2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Specifications

Specifications

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1997 - 2003
Weight :	3384 lbs \| 1534.957 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3100 cc \| 189.2 cu in. \| 3.1 L.
Power :	175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	89.0 mm \| 3.504 in.
Stroke :	84.0 mm \| 3.307 in.
Compression :	9.6:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3800 cc \| 231.9 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.4:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

Supercharged V 6
Displacement :	3800 cc \| 231.9 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65-E

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.92
2nd Gear :	1.57
3rd Gear :	1.00
4th Gear :	0.71

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-DR.
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	DOPE, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E025000
Summary	DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STEERING
Manufacturer	DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E005000
Summary	DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S 'OE SOLUTIONS
Consequence	A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DORMAN STEERING KNUCKLES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V116000
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence	IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE?S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE?S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 09047.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Manufacturer	DELPHI
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E021000
Summary	CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence	FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED BY GENERAL MOTORS.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	19960401
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V701000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence	Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy	The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine?s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20020501
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V118000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.
Consequence	CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE?S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE?S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. , FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS COMPLETED, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (1) THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CAR PORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 07035. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2003 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$45,016
Avg. Home :	$246,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.83

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

2003 Pontiac Grand Prix FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has a wheelbase size of 110.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has a length of 197.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has a width of 72.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix have?A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has 38.30 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix have?A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix's towing capacity?A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix was a .

Q: What engines did the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix had the following engine options: V 6 (3100 cc | 189.2 cu in. | 3.1 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Supercharged V 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix had a 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65-E gearbox.