1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of the 169 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Alternator failed at 35000 miles and the replacement failed at 78000 miles. Second failure is at owners expense $404.00.failure noted by slowdown of turn signal blinking rate. Measured voltage output and confirmed failure before taking to dealer. This is unacceptable failure rate, either bad design of component or bad location (excessive heat).”
NHTSA complaint #726279, filed 2000-07“Alternator burned out, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly which almost caused a crash. Also, at 29,000 tranmission system malfunctioned due to the clutch in 4th gear breaking. Dealer could not determine the cause. But replaced the alternator and transmission system. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852649, filed 1999-11“Cassette player failed to work. Error 13 reported on display. No way to reset, and will no longer play tapes. Also, fuse cover falls off when opening the passenger's side door. In adddition, transmission would not shift out of second gear/ ABS brake failure and cruise control cable fell off its housing, resulting in cruise control failure.”
NHTSA complaint #526272, filed 1997-10“While turning ignition switch on consumer noticed a noise. Soon after, air bag had deployed. Air bag deployed in consumers face, causing injury, consumer also states air bag hit the left side of the car very hard.”
NHTSA complaint #894257, filed 2001-08“Upon starting vehicle ignition does not catch right away, it often takes a couple of times before it catches. Also key becomes very hot. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006708, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
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- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 32 | 24% |
| 1992 | 30 | 26% |
| 1991 | 22 | 13% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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