1988 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Emergency brakes do not work they were never connected. The back left seat belt never worked. I've had the back lights replaced several times and they still do not work. I just had to have a tire replace and the bolts hammered off, because they would not come off. I had to have one motor mount replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #734774, filed 2000-10“Consumer was injured when her seatbelts failed to properly restrain her while driving, however there was a recall campaign 90v054000 regarding the belts.(attorney on behalf of client)”
NHTSA complaint #566608, filed 2002-07“Consumer was involved in a crash, impact location left front fender and the driver's side door opened, consumer was wearing a seat belt and the consumer was ejected out of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #805669, filed 1996-11Related recalls
- 90V054000Mar 14, 1990Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
- 88V049000Apr 1, 1988The front shoulder belt guide loop attached to the upper rear corner of the door may interfere with the garnish molding.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 9 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
49 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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