1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,375miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,375 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle experienced a gas leaked. The gas tank started to leak across the entire rear weld seam after being filled. Gas dripped from the tank at the corner(s), next to the exhaust pipe. The mechanic that replaced the tank/pump/sending unit, said the entire weld seam leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10022459, filed 2003-06, 56,750 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 | 23 | 7% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% |
| 1998 | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 7 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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