1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 511,510 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 98V306000 1998-12-01 111,470 affected
Defect

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

SEAT BELTS 97V065000 1997-04-18 50,709 affected
Defect

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

VISIBILITY 97V017000 1997-02-11 349,331 affected
Defect

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
28
4crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
22
1deaths
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
10crashes7injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
7
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
6
2crashes3injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
6
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
Total complaints245

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Pontiac released a recall of 1997-? Grand prix's due to a severe engine oil leak that can cause the car to catch fire. We have a 1995 grand prix with a 3.1l engine that has a severe oil leak also. The leak has been diagnosed from the lower intake manifold gasket with a $1000 repair estimate. I…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2008-03-28

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the windshield wipers stopped working. She was informed by an auto parts store that the necessary part for the repair was incorrect and included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING · reported 2007-12-10

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the windshield wipers stopped working. She was informed by an auto parts store that the necessary part for the repair was incorrect and included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 2007-12-10

“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The windshield wipers, headlights dimmer switch, and the turn signal are all controlled from the same control arm. In order for the windshield wipers to work all of the above functions have to be performed. Once the windshield…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH · reported 2006-03-09

“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The windshield wipers, headlights dimmer switch, and the turn signal are all controlled from the same control arm. In order for the windshield wipers to work all of the above functions have to be performed. Once the windshield…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH · reported 2006-03-09

“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The windshield wipers, headlights dimmer switch, and the turn signal are all controlled from the same control arm. In order for the windshield wipers to work all of the above functions have to be performed. Once the windshield…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING · reported 2006-03-09

“Grand prix rear ended a semi trailer. It appeared to have a driver's side airbag. No airbags deployed in the vehicle. There was significant intrusion into the passenger compartment. I seemed the injuries could have been less had an air bag deployed. Unsure of factors leading to non deployment.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2005-04-13

“Grand prix rear ended a semi trailer. It appeared to have a driver's side airbag. No airbags deployed in the vehicle. There was significant intrusion into the passenger compartment. I seemed the injuries could have been less had an air bag deployed. Unsure of factors leading to non deployment.…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2005-04-13

Defect investigations

Investigation EA99026 Opened 1999-08-31 · closed 2001-12-28

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.