2008 Pontiac Grand Prix power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission shifting cable has clips that keep it held in place for you to be able to put your car into drive or reverse and park ect. Is broke and at least once a month or more my car won't go into gear the shifter just slides smoothly but don't catch a gear. So far it hasn't happened on the…”
filed Jun 13, 2024
“My grand prix recently started to display a message stating reduced engine power. It has been happening randomly for the past week. It only happens as I am driving the car. The car slows dramatically, and does not accelerate at all. As I was driving yesterday, I was merging into traffic where the…”
filed Aug 28, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Prix | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 5 | 6% |
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.