Total Complaints
7 filings
PONTIAC PONTIAC · model year
1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC
7 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995PONTIACPONTIAC carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 PONTIAC is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (1) and engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 8 investigation files overlapping the 1995 PONTIAC. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070826AIR BAGS
MY FAMILY, AND I WERE RETURNING HOME ON I-77 FROM A CAMPING TRIP, WHEN WITHOUT WARNING, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. WE MADE IT SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SCARED, AND DAZED, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER, WE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO MAKE IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME, WHEN ABOUT FIVE MILES LATER, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. WE WERE IN NO ACCIDENT, AND HAD NO WARNING LIGHT, OR SIGNAL. MY DAUGHTER WAS BURNED, AND CUT WITH FLYING GLASS, I TOO, WAS CUT, AS WAS MY FIANCE. OUR LIVES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. AIR BAGS ARE SUPPOSED TO PROTECT NOT KILL. GM NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MALFUNCTIONS IN THEIR PRODUCTS. WE COULD HAVE ALL BEEN KILLED, AND I DON'T FEEL THAT G.M. CARES. AND NOW TO FIND OUT THAT G.M. KNEW ABOUT POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS, AND DIDN'T LET THE PUBLIC KNOW. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!!!!!!! *TR
Mileage: 154,000
20070826VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
MY FAMILY, AND I WERE RETURNING HOME ON I-77 FROM A CAMPING TRIP, WHEN WITHOUT WARNING, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. WE MADE IT SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SCARED, AND DAZED, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER, WE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO MAKE IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME, WHEN ABOUT FIVE MILES LATER, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. WE WERE IN NO ACCIDENT, AND HAD NO WARNING LIGHT, OR SIGNAL. MY DAUGHTER WAS BURNED, AND CUT WITH FLYING GLASS, I TOO, WAS CUT, AS WAS MY FIANCE. OUR LIVES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. AIR BAGS ARE SUPPOSED TO PROTECT NOT KILL. GM NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MALFUNCTIONS IN THEIR PRODUCTS. WE COULD HAVE ALL BEEN KILLED, AND I DON'T FEEL THAT G.M. CARES. AND NOW TO FIND OUT THAT G.M. KNEW ABOUT POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS, AND DIDN'T LET THE PUBLIC KNOW. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!!!!!!! *TR
Mileage: 154,000
20050301ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS WITH MY 1995 GRAND PRIX SE, 6 CYL, 3.1L ENGINE. I SAW THE 35 PLUS SERVICE BULLETINS AND I CAN PERSONALLY RELATE TO THESE PROBLEMS. MY QUESTION IS. I HAVE LIVED IN THE SAME PLACE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM FERGUSON PONTIAC, PAID CASH, AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL OR BULLETIN ON THIS CAR. ARE THEY STILL LIABLE SINCE I HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THESE PROBLEMS ON MY OWN AND HAVE BECOME FRUSTRATED WITH THIS PONTIAC, MY OPINION I WOULD NOT BUY ANOTHER PONTIAC. BUT, WHERE DOES THE RESPONSIBILITY END WITH THE DEALERSHIP? CAN I CALL THEM AND PRINT OUT THESE LISTINGS? ARE THEY STILL LIABLE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR?*JB
20050301EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS WITH MY 1995 GRAND PRIX SE, 6 CYL, 3.1L ENGINE. I SAW THE 35 PLUS SERVICE BULLETINS AND I CAN PERSONALLY RELATE TO THESE PROBLEMS. MY QUESTION IS. I HAVE LIVED IN THE SAME PLACE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM FERGUSON PONTIAC, PAID CASH, AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL OR BULLETIN ON THIS CAR. ARE THEY STILL LIABLE SINCE I HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THESE PROBLEMS ON MY OWN AND HAVE BECOME FRUSTRATED WITH THIS PONTIAC, MY OPINION I WOULD NOT BUY ANOTHER PONTIAC. BUT, WHERE DOES THE RESPONSIBILITY END WITH THE DEALERSHIP? CAN I CALL THEM AND PRINT OUT THESE LISTINGS? ARE THEY STILL LIABLE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR?*JB
20050301LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS WITH MY 1995 GRAND PRIX SE, 6 CYL, 3.1L ENGINE. I SAW THE 35 PLUS SERVICE BULLETINS AND I CAN PERSONALLY RELATE TO THESE PROBLEMS. MY QUESTION IS. I HAVE LIVED IN THE SAME PLACE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM FERGUSON PONTIAC, PAID CASH, AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL OR BULLETIN ON THIS CAR. ARE THEY STILL LIABLE SINCE I HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THESE PROBLEMS ON MY OWN AND HAVE BECOME FRUSTRATED WITH THIS PONTIAC, MY OPINION I WOULD NOT BUY ANOTHER PONTIAC. BUT, WHERE DOES THE RESPONSIBILITY END WITH THE DEALERSHIP? CAN I CALL THEM AND PRINT OUT THESE LISTINGS? ARE THEY STILL LIABLE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR?*JB
20000918VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE TO BE REPLACED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AND LEAVE A SMEAR ON DRIVERS SIDE. *AK
19980329ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WITH THE ENGINE COLD AND WHILE THE RPMS DECELERATE, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK. MEASUREMENTS SHOWS THAT VOLTAGE DROPS WHEN THE RPMS GO FROM LOW TO HIGH AND THEN BACK DOWN. WHEN VEHICLE REACHES OPERATING TEMPERATURES THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED FOR TWO YEARS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC have?▼
The 1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.
Is the 1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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