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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, the EGR Passages and the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys. Failures of the Fuel Injectors and EGR passages apply to the 3.1L and 3.4 L V6 engine. Failures of the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys apply to the 3.4 L V6 engine only. Any of these failures may prevent the vehicle from starting.The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $126.00 each for parts (total of 6) and $136.50 for labor.The cost to clean the EGR Passages is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys is estimated at $225.00 for parts and $487.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensors. The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $39.00 each for parts and $78.00 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
When considering this vehicle for purchase, be sure to check the following:
Front Wheel Speed Sensors
EGR System
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