2004 Pontiac Grand Prix engine and engine cooling problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix — 9% 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
“2004 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14574 states removal of engine main cover parts should be replaced with improved design parts. *smd the consumer stated the main cover was missing, as the dealer did not replace it, according to gm's instructions. *jb”
filed Jun 6, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand…Campaign 15V201000 · Apr 6, 2015
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 16 | 15% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 62 | 19% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 102 | 33% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 151 | 33% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 152 | 37% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 136 | 17% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 13 | 16% |
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.