1989 Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 5% of the 139 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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 2000-12Related recalls
- 88V188000Dec 6, 1988Fuel return lines could fracture and allow fuel to leak in the area of the fuel tank.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1989, Buick Regal 1989
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 | 23 | 7% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% |
| 1998 | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 7 | 5% |
| 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 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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