1989 Pontiac Grand Prix Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 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.
“The turn signal is on backorder from general motors to the tune of 2,500 customers. Cars will not pass vehicle inspection without the turn signals working. Turn signals are very important when changing lanes and turning. I have received a ticket for not having my vehicle inspected due to the turn signal component not being available to repair my car. General motors should step-up production on these turn signal components as it poses an immediate danger to cause accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #724562, filed 2000-06“The contact owns a 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that his brake light lamps would remain illuminated when the vehicle was not in operation. This caused the battery to fail. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 90v185000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch); therefore, they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 200,000. Updated 2/5/09 updated 02/10/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10252825, filed 2008-12, 110,000 milesRelated 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
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30 | 21% |
| 2007 | 92 | 42% |
| 2006 | 48 | 20% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 | 18 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 | 149 | 18% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 11% |
| 1994 | 20 | 9% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 10 | 9% |
| 1991 | 16 | 9% |
| 1990 | 9 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix
64 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
7 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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