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.
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems
68 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 104,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 68
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- typical mileage
- 104,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Horn2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
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.
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.
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.
My low beam head lights are beginning to fail. My driver side headlight no longer turns on and I believe it be the failure of the hood lamp driver module. After replacing all bulbs and checking all fuses. I have concluded it is this relay that is causing my daytime running lights to fail. There is documentation that this is a known failure but my car is not showing up on the recall list.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. While approaching an intersection, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact managed to move the vehicle to the shoulder of the road with the help of a bystander. The contact believes the key fell out of the ignition. The power steering and brakes went out, place the gear into park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the ignition would shut down while driving. The failure occurred at any speed without warning. While the contact's son was entering a freeway ramp, the vehicle decelerated and lost power. The vehicle had to be placed in neutral before the power steering seized. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it was able to be driven home safely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.
When I start my car, it will stall out, not turn over or it will idle for a few seconds, then immediately shut off. I mean shut the whole car down so nothing electrical can work at which point my key will be stuck in the ignition and I cannot get it out. I am able to restart the car normally, however the steering wheel vibrates along with the body of my car while in motion and while parked. While making a left turn through a four way intersection, I lost control of my power steering and the wheel was stuck at first and then swung all the way back which spun my car around. This car has had 1 owner before me and I have kept up with all of my oil changes and tune ups. In september of 2018, I had a similar issue with the vibrating and was told that a cylinder was misfiring and that I needed a tune up. I spent $587 on these repairs. My vehicle was at 98,890 miles. It is may 2019 about 9 months later my vehicle is at 108,630 miles and I am having the same and additional issues not even 10,000 miles more. I have documentation from the mechanic from my cylinder repairs that I have requested to be faxed over to me.
The turn signal stalk that is on the left of the steering wheel is defective. When the vehicle is in motion on a street or highway the brights will illuminate randomly blinding other drivers. Additionally, when making a turn and using the turn signal the brights will also turn on when the blinker turns off blinding incoming drivers. This happens every day and on every trip. There has been lots of research completed and there are several other owners of grand prixs that experience this same problem. The following is a link to youtube where a driver explains his issue and how to replace the turn signal stalk. Https://youtu.be/afaneq-p6y8 attached is the exact piece that needs to be replaced. I'd be willing to submit a video of the danger this causes if requested. Thank you.
The problem started with "starting disabled due to theft system". Upon further investigation I got body codes b3055 and b2960. Upon further investigation I found online this to be a real problem for a lot of people due to the pk3 sensor in the ignition. The problem happened when the battery had died. I jumped started the car as per the manual instructs, drove into town "1 mile from home" left it running the 20 min I was there come home and parked it. Next morning it wouldn't start and the info screen said starting disabled due to the ft mode. Everything oint to a faulty ignition and pk3 sensor in ignition switch not allowing it to read the ECM.
Questions about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical
Does the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 68 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 31% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 104,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (107 complaints), 1997 (88 complaints) and 2007 (68 complaints).
Other 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Lights 92Engine 32Transmission 29Steering 22Airbags 16Brakes 10Tires 8Acceleration 7Visibility 6Driver assistance 5Body 4Fuel system 4Seat belts 4Suspension 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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