The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from engine oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold, which can ignite under the hood.
On the structural side, the right rear body mounts may have been built with cracks or voids that can worsen over time, eventually causing both rear mounts to detach from the frame. Warning signs include creaking, groaning, or clicking noises from the rear of the vehicle. Two brake recalls affect the front and rear ends: front brake caliper bolts may not have been properly torqued and can back out or fracture, potentially allowing the caliper to move and reducing braking force, and a rear brake hose fitting may not be fully tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak, dropping the pedal lower than normal and lengthening stopping distances.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine oil may leak onto the hot exhaust manifold through the front valve cover gasket, creating a fire risk. Previous repair attempts did not fully eliminate this problem.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front valve cover and gasket to stop the oil leak and eliminate the fire risk.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The valve cover gasket may leak, allowing oil to seep from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front valve cover and gasket after removing the plastic cover and oil fill tube extension.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Right rear body mounts may contain cracks or voids that can spread during normal driving, causing creaking or clicking noises. If ignored, both mounts could detach from the frame, potentially causing the steering shaft to disconnect and result in complete loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly using Julian date stamps and replace the engine cradle assembly if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the front brake caliper to the steering knuckle weren't tightened enough. Excessive movement between the caliper and knuckle can cause the bolts to back out or break, potentially locking a wheel during braking, reducing braking power, or severing the brake hose.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten both bolts to the manufacturer's specified torque.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right rear brake hose fitting may be loose, allowing brake fluid to leak. If fluid loss is significant, the brake pedal becomes lower and braking distance increases.
What the fix does
The dealer will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to stop the leak.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
