2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 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.
“Abs & tcs lights on & off, stays on most of the time. Serious shaking of front end. When braking feels like pedal kicks back. Replaced several parts 1 yr ago was better for a little while, now is worse. Change front axle to a GM axle. I have all repair papers, car was in shop approximately 7 times. Shifter gets stuck in park.”
NHTSA complaint #10267816, filed 2009-05, 125,000 miles“Warped brake rotors on a new 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix with only 500 miles on it. Dealer resurfaced all 4 rotors instead of replacing them with new ones auto has lost 35% of its braking power due to rotors being cut down, car is hard to stop and GM will not replace them under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10041080, filed 2003-10, 500 miles“During wet weather the brakes on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix refused to engage. They made high pitched squealing noises and the wheels locked up. Control over the steering wheel was nonexistent.”
NHTSA complaint #10023754, filed 2003-06, 8,500 miles“Abs brake and trac light in a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix stayed on. We took the vehicle to a Pontiac dealer and he stated that it would cost $925.00 to replace the computer system. It also stated that he would call GM headquarters and see if we could get some help from them. Apparently he received word from headquarters that if we had a 50,000 mile check-up at his dealership and pay $425.00 then he GM wouldn't charge us to correct the ABS and trac light problem. Of course we opted for this because it saved us money. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158464, filed 2006-05“The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the ABS and trac warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure but proceeded to replace the brakes. The remedy failed to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10402607, filed 2011-05, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 10% |
| 2005 | 16 | 11% |
| 2004 | 51 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 26 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 6% |
| 1999 | 19 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 7% |
| 1997 | 52 | 6% |
| 1996 | 17 | 22% |
| 1995 | 43 | 25% |
| 1994 | 45 | 21% |
| 1993 | 57 | 44% |
| 1992 | 41 | 36% |
| 1991 | 77 | 45% |
| 1990 | 95 | 54% |
| 1989 | 64 | 46% |
| 1988 | 49 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
31 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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