2004 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system problems
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the "Low Oil" message was displayed monthly, requiring oil to be added to the engine. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke in the cabin near the floor on the passenger’s and driver’s sides, extending…”
filed Nov 21, 2025
“Oil leaking ,traction control keeps shutting on and off,evac leak,in motion,smoke and oil stains coming from car. Scanner reads misfire needs plugs and wires but just got plugs and wires.”
filed Sep 13, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V400000 · Jul 3, 2014
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…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to…
General Communication · Service Campaign · issued Aug 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and…
24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 6, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 45 | 30% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 9 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.