2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 98about this part
- Share
- 22%of 454 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 98 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 22% of the 454 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 36 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Oil leak due to faulty valve covers/gasket on engine which results in burning smell and loss of oil quickly. Per mechanic report, leaking valve covers and intake gaskets . This has been confirmed by 2 different mechanics. We have been told that our VIN was not included in 2 recalls for this same type of problem even though the recall has been on the same year make and model.”
NHTSA complaint #11175119, filed 2019-02, 65,000 miles“On friday may 11 2018 at approximately 8:30 am, my car was parked & shut off in my driveway when I heard a loud bang noise. I ran to my window & saw flames & black smoke rolling out from under the hood of my car. It had exploded & caught on fire in less than 1 min after I got out, shut it off, pulled the keys & walked in my home. Fire department & police responded. I have pictures, & filed a fire & police report.”
NHTSA complaint #11093580, filed 2018-05, 130,000 miles“My car was parked turned off . I went into a store and came back out to my car in flames it is destroyed and I am devastated. The fire started under the hood where the engine is the engine is destroyed. Tires burnt up completely undriveable.”
NHTSA complaint #11172337, filed 2019-01, 230,000 miles“Fire department said my car burned up cold in the yard electrical from the fuse box passenger side. The alarm went off I looked outside flames was going thru windshield thru the dash tires was burning called fire dept. 02/04/2020. Car is totalled. I never had any issues with the car..it just burst into flames. It had not been driven, engine was cold. It was parked had been parked over 24 hours. Grove fire dept responded starr sc. I will just have to send a picture later. It's dark now”
NHTSA complaint #11307176, filed 2020-02, 239,000 miles“5 years ago I had my engine replace due to the manifold melting. I wasn't sure what caused it. About 6 weeks ago my car caught fire. I just parked the car in a school parking lot and went into the school. A parent told me my car was smoking. When I came out I saw the smoke. The smoke started to build quickly and shortly afterward I saw a glow from the fire under the hood. Shortly after that the engine was totally on fire. The fire and police department came out.”
NHTSA complaint #11093933, filed 2018-05, 298,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 | 13% |
| 2007 | 28 | 13% |
| 2006 | 32 | 13% |
| 2005 | 14 | 9% |
| 2004 | 98 | 22% |
| 2003 | 31 | 29% |
| 2002 | 86 | 26% |
| 2001 | 65 | 21% |
| 2000 | 73 | 16% |
| 1999 | 50 | 12% |
| 1998 | 33 | 7% |
| 1997 | 45 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
107 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsExterior lighting
41 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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