Chevrolet Lumina vs Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Chevrolet Lumina. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Lumina | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 615 | 249 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 38 and 9 | 17 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 127,000 miles | 90,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 25 | 19 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 615 complaints for the Chevrolet Lumina and 249 for the Pontiac Grand Prix. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Chevrolet Lumina, 8 for the Pontiac Grand Prix.