1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,153miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, 6% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,153 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“After stopping at a stop sign, lost control of steering while making left turn. Car continued, ran over a mail box and came to rest in a flower bed. When tow truck arrived and picked car up, tow truck driver noticed that engine cradle had fallen down and disabled the steering. Mechanic and insurance adjuster later agreed that the engine cradle bolts had sheared off.”
NHTSA complaint #10608725, filed 2014-07, 39,153 miles“Was going 30mph & had applied brakes. Vehicle kept going. Low traction light came on. Vehicle hit one curb & then another curb before coming to stop on ramp. Second time at 20mph off ramp. Hit brakes, vehicle failed to slow down. Pressed harder. Abs light came on & stayed. Heard a snap & rotor broke; wheel & vehicle went into spin.”
NHTSA complaint #847497, filed 1999-09“Loss of power at 60 MPH. After stopping vehicle would not shift out of overdrive. Grinding. After evaluation by mechanic, metal shavings were found in transmission fluid. Cost of repairs will exceed $1,500.”
NHTSA complaint #722535, filed 2000-05“Consumer was driving 65 MPH car kicked into neutral the engine was revving. The tachometer maxed out and car stopped. Dealer said that there was a faulty valve in the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #815402, filed 1997-09Transmission 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 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 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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