Model year record

1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 158 owner complaints on file.

Pontiac Grand Prix, 1988–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V214000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,141
Reported to NHTSA
1991-12-06
Owners notified
1991-11-29

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.

Safety risk

IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine8138,950 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper6—
Electrical system: ignition5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5135,000 mi
Unknown or other5—
Electrical system: ignition: switch451,523 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4—
Vehicle speed control4—
Electrical system3113,370 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Structure: frame and members3126,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Interior lighting2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension2—
Tires2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering1126,000 mi
Steering: column1130,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension: front1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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