2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 30%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,159miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, 30% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,159 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving at dark hours with headlights on and lights just went out. Turned on bright lights and the lights worked. Turned back to dim and lights worked for about half a mile.lights went out again turned on brights and same thing as before the lights worked. I thought I seen somewhere a recall was issued for this problem. I guess I didnt.”
NHTSA complaint #11044743, filed 2017-11, 122,000 miles“Was driving down road and smelt a burnt odor, found out my low beams where not working. Once home, I popped the hood, opened the fuse box and found it smoking. Quickly disconnected battery cable. Further observation, found low beam relay started melting and must have caused small fire. Burnt part of the fuse box.”
NHTSA complaint #10896036, filed 2016-08, 161,000 miles“Since I bought the car, I noticed on motion the force on the pedal started reducing. When it happens I repress it again which will become stable at that particular time. Will got stuck while in motion( 55mpr). I took to the dealership they told me nothing wrong with the car, and then I was under warranty. This morning I took it to mechanic, they told me it's electrical problem with throttle pedal and seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10806510, filed 2015-11, 80,000 miles“I purchased a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix in march 2014 and shortly after when I tried to start it it didn't want to start. This has happened probably 10-15 times a month give or take maybe more seeing as I'm not the only one who drives it so I don't know but I know it's about 10-15 times a month for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10659613, filed 2014-11, 78,000 miles“Lowbeam headlights suddenly quit while driving causing me to almost run off road. This is directly related to the GM recall #14291 concerning the sudden failure of the hdm without any warning. The recall not cover my 2008 Pontiac at this time. Was told under investigation . This needs to be immediately addressed by GM or federal government since it is a deadly matter. Sudden loss of lights at higher speeds will cause deaths.”
NHTSA complaint #10721703, filed 2015-05, 123,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 2004–2008, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005 +5 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 32 | 24% |
| 1992 | 30 | 26% |
| 1991 | 22 | 13% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
30 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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