1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
6 recalls — 242 complaints — 10 TSBs
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
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.
92V182000 Dec 15, 1992
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
THE FOG LAMPS, LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS, AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS CAN BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OVERLOAD AND TRIP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS (LOW AND HIGH BEAM) AND FOG LIGHTS.
Consequence
LOSS OF HEADLAMPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR AT NIGHT, AND COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, THE USE OF MORE THAN FOUR (4) WHITE LIGHTS ON AVEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME VIOLATES THE LAW IN SOME STATES.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FOG LAMP RELAYS, NEW CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND NEW CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINALS. ALSO, MODIFY THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT TO PREVENT THE FOG LAMPS AND HIGH BEAM LAMPS FROM OPERATING SIMULTANEOUSLY.
92V003000 Jan 10, 1992
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.
Complaint Statistics
242 total complaints
13 crashes 5 fires 11 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 22 |
| STRUCTURE | 16 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 13 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 7 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Sep 9, 2016
CRADLE BOLT RECALL: JUST WONDERING WHY THESE RECALLS HAVE BEEN CLOSED OR POSSIBLY EXPIRED. MY GRAND PRIX IS STILL ON THE ROAD AND THESE BOLTS AND PARTS HAVE JUST BROKE. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION OF ANY OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS CAR. SINCE THESE RECALLS HAVE BEEN CLOSED OR EXPIRED, I HAVE TO P... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Sep 9, 2016
CRADLE BOLT RECALL: JUST WONDERING WHY THESE RECALLS HAVE BEEN CLOSED OR POSSIBLY EXPIRED. MY GRAND PRIX IS STILL ON THE ROAD AND THESE BOLTS AND PARTS HAVE JUST BROKE. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION OF ANY OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS CAR. SINCE THESE RECALLS HAVE BEEN CLOSED OR EXPIRED, I HAVE TO P... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1977 (NA) PONTIAC GRAND PRIX EQUIPPED WITH SIGMA REGENT TIRES, SIZE 235/75R/15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 27, 2010
Incident date: Nov 14, 2010
THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS. CAR WAS AT A STOP AT THE TIME. SINCE THIS HAPPENED THE CAR LOST IT'S STEERING ABILITY. GOOD THING I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. *TR
WHEELS
Aug 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 20, 2007
DONUT SPARE TIRE RIM FAILED AFTER DRIVING THROUGH A 1/2-INCH DEEP POT HOLE WITHIN 10 FEET OF WHERE I HAD A FLAT WITH THE FULL SIZE TIRE. RIM WAS BENT BEYOND REPAIR. IF I WOULD HAVE HAD THE SPARE TIRE ON THE HIGHWAY I WOULD HAVE DAMAGED CAR. IF AUTO MAKERS ARE SO CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY WHY DO THEY... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Nov 26, 2007
Incident date: Nov 24, 2007
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAIN ROAD (SPEED LIMIT 55 MPH) WHEN MY STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT, THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN IN EITHER DIRECTION WITHOUT STOPPING W/NO ACTION AT TIRES. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I REALIZED THE ONLY REASON I... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 7, 2007
Incident date: Jul 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE BRACKETT CORRODED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE STRUCTURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #00V189000) HOWEVER; THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 6, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START UNLESS THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN A CERTAIN POSITION. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK UNLESS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. AS A RESULT, FUSES HAVE BLOWN AND THE VEHICLE O... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START UNLESS THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN A CERTAIN POSITION. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK UNLESS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. AS A RESULT, FUSES HAVE BLOWN AND THE VEHICLE O... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 6, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START UNLESS THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN A CERTAIN POSITION. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK UNLESS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. AS A RESULT, FUSES HAVE BLOWN AND THE VEHICLE O... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 13, 2006
Incident date: Nov 9, 2006
MY 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS EXHIBITED THE SAME EXACT ISSUES DESCRIBED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V189000. THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BACK END OF THE MOTOR CRADLE CORRODED THROUGH AND THE ENGINE FELL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DESCRIPTION OF GM CAMPAIGN 00061, INCLUDING THE STEERING SHAFT SEPARATING SO THAT THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE HEAD AND FOG LIGHTS BECAME DARKENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THERE IS A RECALL # 92V182000, WHICH PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 11, 2005
Incident date: Feb 2, 2005
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS WERE BROKEN. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
STEERING:COLUMN
Feb 2, 2005
Incident date: Feb 2, 2005
PONTIAC DIRECTED ME TO LOCAL DEALER TO COMPLETE RECALL WORK. LOCAL DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE BASED ON MY VIN. THAT DOES NOT JIVE WITH WHAT PONTIAC TOLD ME.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 17, 2004
Incident date: Aug 12, 2004
WHILE TURNING INTO AN ALLEY, THE BOLTS BROKE HOLDING CRADLE UNDER ENGINE. ENGINE DROPPED DOWN AND PULLED OUT STEERING SHAFT. RESULTED IN NO STEERING AND ENGINE ALMOST LAYING ON STREET. WAS A RECALL IN 97 AND 2000, DUE TO CORROSION OF RINGS AND RETAINER. CORROSION BEING LINKED TO SALT ON ROADS. N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
CAR DOES NOT RUN.... CRACKED RADIATOR BAD HEAD GASKET. POSSIBLE WARPED HEAD. HEAD GASKET LEAKS. SOMETHING DRAINING BATTERY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
CAR DOES NOT RUN.... CRACKED RADIATOR BAD HEAD GASKET. POSSIBLE WARPED HEAD. HEAD GASKET LEAKS. SOMETHING DRAINING BATTERY.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUSE BUT ITS NOT, WHEN I LEAVE THE FUSE IN WHEN THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON, I REMOVE THE FUSE THE LIGHTS GO OUR. IT APPEARS THAT THE HANDLE COMES DETACHED SOME HOW. IT WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT USING THE KEY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Nov 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 6, 1999
I HAVE A 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX W/ A 3.4L V-6 AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS W/ THE BRAKE SYSTEM SINCE 1999. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE BRAKES WOULD WORK ONE SECOND AND NOT THE NEXT ( WOULD GET REALLY STIFF AND FIRM, NO ASSIST), SO A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT JUST WENT STIFF FOR GOOD. I DE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 29, 2003
VEHICLE HAD HAD TWO RECALLS 97V058000 AND 00V1890000 CONCERNING REAR CRADLE BOLTS PUSHING THROUGH RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION. IT WAS PURCHASED FIRST IN FLORIDA BEFORE BEING REGISTERED IN NEW YORK. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED NEW OWNER NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS ON VEHICLE. PREVIO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 29, 2003
Incident date: Dec 15, 2002
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 9, 2003
Incident date: Dec 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE BOLTS SECURING THE ENGINE CRADLE PULLED THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. RELATED RECALL 97V058000. CONSUMER'S V.I.N. IS NOT INCLUDED. *NLM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 27, 2002
Incident date: Mar 30, 2002
DRIVER SWERVED TO AVOID A DEER, VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE ROLLED A FEW TIMES. THE WASHER OF A RUSTY K FRAME BOLT WAS MISSING. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. TS
Crash
3 injured
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Oct 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY EXPERIENCE THE SAME DEFECT WITH THEIR CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL # 00 V 189 000,BUT VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL BY IT'S VIN NUMBER. MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 16, 2002
Incident date: May 20, 2002
VEHICLE'S MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 11, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN THE CONSUMER CAN HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
STRUCTURE
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Jul 25, 2002
WHILE MAKING A TURN AT LOW A SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING, CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS WERE REPLACED.*JB
STEERING
Aug 13, 2002
THE CONSUMER IS AWARE OF A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THE 1997 GRAND PRIX STEERING SYSTEM AND BELIEVES THE 1991 MODEL SHOULD BE INCLUDED SINCE HIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STEERING POBLEMS. *MJ
STRUCTURE
Jul 19, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION, THE STEERING WHEEL SNAPPED AND CONSUMER NO LONGER HAD CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS LAYING ON THE GROUND. SINCE THE INCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FRONT FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS CORRODING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED FOR THE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: May 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CRADLE BOLT THAT HOLD THE ENGINE UP BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL DOWN AND CUT OFF THE STEERING. CONSUMER IS WONDERING WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON HIS CAR SINCE THERE IS ONE ON SIMILAR CARS OF THE SAME YEAR. *YD *NM
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 21, 2002
Incident date: Oct 17, 2000
WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STEERING SHAFT UPPER WAS BROKEN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Apr 4, 2002
Incident date: Mar 26, 2002
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR. CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS.*AK
STRUCTURE
Feb 19, 2002
Incident date: Feb 15, 2001
PRIOR TO RECEIVING MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00065 FRONT CRADDLE BOLT FELL OUT OF VEHICLE DUE TO CORROSION OF BOLTS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 7, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK*JG
Crash
1 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 6, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR/STARTER GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT BLINK, THE BRAKES GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HAS TO BE REFILLED EVERY 100 MILES. THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 6, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR/STARTER GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT BLINK, THE BRAKES GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HAS TO BE REFILLED EVERY 100 MILES. THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nov 6, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR/STARTER GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT BLINK, THE BRAKES GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HAS TO BE REFILLED EVERY 100 MILES. THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 6, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR/STARTER GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT BLINK, THE BRAKES GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HAS TO BE REFILLED EVERY 100 MILES. THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NO... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 6, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR/STARTER GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT BLINK, THE BRAKES GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HAS TO BE REFILLED EVERY 100 MILES. THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 6, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR/STARTER GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT BLINK, THE BRAKES GO OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS, I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HAS TO BE REFILLED EVERY 100 MILES. THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 25, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
ENGINE HEAD HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND HAD CRACKED ONCE AGAIN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALUMINUM AND STEEL DO NOT WORK TOGETHER AND THAT WHEN THE STEEL HEATS UP THE ALUMINUM WILL CRACK, THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO RUN POORLY AND OVERHEAT. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Nov 26, 2000
CHECK GAUGES LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY EVEN THOUGH NOW PROBLEM EXISTS. ONCE IN AWHILE THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. MINUTES ONLY BEFORE COMING BACK ON AND STAYING LIT. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT A WARNING A SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT THAT IS DEFECTIVE AND IS NOT BACKED WITH A... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 17, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH FRAME OF VEHICLE BROKE. THERE IS A RECALL ON MAKE/MODEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SLC
STRUCTURE
Aug 30, 2001
RECALL 00V189000; BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH RETAINERS, CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH BOTTOM REAR CRADLE MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORRISION, CAUSING MOTOR TO FALL AND DISCONNECT STEERING MECHANISM, RESULTING IN A CRASH. CONSUMER CONTACTED GMC, AND GMC INSISTED THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER RECALL 00V189000 BECAUSE IT WAS MANUFA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH BOTTOM REAR CRADLE MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORRISION, CAUSING MOTOR TO FALL AND DISCONNECT STEERING MECHANISM, RESULTING IN A CRASH. CONSUMER CONTACTED GMC, AND GMC INSISTED THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER RECALL 00V189000 BECAUSE IT WAS MANUFA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 11, 2001
Incident date: Jun 21, 2001
AFTER PLACING VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION WHILE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE. WENT OUTSIDE TO INQUIRE, AND CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM VEHICLE. CAUSE OF FIRE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE DROVE A LONG ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 11, 2001
Incident date: Jun 21, 2001
AFTER PLACING VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION WHILE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE. WENT OUTSIDE TO INQUIRE, AND CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM VEHICLE. CAUSE OF FIRE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE DROVE A LONG ... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
May 9, 2001
DRIVING AT LOW RATE OF SPEED, WENT OVER A SMALL DIP , EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING . MECHANIC DETERMINED REAR CRADLE BOLTS FELL OUT. CONSUMER CLAIMED IT WAS SAME DEFECT AS AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALL 00V189000; BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 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 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 28.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
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 — 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
10 manufacturer communications from 9 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 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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
676001
Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (REPLACE PCV HARNESS). *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
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 (current) | 6 | 242 | |
| 1990 | 9 | 249 | View |
| 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 |