Overview & Reviews

The Grand Prix underwent a redesign for 2004, but those familiar with the big sedan will find its blend of performance and comfort hasn't changed much.

• Strong supercharged V6, nimble handling, attractive gauges, easy-to-use controls, big trunk, fold-flat front-passenger seat.

• Build and materials quality still needs work, tight backseat, noisy engine, not enough storage or cupholders, no auto climate control.

User Reviews:

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  GETTING BETTER; not there yet. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Gingee - October 16 - 10:00 am

  WHERE IS MY AUTO-DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR?? A performance vehicle like this should not leave its driver blinded during night driving. Ive had my GTP back to sevice several times. My rear door panels buzz. One of my security lug nut caps flew off. The emergency trunk release was not hooked up and was rolling around in the trunk lid. YIKES! The entire interior vibrates at half of the Monsoons power. If you can get past the poor quality and less than advertised refinement at a bigger then should be price, the GTP maybe right for you. My GTP looks like a Grand Am and plenty of people let me know it. Booo. The incentives swayed me to this vehicle.

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  Finally Paid Off - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Lance - June 5 - 4:40 pm

  I bought my 2004 with 24,000 miles on it. A factory exhaust system was installed. Good car until the 40,000 mile mark. Took it in for my routine oil change, and was told that there were particles of metal in transmission fluid. I did a trans flush and added Lucas Trans Lube to it. It took 2 full flushes to get all of the metal out of the system. Now at 88,000 miles, I was told, again, by a new mechanic that my trans fluid needs to be changed. The manual calls for 1 trans change at 100,000 miles. This would now make it 3 flushes in 88,000 miles. Check gas cap and check eng light came on at 65,000 miles. Computer says theres a leak in the exhaust manifold. Trading in before I dump money in it.

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  Will it last 3 years? Doubt it. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Kita - January 27 - 10:00 am

  NOT a good value. Afraid this car wont make it through my 3 year lease. Already had serviced a few times. Hearing more troubling sounds from the engine, doors, and other places. Had in for RECALL. Only a few months of driving (less than 5K miles) my GTP seems to be losing its gusto. "Power on demand" was right- on at first but now seems like "power when it wants to not when I want to." Stalled twice coming down driveway with a few more close calls. Watch out for jerky take offs. Monsoon speakers sound blown without ever blaring the stereo. Not worth it if its not crisp and clear. What happened to taking a little pride in ones work? Shame on you GM.

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  Fooled again!!! - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By BGRPW - January 16 - 4:36 am

  After many weeks of car hunting and test driving the decision was made to purchase the Gran Prix ... a few weeks of driving this vehicle, I was disappointed with the many "gliches" this vehicle came with examples:poor workmanship on the interior, the rattles that came with the under body (only to be told it had something to do with the bracket that held the speaker system in the car I was charged for the "repair cost" AND the tech fees), horrible air conditioning quality...several trips back to the dealership .... let alone the inconvenience it caused me including the "costs" i was responsible for....I would never purchase another nor would I influenece anyone else to purch

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  vehicle disappointing - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By mpdcop21 - January 4 - 8:53 pm

  I have had my grand prix for more then 2 years now and i have had a constant problem with it. When i bought the car, they took another carfax from another grand prix on the lot and didnt tell me it was a rental car. I have had stalling problems for over a year and now Im having transmissions problems. Every time I take it to the dealership they cant duplicate the problem! And they charge me more to not diagnose it then it would be to fix it. Now Im taking my car to Aamco tomorrow to see what they say. It has 80,000 miles on it. The transmission should not be shot yet. But since it was a rental car it just might be. WE all know how we treat rental cars. The transmission is slipping a lot!!!!

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  Plainac - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Dave Smithson - November 26 - 10:00 am

  I ordered not knowing the design...bad mistake...this is one ugly Grand Prix. As Vanilla looking as you can get...what were they thinking? Is there anyone home at Pontiac??? And we thought the Aztech was a joke?

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  Disappointing 04 GP - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By JDCar - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Im really disapointed...only 5 exterior colors. Wheel design is poor. Styling is as bluh as you can get. A change was way way over do, but I was hoping after 7 years Pontiac would have done a better job. The "cloth" interior looks cheap...like it came out of a striped down pick-up. What were they thinking??? Is GM trying to go out of business???

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  Not Bad - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By snickers - February 24 - 10:00 am

  I leased a 2004 GYP Competition Group. I love the pick-up and go. The extra power is noticeable. It handles excellent and just a fun car to drive. I needed a new computer after one day.

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  Disappointing - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Patty Romanelli - October 31 - 10:00 am

  This car is very disappointing. Loud road noise. Seating poor except for short people. Poor rear visibility for backing up. Fan control has a poor responce. Vehicle should have rear view mirror standard with temp./direction/auto glare change; not an option.

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  5 Year Follow-up - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By rail81 - October 30 - 10:23 am

  This is a follow-up review. I wrote one after initial purchase. Bottom line, GMs got to do better. The exterior design and discounted price sold us this car and I wish it hadnt. I now understand what professional car reviewers look for. The interior design is poor and cheap. The finish on the steering wheel is peeling and the low glovebox is nearly inaccessible. The seat side bolsters have worn through and the cheap interior plastic is impossible to clean. Horrible side/rear visibility. The engine has been reliable but the transmission now shifts harshly from 1st. Steering has been repaired twice. Airbag system acts up. Neither of our 150K+ mile Fords have had any problems.