Sell your 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix for cash

The 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix is a midsize car that came with a choice of 3.1L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl engines. At 23 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl (supercharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy16–18 city / 25–27 highway / 19–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations
Age23 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 23 years old, most of a 2003 Grand Prix's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Grand Prix. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine, typically around 156,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Engine and Engine CoolingOct 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V701000

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…

Risk: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Engine and Engine CoolingApr 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V116000

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…

Risk: 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.

Engine and Engine CoolingMar 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V118000

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.

Risk: 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

Common 2003 Grand Prix problems

Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash and 37 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 9 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine31
  • Electrical System14
  • Engine and Engine Cooling8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Exterior Lighting4
  • Tires4

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine156,000 mi
  • Electrical System120,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling95,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling65,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting120,000 mi
  • Tires18,000 mi

2003 Pontiac Grand Prix service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 387 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment51
  • Equipment49
  • Electrical System30
  • Engine and Engine Cooling28
  • Equipment21
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility17

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2025 · PIP5358D

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpo

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · PIP4723J

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2024 · PIT5099H

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling Gene

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Selling a 2003 Grand Prix: questions

How much is a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2003 Grand Prix that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2003 Grand Prixs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2003 Grand Prix with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2003 Grand Prix?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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