1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT from North America - Comments

I first noticed that the brakes always seemed like they were grinding even though they were new. Took the car to the dealer several times over this issue and they said that it was a "normal sound"

Service Engine soon light always on for about 6 months. Dealer could never find reason, one day it just went off.

Alternator blew at 30,000 miles, 46,000 miles, and again around 60,000. No reason given for blowing that many.

Water pump and fuel pump failed at same time at 50,000 miles.

Lens cover fell off one day from right headlight. Expensive to replace.

Replaced power window motors on both the driver side and passenger side windows, along with the sunroof motor.

Airbag light is constantly on.

Found water in the trunk under the spare tire??? Thought maybe rain or snow must have gotten in somehow???

Service engine soon light back on at 83,000 miles, running real hard, then stalling out. Towed off the side of the road in 5 degree weather today (12/9/03)

I love this car. It's too bad that it's an overpriced, beautiful, unreliable, piece of roadkill.

It drives really well when it's not in the shop. I can't afford to drive it anymore due to all the repairs.

I, too am heartbroken. I love this car, but the "service engine soon" light won't go off. We took it to the dealership and they say we need to replace the transmission. They turned the light off, but it went back on again the next weekend. We took it to AAA diagnostic center and they say the same thing, replace the transmission. Sad to like the car so much, but have to get rid of it.

Please wake up and bring your car to a REPUTIBLE mechanic and when your mechanic tells you that you need new muffler bearings for $1200 do you buy them?

I think the Grand Prix is a great car. I have a 1997 GT it runs great, handles excellent on the road. If you want performance this is it. I got 209000 kms on mine and other than a few minor problems that you get with every car I think it was money well spent. Ride with Pride Grand Prix owners this car is one of the sharpest on the road everyone notices it.

I think your mechanic just likes you and wants you to keep coming back =)

I too had a problem with my 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT running rough and stalling out. Had it scanned several times and could not come up with a fix. Finally found out that a dirty faulty EGR valve was the cause of the rough idol. Replaced the EGR valve and haven't had a single problem since.