1989 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 46%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 46% of the 139 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs speed sensors have failed twice, master cylinder has failed and replaced twice, enitre brake system has locked up, 8 fuel injectors replaced due to electrical shorts, brake power assist now failed.”
NHTSA complaint #737517, filed 2000-12“Powermaster iii ABS unit leaking brake fluid from cracked housing, dealer cost for the part alone is $2600.00 an unreasonable amount, most everyone that also owns one has the same problem!”
NHTSA complaint #710774, filed 1999-09“Sleeve/sliders corrodes and causes a binding in the calipers which in effect prevents the rear brakes pads from coming into contact with the rotors. (second vehicle on 504879)”
NHTSA complaint #504620, filed 1996-05Related recalls
- 92V086000Jun 19, 1992Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps may not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1989
- 90V185000Oct 16, 1990Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1989–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1989–1990, Buick Regal 1989–1990 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 10% |
| 2005 | 16 | 11% |
| 2004 | 51 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 26 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 6% |
| 1999 | 19 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 7% |
| 1997 | 52 | 6% |
| 1996 | 17 | 22% |
| 1995 | 43 | 25% |
| 1994 | 45 | 21% |
| 1993 | 57 | 44% |
| 1992 | 41 | 36% |
| 1991 | 77 | 45% |
| 1990 | 95 | 54% |
| 1989 | 64 | 46% |
| 1988 | 49 | 56% |
Other parts of the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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