2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 13%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 13% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The issues I have with my 07 Pontiac Grand Prix gxp are the following more often than not now when taking off from a stop transmission revs up and slams into gear causing wheel spin going down highway torque converter will lock up and release at cruising speeds 65-70 MPH causing car to buck erratically causing stability issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10441249, filed 2011-12, 107,900 miles“I have same problem as others. Have been able to start car sometimes by putting it in neutral. Several years ago I left the car with our son to see if he could figure out the problem because my wife quit driving the car after being stranded a few times. When using blinkers the high beam would come on. It has a roaring sound like a wheel bearing going out.the key fob doesn't work. I've been told the bcm body control module could be causing problems. Had estimate of $500 to replace and program new bcm.. We have towed car home after going to store. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406302, filed 2021-04, 170,000 miles“I was on my way to work when my car just stopped moving. I was barely able to get off of the road without being hit by the car behind me. I had it towed to the chevrolet dealership. The car was still under warranty so the transmission was replaced. However, less than 10,000 miles later the 'new' transmission is slipping badly. I can't afford the $2800 plus labor to have the transmission replaced again so I guess I will just have to hope that I don't get ran over when the transmission goes out again. After researching this car I have found that transmission failure is common. …”
NHTSA complaint #10498535, filed 2013-02, 95,000 miles“The car has had off and on transmission issues. From a stop, when trying to accelerate. It bogged badly, like it was in 2nd, suddenly it slammed into first and I was on my way. There have been several instances of rough shifts. Also, at times I'll be going very slow 0-10mph and need to accelerate in traffic. The car hesitates for a second before regaining RPM. I have not been stranded yet but wanted to record the incidents. I have been very happy with this car and the 4 gms I drove before ( all 100k+, 2 of them 220k+), but these issues are starting to worry me.”
NHTSA complaint #10448588, filed 2012-02, 60,000 miles“Went to drive my vehicle from in front of my house and discovered by accident, that I could shift my car into reverse without depressing the brake pedal or pushing in on the pawl button on the shifter. I had gotten a shirtsleeve hung up on the shifter and pulled my arm back and the car started into reverse on its own. This is a constant condition, and I have not made contact with a dealer, though based on my past experiences with GM dealerships, they won't fix it, or will blame me for the condition. This is why I am submitting this report first.”
NHTSA complaint #10422507, filed 2011-08, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 31 | 18% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
92 complaintsElectrical system
68 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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