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Reliability Database
Pontiac

Grand Prix

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
5 Generations
37 Engines Rated
2,433 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
19 recommended 6 caution 12 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
7 engines
460 complaints 🔥 162
3.1L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.4)
→
2001 2001
7 engines
316 complaints 🔥 105 ☠ 8
3.1L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
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2002 2002
8 engines
339 complaints 🔥 96 ☠ 1
3.1L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.1)
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2003 2003
5 engines
118 complaints 🔥 37
3.1L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
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2004-2008 7th
10 engines
1,200 complaints 🔥 104 ☠ 5
3.0L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
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