2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“Takata recall my vehicle will not go in drive as I was mommy way home it was stuck on a city street for 2 months due to transmission slipped. Also my my electrical system is giving out my car will not pick up speed fully it jerks and shakes as well if I lay my foot on the gas. My brakes touches the floor because my brake fluids are leaking out.”
NHTSA complaint #11075698, filed 2018-03, 112,078 miles“I was driving down the road when my engine started smoking I pulled over add a friend who was is mayor of the next town over to let it cool down so that I could look to see what it was when I walk to the garage I turned around and looked and there was flames shooting up from under my hood”
NHTSA complaint #11222502, filed 2019-06, 168,000 miles“I am having an issue where I am getting a message that says reduce engine power. Took it to dealer they do not know what is wrong. Many other people are having the same issue and no recall? Car completely dies no matter where you are. I happen to be doing 50 MPH on the freeway with three children in the backseat. Thnak god we were ok! From what I read about this issues this should have been a recall. But I assume since no one died yet its just a complaint”
NHTSA complaint #10824230, filed 2016-02, 150,000 miles“Since we purchased this vehicle in december 2013 there has been four incidents where the engine totally shut down while in traffic without warning. The first two incident occurred while my daughter was driving while away at college with this vehicle. On approximately 5/17/14, while on interstate 287 (60mph) the vehicle shut off without warning. On approximately 6/20/14 in s. Orange, nj the vehicle shut off without warning in street traffic (28mph). …”
NHTSA complaint #10631746, filed 2014-09, 57,005 miles“Accelerating on the expressway in traffic up 40 MPH, dry conditions. Vehicle in front of me stopped quickly. When I depressed the brake hard, I had no ABS assist. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy even though it was a high energy impact. The vehicle damage caused the vehicle to be scrapped and not fixed. Based on the vehicle speed and rate of deceleration, I would expect that the ABS system would have been engaged and the airbags should have deployed. If the ABS would have been engaged, I believe the vehicle would have stopped in time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615923, filed 2014-07, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 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).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 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…
- 10173398Feb 28, 2020This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 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…
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 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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