1989 Pontiac Grand Prix Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%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 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 139 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.
“Front right wheel came off vehicle with studs and nuts attached to the wheel. Vehicle was inspected by independent dealer and refused to accept responsibility .”
NHTSA complaint #831815, filed 1998-12“Boomershine dealer in smyrna ga., owner hasn't been recontacted since july 94. Dealer/manufacturer states parts on back order. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #958604, filed 1995-01Related recalls
- 95V115000Jun 5, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
- 94V041000Mar 28, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 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 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology