Model year record

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.