2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,400 miles.
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.
“The contact owns 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. While the contact was driving in approximately 10 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normally. The failure occurred again at a different time. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where the camshaft sensor and rack and pinion were replaced. The failure occurred one week after the repair so the vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic. A diagnostic testing was performed which failed to detect a trouble code. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379644, filed 2011-01, 63,000 miles“2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems recall notice. The consumer stated the new key that was given to her, did not work. However, the old key still worked. A day after the vehicle was at the dealer, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle displayed the same ignition switch symptoms as the recall notice. The dealer gave her an estimate of $604 to replace the crankshaft position sensor and ignition module.”
NHTSA complaint #10677135, filed 2015-10“2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer writes in regards to catalytic converter replacement. Gm would not cover the cost, because the vehicle was not registered in california.”
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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 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
43 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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