2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles.
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.
“I have found both sides of the front suspension anti roll bar on my 2002 Grand Prix gtp to have cracks at the pinch weld, where the links attach. On the lhs is it pretty well cracked all the way through, the rhs is cracked approx 50% of the way through. It appears the road salt and corrosion is getting in between the pinch weld and splitting the bar in two. This would not be a catastrophic loss of control but would go from firm cornering to wishy washy. I am a professional technician by trade and do my own work on my pov's. I can supply pictures if needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396061, filed 2011-04, 77,000 miles“I have recently experienced two major defects with my 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp. First, I have had both my driver and passenger side front wheel bearings to go out. These are not cheap to replace. The cost per bearing is about $90 plus labor. Then, my brake lights have stopped working. After looking at other complaints on the web, I have found that I my vehicle will require a multifunction switch which is costly as well. As far as the bearings go, there is a strong possibility that I will have to replace those again in the near future. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262988, filed 2009-03, 88,000 miles“My Pontiac gran prix began making loud whaling noises, it began dragging and burning a large amount of fuel. I also have several other owners of the same vehicle with the same problem. I was told that I have a problem with the front hub bearing assembly. This will cost me $700.00 .there should be a recall on this because that has happened to all of these same cars and they are only 2 years old.I was informed by a mechanic that the parts are made of aluminun. This is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10086909, filed 2004-08, 58,000 miles“Suspension - wheel bearing failure - replaced wheel hub transmission - car trying to go into reverse and drive at same time. Gear in transmission failure. Replaced transmission paint - several areas on car paint coming off and rusting. Wet sanded some areas and brush touched up leaving globs of paint in these areas. Efforts to remove etching residue on trunk resulted in dealer paint dept. Scratching trunk and spoiler. I notified manager. Attempts to remove scratches were unsuccessful car was returned to me with scratches. Paint on hood coming off and rust starting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070472, filed 2004-01, 38,356 miles“Bought a used 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix gt about two months ago and safety inspection sheet said car was up to par. Not so, just after buying the car the sway bar link was found to be almost broken and the brakes failed just after 5000 miles. Parts were replaced for both and the old parts to the brakes are available to view.”
NHTSA complaint #10418186, filed 2011-08, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
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 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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