1995 Pontiac Grand Prix: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 169 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (20% of complaints); the 1996 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Pontiac released a recall of 1997-? Grand prix's due to a severe engine oil leak that can cause the car to catch fire. We have a 1995 grand prix with a 3.1l engine that has a severe oil leak also. The leak has been diagnosed from the lower intake manifold gasket with a $1000 repair estimate. I believe the engine is almost identical to the ones used in 1997-? Model years. Pontiac should include all grand prix's with this engine in their recall! *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The windshield wipers, headlights dimmer switch, and the turn signal are all controlled from the same control arm. In order for the windshield wipers to work all of the above functions have to be performed. Once the windshield wipers start working they only work for a short period of time. There is NHTSA recall # 97v017000 regarding the windshield wiper washer, switch and wiring. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated o6/05/2006. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2006
“Grand prix rear ended a semi trailer. It appeared to have a driver's side airbag. No airbags deployed in the vehicle. There was significant intrusion into the passenger compartment. I seemed the injuries could have been less had an air bag deployed. Unsure of factors leading to non deployment. Requesting investigation of the airbags as to failure of some mechanical nature or if there was some form of fraud or other alteration to the airbags. Patient was transported after being sedated . Unsure of current condition of patient. Passenger was transported to froedert memorial lutheran hospital via flight for life for level 1 trauma care. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 2005
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“Consumer was involved in a collision, whereby consumer's vehicle was struck at 45 mph, and the air bags did not deploy.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2005
“The vehicle was traveling at 65 miles per hour when all of sudden the air bag deployed. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. *nm”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2005
“Intake manifold gasket went out on 1995 pontiac grand prix. Car was in rush hour traffic when the gasket went; causing the oil to quickly leak from the engine and leaving car inoperable in traffic. Did not realize this was happening until car smelled of oil and smoke started coming from under the hood. It created quite a dangerous situation in the middle of the roadway. No prior warning of failure was evident. Car was towed to repair facility where both intake manifold gaskets were replaced. Very labor-intensive and very expensive repairs. Gm dealership and ase-certified mechanics acknowledge the fact that this failure is a common problem.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2004
“While driving front passenger seat collapsed forward. C0nsumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. Then, consumer contacted the dealer for inspection and for an appointment. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2004
“While getting into to my car I sat down the and the seat broke and I fell to the back. I checked my seat and found the metal bracket broke that secures the seat down.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 2004
“Accelerator cable broke twice while driving. First in 1998 while accelerating on to I-95 from a rest area. (mileage 50,000 miles) second, august 29, 2004 driving on major highway in troy michigan. (mileage 104,000) repaired both times for about $150.00 old parts may be available.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2004
“Consumer was at a stop light and the driver's side air bag deployed. A day before smoke came from the steering column. Air bag was not repaired, and the manufacturer was not contacted.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 22 of these complaints and injuries in 16 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
NHTSA has 169 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 116,379 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.