1988 Pontiac Grand Prix Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%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 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 11% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving the vehicle, driver lost control of steering and crash into the side of the bridge's cable. When the vehicle was towed, the rear of the motor was found on the ground. Owner called the dealership and was told that there was a recall on motor mounts bolts, but not in the state of minnesota. However, owner did received recall letter in october, 2000. (letter written by father)”
NHTSA complaint #556920, filed 2000-10“Nhtsa recall 00 v 189 000/manufacturer's recall 00061/65 concerning cradle bolts. Dealer:poniac public service garage, marquette,mi; phone# 906/226-6518 will not honor recall, and manufacturer offered $200 for cost of recall. Please provide further informtion.”
NHTSA complaint #8009303, filed 2002-05“Door on passenger's side of vehicle fell off. Did not have any prior warning. Also, a notice was received from dealership about 5 or 6 years ago stating that if this happens to vehicle they will repair it, but had contacted dealer who refuse to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #890555, filed 2001-06“Consumer states while driving 55 MPH and without warning the driver side door fell off track, when consumer parked vehicle the door fell off the door hinge, both hinge pins broke in half. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8006580, filed 2002-03“The front frame to body bolts rotted out causing the frame to fall to the ground while driving resulting in loss of conrol and steering column separation, dealer was notified. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559441, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 00V189000Jul 11, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988–1990 +2 more
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 33 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 19 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 30 | 17% |
| 1990 | 25 | 14% |
| 1989 | 18 | 13% |
| 1988 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
49 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology