2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix ranks worst of the 4 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 220 complaints, most tied to the Electrical System (60% of complaints). It carries 3 recalls and a verdict of Avoid relative to other Grand Prix years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 4 Grand Prix years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 220
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 18
- Injuries
- 15
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 2
Top 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System131 (60%)
- Engine36 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain29 (13%)
- Steering22 (10%)
- Airbags16 (7%)
- Brakes14 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (5%)
- Other7 (3%)
- Structure & Body5 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Headlights and low beams fail intermittently, sometimes going out completely at night and returning after resetting switches or fuses.
- Fuse box components have overheated or caught fire after owners tried to fix headlight and wiring problems themselves.
- Brake lights have failed to illuminate, leading other drivers to rear-end the vehicle or take evasive action.
- Airbags have failed to deploy in crashes, including cases where only one side deployed or deployment was delayed by several minutes.
- Vehicles have stalled unexpectedly at low speeds with reported brake failure, sometimes traced to the PCM, fuse block, or ignition switch.
- A rear tire has blown out while driving, causing loss of control and a crash into a guardrail.
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V519000Aug 14, 2015Electrical System429,170 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
- NHTSA 14V400000Jul 3, 2014Electrical System5,877,718 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
- NHTSA 06V419000Oct 31, 2006Fuel System1,602 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Grand Prix years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Grand Prix ranks worst among the 4 model years with data, posting a complaint index of 100 and 220 complaints, most in the Electrical System.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- Electrical System issues dominate, making up 60% of complaints, including headlight failures, brake light failures, and fuse box fires reported at a median mileage of 100,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Grand Prix covering the Electrical System (twice) and the Fuel System, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 Grand Prix compare to other years?
- The 2007 model has the highest complaint index (100) and worst rank of the years tracked; 2005 and 2008 both carry a Good verdict with much lower complaint indexes of 0 and 33.
- Were there injuries or fires reported for the 2007 Grand Prix?
- NHTSA data shows 18 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 2 deaths among the 220 complaints logged for this model year.