1997 Pontiac Grand Prix air bags problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1997 pontiac grand prix. While driving at approximately 40 mph, another vehicle made an illegal left turn. As a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, neck, and back injuries that required medical attention. A…”
filed Feb 9, 2015
“The engine shuts off while driving down the road. When the engine quit running, the oil light and alternator light didn't come on just the anti-lock brake light, also the tachometer stayed at 2000 rpm. I put the car in neutral and tried, but couldn't get the engine to start. Pulled over to the side…”
filed Mar 13, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 22 | 15% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 10 | 7% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 28 | 6% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 24 | 5% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 3 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.