1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“The ebcm (electronic brake control module) has gone out. This effect the power steering and the anti-lock brakes. The problem is that a new cost $700.00. Our gtp doesn't have traction control and we are unable to find a used or reman. Ebcm w/o traction control. The nose cone on the supercharger is also bad. It has a rattle in it that won't go away. It was that way when we bought the car with 68,000 miles on it, now has 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10119899, filed 2005-05, 98,000 miles“I own a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp. This car was in perfect condition under the hood and throughout the vehicle. After driving approx. 1 1/2 hours the car was shut off..., security system set and after approx. The car alarm went off only to find my car in flames! This had started under the hood. The car is a total loss. It was lost in a matter of 5 minutes. Air bag from passenger side went off sending it thru the back window and shattering it. Gm had an investigator look at my vehicle to determin if it was the fault of a GM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10048999, filed 2003-12, 71,000 miles“Intermittently, since 2000, automobile headlights and blower have shut of for a period of 5-10 seconds. This summer, when conditions are extremely hot, the headlight function, and the AC will not work unless I set the fan speed to 5, and the A/C selector to maximum when temperatures cool, functions return to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10026138, filed 2003-07, 105,000 miles“Speakers in driver's side are blown. This has happened more than once. Both driver's side speakers were replaced while the car was still under warranty. This didn't fix the problem. Speakers begin to make noise after a heavy rain and eventually go out. Possibly a bad seal is allowing water to get in the speakers or amplifier. Sometimes the speakers would begin to work again, but they have not worked in several months.”
NHTSA complaint #10041482, filed 2003-10“Recall 99v348000 repairs on windshield wipers were done in july of 2000, vehicle has been taken back to dealer numerous times. Windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. Map lamp assembly, door lights, rear door lens, gasket lamp and headlamp assembly were all replaced, ABS light illuminated, dealer adjusted brake light switch. Both outer tie rods were replaced. Windshield cowl panel leaked and was replaced. Steering column was replaced. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
216 complaintsExterior lighting
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
78 complaintsAir bags
56 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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