2008 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ignition switch unintendedly turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. Occasionally, the contact had to wait for several…”
filed Oct 2, 2025
“Purchased the car in march and filed with local dealership to get the recall repaired for the ignition. 6 months later and the dealership says that GM hasn’t sent the part. It’s needs repaired now. I’m tired of waiting, it shouldn’t take this long to get a recall repaired.”
filed Oct 28, 2024
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, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Prix | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 107 | 24% |
| 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 2008 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.