1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
9 recalls — 249 complaints — 6 TSBs
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
00V189000 Jul 11, 2000
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGI... Read more
Consequence
IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
97V058000 Apr 8, 1997
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOL... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
95V115000 Jun 5, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
94V041000 Mar 28, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
91V005000 Oct 2, 1991
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
FRONT SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY SEPARATE AT FRONT BELT UPPER GUIDE LOOPS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRONT SEAT.
Consequence
WEBBING SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO BELTED FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANTS IN A HIGH ENERGYCRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A CONTROLLED ROTATION BRACKET ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
90V185000 Oct 16, 1990
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE... Read more
Consequence
A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.
90V054000 Mar 14, 1990
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.
Consequence
SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.
90V036000 Feb 20, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD FROM THE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
249 total complaints
17 crashes 2 fires 20 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 24 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 23 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 18 |
| STRUCTURE | 14 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 7 |
STEERING
Oct 19, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2007
REAR SUBFRAME RETAINERS RUSTED OUT CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSAXLE TO DROP AND STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHERE THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE RETAINERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE. REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT AS THE ORIGINAL PARTS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Oct 19, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2007
REAR SUBFRAME RETAINERS RUSTED OUT CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSAXLE TO DROP AND STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHERE THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE RETAINERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE. REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT AS THE ORIGINAL PARTS... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 19, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2007
REAR SUBFRAME RETAINERS RUSTED OUT CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSAXLE TO DROP AND STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHERE THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE RETAINERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE. REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT AS THE ORIGINAL PARTS... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 28, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40MPH THE LEFT REAR WHEEL STEERED 45 DEGREES TO THE SIDE AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE POLICE TOOK A REPORT AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Feb 23, 2006
CAR WOULD GET HORRID GAS MILEAGE, OCCASIONALLY STALL, EXHAUST SMELL UNDER HOOD, BLACK EXHAUST. THE CROSSOVER PIPE FROM EACH EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A COMMON CRACKING ON THE BELLOWS AND MUST BE REPLACED, THEY RUN $2500 FROM GM WHICH JUST CRACK AGAIN, OR $425 FOR JEFF M ONE THAT DOESN'T CRACK. THE PIPE C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nov 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
IF YOU USE THE TURN SIGNAL, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL START SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND DEALER DIDN'T WANT TO FIX IT. TURN SIGNALS STILL WORKED WHEN APPLIED. *NM
STRUCTURE
Feb 22, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
RECALL CAMPAIGN, HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH RECALLS NEVER RECEIVED. *BF THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION. RECALL# 00V189000. *SC *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 8, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
CONSUMER INQUIRING ABOUT RECALLS FOR 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. *MR RECALL #'S 90V185000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, 90V036000 FUEL SYSTEM TANK ASSEMBLY, 90V054000 SEAT BELTS, 00V189000 STRUCTURE, AND 94V041000 WHEELS. *SC *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 2, 2004
Incident date: Jan 2, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT AN ATM ENGINE FELL OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE MECHANIC, WHO SAID THAT THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. CONSUMER INDICATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. BUT WHEN HE CALLED GMC HE WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE FELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RETAINER CRADLE BROKE. CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. *NM *MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 14, 2003
Incident date: May 14, 2003
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 22, 2003
VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE. RUST ACCUMULATED ON THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKES. AS A RESULT THE ROTORS AND PADS DID NOT COME IN CONTACT. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 3, 2002
Incident date: Dec 3, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE MOUNTS. WHICH HE REPLACED AT 115 THOUSANDS MILES AND HAS TO REPLACED AGAIN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FIURTHER INFORMATION. TS
STRUCTURE
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Jun 16, 2002
REAR LEFT AND RIGHT CARRIAGE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH RETAINERS, CAUSING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SPLIT AND THE ENGINE CRADLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND. PONTIAC ADMITS RESPONSIBILITY AND ALSO AGREED TO PROVIDE WORK ACCORDING TO "WARRANTY" I.E. PONTIAC WILL ABSORB THE COST OF REPAIR. WORK DONE BY RUSS AT WOB... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: May 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER. CALIPERS HAD FROZEN UP.*AK *YH
SUSPENSION
Jun 4, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND HITTING A BUMP STEERING COLUMN WILL PULL TO RIGHT OR LEFT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SUSPENSION
May 1, 2002
Incident date: Apr 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS SHAKING IN THE FRONT AND NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. *JB CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS SLIPPING. ALSO THE FRONT CONTROL ARM FAILED. *YH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 1, 2002
Incident date: Apr 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS SHAKING IN THE FRONT AND NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. *JB CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS SLIPPING. ALSO THE FRONT CONTROL ARM FAILED. *YH
STRUCTURE
Apr 10, 2002
ENGINE CRADLE HAD ROTTED OUT UNDERNEATH FRAME. THERE IS RECALL 10946 00 V 189 000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Feb 2, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
REAR CALIPER HAS LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING THIS DEFECT. HOWEVER, CUTOFF DATE FOR CLASS ACTION WAS LAST YEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: Mar 7, 2001
MOTOR MOUNTS CAME LOOSE AND ENGINE FELL DOWN SOME INCHES. CURRENTLY CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO START VEHICLE.*AK
STRUCTURE
Feb 27, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V189, HOWEVER IN 1999 THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN GM, CONSUMER SUBMITTED BILL FOR REFUND AND WAS DENIED DUE TO THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE NOT GM PARTS.
STRUCTURE
Feb 21, 2001
Incident date: Feb 7, 2001
RETAINER AND INSULATER THAT HOLD ENGINE CRADLE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK THREE OF THE FOUR RETAINER RUSTED OUT COMPELETELY. EVENTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE LIST. *YH
STRUCTURE
Jan 29, 2001
Incident date: Apr 14, 2000
CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS FOR THE FRAME MOUNTS FOR RECALL 00V189, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
STRUCTURE
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 14, 2000
CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS FOR THE FRAME MOUNTS FOR RECALL 00V189, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 18, 2001
I CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT FOR NO REASON, IN THE OWNERS MANUAL IT SHOWS THIS PROBLEM SO THY MUST HAVE KNOWN IT WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED.....HELP, WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, AND THEY EVEN ADVERTISE A WARRANTY BUT WHEN I APPRO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Dec 26, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 30MPH HIT A TREE AND FRONT WAS IN A V SHAPE AFTER ACCIDENT. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. RADIATOR AND HOOD WERE NO GOOD. *AK THE BUMPER WAS SPLIT IN HALF AND THE HOOD BUCKLED IN A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. *YH
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 26, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 30MPH HIT A TREE AND FRONT WAS IN A V SHAPE AFTER ACCIDENT. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. RADIATOR AND HOOD WERE NO GOOD. *AK THE BUMPER WAS SPLIT IN HALF AND THE HOOD BUCKLED IN A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. *YH
Crash
1 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
CONSUMER HAD RECALL (00V-189) REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM DUE TO RECALL RELATED FAILURE. *MJS
STRUCTURE
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
CONSUMER HAD RECALL (00V-189) REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM DUE TO RECALL RELATED FAILURE. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 19, 2000
THE CRADLE FRAME PULLED THROUGH THE BOLT AND RETAINER CAUSING THE FRAME TO DROP, LEAVING THE ENGINE INTO THE LEFT WHEEL WELL, THE ALTERNATOR INTO THE RADIATOR HOSE, THE HOSE LOST COOLANT AND WENT INTO THE ELECTRIC WIRE HARNESS, AND BLEW FUSES. *SLC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
CONSUMER HAD RECALL (00V-189) REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM DUE TO RECALL RELATED FAILURE. *MJS
STRUCTURE
Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
CONSUMER HAD RECALL (00V-189) REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM DUE TO RECALL RELATED FAILURE. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 12, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET AND WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN ENGINE HAD DROPPED, AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP. *AK
STRUCTURE
Nov 22, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL #00V189000/ FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WHICH WAS POSTMARKED 9-27-00. CONSUMER CONTACTED TULLEY BUICK /PONTIAC AND MADE 2 APPOINTMENTS WHICH DEALER CANCELLED . DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WOULD HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 3 WEEKS OR LONGER. IN MEANTIME C... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 20, 2000
WANT I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IS IF MY CAR WAS IN A CAR CRASH-BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF THINGS WRONG WITH IT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 20, 2000
WANT I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IS IF MY CAR WAS IN A CAR CRASH-BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF THINGS WRONG WITH IT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
STRUCTURE
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Oct 30, 2000
WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY HEARD A BIG THUMP NOISE AND STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND NOTICED BOLTS HAD FALLEN OUT. CONSUMER SAID ITWAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 00V189000 FOR CRADLE BOLTS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 1991
REPORTING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
THE ABS PUMP AND MOTOR QUIT PUMPING BECAUSE THEY GET HOT, SMALL METAL PIECES ARE PRESENT IN THE BRAKE FLUID TANK. THE ANTI-LOCK LITE FLASHES AND THE PUMP WONT SHUT OFF LEAVING THE CAR WITH DIMINISHED BRAKING. IT ALSO CAUSES OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS WITH THE IGN. SWITCH GETTING HOT AND THE CAR NOT STAR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Oct 18, 2000
Incident date: Oct 4, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 14, 2000
REAR RETAINER BOLT FAILED DUE TO CORRISION, CAUSING THE FRONT BOLT TO SNAP . DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IT. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 10, 2000
DRIVING TO WORK AT 9 PM WHEN POWER STEERING NO LONGER WORKED - CONTINUED DRIVING TO WORK BELIEVING POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FINALLY FAILED DUE TO AGE. WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK, I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID, IT WAS AT CORRECT LEVEL AND SO AGAIN ASSUMED PUMP FAILED DUE TO AGE. WHEN I PREPARED TO ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 25, 2000
FRONT CRADLE THAT HOLDS ENGINE FELL OUT, POSSIBLY DUE TO CORROSION . *AK INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR RACK AND PINION STEERING ALSO SEPARATED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *YH
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
Aug 25, 2000
FRONT CRADLE THAT HOLDS ENGINE FELL OUT, POSSIBLY DUE TO CORROSION . *AK INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR RACK AND PINION STEERING ALSO SEPARATED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Aug 23, 2000
REAR DISC BRAKES DRAG CAUSING OVERHEATING OF BRAKE CALIPER, WHEEL AND HYDRAULIC FLUID RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BREAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. EACH TIME THE REAR CALIPER WAS SERVICED OR REPLACED AND AGAIN THE CONDITION REPEATED AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF DRIVEING. THE LAST REPAIR WAS... Read more
STEERING
Aug 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE THROUGH, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP AND THE STEERING SHAFT TO DICONNECT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE
Aug 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE THROUGH, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP AND THE STEERING SHAFT TO DICONNECT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jun 28, 2000
CONSUMER WENT TO CHANGE OIL AND NOTICED FRONT CRADLE BOLTS WERE CORRODED, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN TOOK TO DEALER FOR RECALL, ONLY REAR CRADLE BOLTS WERE REPLACED. OWNER PAID TO HAVE THE FRONT BOLTS REPLACED AS WELL BECAUSE THEY ALSO POSED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM. *AK *ML
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 26.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
990309004
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
CAMP90C52(P)
Jun 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
EMISSION CAMPAIGN 90-C-52 IGNITION (I.D.I.) COIL HOUSING CRACKED. *SD
435012A
Jan 1, 1995
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *TW
133405
Jan 1, 1995
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
REAR STRUT RELATED THUMPING/SQUEAKING NOISE. *TW
435012
Dec 1, 1994
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WIRE HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY RUB ON THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07006
Opened: Jan 29, 2007 — Closed: Jun 12, 2007
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
ON JANUARY 29, 2007, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED NON-CRASH FIRES ORIGINATING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ?L67? SUPERCHARGED VERSION OF THE GENERAL... Read more
PE07001
Opened: Jan 17, 2007 — Closed: Apr 30, 2007
LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION
THE AGENCY'S ANALYSIS OF GM'S COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, INCLUDING A COMPARISON WITH OTHER AGENCY AND MANUFACTURER DATA PERTAINING TO OTHER VEHICLE BRAKE LAMP INVESTIGATIONS, INDICATED A LOW FAILURE HISTORY FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION INCLUDED A REVIEW AND ... Read more
DP05010
Opened: Dec 21, 2005 — Closed: Apr 10, 2006
UNSTABLE HEADLAMPS
ODI RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. BRAD LAMB OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSUMERS COUNCIL, REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF AN ALLEGED DEFECT EVIDENCED BY SHAKE OR BOUNCE OF THE HEADLAMPS ON MODEL YEAR 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES.ODI'S PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THIS ISSUE IN OCTOBER 2003, DETERMINED THAT IT DID N... Read more
EA01014
Opened: Jun 11, 2001 — Closed: Aug 26, 2002
AIR BAG INFLATOR
PE01002
Opened: Jan 10, 2001 — Closed: Jun 11, 2001
DRIVER AIR BAG MALFUNCTION
ODI IS AWARE OF ONE REPORTED INCIDENT OF A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATION IN A MODEL YEAR 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX.AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT REVEALED THAT A TWO-INCH, DISK-SHAPED FRAGMENT OF THE ALUMINUM INFLATOR ASSEMBLY RUPTURED THE AIR BAG, BROKE OFF PORTIONS OF THE AIR GAB COVER F... Read more
EA96010
Opened: Jun 18, 1996 — Closed: Feb 19, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES
BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1997, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WAS GOING TO RECALL 349,331 MODEL YEAR 1994 AND 1995 W CAR VEHICLES.THE W CAR MODELS OF CHEVROLET, BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, AS WELL AS THE SUBJECT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX MODELS ARE INCLUDED.THE RECALL (97V-017) WILL INVOLVE REPLACING ALL THE OLD STYL... Read more
PE96011
Opened: Feb 8, 1996 — Closed: Jun 18, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91051
Opened: Nov 26, 1991 — Closed: Jun 30, 1992
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC GRAND PRIX across all model years (1965–2008).
170
Total Recalls
7,321
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
478
Reported Crashes
1,010
Reported Fires
35
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 199 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 323 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 365 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 209 | View |
| 2004 | 9 | 624 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 137 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 410 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 427 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 588 | View |
| 1999 | 8 | 500 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 618 | View |
| 1997 | 9 | 1,064 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 116 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 245 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 306 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 185 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 158 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 242 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 9 | 249 | |
| 1989 | 10 | 202 | View |
| 1988 | 12 | 119 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |