1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 7%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 7% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 14 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.
“The engine shuts off while driving down the road. When the engine quit running, the oil light and alternator light didn't come on just the anti-lock brake light, also the tachometer stayed at 2000 RPM. I put the car in neutral and tried, but couldn't get the engine to start. Pulled over to the side of the road and tried several times before finally starting. I had to put transmission in the park position, and the key all the way off, then start the engine. I had the crankshaft sensor replaced, but made no difference. Its happened 6 times in the last 5 months and 300 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10569192, filed 2014-03, 171,750 miles“I was driving on rt 110 in amesbury and the driver side airbag deployed out of the blue. It burned my hand and was the scariest thing making me feel unconscious for a little while when I realized there was smoke in the vehicle I got out as fast as I could not knowing what happened. There was no reason for this to happen. There was no crash with other vehicles. I had the vehicle inspected and the alarm system was disconnected to stop a loud horn from blowing at chevrolet dealership. The next day on the way to work it happened again shattering the window in the front. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493174, filed 2013-01, 86,000 miles“Srs air bag light stays on. I assume that is the passenger side harness failure which I see so much investigations on. I have seen many other investigations, with the same problem, so I am reporting this in an attempt to get a recall campaign started.”
NHTSA complaint #10014050, filed 2003-04, 40,000 miles“Air bag problem light has been on for years and now I find there has been a recall for my car but only for newer cars like 2006 if I remember what I was told a few years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10188439, filed 2007-04, 50,000 miles“Dash board airbag light stays on. This happened once under warranty and was fixed by the dealer at no charge, but then failed again approximately 8 months after the warranty expired. Dealer says the wiring is faulty and will cost a few hundred to fix. I have noticed a lot of complaints about the airbag light. Is there going to be a recall regarding this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10049357, filed 2003-12, 48,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 22 | 15% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 10 | 7% |
| 2004 | 28 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 24 | 5% |
| 1997 | 56 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 18 | 11% |
| 1994 | 24 | 11% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
216 complaintsExterior lighting
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
78 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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