2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix — 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 3.1L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2002
Engines
3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, supercharged
3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV
3.1L V6 — OHV
TrimsGTP Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · GT Coupe 2-Door · GTP Coupe 2-Door
Federal record5 recalls · 410 complaints · 186 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Grand Prix manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 443
  • Engine Performance 2,502
  • Accessories & Equipment 2,535
  • General Information 1,916
  • Body & Frame 1,483
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 347
  • Brakes 453
  • Restraints 542
  • Drivelines & Axles 35
  • Steering 223
  • Electrical 1,737
  • Suspension 189
  • Engine Mechanical 698
  • Transmission 577
  • Axle Nut/Hub Nut 118
  • Radiator Cap Pressure 15

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Grand Prix

  1. Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 15V701000
    Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
  2. Steering · 09E005000
    A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
  3. Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling · 09V116000
    If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small fla.
  5. Exterior Lighting · 09E012000
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Owners have filed 410 complaints and Pontiac has issued 186 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Grand Prix. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2002 Grand Prix manual

Is this manual specific to the 2002 Grand Prix?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 3.1L V6 across the GTP Sedan 4-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, GT Coupe 2-Door, GTP Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.

What 2002 Grand Prix problems does it help with?

5 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Grand Prix, covering engine and engine cooling, steering, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.

Does it include 2002 Grand Prix wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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