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1991 Pontiac Grand Prix complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 1991 record →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Nov 26, 1997PA

WHILE BACKING UP, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. BRAKE PEDAL WA SHARD, DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE MALFUNCTION. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Nov 7, 1997NJ

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES. BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVNG. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE FREQUENT. DEALER STATED MASTER CYLINDER WAS FAULTY AND THAT IT DOES NOT RETAIN PRESSURE. *AK

Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Filed Oct 31, 1997MI

THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WITHIN 5 MILES. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. *AK

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal › Switch
Filed Aug 19, 1997NE

RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK WHEN YOU CLICK IT INTO THE UP POSITION.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 31, 1997PA

INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Filed Jun 18, 1997VA

THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON AND OFF AND THE DRIVER MUST USE HIGH BEAMS WHICH ARE DANGEROUS TO OTHER DRIVERS. *AK

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Filed May 9, 1997MN

WHEN APPLYING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
Filed Apr 4, 1997MI

CALIPER'S RUST IN THE REAR, CAUSING AN OVERLOAD/EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT BRAKES.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Mar 18, 1997SC

WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON AGAIN. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Filed Feb 11, 1997WV

A BROKEN PLASTIC ANTI-SLOSH BAFFLE CAUSED THE SENDER UNIT TO GIVE A FALSE INDICATION OF 1/2 TANK OF GASOLINE WHEN TANK WAS EMPTY, RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN WHILE TRAVELING.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Filed Nov 27, 1996NY

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE ON HIGH SPEED SETTING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum
Filed Nov 19, 1996MI

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
Filed Jul 12, 1996OH

WHILE LEAVING THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE ABS BRAKES WERE APPLIED.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Filed Jun 6, 1996IN

FAULTY BRAKE LIGHTS, CAUSES BATTERY TO DIE. ALTERNATOR HAS ALSO FAILED 3 TIMES.

Fuel System, Other
Filed May 18, 1996KY

FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE. *SD

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed May 8, 1996FL

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND CONSUMER ALMOST HAD A COLLISON. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor
Filed Apr 24, 1996ME

EA94-041 REAR BRAKE CORROSION; REAR SLIDER KITS REPLACED ALSO FRONT ROTORS W/BRAKES WEARING PREMATURELY. VEHICLE HAS USED (8) SETS OF BRAKES. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum
Filed Apr 22, 1996MI

REAR BRAKES DO NOT WORK, WEAR FRONT BRAKES OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Filed Apr 15, 1996MI

BRAKE PROBLEMS CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON PADS, WON'T STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY. *DSH

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
Filed Apr 9, 1996MI

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT RECLINES BACKWARDS TO ITS LIMIT AT A FAST SPEED WHEN SETTING POWER SWITCH IS USED/AFTERWARDS, ADJUSTMENT MUST BE DONE MANUALLY. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperCrash
Filed Feb 23, 1996MI

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE. WIFE HIT AN ENBANKMENT. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Feb 21, 1996IN

EA94-041 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE (ABS) IN FOR REPAIR ROTORS AND DIS PADS AND CALIPERS, ANTI-LOCKS FAILES ON WET AND DRY SURFACE *AK

Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
Filed Jan 26, 1996OH

WHILE DRIVING WITH HIGH BEAMS ON ALL LIGHTS GO OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Jan 22, 1996NY

VEHICLES DISC BRAKING SYSTEM REAR SYSTEM HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED.THE MFR WAS OFFERING $100.00 PROGRAM TO DO THE FIX.(EA94-041). TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Jan 4, 1996MI

CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, CAUSES EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum
Filed Jan 4, 1996WI

REAR BRAKES OVERHEATED. *SD

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
Filed Dec 19, 1995OH

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE STOP LAMP MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Dec 5, 1995NJ

CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum
Filed Dec 4, 1995MI

NO REAR BRAKES. BRAKE NEVER WORKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Dec 4, 199500

REAR DISC BRAKES CORRODED, CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *SD

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Nov 30, 1995IL

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Nov 21, 1995MI

CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, CAUSING REDUCTION IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum
Filed Nov 21, 1995MI

REAR BRAKES FREQUENTLY FAIL TO WORK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Nov 9, 1995MI

THE REAR DISC BRAKES ARE CORRODED AND IS CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO WEAR OUT FASTER.TT *JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Nov 3, 1995UT

WHEN MAKING A HARD STOP IT FEELS LIKE NO BRAKES DEALER REPLACED THE ROTOR ,CALIPER AND DISC DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM THE DRIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER CAME OFF.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Filed Nov 3, 1995MI

REAR DISC BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Nov 1, 1995NY

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS PUMP AND VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 35K MILES. TT *JB

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Filed Oct 23, 1995FL

FUEL TANK PLASTIC TANK SPLIT CAUSING LOSS OF FUEL. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor
Filed Oct 23, 1995MI

CORROSION OF REAR DISC BRAKES, REAR BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL RUSTING OF ROTORS, EA94-041 ACTIVE. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
Filed Oct 5, 1995MI

BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED TWICE. *SD

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components
Filed Oct 4, 1995MI

BRAKES DON'T ACTIVATE ENOUGH NEEDING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
Filed Aug 25, 1995MN

REAR BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED; ROTORS RUSTED; CALIPERS HAVE DESIGN FLAW, DO NOT WORK; FRONT BRAKES REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor
Filed Aug 8, 1995OH

REAR ROTORS SEIZED UP; SEVERE GRINDING WHEN APPLIED BRAKES; ALL REAR BRAKES REPLACED TWICE WITHIN YEAR. TT

Electrical System › Ignition
Filed Jul 25, 1995OH

ENGINE DIES WHILE GOING AROUND CURBS; ACCELERATOR PULSATES WHILE SLOWING DOWN; SPEED 30 MPH AND UNDER. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
Filed Jul 11, 1995PA

REAR CALIPER FAILED, RESULTING IN LOST OF BRAKING ABILITY. *AK

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 10, 1995AR

DASH PANEL FAILURE, WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *AK

Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash
Filed Jun 27, 1995MA

LIGHTS ON DASH COME AND THEY SAY SOMETHINGS WRONG WHEN THERE IS NOT. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT DO THE WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Seats › Front Assembly › ReclinerCrash2 injured
Filed Jun 27, 1995OH

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE UPON BEING REAR ENDED 40-50 MPH. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
Filed Jun 23, 1995NY

THE REAR CORRODED DISC BRAKES. HAVE TO HAD CALIPERS AND ROTORS REPLACED. AND THE CAR HAS LOST THE BRAKES 4 TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum
Filed May 15, 1995MI

EA94-041 A, REAR BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE, CAUSING THE OVER USE OF THE FRONT BRAKES AND OVERHEATING. TT

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