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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump Resistor (3.8L VIN 1 Supercharged engine only), Fuel Injectors (3.1L VIN M engine only), and the Wiring System. Other occasional problems are failures of the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold (3.8L VIN K engine on models produced before 10/16/98 only), and the Camshaft (3.1L VIN M engines only). Problems with the Fuel Pump Resistor will prevent the engine from starting. The cost to replace the Fuel Pump Resistor is estimated at $39.47 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $59.95 for parts and $78 for labor. The cost to repair the Wiring System is estimated at $5 for parts and $52 for labor. The cost to repair the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold is estimated at $634.86 for parts and $143 for labor. The cost to replace the Camshaft is estimated at $194 for parts and $838.50 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
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS). Problems with the Transmission PCS are identified in TSB # 00-07-30-002B. The cost to replace the Transmission PCS is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $273 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch is estimated at $106.44 for parts and $71.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 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.
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