2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 330 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix overview page.
What owners report
“I HAVE A COMPLAIN ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX V6, WE HAVE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, BELTS, HOSES, ETC, ANYTHING U CAN THINK…”NHTSA complaint 10238428 — filed 08/15/2008
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE. WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A COOLANT LEAK AROUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET…”NHTSA complaint 10237858 — filed 08/12/2008
“CAR WAS PARKED IN A SLOPED DRIVE-WAY. WAS NOT DRIVIN IN A FEW HOURS. HEAVY SMOKE FROM WHEEL WELLS. ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED…”NHTSA complaint 10228290 — filed 05/20/2008
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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine and engine cooling problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix: 39 of 330 complaints on file (11.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix have in total?
330 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 96 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
