2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: recalls and complaints

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• 15V70100026 Oct 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
• 15V2010006 Apr 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 14V4000003 Jul 2014Electrical System / Ignition
• 05V0460009 Feb 2005Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 04V29900023 Jun 2004Structure / Frame and Members
• 04V28700023 Jun 2004Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 03V33100012 Sep 2003Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

1. 15V701000Received 26 Oct 2015. 1,003,556 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 15757. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Feb 2016.

2. 15V201000Received 6 Apr 2015. 330,742 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14574. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Apr 2015.

3. 14V400000Received 3 Jul 2014. 5,877,718 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14350. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 2014.

4. 05V046000Received 9 Feb 2005. 19,924 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 2005.

5. 04V299000Received 23 Jun 2004. 281 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If ignored, the bracket would fracture and degrade to the point where the intermediate steering shaft could separate, resulting in loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 16, 2004. Owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04055. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2004.

6. 04V287000Received 23 Jun 2004. 47,991 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac 1-800-620-7668.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04049. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2004.

7. 03V331000Received 12 Sep 2003. 59,528 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car braking systems." on some of these vehicles, the right rear brake hose fitting may not be tightened properly, and a brake fluid leak could occur.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If enough fluid leaks, the brake pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. Owner notification began august 28, 2003. Owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03045.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
• All 2004 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 28.

Complaints that report a crash

46

Complaints that report a fire

58

Injuries in the complaints

47

Deaths in the complaints

2

Date of the newest complaint

21 Nov 2025

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19651
2. 19662
3. 19701
4. 19721
5. 19733
6. 19741
7. 19761
8. 19773
9. 19785
10. 19794
11. 19803
12. 19811
13. 19821
14. 19831
15. 19842
16. 19851
17. 19864
18. 19870
19. 198811
20. 19899
21. 19908
22. 19914
23. 19921
24. 19931
25. 19941
26. 19953
27. 19961
28. 19975
29. 19984
30. 19994
31. 20005
32. 20016
33. 20023
34. 20033
35. 20047
36. 20051
37. 20061
38. 20073
39. 20081

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?

7,339,740 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Pontiac Grand Prix have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 68 recall campaigns for the Pontiac Grand Prix, model years 1965 to 2008. 7 of them name the 2004 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix name most often?

Electrical System: 111 of 624 component mentions, or 177.9 per 1,000. For all 2004 vehicles the figure is 129.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.