1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 260,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 6% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 260,000 miles.
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.
“Rear subframe retainers rusted out causing engine/transaxle to drop and steering shaft to separate causing loss of control where the vehicle ended up in the on coming lane of traffic. The retainers have been replaced at least once before. Replacement parts have the same defect as the original parts. I don't believe that is a solution. One GM dealer (don miller in madison) denied any knowledge of a recall. Another GM dealer said GM will offer a couple hundred dollars and take the car, but there is no repair option. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206369, filed 2007-10, 260,000 miles“Driving to work at 9 pm when power steering no longer worked - continued driving to work believing power steering pump had finally failed due to age. When I arrived at work, I checked the power steering fluid, it was at correct level and so again assumed pump failed due to age. When I prepared to leave work the next morning at 11am, I discovered the cradle was hanging down below the the front facia of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #727742, filed 2000-08“Contacted manufacturer on 06/02/00 (their request # c005135) was told the vehicle is too old for them to do anything about plus they are unable to determine the milage (because the odometer failed) even though they recalled the vehicle in '98 (Pontiac campaign #97016, NHTSA campaign #97v058000) for failure of the rear cradle mounts. There is no steering due to separation of the steering shafts.”
NHTSA complaint #723930, filed 2000-06“Left tire dragged on the wall and the car finally came to a stop, due to rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers, rear cradle is no longer supported at those mounting location. Steering gear becomes disconnected when the engine drops down.”
NHTSA complaint #9001324, filed 2000-06“While driving at 20 MPH rear cradle bolts broke through, causing engine to drop and the steering shaft to diconnect, resulting in a loss of steering. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #866573, filed 2000-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 42 | 18% |
| 2005 | 24 | 16% |
| 2004 | 64 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 35 | 8% |
| 1999 | 58 | 14% |
| 1998 | 89 | 18% |
| 1997 | 216 | 27% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 13 | 8% |
| 1990 | 11 | 6% |
| 1989 | 12 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
95 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
13 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.
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