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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G2WP552081••••••2008 Pontiac GRAND PRIX
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Pontiac GRAND PRIX build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
115on the model
29builds in total
2involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Air Bags 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2014
My father-in-law was driving my grand prix and my mother-in-law was in the passenger seat. My father-in-law lost consciousness at the wheel and they went left of center and ran another vehicle off the road. My mother-in-law grabbed the wheel to avoid a collision and they went…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
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…
EngineJan 2019
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.…
Exterior LightingNov 2015
2008 grand prix low beam headlights/daytime running lights work intermittently or don't work at all. Lights will work when car is started and will go out as I am driving or will not come on at all. VIN search says no recall on my year, but this same exact issue is in recall for…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2015
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed and the reduce engine power warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure was persistent. The contact also stated…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G2WP552081168741 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.