2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 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 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“We were on our way to my father in law's funeral and the brakes went out. Then the accelerator stuck. I turned off the ignition and we rolled to a stop, then there was a fire under the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #10440041, filed 2011-12, 111,000 miles“While driving at any speed speedometer intermittently did not work. Vehicle had been to the dealer four times concerning this problem. Dealer did not do anything about the problem because they could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10053770, filed 2004-01, 13,000 miles“While parking in a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated when shifting from park into drive, collided and submerged completely into a pond. Driver was rescued by the fire department.”
NHTSA complaint #10044883, filed 2003-10, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. While parking the vehicle it accelerated on its own. The contact applied extreme force to the brakes when they did not stop the vehicle from accelerating. The vehicle crashed into a post and damaged the front end on the passenger side. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. A police report was filed. There have been no diagnostic test or repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 60000.”
NHTSA complaint #10348999, filed 2010-08, 60,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 13 | 8% |
| 1994 | 18 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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