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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Grand Prix years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix are substantially higher than the model-year median of 88.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

182 reports with mileage · 38 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.

  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 68 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports18 fire reports11 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

16 reports
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50,000 miles · Sep 12, 2014
Air BagsSeat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG INDICATOR FLICKERED WHETHER THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED. THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS SECURED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING I…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG INDICATOR FLICKERED WHETHER THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED. THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS SECURED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 10/24/14*CN UPDATED 4/17/2015 *JS

NHTSA ODI #10632814

138,000 miles · Jul 18, 2013
Air BagsCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN AND CRASHED AGAINST A CURB. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN AND CRASHED AGAINST A CURB. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS KILLED. THE CONTACT AND A REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS AND BRUISING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10525667

74,000 miles · Aug 12, 2011
Air BagsCrashInjury

CAR HIT EMBANKMENT, FLIPPED A FEW TIMES , HIT A TREE, A LIGHT POLE AND THE DRIVER WAS THROWN FROM VEHICLE. RESULTING IN FATALITY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10419203

60,000 miles · Jul 28, 2009
Air BagsCrashInjury

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED THE CONTACT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HER VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. SHE SUFFERED MAJOR INJURIES TO HER NECK, BACK, AND ABDOMEN AND WAS TRANS…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED THE CONTACT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HER VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. SHE SUFFERED MAJOR INJURIES TO HER NECK, BACK, AND ABDOMEN AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SITE AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY THEN TOWED IT TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE DEALER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT APPEAR TO FULLY DEPLOY. SHE BELIEVED THAT IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THE CORRECT SIZE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60,000. UPDATED 8/18/09 *CN UPDATED 08/21/09.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10278570

80 miles · Jan 2, 2008
Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN A 105 LBS PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE LIGHT IS DIM IT INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS NOT ACTIVATED. THE DEALER REPAIRED A LOOSE WIRE AND ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN A 105 LBS PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE LIGHT IS DIM IT INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS NOT ACTIVATED. THE DEALER REPAIRED A LOOSE WIRE AND ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS IN COLD CONDITIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,300. UPDATED 01/29/08. *LJ

NHTSA ODI #10213445

1,600 miles · Nov 9, 2007
Air BagsCrash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UNTIL 15 MINUTES AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE SEAT AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UNTIL 15 MINUTES AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE SEAT AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DAMAGED THE DASHBOARD AND SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,600.

NHTSA ODI #10208486

Official recalls

3

15V519000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Aug 14, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

14V400000 · Electrical System:ignition

Jul 3, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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.

06V419000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

Oct 31, 2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.