1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2 recalls — 158 complaints — 14 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.
91V214000 Dec 6, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence
IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.
Complaint Statistics
158 total complaints
10 crashes 7 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 2, 2007
Incident date: Nov 3, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED TO REPORT RECALL 91V214000 CONCERNING POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT CALLED A DEALER), AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THAT THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jun 28, 2006
THE STEERING COLUMN ON MY 92 PONTIAC HAD STARTED TO SMOKE THREE TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 1994. THE SECOND WAS AROUND 1996. THE LAST TIME WAS LAST MONTH. THE LAST TIME WAS THE WORST. EACH TIME I SHUT OFF THE KEY AND IT WOULD STOP SMOKING. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2006
Incident date: Jan 17, 2006
I HAD BOUGHT A CAR FROM A USED DEALERSHIP AND THERE IS A LOT OF THINGS WRONG WITH IT THAT I FEEL THAT IT SHOULDN'T HAVE EVEN BEEN SOLD. I FEEL THAT IT FALLS UNDER THE LEMON LAW ACT. IT HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP LOTS OF TIMES AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T FIXED IT AND NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THEY WON... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 17, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE LUGS: NUTS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. VEHICLE IS STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP. THIS DID NOT CAUSE A CRASH, BUT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH ALL THE DATES NEEDED FOR ABOVE INFO. MY 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE IS A HAZARD TO MY HEALTH AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMOKE FROM STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH ALL THE DATES NEEDED FOR ABOVE INFO. MY 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE IS A HAZARD TO MY HEALTH AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMOKE FROM STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 22, 2004
VEHICLES RUNS ROUGH AND HESITATES DUE TO AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE ONCE BEFORE, AND A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH ALL THE DATES NEEDED FOR ABOVE INFO. MY 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE IS A HAZARD TO MY HEALTH AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMOKE FROM STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH ALL THE DATES NEEDED FOR ABOVE INFO. MY 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE IS A HAZARD TO MY HEALTH AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMOKE FROM STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH ALL THE DATES NEEDED FOR ABOVE INFO. MY 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE IS A HAZARD TO MY HEALTH AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMOKE FROM STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH ALL THE DATES NEEDED FOR ABOVE INFO. MY 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE IS A HAZARD TO MY HEALTH AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMOKE FROM STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
TIRES
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH ALL THE DATES NEEDED FOR ABOVE INFO. MY 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE IS A HAZARD TO MY HEALTH AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMOKE FROM STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Feb 3, 2004
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE AND COOLANT LEAKING INSIDE THE ENGINE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 21, 2003
Incident date: Mar 18, 2003
HEARD LARGE BANG UNDER HOOD WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TOOK CAR TO DEALER SINCE IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE TROUBLE. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. PLUG AND CABLES APPEARED TO BE ORIGINAL (APPROX 150000 MILES). DEALER THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE RELATED TO CURRENTS IN ALUMINUM ENGIN... Read more
STEERING
Sep 9, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
1992 GRAND PRIX - ENGINE CRADLE TO BODY BUSHINGS. I WAS DRIVE AT 60 MPH WHEN THE WASHERS FOR THE BODY BUSHINGS GAVE WAY AND CAUSED MY CAR TO LOSE STEERING. I WAS LUCKY AND DIDN'T CROSS THE CENTER LINE OR INVOLVE ANY CARS BUT DID END UP IN THE DITCH WITH DAMAGE TO MY CAR DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING SEC... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 9, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
1992 GRAND PRIX - ENGINE CRADLE TO BODY BUSHINGS. I WAS DRIVE AT 60 MPH WHEN THE WASHERS FOR THE BODY BUSHINGS GAVE WAY AND CAUSED MY CAR TO LOSE STEERING. I WAS LUCKY AND DIDN'T CROSS THE CENTER LINE OR INVOLVE ANY CARS BUT DID END UP IN THE DITCH WITH DAMAGE TO MY CAR DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING SEC... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 5, 2003
Incident date: Apr 18, 2002
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT UP ERRATICALLY. READ THAT THIS WAS SOMEWHAT COMMON IN THIS MODEL. STARTED WITH "CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT, THEN THE "LOW GAS" INDICATOR LIGHT AND NOW THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT. CAR WAS TESTED AND NO MECHANICAL ISSUES FOUND - ISSUE IS ELECTRICAL OR OTHER ... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Sep 5, 2003
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS HAD TURN SIGNAL ISSUES FOR WELL OVER A YEAR NOW. THEY WOULD NOT WORK VERY WELL MOST OF THE TIME. I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE COLUMN A COUPLE OF TIMES RECENTLY. THEY RECENTLY STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. DEALER SAID THEY HAD HEARD OF IT OFTEN AND A REPLACEMENT PART CO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 5, 2003
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HAS HAD TURN SIGNAL ISSUES FOR WELL OVER A YEAR NOW. THEY WOULD NOT WORK VERY WELL MOST OF THE TIME. I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE COLUMN A COUPLE OF TIMES RECENTLY. THEY RECENTLY STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. DEALER SAID THEY HAD HEARD OF IT OFTEN AND A REPLACEMENT PART CO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2003
Incident date: Jan 13, 2003
HEAD GASKET FAILED - WAS ADVISED NOT TO ATTEMPT REPAIR (ESTIMATES STARTED AT $1000 ASSUMING NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS FOUND AFTER THE JOB WAS STARTED) IF NHTSA WANTS THE CORPSE FOR AN AUTOPSY, WILL BE HAPPY TO DONATE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 12, 2003
Incident date: Jan 13, 2003
HEAD GASKET FAILED - WAS ADVISED NOT TO ATTEMPT REPAIR (ESTIMATES STARTED AT $1000 ASSUMING NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS FOUND AFTER THE JOB WAS STARTED) IF NHTSA WANTS THE CORPSE FOR AN AUTOPSY, WILL BE HAPPY TO DONATE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 18, 2003
Incident date: Oct 12, 2002
THE PAINT ON MY HOOD, DOORS, AND BETWEEN MY REAR SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR WINDOW IS PEELING OFF.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 26, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS DO NOT "PARK" AT CORRECT LOCATION. WHEN DISENGAGED, ARMS STOP DIRECTLY VERTICAL ON WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTING CONSUMER'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING. RELATED RECALL 99V348000 V.I.N. NOT INCLUDED.
WHEELS:RIM
Aug 29, 2002
Incident date: Aug 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH RIGHT FRONT STEEL RIM SEPARATED WITHIN MIDDLE OF RIM. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Jun 23, 2002
SMOKE AND BURNING SMELL CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THIS CONDITION IN LAST THREE YEARS.*AK
Fire
STRUCTURE
May 20, 2002
Incident date: Mar 17, 2002
WHILE BACKING OUT ONTO THE STREET, THE CRADLE BOLT BROKE, THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE DROPPING ONTO FRAME/ SEPARATION OF STEERING COLUMN, AND FAILURE IMMEDIATELY OF DIRECTION CONTROL. *AK THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RUSTED WASHERS CAUSED THE CRADLE BOLT TO BREAK AND INSTALLED SPACERS, INSULATOR AND RETA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Oct 15, 2001
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR, SMOKE HAS OCCASIONALLY COME FROM THE AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN. I TEST DROVE ANOTHER GRAND PRIX ONCE AND IT DID IT DURING THE TEST DRIVE. MY TURN SIGNALS QUIT WORKING PROPERLY, AND ONLY WORK IF I PULL THE LEVER UP OR DOWN AND TOWARD ME AND HOLD IT THERE WHILE I TURN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Jul 12, 2001
SMOKE WAS DISCHARGED ON 2 OCCASIONS FROM STEERING COLUMN. CONTACTED PONTIAC CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND DEALER ABOUT PROBLEM AND THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. NO INJURY, JUST PANIC. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
BOTH REAR BOLTS SECURING THE SUB-FRAME BROKE CAUSING IT TO FALL. WHEN THAT HAPPENED THE SUBFRAME FALLING CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO COME COMPLETELY OUT OF JOINT. WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN DISCONNECTED THE STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY CAUSING THE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLABLE. LUCKILY I WAS IN TRAFFIC ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jul 13, 2001
1) UPON STARTING THE CAR, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH. 2) AS I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT I HEARD A LOUD THUD AND THE CAR JUMPED, THINKING SOMEONE HAD HIT ME, I KEPT DRIVING TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO STEERING. BY THE TIME I HAD STOPPED I WAS IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 13, 2001
1) UPON STARTING THE CAR, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH. 2) AS I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT I HEARD A LOUD THUD AND THE CAR JUMPED, THINKING SOMEONE HAD HIT ME, I KEPT DRIVING TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO STEERING. BY THE TIME I HAD STOPPED I WAS IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 13, 2001
1) UPON STARTING THE CAR, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH. 2) AS I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT I HEARD A LOUD THUD AND THE CAR JUMPED, THINKING SOMEONE HAD HIT ME, I KEPT DRIVING TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO STEERING. BY THE TIME I HAD STOPPED I WAS IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 13, 2001
1) UPON STARTING THE CAR, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH. 2) AS I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT I HEARD A LOUD THUD AND THE CAR JUMPED, THINKING SOMEONE HAD HIT ME, I KEPT DRIVING TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO STEERING. BY THE TIME I HAD STOPPED I WAS IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 3, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Apr 3, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Mar 19, 2001
THIS WAS THE SCARIEST THING I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED AND I LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE SAME THING THAT HAPPEND WITH MY CAR ALSO HAPPEND TO SOMEONE ELSE THAT I KNOW. NO SAFETY DEFECT.
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Jan 3, 2001
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FAULTY CAUSING CONTINUAL FAILURES OF THE ALTERNATORS, BATTERIES AND IGNITION MODULES WHICH CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Dec 27, 1998
I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH SIGNAL LIGHT NOT WORKING AND THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Dec 27, 1998
I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH SIGNAL LIGHT NOT WORKING AND THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
CAR HAS FAILED TO START QUITE OFTEN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Feb 8, 2001
MY REAR BRAKES....ROTORS/ CALIPERS AND PADS ARE DESTROYED. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED BRAKES 6 MONTHS AGO, AND SAID THEY WERE FINE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 29, 2001
REAR BRAKES ARE FAULTY, CONSUMER RECEIVED A BRAKE REPAIR LITIGATION FROM GENERAL MOTORS, HOWEVER IT'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 23, 2001
REAR BRAKES ARE FAULTY, CONSUMER RECEIVED A BRAKE REPAIR LITIGATION FROM GENERAL MOTORS, HOWEVER IT'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 8, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
WHILE PLACING VEHICLE IN GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. SAME AS RECALL 91V214000/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE ORANGE MARKER BEHIND THE WINDOWS IN THE GEAR INDICATOR CAME LOOSE FROM THE LNKAGE. *AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 6, 2000
Incident date: Nov 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING IN A LOW SPEED ON PARKING LOT OR IN SLOW TRAFFIC ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, BUT NEVER ON HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED. DEALER COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM.*AK THE CUSTOMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY SINCE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FIXED AND THE PR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 12, 2000
BRAKE FAILURE REPLACED CLPRS, FRT BRAKES ROTORS AND REAR BRAKES CLPRS ROTORS AND PADS
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
THERE HAS BEEN PUFFS OF SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN INTERMITTENTLY FOR MONTHS, WHEN SUDDENLY THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FAILED (JUST LIGHTS ONCE). MECHANIC HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. NO REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE! (THEREFORE, NO COST ENTERED.) MECHANIC STATED THAT MOST LIKELY THE OTHER TURN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
ELECTRCIAL PROBLEMS OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. COULD NOT FIND SOURCE. MY SON BARELY MADE "IT OUT IN TIME" ON JULY 20TH; THE CAR BURNED UP ON INTERSTATE 25. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. TURN SIGNALS NO LONGER WORK. WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT WAS GREASE INSIDE COLUMN. APPT SCHEDULED WITH NEW DEALER. *AK *ML
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Jun 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. TURN SIGNALS NO LONGER WORK. WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT WAS GREASE INSIDE COLUMN. APPT SCHEDULED WITH NEW DEALER. *AK *ML
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 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 — 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
14 manufacturer communications from 13 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 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 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
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
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
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
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
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
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 (current) | 2 | 158 | |
| 1991 | 6 | 242 | View |
| 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 |