2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 19%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, 19% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 32 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have owned my 2002 Grand Prix for about 7 years. On june 8, 2011 about 6:30 p.m. My car caught on fire by just being parked. I called the customer service where they told me it would be 7 days before a rep got in contact with me. I have no money and I need a car. When will someone take this serious before someone gets really hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10407220, filed 2011-06, 135,000 miles“Car was not accelerating on high way then all power was last in car including the breaks. I was able to get the car to the side of the highway. Dark smoke began coming though the car's vent and out the hood. I exited the car and then saw flames coming out the engine. I received a recall notice in may 2009 for a problem with possible engine fires. Car was serviced at the dealership it was purchased from to fix the recalled item.”
NHTSA complaint #10341893, filed 2010-07, 124,899 miles“I recently had to replace my intake manifold for my car in july, and just today I had to take my car to the mechanic because he said that the rear intake manifold was cracked and had to be replaced. He stated that grand prixs were built with plastic intake manifolds.”
NHTSA complaint #10361678, filed 2010-10, 150,000 miles“The intake manifold gasket on my 3.8 liter Pontiac engine failed, causing antifreeze to leak into the crankcase. The top end of the engine had to be disassembled to install the new improved gasket set. My mechanic claimed that this is a common repair on that engine and that he does at least 3 per month. I called Pontiac's customer care, they offered no financial assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10177189, filed 2006-12, 67,000 miles“I have a complain on my 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix v6, we have changed the thermostat, water pump, belts, hoses, etc, anything u can think of we've done it. However the intake manifold is leaking apparently the gaskets are cracked, well I've read online that a lot of these cars have this issue and its a very costly price to fix, why hasn't there been a recall by Pontiac for the problem it is extremely ridiculous.”
NHTSA complaint #10238428, filed 2008-08, 87,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V701000Oct 26, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2004, Buick Regal 1997–2004, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2004 +3 more
- 09V116000Apr 8, 2009General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003, Buick Regal 1997–2003, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2003 +3 more
- 08V118000Mar 12, 2008Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003, Buick Regal 1997–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10222796Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 | 16 | 15% |
| 2002 | 62 | 19% |
| 2001 | 102 | 33% |
| 2000 | 151 | 33% |
| 1999 | 152 | 37% |
| 1998 | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 | 136 | 17% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 22 | 10% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 19 | 11% |
| 1990 | 16 | 9% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
86 complaintsElectrical system
56 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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