1997 Pontiac Grand Prix power train problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On the 10th of june in 2016 driving down the freeway at 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, I noticed a white colored smoke coming from the car. In the process of pulling over to the shoulder of the freeway the engine stopped and the smoke continued. Popped the hood and saw a fire on the…”
filed Jun 13, 2016
“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.
Power Train problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 21 | 4% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 5 | 6% |
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.