	142

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ignition switch unintendedly turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251002

Purchased the car in march and filed with local dealership to get the recall repaired for the ignition. 6 months later and the dealership says that GM hasnât sent the part. Itâs needs repaired now.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241028

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21%

21% of complaints: exterior lighting — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and switch.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140505

Also filed under STRUCTURE

MY FATHER-IN-LAW WAS DRIVING MY GRAND PRIX AND MY MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY FATHER-IN-LAW LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AT THE WHEEL AND THEY WENT LEFT OF CENTER AND RAN ANOTHER VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140314

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY FOOT SLIPPED OFF BRAKE AND I HIT A CURB. THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF WHICH ALSO SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. MY INSURANCE AND BODY SHOP SAID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH DAMAGE TO THE CAR TO CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO GO OFF. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080715

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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The transmission shifting cable has clips that keep it held in place for you to be able to put your car into drive or reverse and park ect.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240613

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140908 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights