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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G2WP552881••••••2008 Pontiac GRAND PRIX
That is about average for the 2008 Pontiac GRAND PRIX — 4 complaints per build across 29 builds.
6on this build
115on the model
29builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 2Electrical System 2Air Bags 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2017
Anti-theft deterrent system (passcode 3?) fails to recognize and enable vehicle keys as replaced from previous (ignition) recall. Car will not start, even after reset procedures per gm. Vehicle stationary. New keys coded city motor, great falls, mt electronic component blocks…
Exterior LightingMay 2016
Lowbeam lights turn off at same time randomly while driving. This is very hazardous and your "safety coverage" only covers hdm modules to be replaced which is a temporary fix (lasts usually 2 months) this is widely known issue on these vehicles dating back to 2005 and if I get…
Power TrainJan 2015
I was pulling into the garage and I shifted into park, my car continued rolling as if I was still in drive. I attempted to switch gears and the gear shift had no traction. It was sliding back and forth b/w the gears as my car continued moving forward. I then slid it back in park…
Air BagsJan 2009
On certain occasions, the front passenger air bag sensor turns the airbag "off" even though an adult of suitable weight who is properly seated in the seat is present. The problem is usually (but now always) corrected when the vehicle is turned off and restarted. Two dealerships…
Electrical SystemOct 2014
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a…
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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 2G2WP552881189773 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.