2008 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was riding on the highway and a car infront of me slammed on brakes avoiding a deer causing me to slam on brakes ever since I have had a oil leak running down the manifold. I never wrecked into the vechile in front of me I seen on diffrent year poniac were simular recalls were made.”
filed Oct 12, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, waited a few seconds, and the vehicle started normally. The contact…”
filed Feb 11, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Prix | 28 | 13% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 32 | 13% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 14 | 9% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 98 | 22% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 31 | 29% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 86 | 26% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 65 | 21% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 73 | 16% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 50 | 12% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 33 | 7% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 45 | 6% |
| 1989 Grand Prix | 1 | 1% |
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.