1999 Pontiac Grand Prix - Consumer Discussions

Pontiac Grand Prix Starting / Stalling Issues

• Re: pontiac grand prix gtp 1999 [morgan71]

  Written by: pdilcher25 on Aug 6, 2012 6:14:27 AM

  MY son changed the starter the positive wire from battery to starter and cleaned the ground connection on the block and all its doing is clicking and when wetry to jump it, the crankshaft pulley moves a tiny bit then snaps back into same spot

• Re: pontiac grand prix gtp 1999 [pdilcher25]

  Written by: morgan71 on Aug 4, 2012 9:48:05 PM

  Hello Pdilcher, can you provide a few details on what happened? What did your car do before it had the problem or what signs did it give? What does it do when you turn the key to start it? A few things to check would be the alternator, check your fuse panel under the hood and in the cabin of the car. Also check your fuel rail to make sure you ... Read More

• pontiac grand prix gtp 1999

  Written by: pdilcher25 on Aug 4, 2012 1:59:31 PM

  put new starter in car and it still won't start any suggestions

Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission Problems

• 2006 Grand Prix 3.8L V6 Transmission Problem

  Written by: dblake78250 on Jan 20, 2013 1:06:47 AM

  My wife today reported to me she had an Automatic Transmission problem shifting into a higher gear than it should have with a lot of noise at low speeds, forcing her to limp home through our subdivision. I immediately took a look, turned it on, popped the hood and checked the trans fluid. Last month I checked the fluid, it looked like the fluid level between the Full and Add holes ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Starting / Stalling Issues

• Re: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Keeps Cutting Off Please Help [fastredgtp]

  Written by: pontiaclives on Aug 26, 2012 12:47:22 AM

  I had a similar problem on my 1999 GP. The deale,r after several days of checking things out, replaced the crankshaft positioning sensor and the problem went away. The other thing you may keep in mind is the mass airflow sensor. The part is around $150, it is a 5 minute job. Mass air flow sensor throws a diagnostic code. The crankshaft sensor didn't. Good luck.

Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 2006

• Re: 2006 Grand Prix GXP [gxpjoey]

  Written by: motorcity6 on May 17, 2012 12:21:18 PM

  The GXP was produced during the time that GM was running out of money and went to the parts bin in trying to put together a performance car without spending any large amounts of money..They found a truck V-8 engine and probably adapted the V-6 S/C tranny, big wheels along with some tricky suspension items..Big name like "Bilstein" really enhanced the issue, WOW. Take the Chevy Impala SS, same treatment, only ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Climate Control/AC

• PLEASE HELP!!!

  Written by: notacargenius on Aug 17, 2011 7:42:42 PM

  I am having the opposite problem from everyone here. My AC is registering -9 to -16 degrees outside when it is 107 degrees, so the AC doesn't come on. It only stops working at the hottest part of the day. It works in the morning and at night when I don't need it, of course:) Does anyone have any idea what this could be?? I have a 1999 pontiac grand prix. ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Rattles, Clunks and other odd Noises

• Clunks and Mysterious Noises!!!!

  Written by: motorcity6 on Jul 28, 2011 9:11:04 AM

  Car in question is my 2006 GPGT purchased used 6/30/07 w/4300 miles from local Caddy dealer..Traded in a 2002 Olds Intrigue w/120k miles, bought new and was a great car.. To the GP's ills, ISS-3rd shaft installed around 30k miles, still good, 5th battery since new, had to pay for the last one, however next one is free..and last week @ 59k miles, replaced the Front engine and Tranny mounts..On the ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Traction Control/STS/ABS

• Ex-Pontiac dealers??

  Written by: motorcity6 on Mar 29, 2011 10:23:30 AM

  I am staying away from them for the lack of talent and most are Buick/GMC dealers under the new Govt. Mtrs..In replacing parts, the service dept will pick the oldest design in their inventory and it will probably be the same engineering level as your failed part..so it will have a limited life.. Been there on "Steering Shafts" commonly known as the ISS, 3 in 30k miles, however @55k it seems ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Water Leak

• Re: Water Leak [zach10h]

  Written by: 426cudaman on Feb 26, 2011 2:00:07 AM

  I also had the same problem and spent over two thousand dollars before i found out what the problem was. All Pontiac grand prix from 1999-2009 that leak water on passenger floor is from the following: The front cowl panel, [Where windshield wipers are] Has a air box inside the panel, That when built has a two piece construction that is sandwiched together at factory, and over time, summer heat, Icy ... Read More

• Re: Water Leak [zach10h]

  Written by: 426cudaman on Feb 26, 2011 1:50:23 AM

  I also had the same problem and spent over two thousand dollars before i found out what the problem was. All Pontiac grand prix from 1999-2009 that leak water on passenger floor is from the following: The front cowl panel, [Where windshield wipers are] Has a air box inside the panel, That when built has a two piece construction that is sandwiched together at factory, and over time, summer heat, Icy ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission Problems

• Re: 1999 Grand Prix GTP Tranny problem. [fastblnd]

  Written by: drewatt on Feb 16, 2011 6:51:11 PM

  Yes the new tranny may be 1500 and they will charge you more to install it as well..I have a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP and experienced the same thing in Branson MO just last April 2010. The trans just died with no burning smell or warning lights or DIC messages. Had it towed to the local garage and they shipped it to a trans shop in Springfield MO. They had ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

• Re: 2002 Grand Prix GTP [wesley70]

  Written by: grandprixz on Nov 5, 2010 8:40:39 PM

  Hello,,, I am so sorry that your car was destroyed by this terrible problem that is happening to Pontiac's .....I was devastated when my car caught fire.....I first called the car complaint number to let them know about it...then they gave me GM's phone number,,,a case was open and a investigator was sent to my house,,twice......he took pictures,,,and then a while later GM contacted me and said,,"that they would not cover ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 2006

• Re: Engine/Trans/Speedometer/Electrical [mandi41986]

  Written by: sphinxrb on Jun 2, 2010 6:54:49 AM

  I had a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (same model before redesign in 2004), I traded it in at 110 miles with really no problems either. I have a 2005 GXP now. Shouldn't need a tune-up, but you may have a bad spark plug, or spark plug wire. I found if it is a spark plug wire, it usually does it under a load, like going up hill etc. Could just ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Heater blower relay switch

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Gran Prix blower motor control module [Gerrit]

  Written by: usmcgiolinh on Mar 27, 2010 7:52:19 AM

  My grand prix was doing the same thing 1-4 fan motor does not work and sometimes #5 speed did not work. The problem could be the Ignition switch, Lock cylinder or both. I just went thru all that crap, heres what to do. Its easier to replace the steering colunm. You will have 2 keys then but can be fixed in about 1 hour. Go to a auto salvage and get ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission Problems

• 2000 Grand Prix GT 113k

  Written by: grwatcher on Jun 24, 2009 9:18:08 PM

  To montana_cat: what Pontiac do you have? My GP has been for 2 months bucking/hesitating when I'm going 45-70 mph up even a slight hill, randomly. No computer codes. I've had it tuned & the fuel system flushed but no help. Took it to a major GM dealer in Winston-Salem & they could get it to do it only once. Based on that the mechanic guesses that it's the torque converter. ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Heater blower relay switch

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Gran Prix blower motor control module [harleyhop]

  Written by: gtmn on May 30, 2009 6:13:08 AM

  I have the exact same issue with 2000 Grand Prix where the running lights go out when blower switch is in 1-4. Do you have to replace ignition switch?

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

• the whole she-bang

  Written by: red97gpgt on Apr 14, 2009 12:23:01 PM

  Good news! Today a recall was issued for all 97-03 cars with the 3800 series II engine. Here is what it says: (CNN) -- The possibility of engine fires has prompted General Motors to recall nearly 1.5 million passenger sedans manufactured between 1997 and 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Monday. The recall covers certain mid- and full-size passenger sedans under GM's (GM, Fortune 500) Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile and ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission Problems

• Transmission noise

  Written by: BigWaveDave on Feb 2, 2009 2:03:19 PM

  I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3.8 V6, supercharged. When the car warms up a little, I get a ticking noise somewhere around the trans pan/engine pan area. When I drive it goes away but when I coast down to idle the ticking starts. When in drive idle it ticks, when in neutral or park idle it ticks intermittently.

Air vent problems!

• Transmission noise

  Written by: BigWaveDave on Feb 2, 2009 1:59:47 PM

  I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3.8 V6, supercharged. When the car warms up a little, I get a ticking noise somewhere around the trans pan/engine pan area. When I drive it goes away but when I coast down to idle the ticking starts. When in drive idle it ticks, when in neutral or park idle it ticks intermittently.

Pontiac Grand Prix Heater blower relay switch

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Gran Prix blower motor control module [Gerrit]

  Written by: gkretchmer on Nov 28, 2008 4:33:51 PM

  Look at the dic/hvac fuze behind the glove box cover. If it has less the 12 volts on the fuze with the heater blower motor in a middle position and the head light switch off, with engine running it is probably the ignition switch. If the heater blower runs set to max (5), the blower motor is good. If the blower fails to run on some settings other than 5 but ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Gran Prix blower motor control module [harleyhop]

  Written by: Gerrit on Nov 24, 2008 4:30:58 AM

  Hi, I have a 2002 Grand Prix GTP. Fan speed 1 through 4 don't work. Fan speed 5 works well. No problems with Day time running lights, rear window defogger, etc. Can you confirm that by replacing the ignition switch, I'll have the 4 speeds back? Is there a way to check if it's indeed the ignition switch that's causing the issue?

• 1999 Pontiac Gran Prix blower motor control module

  Written by: bearmde on Oct 7, 2008 4:59:42 PM

  I just finished replacing the heat resistor module on my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix that everyone states is needed to get fan speed 1-4 working. My car will work on five only. Well it still only works on five only. I tested the switch by using a jump wire from hot to make sure 1-4 are working and the switch is good because it still does not work. Now I have ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Climate Control/AC

• another anomoly on grand prix

  Written by: bearmde on Oct 7, 2008 4:55:33 PM

  I just finished replacing the heat resistor module on my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix that everyone states is needed to get fan speed 1-4 working. My car will work on five only. Well it still only works on five only. I tested the switch by using a jump wire from hot to make sure 1-4 are working and the switch is good because it still does not work. Now I have ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

• Re: My Grand Prix Engine Fire [carnettz]

  Written by: grandprixz on Jul 27, 2008 4:22:17 PM

  hi sstarr, I am sorry to hear about your fire..... I have a 1999 gt, july 23, 2008 it caught fire my son was driving it . he merged on to the freeway and said, it was making weird sound and then smelt smoke . He pulled over realized there was a flame started got out of the car.... it was on fire.....called the fire department they put the fire out.... ... Read More

• 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix fire

  Written by: dvcourt on Apr 28, 2008 4:32:33 PM

  I am also one of the unlucky owners of a Pontiac which caught fire. Mine occurred last year (Aug 2007). It was a total loss. Unfortunately I did not have fire insurance. I received recall notice in March of this year. I called GM and have since been bounced thru two different representatives. Has anyone been lucky enough to get compensated?

• Re: My Burned out 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP [msossama]

  Written by: chats1 on Apr 7, 2008 5:52:04 AM

  I had a 1999 Supercharged Grand Prix GTP, which my nephew had bought from me since I was buying a new car -- actually I have had two Grand Prix's since the 1999, but the 1999 also went on fire about two years ago up to and including the windhshield. The fire dept. put the fire out, and then the car was towed to a place and the investigator from my ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission Problems

• Shiffting!

  Written by: shawn888 on Mar 30, 2008 5:50:54 AM

  Hey Guy's, I am new to this forum and it looks like you guy's help each other allot. I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT.My probleme is,If I go and give it some gas to you know,,have some fun with the big boys,,the transmission buckles.And after that the transmission shifts hard ,like it's detracked.But I shut the power off and restart,everything comes back to normal.Could this be some kind of ... Read More

• Long time waiting!

  Written by: shawn888 on Mar 29, 2008 8:11:19 PM

  Hey guy's, I'm new to this forum and so far I like it. I hope somebody can help me with a transmission problem that I have.When I'm on the highway and I want to pass,the transmission does not want to down shift.It buckles until I let go of the gas and then it's fine.Or if I want to have little fun,the trans when it shifts,it shifts hard and it wont stop ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

• Marshmallow's Con't from Post # 22

  Written by: gtp03daw on Mar 20, 2008 5:14:13 AM

  Well..Just an update here. I recieved my "Huston we have a problem" letter from GM saying thier "still gearing" up on "supplies" needed to replace. I contacted Pontiac last week after hearing the news about 1999 - 2003 GTP's recall. When they called back I was told that "GM needs more time to identify the involved vin numbers." I replied that they ALREADY HAD AT LEAST ONE and that 5yrs ( ... Read More

• Re: the CARBBQ Jan 2006 in 1999 grand prix [msschm22]

  Written by: msossama on Mar 17, 2008 5:13:55 PM

  You can add me to the list. Mine started on fire 3/13/08. I got the recall notice on 3/15/08. I had no idea regarding these fires. My email is msossama@yahoo.com I have registered a complaint with the NHSTA and the Federal Trade Commission. I called Pontiac on 3/14/2008 and they still haven't called me back. They have transferred my case to 3 different allogations reps today alone.

Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Modifications

• new member:Performance help?

  Written by: fandfprixx on Mar 4, 2008 4:52:27 PM

  Hey. Brand new to this forum and pretty new to the car world itself. I have a 1999 pontiac grand prix GT and so far all i have done is put in a cool air intake system but i was wondering what else i could do to the car to enhance performance and not spend alot of money. Anyone with any suggestions please let me know or e-mail me nyplaya4224@yahoo.com thanks! ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

• Engine fire

  Written by: barbijo on Nov 13, 2007 5:05:15 AM

  A friend of mine has (Had!) a Pontiac Grand Prix, 1999. I am not sure what the engine was, but a couple weeks ago she arrived at work and about 10 minutes later someone told her the car was on fire. I guess that got it out fairly quickly. I can ask her for pictures. I think it might be minimal damage. In the meantime, her insurance company and the fire ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Starting / Stalling Issues

• Same crap help

  Written by: bookster on Oct 14, 2007 10:45:34 AM

  1997 Pontiac Grand Prix L 3.8 SII POS. Bought in 1999 for a grip of cash. 3 Weeks after I. Got it, it started to die for no reason at all. I would wait for a few min and it would start. Had someone with me when it did it, so popped hood checked for spark NOPE! Check for Fuel Yep! so the is an issue with ignition system. Then it ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission Problems

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Shifting from PARK to Reverse is stuck [michael59]

  Written by: cnw on Aug 30, 2007 6:23:29 PM

  Sounds like you might be experiencing "torque lock". When parking on a slope, if the car rolls forward or backward in "park" after you take your foot off the brake, it applies tremendous pressure against the parking pawl--a pin that locks the transmission so it won't turn. Subsequently, when you attempt to take it out of "park", there is a great amount of side pressure against the pawl pin, thus making ... Read More

• 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Shifting from PARK to Reverse is stuck

  Written by: michael59 on Aug 29, 2007 3:57:11 PM

  Hi, I tried to reverse my 99 Grand Prix GT out of the driveway this morning and the shifter seems to be stuck. When I apply my brake in order to engage the shifter from "park" to "reverse" the shifter seems to be stuck. I am parked on a slightly sloped driveway. The car starts fine however I can't seem to get it into any gear? Any suggestions would be greatly ... Read More

Grand Prix Power Window Motor Replacement Guide

• Re: Grand Prix Power Window Motor Replacement Guide [paul79uf]

  Written by: jhirneisen on Apr 15, 2007 9:43:26 PM

  Don't know about the Grand Prix, but I'm having problems with my Pontiac Montana power window....here is my problem. I have a 1999 Pontiac Montana mini-van with a burned out power window motor on the passenger side. I purchased a new window motor and tested it with a 12-volt power source before I installed it....it runs properly for both forward (up) and reverse (down) motions. The motor has two male prongs...the ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

• Re: Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003 [brune55]

  Written by: tommy231 on Mar 4, 2007 9:22:39 PM

  The NHTSA is supposedly looking at 1999 through 2002 GTPs. Have there been pre-1999 or post-2002 GTP engine fires? This issue is also being discussed at http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/05/nhtsa-investigating-pontiac-grand-prix-engine- -fires/#comments

Pontiac Grand Prix: Real World MPG

• Re: Pontiac Grand Prix: Real World MPG [KarenS]

  Written by: bond007mgm on Feb 28, 2007 12:25:19 PM

  My 1999 Grand Prix GT only gets about 19 to 20 MPG with regular driving on highway and city. I heard this is normal. On my trip though on the highway only I was averaging 25 MPG.

Pontiac Grand Prix Engine fires 3800 series II 1996-2003

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Fired [juliehaugland]

  Written by: chats1 on Dec 13, 2006 8:51:10 AM

  I had a 1999 GTP which when I bought a new 2002 GTP my nephew got. Last year the 99 went on fire 5 minutes after he parked it. It was totalled. The insurance company settled with him; he had no problems at all; they gave him what the dealer in his area would be getting for the car; he was very satisfied. I think it is up to the insurance ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Fired [juliehaugland]

  Written by: gtp03daw on Dec 13, 2006 6:36:26 AM

  Good Luck...I can't even get Pontiac to tell me the VIN number ranges of the NHTSA's investigation and recall of Grand Prix for engine fires...

• 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Fired

  Written by: juliehaugland on Dec 13, 2006 6:29:54 AM

  My vehicle also started on fire. I parked and went in a department store for 5 minutes and when i came out it was in flames. I think we should try to start a large complaint with GM. Anyone with me?

• Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Engine fire [outdoorlady]

  Written by: bedens on Nov 4, 2006 8:13:53 PM

  Look at my profile and get my email address and email me.

• Re: 1999 Grand Prix Fire [KarenS]

  Written by: morewasabi on Nov 4, 2006 12:12:48 PM

  Karen, I think you should expand this link to GM 3800 engine fires. The 3800 Engine is used in seveal GM models. Expanding this forum would link the this engine to all GM makes that use it. The Engine is used in Chevy's, Buicks, and Pontiacs. I have a 3800 Series II in my Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. Let's open this up to get a better cross section and true picture ... Read More

• 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Engine fire

  Written by: outdoorlady on Nov 3, 2006 12:25:20 PM

  My Grand Prix caught fire within 10 minutes of parking it...ON MY MOTHER'S CARPORT!! It almost caught her house on fire. The complete engind compartment was burned to a crisp within 10 minutes after the smoke and flames started, the fire department said it appeared to be an electical shortage under the hood. What does it take to get GM to do something, lives to be lost?

Pontiac Grand Prix: Problems & Solutions

• Re: Fan and daytime driving lamps don't come on [morry1940]

  Written by: jrootpa on Jul 20, 2006 7:20:10 PM

  I wish I had ideas how to fix that problem; I am experiencing a similar issue with my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE with the AT and 3.1L V6. My HVAC controls sometimes don't work until they feel like it. I will turn on the fan or AC when leaving and sometime driving down the road it will come on. If I crank it to "5" it will come on right ... Read More

• Grand Prix engine fire

  Written by: rdelong on Jun 1, 2006 6:09:45 AM

  My 1999 Grand Prix GTP has been totaled due to an engine fire on May 15th 2006. I have talked to the customer service dept., the legal dept., and now am waiting to hear from the claims dept. at GM. The investigative dept., from the fire dept. listed the cause as unknown. After reading all the posts here, on pontiacowners, and other websites, GM denies knowing anything about these numerous engine ... Read More

• 1999 Grand Prix Transmission Problems

  Written by: cdamech on Apr 14, 2006 4:58:03 AM

  Hi I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix that had a bad transmission after 90K miles and was replaced. It is now at 240K but I have a problem where the Transmission does not engage in REVERSE when the engine is hot. It does engage after waiting for 5 seconds in Park and then by putting into REVERSE. It seems to be slipping and then once there is momentum it engages. ... Read More

• Help Meee

  Written by: dautry on Apr 3, 2006 5:07:27 PM

  I have a 1999 pontiac grand prix when I go to start it up it will turn over and began to start only to stop I will have to hit the gas to get it going but once it is started it runs great no problems you can stop at a red light no problems now if I go to the store and come right out no problems will start right ... Read More

• Re: Grand Prix GTP engine caught on fire while driving. [layne]

  Written by: chats1 on Mar 14, 2006 5:29:05 AM

  I too had a 1999 Grand Prix GTP which my nephew bought from me when I purchased my 2002 GTP (I now have a 2006 GXP). Anyway a few months ago, my nephew left the 1999 GTP for an oil change and then went across the street to his office. Five minutes later he received a call that the GTP was on fire. The fire dept. had to put out the ... Read More

• Re: Grand Prix GTP engine caught on fire while driving. [jmac74]

  Written by: layne on Mar 13, 2006 2:51:08 PM

  We lost our 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in a car fire in our garage in December. Got home from town, and parked it in the garage, and within 15 minutes we smelled awful smoke, ran out there and the garage was completely engulfed in flames, and the car. There was no warning or anything. Up until that time, I had loved that car. We only had 81k miles on it. ... Read More

• Re: Hello to everyone [katydid]

  Written by: layne on Mar 13, 2006 2:47:01 PM

  The exact same thing happened to us, 15 minutes after driving into our garage, car ignited itself under the hood and was engulfed in flames and smoke by the time we found it. Luckily this happened at 10pm at night, and we were still awake, I don't want to think of the outcome had it happened at 3am, our house and possibly our family would have been lost. Our insurance investigators ... Read More

• Re: Grand Prix fire Dec. 18, 2005

  Written by: layne on Dec 21, 2005 9:11:47 PM

  I had a similar experience on this past Sunday, Dec. 18th, my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, went up in flames, just 20 minutes after I parked it in my garage. Never had any major problems with it, and up until then, had loved the car. My husband and father in law saved our house from going up, but it was a tough battle. If it had happened any later at ... Read More

• Re: Hello to everyone [chats1]

  Written by: alphy on Dec 13, 2005 12:56:37 PM

  The more research I have done, the more people I find that the SAME situation has happened to. I have found 6 other 1999 Grand Prix's where the same thing has happened...turn the ignition off....15 minutes later the car is engulfed in fire. I have also found others with newer Grand Prix's that this has happened to. I am gathering as much information as I can. Apparently this has been happening ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix - 2000-2005

• Re: 1999 Grand Prix Climate Control [hammen2]

  Written by: entourage on Dec 2, 2005 10:51:39 AM

  Thanks for the reply. I will contact my Pontiac dealer about the part. Would that resistor board going bad cause that horrendous smell? I was able to switch the fan control to level 4 (5 is MAX) and it would squeal like crazy. I was only able to do that once or twice almost immediately after the 'smell'. Now, nothing.

• Re: 1999 Grand Prix Climate Control [entourage]

  Written by: hammen2 on Dec 1, 2005 12:03:55 PM

  I don't have a Grand Prix anymore, but if I recall correctly the resistor board is a pretty easy swap - it's right under the glovebox, under the passenger-side dash. The part should between $18-$25. I would imagine any decent Pontiac parts department (not that many around - good luck) would have the part. Since this board is the problem 90+% of the time the blower motor doesn't work on all ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix: Problems & Solutions

• Re: Hello to everyone [jcmailboy]

  Written by: katydid on Nov 3, 2005 7:43:17 AM

  On 10/30/2005, my daughter drove my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix about 11 miles away to the grocery store. Parked the vehicle and went into the store. Approximately 15 minutes later the fire dept. showed up to put out the car fire! While sitting in the parking lot, it caught fire from under the hood. The insurance company has rendered it a total loss, with no explanation as to what could have ... Read More

• 1999 Grand Prix Stalling and Not Starting. HELP

  Written by: richmn605 on Aug 18, 2005 8:44:57 PM

  I have been having this problem for a few months. The car will start fine.I will go into a store come out and it wont start. Sometimes for as long as 3 hours. I wait and go back the next day and it starts fine. It also stalls as I am driving. It turns over with no problem but wont start up. My mechanic has had it for 4 weeks and ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix - 2000-2005

• 2004 Grand Prix GTP

  Written by: v8cat on May 5, 2005 7:53:26 AM

  It was a happy day yesterday, I got rid of the worst car I have had over the last 25 years - a 2004 Pontiac GTP. More creaking,popping, whinning noises from the body, steering, and interior than any car I have ever had. The dealer could.not fix all the problems though he tried. No more GM cars for me - EVER. I had 15000 miles and 2 years of misery with ... Read More

• Re: Spartanman

  Written by: dialn24 on Feb 2, 2004 8:37:16 AM

  That's the review I read, and I still didn't see anything about it being "a decade behind the competition". In fact, that is one of the more negative reviews on the car I have seen. Here is a small part of one from a writer that liked the car: "A 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT sedan has been a regular in my driveway going on five years now - driven by ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: gunit on Jul 7, 2003 8:00:53 AM

  <<Because of an aging product line and consumers' affinities for sport utility vehicles, Pontiac's sales have fallen from 616,000 in 1999 to 517,000 in 2000, their sales fell another 13% from 2002 to 2003, not sure on the sale figures, just the percent.>> <<. Says Lutz: "We want to make Pontiac an affordable, American BMW.">> Good luck, they should have tried that awhile ago. <In time, many Pontiacs will share platforms ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix: Problems & Solutions

• Engine seized

  Written by: gmvictim on Dec 14, 2002 2:08:37 PM

  My son's 1999 Grand Prix recently suffered a catastrophic engine failure. All he noticed was a slight loss of power before the engine seized. It would not crank and was towed to the nearest Pontiac dealer. This dealer did not have time to even look at the car and suggested we leave it with them for 2 weeks and they would try to get around to it(I'm serious). So we had ... Read More

• Leaking Grand Prix!!!

  Written by: vbonamo on Oct 16, 2002 12:58:27 PM

  I have a 1999 Grand Prix SE which is now taking on water during rainstorms. I previously had a 15 year old car with this problem, but this car is 4 years old! The water is leaking in on the front passenger side floor, coming down the slanted foot rest (whatever it's called). What could have happened? Is this easily fixable? Whatever the outcome, it's GOODBYE PONTIAC.

Pontiac Grand Prix Problems

• Did some digging...

  Written by: jgmilberg on Mar 8, 2002 1:39:07 AM

  And I found a few things. This is for Grand Am, but sounds like your problem. WATERLEAK - FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR (RESEAL PLENUM/COWL #83-11-15 SUBJECT: WATERLEAK - FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR (RESEAL PLENUM/COWL WATER DEFLECTOR) MODELS: 1997-98 CHEVROLET MALIBU 1997-98 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM BUILT PRIOR TO THE FOLLOWING VIN BREAKPOINTS: VIN VIN MODEL LOCATION BREAKPOINT DATE ========= ====================== ========== ======= MALIBU OKLAHOMA CITY PLANT 6 W6229091 4/16/98 WILMINGTON PLANT ... Read More

Pontiac Grand Prix - 2000-2005

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  Written by: teo on Oct 18, 2000 3:48:21 PM

  I echo Yurakm comments in regards to the Impala LS. If you are considering the Pontiac GP GT sedan, it would be worth it to test drive the Impala LS. The Impala LS's engine and transmission are identical to the GP GT (3800 series II V-6, 200 HP and the 4T65-E 4 speed auto). However, for family hauling chores the Impala LS is a bit better suited for the job. The ... Read More