2004 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix — 22% 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
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil while driving. The contact stated that occasionally when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop as designed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact stated…”
filed May 10, 2021
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 problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 19 | 13% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 28 | 13% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 32 | 13% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 14 | 9% |
| 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 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.