2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Reviews

My number 4 fuel injector went out. I took it out and cleaned it. It now works over 1500 RPM.

Other than that, general maintenance.

Here is where I am stuck. The car has the original everything, BUT it is a GTP Anniversary edition 3.8, k engine code and I can find NONE that were not supercharged. All the numbers match, I knew the previous owner, but every Pontiac guy tells me that all GTP cars were supercharged. Is there a way to find out if this was factory deleted? Or if this is just a rare car?

I love it. Any help from you guys would be appreciated! Thanks.

Thermostat failed and replaced.

Fuel pressure regulator failed and replaced.

Right-rear wheel sensor failed (causes ABS and traction control to fail).

Outer-tie rod replaced (do not remember the side).

Passenger front wheel bearing failed and replaced, and driver side front replaced shortly after, but may not have failed.

Blower motor + motor relay + dash control failed from water and ice from car wash. Replaced blower motor and motor relay and seal. Dash control setting 5 doesn't work still.

I believe valve-cover gaskets are leaking, causing loss of oil, difficult to replace compared to some engines.

Vehicle loses coolant regularly, possible cracked head gasket?

Rear shocks failing I believe.

This vehicle is powerful, mostly comfortable, and the dashboard is designed nicely.

However, I'd expect a lot more from a vehicle it's age. For me, this is a new vehicle, and has many problems with low mileage. I consider under 200k to be pretty low.

The vehicle handles like a boat, isn't very responsive, and has had its share of issues, however most were not very expensive, but parts for instance, wheel bearing, was more expensive.

This is my fiance's vehicle, and I think we are selling it soon.

Replaced one rear engine mount from oil leak I should have fixed. And CV joint cover.

Inside mirror fell off, easily re glued, but compass, with Onstar, is now inaccurate and can't find out how to reset it. Info for resetting non Onstar compass didn't work.

Most dependable car I ever owned. Gets over 30mpg on the highway, 24 in the city.

Supercharger is great when needed. Great handling. Sporty handling.

I love it, but my husband, who drives a van, dislikes low seats.

My bearings went bad at 5,000 mile.

Oil leak at 30,000 mile.

Transmission went at 47,000.

Power windows motor went at 47,000.

Had to replace oxygen sensor 47,500.

Check engine light keeps coming on 47,500, and still does periodically at 50,000.

Has had to have several different repairs, and no dealership or mechanic can figure out the engine light problem still.

Since I have purchased this vehicle, I have had nothing but problems one after another.

I have had nothing but the runaround from the dealership, kept doing oil testing wrong until my warranty ran out. Then told me it was my problem.

The only thing I love about the car is the way it handles, on the road.

However, I am a stay at home mom and the repair bills are too much to handle.

Recently my automatic lights and fan for the air (and A/C) have stopped working. I think it's a loose wire or a fuse?

The coolant scares me because it changes into a brown color, even after I've replaced it.

My battery failed to recharge, so I purchased a new one.

My "low oil" light goes on periodically, but the oil level is fine.

Sometimes the car fails to start-up, but eventually it does, always.

I love being in this car. I feel safe and secure. Switching lanes couldn't be easier.

I wish it didn't have some sorta problem whenever I fix another. The problems aren't usually a big deal though.

My gas mileage is about 18 city, 24 highway. Something around there. I never get less than 16 in stop-and-go driving. I'm pretty easy on the pedal, but flooring the car is so much fun. (rarely happens, only on the highway)

Sometimes I'm going faster than I realize, so I have to constantly look at the speedometer on 20 mph roads.

Overall, I recommend this car as a first car for teenagers or even adults! Just treat it well and it will treat you well in return. You will get attached.. know this because I've named mine :)