2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 15%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 15% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 6 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 purchased a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix on 9/19/03 with 12429 miles on the 3100 sfi 6 cyl engine, and now at 65,550 miles, the manifold gasket is leaking and filling the radiator with oil. The warranty is good up to 75,000, and I plan to get the repairs made by the dealer under my contract. However, this should not have happened to such a new automobile, and I understand others have experienced the same problem with this engine at 35,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10155613, filed 2006-04, 65,000 miles“On 3/15/10 the hood of my car was smoking. I contact gmc regarding recall on my Pontiac Grand Prix 2003. I was advised to take car in to dealer to get recall fixed. They claim they fixed the recall problem. I left dealer ship and the hood of my car caught on fire after leaving 5 min up the street to a service center. I was advised to tow my car back to the dealer. They are claiming the recall was fixed. However, the very same thing that the recall was for happened. I am in fear of driving this car again unless I know the problem was corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10323949, filed 2010-04, 84,917 miles“On 3/15/10 the hood of my car was smoking. I contact gmc regarding recall on my Pontiac Grand Prix 2003. I was advised to take car in to dealer to get recall fixed. They claim they fixed the recall problem. I left dealer ship and the hood of my car caught on fire after leaving 5 min up the street to a service center. I was advised to tow my car back to the dealer. They are claiming the recall was fixed. However, the very same thing that the recall was for happened. I am in fear of driving this car again unless I know the problem was corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10325576, filed 2010-04, 84,917 miles“On march 3, 2009; my Pontiac Grand Prix gtp caught on fire within 10 minutes of me parking the car in front of the house. I went into the house and within minutes my neighbors were banging on the door saying my car is on fire. I already filed a complaint with GM as I was informed of a factory recall by browsing the internet. I never received a recall notice and GM says because I purchased the vehicle used, maybe GM doesn't have my home address . Gm says to leave the vehicle in it's post-fire condition until they investigate. How long will this take? …”
NHTSA complaint #10261099, filed 2009-03, 75,000 miles“Sorry if I'm not using this complaint system correctly lower intake manifold gaskets need replacement on 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix with only 33.4k miles on it. Bought car new. $1100+ to have fixed. Seems to be a big problem all over america and with canadian lawsuit. Dealership did not offer to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10178755, filed 2007-01, 33,345 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
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- 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…
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- 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…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
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 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
31 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBrakes
9 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology