2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“We were traveling west bound on 28th street which has two lanes each direction plus a turning lane. We were in the right lane and the left lane traffic had come to a stop. As we came up to the stopped car a pickup truck was turned left into our lane trying to cross both lanes. He came across pretty fast and we hit the front left bumper pretty much dead center. I stepped on the brakes as hard as I could he was just to close to avoid him. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not lock up right away they extended to far out before they locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608436, filed 2014-07, 168,000 miles“While driving 30 MPH and attempting to avoid an accident, the driver slammed on the brakes. The brakes failed and a result the vehicle dipped down in the from and crash under a trucks rear crash bar. On impact the driver hit his chest on the steering wheel. The seat belt did not restrain him properly nor did either of the frontal air bags deploy. The passenger's seat belt didn't lock until it had already come out about 1 1/2 feet. The driver sustained a fractured sternum and chest trauma. The passenger sustained sever hand injuries and chest trauma. …”
NHTSA complaint #10087725, filed 2004-09, 1,200 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact was involved in a vehicle crash. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to provide restraint. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 168,000. Updated 11/12/14 the consumer stated the crash was a head on collision. The driver and passenger received head injuries, headaches, low back and leg pain. The consumer had a herniated disc. Updated 4/30/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10607871, filed 2014-07, 168,000 miles“When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when on a wet surface. The dealer was notified. The brake was applied with excessive force and the pedal had gone to the floor. After 5 to 10 seconds, the brakes engaged and a loud grinding sound was heard along with pulsation while coming to a sudden stop. The vehicle collided with an SUV in front. The passenger side seat belt had broke during the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10022362, filed 2003-08“The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the rear middle seat belt and the front driver's side seat belt would not latch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10501984, filed 2013-03Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 9 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
86 complaintsEngine cooling
62 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 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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