1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 18%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix, 18% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All of the paint on the trim molding has come off. After repeated attempts to talk to the manufacturer and told basically to get lost I gave up and haven't purchased another Pontiac since. Of course, our family has made three new car purchases since then but none of them Pontiac.”
NHTSA complaint #10070487, filed 2004-01, 85,000 miles“1995 Pontiac Grand Prix in which I own had the same exact transmission failure as did two other owners who have the same exact vehicle. Failure of transmission occurred within 30 to 60 days of my own failure. Quotes given as to replacement of transmission are $1,800 to $2,200 by dealerships and transmission repair shops.”
NHTSA complaint #717340, filed 2000-01“I purchased this car with low mileage and have cared for it exceptionally well and I have had two major equipment failures. These should not occur at such relatively low mileage totals. I understand some models of pontiacs have had recalls for the brake system, but I was told this model does not have a recall for that equipment. I will defintely consider another model of car other than this one within the next year because of my frustration.”
NHTSA complaint #755932, filed 2001-12“The transmission selector lever is very difficult to put into position. It is very difficult for me and especially difficult for my very small wife. It seems like a severe binding is present, it has become progressively worse over time. Will be taking it to the dealers this week.”
NHTSA complaint #716439, filed 1999-12“The rear axle of this front wheel drive vehicle broke during a low speed curve. This caused the right rear wheel to go sailing off and caused the driver initially to lose control of the car. No oncoming traffic was involved. The car did hit the curb blowing the front tire and then hit a traffic sign. The insurance commpany totalled the car. The manufacturer will not deal with me.”
NHTSA complaint #756854, filed 2002-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 31 | 18% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
43 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 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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