The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering functionality. The contact coasted to a stop and restarted the vehicle with the ignition key. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle regained power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The worst 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Lights92
- Electrical68
- Engine32
- Transmission29
- Steering22
- Airbags16
- Brakes10
- Tires8
- Acceleration7
- Visibility6
- Driver assistance5
- Body4
- Fuel system4
- Seat belts4
- Suspension2
- Locks1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
Headlights 90Stalling 18Fire or smoke 14Slipping 11Loss of power 9Transmission failure 9Airbag light 7Harsh shifting 7Jerking 7Won't start 7No deployment 5
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
- Risk
- Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Recall number 15V519000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 06V419000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 816
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- Unknown or other
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 26-28 | 20-21 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 |
What 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On March 27th, 2023, the car was parked and off for only approximately 5 minutes when the engine caught fire. The engine and vehicle is a complete loss. A claim has been filed with Farm Bureau insurance. There were no engine warning lights, smells, or smoke during or after driving, until the 5 minutes passed when the car was turned off. I did not locate any engine recalls due to fire for a 2007 Grand Prix. I noticed earlier models recalled due to potential fire.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated while driving at night the headlights had started to fail and would not properly illuminate. The contact stated that the fog lights and hi-beam worked as designed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer in 2021 to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the contact stated that following the recall repair, the headlights started to fail. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be diagnosed and repaired out-of-pocket. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
The multifunction/turning signal switch is malfunctioning. It started in 2012 about a year after I purchased the car. The brights would randomly turn on without me touching the switch and then the brights would turn on when I'd use my turning signal. I delt with it for several years, but eventually it got so bad that the brights wouldn't even turn off at all. I would have to drive with my finger holding the switch to keep the brights off. It made it extremely difficult to drive the car, especially when I had to turn. It was very unsafe not having full control of the steering wheel just to keep the brights off. I finally decided to have the switch replaced in 2019 and it seemed to solve the issue until about 6 months ago. The brights started randomly coming on and now they are on all the time and won't shut off. I feel incredibly unsafe driving because of having to hold the switch so it stays off. I'm sure it's a nuisance/unsafe for other drivers to have bright lights in their eyes all the time while driving too. I believe the switch is faulty based on the fact that I've had two and have had the same issue with both of them.
steering wheel refusing to lock. therefore safety issue as car locks will not lock as a result. no messages or warning lights or behaviors. this happened once a year ago. and was able to lock steering by moving wheel and moving key in ignition.
The transmission needs to be recalled its going to cause a deadly accident while in drive leaving a stop light a car nearly slammed into me from behind when light changed car had no power to go. On highway it does a sudden hard jerk with loss of power shifting into nxt gear.
I have same problem as others. Have been able to start car sometimes by putting it in neutral. Several years ago I left the car with our son to see if he could figure out the problem because my wife quit driving the car after being stranded a few times. When using blinkers the high beam would come on. It has a roaring sound like a wheel bearing going out.the key fob doesn't work. I've been told the bcm body control module could be causing problems. Had estimate of $500 to replace and program new bcm.. We have towed car home after going to store. I used to drive otr so we got a second vehicle to drive. After reading other posts on this car 4/4/2021 I don't think I want to put more money into it. Especially when I've read gm techs can't fix the problems.. Once the vacuum line to brake booster came off when my wife was going down hill. I put the line back on, it hasn't done that again. We have not driven the car out of town for fear of it breaking down. And shops not being able to tell us what is wrong with it.. I tied a cable on trunk release so I can open trunk. . We did love the car when it was running. Has 193,000k at this time. Has stalled/quit on city streets. And we quit driving it on highway.
My 2007 pontiac grand prix had a headlamp switch problem. I would be driving at night and the headlights would just go out. Sometimes if you'd keep them on low beam you'd have lights. But sometimes even this didn't work. There was a recall in this so I took it in for the repair. It worked for a couple of months but then quit working and the lights would go out again. We parked the car for a while. Then gave it to my daughter and her husband. We recently got the car back from my daughter because they had because of the same reason. They were having the same problem. I called a gm dealership here in town and they said it wasn't covered. I then called gm directly and was told that I would be responsible for the repair.
I have a secondary air issue that we can't seem to get fixed, even with all the parts we have replaced. Also at night every time I use my blinker the high beams come on and won't turn off. The issue is when im driving at night it seems to happen when my blinker clicks back into place.
Pontiac wont start, changed starter, saw recall for ignition switch. Rack & pinion leak, cover gasket leak, saw recall. Air bag code came up.
Compare the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
Other model years
1990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008
Questions about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
Is the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Owners have filed 220 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, close to a typical Grand Prix model year.
What is the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix year score?
The 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix scores 76 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Pontiac Grand Prix: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Lights, with 92 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles. Next is electrical (68).
How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V519000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most lights problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most lights complaints are 1997 (152 complaints), 1998 (92 complaints) and 2007 (92 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix range from 19 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17-18 city and 26-28 highway.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history