Model year record

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 185 owner complaints on file.

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V035000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
5,574
Reported to NHTSA
1993-03-09
Owners notified
1993-03-03

Defect description

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.

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 slip16—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components13—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper11115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc10—
Electrical system: ignition7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6—
Electrical system5115,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5—
Power train: automatic transmission5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum5—
Electrical system: ignition: switch4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3150,000 mi
Unknown or other3150,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2153,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seats2115,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Structure: frame and members2115,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling1115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1150,000 mi
Steering: column1115,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1145,000 mi
Structure1108,000 mi
Suspension1150,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt181,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1115,000 mi
Wheels1150,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about half as many 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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All Pontiac Grand Prix recalls by year

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