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Reliability Database

Pontiac

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 17,644 NHTSA complaints. Updated August 2026.

16 Models
174 Engines Rated
26 Generations
17,644 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
93 recommended 34 caution 47 avoid

Sports Car

4 models
Firebird
3 generations · 19 engines
200020012002
10 recommended 4 caution 5 avoid
Gto
3 generations · 12 engines
200420052006
6 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Solstice
1 generation · 7 engines
2006-2010
4 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Trans Am
1 generation · 3 engines
2002
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Compact Sedan

4 models
G3
1 generation · 2 engines
2009
1 recommended 1 caution
G5
3 generations · 12 engines
200720082009
6 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Sunfire
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2005
4 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
Vibe
1 generation · 10 engines
2003-2010
5 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Bonneville
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2005
4 recommended 2 avoid
G8
1 generation · 6 engines
2008-2009
3 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Grand Prix
5 generations · 37 engines
20002001200220032004-2008
19 recommended 6 caution 12 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models
Aztek
1 generation · 6 engines
2001-2005
4 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Torrent
1 generation · 4 engines
2006-2009
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Midsize Sedan

2 models
G6
1 generation · 17 engines
2005-2010
9 recommended 2 caution 6 avoid
Grand Am
1 generation · 15 engines
2000-2005
9 recommended 1 caution 5 avoid

Minivan

1 model
Montana
1 generation · 10 engines
2000-2006
6 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
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