CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 37 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (31 reports).
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 106 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 31 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
What owners report
The vehicle overheated and caught fire.
HI IT HAPPEND ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I STOP TO GET GAS IN THE CAR AN WHEN I LEFT I STARTED NOTICEING THE CAR WAS RUNNING KINDA OF WEIRD I GET TO WERE I WAS GOING AN TURN THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 10MINS AN THEN TRIED TO START IT BCK UP AN IT ACTED LIKE IT WLDNT I HAD TO GET A JUMP TO GET IT BARELY STARTED AN WHEN STARTED DRIVING IT WLD MISFIRE AN ALL THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON AN I CLD HARDLY GET THE CAR UP TO SPEED AN WHEN I FINALLY MADE IT HOME AN THE CAR OFF MY FUEL GAUGE WENT FROM HALF A TANK TO FULL AN THE CAR WLDNT START BCK UP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A FUEL STATION, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE FUEL PUMPS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOMEONE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE POLICE WAS AT THE SCENE, BUT NO REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NO
CAR WAS PARKED. I HEARD A LOUD "WHOOSH" NOISE AND THEN FLAMES CAME FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I QUICKLY CUT MY BATTERY CABLES TO HOPEFULLY SAVE MY CAR. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT WHEN I CALL THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR THEY TELL ME TO CONTACT GM MOTORS SINCE THE DAMAGE (RECALL) ALREADY HAPPENED. GM SENT ME BACK TO DEALER. PLEASE HELP!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, OIL LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE VALVE GASKET COVER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,599. *BF CONSUMER STATED RECALL WAS REPAIRED BUT HAPPENED AGAIN, MECHANIC STATED IT WASN'T DONE PROPERLY BECAUSE SILICONE IN PLACE OF GASKET. HAD ANOTHER RECALL ISSUED IN 2016 AN HAD IT REPAIRED. WITHIN A MONTH LATER, CAR STARTED RECALL WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY BECAUSE IT WAS SILICONE. *JB
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (31), Electrical System (21), Engine And Engine Cooling (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.