IllustrationRECALL ON ENGINE PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY OPEN HOOD CAR WITH SMOKING THEN IT UNITED FIRE THERE IS OIL ON THE DRIP PAN BUT THAT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS NEVER GOT A RECALL NOTE IN THE MAIL
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 88.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
425–50K
650–75K
1175–100K
23100–150K
19150K+
78 reports with mileage · 28 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports37 fire reports7 injury reports
Structure complaints
9 reports2003 GRAND PRIX CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED.*TR
I PURCHASED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE WITH A V-6 AND I GET WATER COMING IN THE PASSENGER SIDE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD OCCASIONALLY WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. I WAS TOLD TO FIX THE LEAK WOULD BE AROUND $300 AND THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.... I MAY AS WELL BUY ANOTHER CAR FOR THAT PRICE…
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I PURCHASED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE WITH A V-6 AND I GET WATER COMING IN THE PASSENGER SIDE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD OCCASIONALLY WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. I WAS TOLD TO FIX THE LEAK WOULD BE AROUND $300 AND THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.... I MAY AS WELL BUY ANOTHER CAR FOR THAT PRICE.... *TR
I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX SE AND ON 2/15/05, I WENT TO OPEN THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. IT'S THE RIVET END OF THE DETENT THAT SNAPPED OFF. I CONTACTED PONTIAC VIA EMAILS AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT MY DEALER. I DID AND THEY TOLD ME THE PART COSTS $48.20 PLUS TAX WHICH EQUALED $50.91. MY QU…
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I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX SE AND ON 2/15/05, I WENT TO OPEN THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. IT'S THE RIVET END OF THE DETENT THAT SNAPPED OFF. I CONTACTED PONTIAC VIA EMAILS AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT MY DEALER. I DID AND THEY TOLD ME THE PART COSTS $48.20 PLUS TAX WHICH EQUALED $50.91. MY QUESTION HERE CONCERNS THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR IF PIECES FALL OFF THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIFETIME OF A CAR. AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 4/17/04, THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS OR ANYTHING TO MAKE THIS PIECE BREAK OFF. ARE THERE RECALLS FOR THIS? I HAVE LOOKED AND NO IS THAT ANSWER. I DON'T FEEL THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR THIS PART AS WE FEEL THIS IS SOME KIND OF RECALL THAT SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE. I APPRECIATE YOU LOOKING INTO THIS AS WHO KNOWS, MAYBE NEXT TIME THE DOOR WILL JUST OPEN UP IN TRAFFIC OR SOMETHING. THANK YOU. *JB
I CONSTANTLY GET FLASHES OF HIGH BEAM FROM ONCOMING DRIVERS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN I HAVE MY LOW BEAMS ON. ALSO, WHEN IT RAINS, THE PASSENGER SIDE LEAKS WATER UNDER THE DASH. *JB
I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX AND THE OTHER DAY ON THE 15TH OF FEB, I WENT TO OPEN MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. I CONTACTED PONTIAC AND THEY JUST TOLD ME CONTACT THE DEALER. I DID, AND I HAD TO BUY THE WHOLE PART. MY QUESTION IS WHY WOULD A PART OF THE CAR THAT IS DESIGNED AND EXPECTANT TO LAST…
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I HAVE A 2003 GRAND PRIX AND THE OTHER DAY ON THE 15TH OF FEB, I WENT TO OPEN MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HINGE AND SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND. I CONTACTED PONTIAC AND THEY JUST TOLD ME CONTACT THE DEALER. I DID, AND I HAD TO BUY THE WHOLE PART. MY QUESTION IS WHY WOULD A PART OF THE CAR THAT IS DESIGNED AND EXPECTANT TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF CAR, SO WHY DID THE RIVET END OF THE DETENT BREAK? ACTUALLY IT WAS THE RIVET THAT BROKE BUT NOT THE ARM OR THE SPRING. THIS WASN'T DUE TO ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, JUST OPEN THE BACK DOOR AND THE PARTS FELL TO THE GROUND. I FEEL THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THIS BECAUSE THE DEFECT. I THINK I SHOULD HAVE THE DEALER OR PONTIAC FIX THIS AND REIMBURSE ME FOR THIS EXPENSE. *JB
THE CAR IS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEM IS THAT AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH I GET A WIND NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDOW. I CAN FEED A SHEET OF PAPER THROUGH THE DOOR AND THE WINDOW. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY TELL ME ITS A BUILT IN DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE …
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THE CAR IS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE PROBLEM IS THAT AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH I GET A WIND NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDOW. I CAN FEED A SHEET OF PAPER THROUGH THE DOOR AND THE WINDOW. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY TELL ME ITS A BUILT IN DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE CAR. I DID NOT PAY $24,000 OR MORE FOR A BUILT IN DEFECT IN A CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR AT THE END OF AUGUST OF 2003.*AK
WHEN IT RAINS WATER COMES IN ON PASSENGER SIDE,THIS HAPPENED ON MY UNCLE'S 1999 GRAND PRIX
THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THE REAR DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DOORS DO NOT HAVE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. *NLM
Official recalls
315V701000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Oct 26, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
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.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
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.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
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.
09V116000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Apr 8, 2009
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES 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.
08V118000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Mar 12, 2008
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES 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> .
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NHTSA investigations
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