NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 2
Average Mileage:
90,833 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix seat belts / air bags problems

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments

problem #13

Oct 072019

Grand Prix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Pontiac wont start, changed starter, saw recall for ignition switch. Rack & pinion leak, cover gasket leak, saw recall. Air bag code came up.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #12

Oct 132019

Grand Prix

  • 256,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving 35 mph, the contact's vehicle accelerated independently without warning and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact then veered off the road, crashed into a pine tree, and flipped over. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt snapped as the vehicle flipped. The contact and other driver were both evaluated at the scene. The contact later sought medical attention for a broken arm. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to a tow yard and then to the contact's home. The vehicle was not destroyed; however, the vehicle was deemed inoperable. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the crash or the air bag failure. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 256,000.

- Iva, SC, USA

problem #11

Oct 232013

Grand Prix

  • 80,000 miles
Airbag light goes off and on. Has been to dealer twice for correction and dealer does not know how to fix.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #10

Jun 012016

Grand Prix

  • 200 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering issues along with ignition problems and transmission complications

- Shawano, WI, USA

problem #9

Feb 152016

Grand Prix

  • 126,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving, the air bags deactivated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a soda bottle unplugged the air bags. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

- Janesville, WI, USA

problem #8

Jun 012016

Grand Prix

  • 102,000 miles
While driving straight down the highway at highway speed the air bag light on the dash board indicates the passenger air bag is off when there is an adult passenger present in the passenger seat. If the passenger bounces around on the seat the light may go off and it may come on randomly for no apparent reason. The air bag light may indicates the air bag is off at any time it feels like it. There is no rhyme or reason for the light going off or on. If the air bag is an important safety feature then this type of a problem should be fixed asap. Thank you

- North Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #7

Dec 242015

Grand Prix 8-cyl

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The ignition switch failed on 12/24/2015 while I was driving on the East bound I-80 in California. I was not able to use the brakes or steering and rear ended the truck in front of me at about 40 miles per hour. The air bags did not deploy and I was bale to start the car and drive off the highway. Surprisingly I had the ignition switch recall for my keys mailed to me in August of 2015 and had the Cadillac dealer in reno nv modify my key and key ring on 10/31/2015. But I don't think the modification was ever performed since the ignition switch failed two months later....updated 02/02/16......updated 05-10-16...updated 07/13/16 updated 09/19/2017

- Lawndale, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 112013

Grand Prix

  • 64,397 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving approximately 15 mph, the power steering suddenly failed and caused the driver to lose control and crash into a wall. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not function properly. The driver injured the left ankle and both wrists. The front seat passenger suffered an injured leg. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the rack and pinion steering failed. The contact also stated that the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake hub assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the headlight switch and the airbag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,397.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #5

May 132015

Grand Prix

  • 148,000 miles
The transmission shifter is not transmitting an electrical signal to allow the ignition key to turn to the off position and will only turn as far as the acc (accessory) position so that the battery continues to drain and die leaving me stranded in the night and on the road and in danger often. A locksmith said continuing to turn and pull on the key trying to remove it myself could result in serious neck and head injury if the airbag where to deploy while I am trying to get the key unstuck. I took to Chevrolet dealer and he said he would need a recall code/number to accept my vehicle for repair with this issue.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 112015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 62,234 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. While parked, the horn was engaged but failed to function. In addition, there was a rattling noise coming from the steering wheel and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 62,234. Updated 09/01/20105 the conusmer stated on 8/17/15 the dealer did not have the proper tools necessary to repair the vehicle. Updated 12/15/2015

- Grenada , MS, USA

problem #3

Sep 042012

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat air bag indicator flickered whether the seat was occupied or unoccupied. The seat belt warning indicator also illuminated when the driver side seat belt was secured. The contact also stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 10/24/14 updated 4/17/2015

- Oroville, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 122013

Grand Prix

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving 80 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact's front passenger side door flew open and crashed against a curb. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled over and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the front passenger was killed. The contact and a rear passenger sustained fractured ribs and bruising. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was not notified of the air bag deployment failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Long Beach , CA, USA

problem #1

May 242011

Grand Prix

  • 74,000 miles
Car hit embankment, flipped a few times, hit a tree, a light pole and the driver was thrown from vehicle. Resulting in fatality.

- Summerville, SC, USA

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