CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (73 reports).
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Most common 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 131 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 73 |
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
What owners report
RECENTLY I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND REALIZE THAT BOTH THE FRONT SEATS' BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH. FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO.: 93V035000, I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. I PROCEED TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZE DEALER BUT THROUGH VIN NO. INFORMATION THAT I PROVIDED, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE ISN'T ANY RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE ADVISE ON THIS. *TR
1993 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LOST USE OF BRAKES AND DROVE INTO PARKING LOT THEN STRUCK A POLE. *NJ (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0531-91)*JB LETTER UPDATED 03/17/10*BF
TRANS AXLE SEEMS TO SLIP (ASIF SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL) IN SHARP CORNERS AND WHEN LEAVING STOP LIGHTS CAUSING A DANGEROUS SUDDEN JERK WHEN THE STEERING RETURNS STRAIGHT OFTEN LAUNCHING THE CAR INTO THE OTHER LANE OR ON TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CANNOT MAKE A LEFT TURN DUE TO RACK AND PINION FAILURE. HE STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 02V286000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION) SHOULD INCLUDE HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 145,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PIRELLI P6 ALL WEATHER TIRES (225 60/R16) ON HIS VEHICLE WERE CHECKED MANY TIMES PRIOR TO THEM FAILING. HE STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD TWO FAILED BELTS. THE BRAKES ON THE FRONT END WERE SHAKING AND UNEVENLY WORN AT 34,000 MILES, EVEN THOUGH THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 80,000 MILES. THE PURCHASE DATE, VIN, DOT NUMBER, AND INCIDENT DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 191,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix: Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (73), Electrical System (39), Engine And Engine Cooling (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.