Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 169 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V306000 GM/SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V065000 GM/SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V017000 GM/WASHER/WIPER SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 16 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
Of the 169 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 169 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix has a below-average reliability outlook based on four recall campaigns and 169 owner complaints. Common issues with brakes, power train, and electrical system are notable. However, complaint counts for other parts are relatively dispersed, limiting confidence in determining all frequent failure areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake noise or vibration
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical shorts
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.