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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Grand Prix.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric is a passenger car powered by an electric engine and paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, a notable departure from the conventional gasoline powertrains typical of the Grand Prix line. This model year accumulated 454 total owner complaints, with the engine area being the most frequently cited issue, and it was subject to 9 recalls. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 1990 to 2008, the 2004 model’s complaint count falls between the highest year (1997, with 859 complaints) and the lowest (1996, with 102 complaints), placing it in a moderate position for reliability among Grand Prix generations.

Model year200820072006200520042003200220012000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency18/28/21 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731175 alt 25322835
Engine air filter15221217
Fuel filter10337405
Spark plug12681664
Battery88866113
Front wiper blades19120758
Serpentine belt12576750 alt 12576687
Thermostat24505924 alt 24506985
Cabin air filter84557894

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.4 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight3477 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 28 / 21 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket133 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.27 in / 0.55 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.27 in / 0.55 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.224 in / 0.51 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Supercharger Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 model year represents a pronounced spike in the federal record, with 454 complaints and 9 recalls that sharply contrast with the 119 complaints and 7 recalls seen in 2003, as well as the 148 complaints and 2 recalls recorded for 2005. Across this generation, total complaints generally trended downward from a 1997 peak of 859, yet 2004 interrupts that longer decline with a resurgence in complaints and a TSB count of 510 that continues the steep upward trajectory of manufacturer service bulletins begun earlier in the decade. The data places Engine, Electrical System, Steering, and Exterior Lighting as the top complaint categories for this year, accompanied by 58 fire complaints and 46 crash complaints, though the federal data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Given that 2004 registers significantly more complaints and recalls than the years immediately before and after it, buyers should view this as a less favorable model year within the generation and would be better served considering 2003 or 2005 instead.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
510
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
454
Owner complaints
46 involved a crash · 58 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 454 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine64
Electrical System58
Steering38
Exterior Lighting35
Engine & Engine Cooling30
Structure18
Wheels17
Air Bags14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V201000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 06/04/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free…

15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 26/10/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 510 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIP5358D2025-02-19Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP4723J2024-10-25Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2004 Grand Prix have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Grand Prix?

EPA figures are 18 city / 28 highway / 21 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.