2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 17%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, 17% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 11 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ii had a no engine crank-no dashboard lights, intermintent start. Cwas parked nad not moving. The problem I caused by the the ignition switch and pass key system. Gm had this problem in 2004 on the colbolt. 6deaths due to loss of enginepower, steering and power brakes. I will not drive this car,till iget it repaired. I am the origional owner with 40000 miles use.”
NHTSA complaint #11266767, filed 2019-10, 40,000 miles“I have a 2002 Grand Prix se that will sometimes just not want to start. Everything works the lights fuel,pump runs but the car just acts like the ignition isn't making contact. I've had just about everything replaced but the problem is still there. After doing some research it turns out GM and honda both have the problem but only honda is fixing it.”
NHTSA complaint #10510184, filed 2013-04, 80,000 miles“The multi function switch has malfunctioned this is a common occurrence on these cars. The malfunction of this switch has meant that the brake lights do not work causing someone to run into the back of my car as I was slowing in traffic. The shift lever lock will not engage leaving the keys unable to be removed and the shifter can be moved out of park without the brake pedal being pressed. The ignition switch and harness malfunction causing the fan to not work in anything but 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606841, filed 2014-06, 79,000 miles“I bought this car used and the warranty had run out and the ignition froze up so I could not get the key out this one day.I played with the key and tried to move the shift lever and it was frozen along with the steering wheel. I left the car alone for about an hour came out and the key came out and everything worked good. Over the years this happened alot and finally I got on the internet and one guy said there is a hole by the ignition switch that you can put a pencil in very carefully and if you move it around it will release the tumbler and key. …”
NHTSA complaint #10620988, filed 2014-08, 32,000 miles“The key is stuck in the ignition. I am unable to take it out even when all gears have been switched to park. The were no events that gave me warning any thing was wrong with the ignition. At this point this is the 3rd Pontiac Grand Prix ranging in years 2001-2003 that I have known this to happen to. The key is still stuck in there. Price quotes I have got range from $1,000.00- $2,000.00 depending on if they have to reset the airbag.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 32 | 24% |
| 1992 | 30 | 26% |
| 1991 | 22 | 13% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
86 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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