1997 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number…”
filed Jan 14, 2016
“Consumer stated that while his daughter was driving she smelled gas. She got out, popped the hood ,and saw fuel leaking all over engine. It was a wonder that the engine did not catch on fire. Consumer bought the part, and would repair it himself, but wondered why there was no recall on this…”
filed Aug 19, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 14 | 3% |
| 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.