CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (83 reports).
1989 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Most common 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 139 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 83 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT IS OFF ALL THE TIME, OTHER TIMES ONLY WHEN HEADLIGHTS ON, OTHER TIMES ONLY WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. SPEED, FUEL ODOMETER... NOTHING CAN BE SEEN. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS BRAKE LIGHT LAMPS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN OPERATION. THIS CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 90V185000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 2/5/09 *CN UPDATED 02/10/09. *JB
DT: THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER AND INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A RECALL, NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V189000. THE VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT. WHEN THEY TRIED TO FIX THE RECALL THEY FOUND THAT THE CRADLE FRAME WAS RUSTED, AND THEY REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER THEN SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE WAS RUDE. CONSUMER THEN ASKED TO SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS THE ONE TO MAKE THE DETERMINATION WHETHER RECALL WORK WOULD BE DONE. CONSUMER THEN CALLED GM ON HIS OWN, AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. HE CALLED THAT DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THEY CO
DT: ONE OF THE BOLTS BROKE TO THE BODY OF THE FRAME, AND WHEN STEERING THE VEHICLE THE TIRE WAS PIVOTED TO THE RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CRADLE DROPPED. NO FOR WARNING, HUSBAND A MECHANIC STATED THE SAME THING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK
1989 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix: Structure; Structure; Wheels; Wheels; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (83), Electrical System (20), Structure (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.