1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 54%of 176 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 95 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 54% of the 176 complaints for this model year. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It is bad enough that this system failure is quite expensive, however the reason for my complaint is that everything you read and hear tells you that with this system failure you should have normal brakes. However, what I found out is that with the failure of antilock brakes... You have no brakes. I was very fortunate that they failed when I was traveling at a slow speed and no traffic around. The public should know the potential danger of this system! Lives may depend upon it. …”
NHTSA complaint #713030, filed 1999-10“There have been many brake failures since owning this vehicle, including one complete when on road. The fire in steering column stopped, then happened several times later. What has been done about brakes and ignition/steering fires in this vehicle. There are sister models of buick and olds which have the same problems. Please respond.”
NHTSA complaint #711213, filed 2000-04“Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to travel to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also problems with the struts which broke and needed to be replaced. In addition, electrical system malfuctioned, causing headlights and instrument lights to go on and off, affecting visibility and may result in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #836172, filed 1999-04“When releasing parking brake caliper releases shoes from holding drums. But a malfunctioning caliper will not release rotors and damage brakes. This is the sixth time that dealer had to replace calipers. Dealer told consumer that this was common with these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #859878, filed 2000-04“Unaccettable prices on replacement part and no rebuild part available. Master and ABS pump comibination in excess of $3500 to replace. No availalbe parts to rebuild from any sources. Only new parts to replace bad, most have same failure, leak due to crack in aluminum housing.”
NHTSA complaint #710776, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 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 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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