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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix: check engine light

6 of the 331 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix describe check engine light.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
160,000
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 87 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

What owners say

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Engine · 200,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. While driving 65 MPH, smoke was present from the rear of the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear valve cover failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired previously under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel regulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated smoke was visible from under the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 188,100 miles · MN

Car intermittently stalls from slow speeds (<30 MPH) or after starting from a complete stop. Complete and almost immediate loss of motor and power steering making it difficult, if not impossible, to steer. Will sometimes not stay running right after starting. Might take two or three attempts to get vehicle to start. Crank sensor replaced, mass airflow sensor cleaned. No codes or check engine light so no good way to troubleshoot. This is extremely dangerous as it can stall at any time without warning. Will usually start again within a minute but then will stall out again at any moment without warning.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Engine · 160,000 miles · WA

I bought the car august 2013 and it seems like the cooling system has the issues. The engine light as well as the low coolant light have always been on even though there were sufficient coolant. I saw there was a recall regarding the issues back in 2008 or 2009. I called them today and they told me the recall has been closed. I checked the car fax and there was no recalled done on this car. Every time when I am driving, I kept looking at the engine temperature. Every time when I am driving, I am worry there will be a burning smell. It is a such metal burden for me. I wish I could buy a newer car, but I am a medical student and I cannot afford too much for the car. Please let me know if the recall is still open.

Filed Apr 14, 2008 · Engine · 55,000 miles · MD

I have a random and intermittent starting problem that my professional mechanics cannot solve and for which there is no diagnostic code or even a check engine alert. Sometimes when I try to start the car, it will crank but not turn over, and eventually, nothing happens. If I wait 2 hours, the car will start. Also, the car has stalled and not restarted for an hour when it is put into park. It has stalled when I started it and pulled away from refueling, and it sometimes idles roughly as if it is going to stall at any second which, at times, it has done. I paid professionally certified gm and other mechanics on several occasions to investigate this issue with no results. In the past, I had the exhaust system repaired by gm. I have had fuel lines, the alternator, the thermostat, the starter, the battery, the exhaust, and other things on the car investigated as possible sources of the problem. Other work done has been a gasket replacement, because one was leaking, and routine maintenance. I have had several electronic diagnostic checks run, and nothing comes up. I have maintenance and upkeep done regularly on this car, so it is not that the car is not properly taken care of. It gets regular oil changes, had the transmission, radiator and brake flushes done at appropriate times, and is checked over every fall as a precaution. However, my car absolutely cannot be relied upon to drive any distance. The problems occur with short or long trips and in all types of weather, whether I drive fast or slow, or whether I am in heavy or light traffic, although after driving in heavy traffic is when it seems to not want to start the most. I think that gm should be able to provide a possible reason for these issues. I have had this issue since I first bought the car, and I am tired of investing money into trying to solve a problem which has all the mechanics mystified, including gm ones.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeReported October 26, 2015 · 1,003,556 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Risk
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy
The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported April 8, 2009 · 1,497,516 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Risk
If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported March 12, 2008 · 207,542 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
Risk
Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix check engine light

Is check engine light a common problem on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?

6 of 331 owner complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix (2%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2001.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?

There are 3 recalls and 87 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix

Fire or smoke 83Headlights 11Stalling 8ABS 6No deployment 6Power windows 6Brake failure 5Wipers 5Won't start 5

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