1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,152miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,152 miles. 1 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 neighbor knocked on our door and told my husband the car was on fire. The fire appeared to start under the hood. The whole front of the car, including the winshield was burned.”
NHTSA complaint #10503516, filed 2013-03, 126,000 miles“My airconditioner fan switch has now gone once again and is in need of "another new one, this will be 3. The paint on my hood is starting to crack a bit and will be peeling shortly. This car was very well maintained and garaged and there was no reason for this! The power windows went about 3 diferant times on both sides of the vehicle and the switches had to be fully replaced. The radio has a short in it in the back somewhere and the display goes crazy at times. Lastly and most importantly, I have had a water leak on this car since 1999. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069913, filed 2004-01, 200 miles“Had 1999 Grand Prix for seven months already had problems with drivers window not winding down. A part of the passenger door panel started to come off. Now drivers seat belt won't latch, and is currently in the shop for broken valve spring and damage to the head gasket as a result from the broken valve spring. Car only had 1 other owner and was running perfect also had perfect service records.”
NHTSA complaint #10149119, filed 2006-01, 99,000 miles“Vehicle trunk will open and interior instument panel will show trunk ajar while traveling highway speeds and nothing has been prompted to open trunk. Inside insert to trunk, will fall open during sudden stop, even though it is in locked position. Both, immediately distracting the driver to pull over. Possible causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #753891, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 33 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 19 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 30 | 17% |
| 1990 | 25 | 14% |
| 1989 | 18 | 13% |
| 1988 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
152 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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