1997 Pontiac Grand Prix equipment problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The ebcm (electronic brake control module) has gone out. This effect the power steering and the anti-lock brakes. The problem is that a new cost $700.00. Our gtp doesn't have traction control and we are unable to find a used or reman. Ebcm w/o traction control. The nose cone on the supercharger is…”
filed May 5, 2005
“I have a 1997 pontaic grand prix. The headlight lens (glass) comes off while traveling down the road. This creates an unsafe condition being that there is a projectile that could hit another vehicle or a pedestrian and cause serious injury. In calling around to find a replacement lens, I found that…”
filed Apr 13, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 15, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 31, 2018
Equipment problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 2 | 3% |
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.