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1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 169
- Received May 1995 to Nov 2008
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbags fail to deploy in crashes19 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract11 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Transmission fails or loses power while driving10 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #98V306000The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Recall #97V065000The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 22 crashes, 4 fires, 16 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
- Front brake rotors warp and wear early
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Turn signals work intermittently or fail
- Tail light sockets melt and burn
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail
- Rear door latch fails to open or close
- Side mirrors give poor rear visibility
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 169 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 19 | 11% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 11 | 6.5% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 10 | 5.9% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 9 | 5.3% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 8 | 4.7% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 7 | 4.1% | – | NHTSA recall #97V017000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 7 | 4.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 4.1% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 7 | 4.1% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 6 | 3.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 6 | 3.5% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Turn signals work intermittently or fail | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Tail light sockets melt and burn | 4 | 2.4% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 4 | 2.4% | – | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 4 | 2.4% | – | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 3 | 1.8% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 3 | 1.8% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 3 | 1.8% | – | |
| Ball joints wear out and fail | 3 | 1.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #98V306000December 1, 1998111,470 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: anchorage
The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system Can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
NHTSA recall #97V065000April 18, 199750,709 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: anchorage
The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system Can fracture and injury to the seat occupant Can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
NHTSA recall #97V017000February 11, 1997349,331 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
This Can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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