1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 14%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,494miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 14% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,494 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer stated that while waiting at an atm engine fell out of vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to the mechanic, who said that the cradle bolts rusted. Consumer indicated he never received a recall notice. But when he called gmc he was told that this vehicle was included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10052280, filed 2004-02, 74,987 miles“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“Rear left and right carriage bolts pulled through retainers, causing the steering shaft to split and the engine cradle to drop to the ground. Pontiac admits responsibility and also agreed to provide work according to warranty I.e. Pontiac will absorb the cost of repair. Work done by russ at woburn, mass. Pontiac. The GM rep spoke with my husband several times, indicating Pontiac's responsibility and that the work was being done as a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #763513, filed 2002-06“This car has a recall on the rear engine cradle. The front feel out on my wife on her way to work. The car lost control and crossed over on comming traffic. If the rear of this component is on recall the front should be too.it is the same part.I still have the car as it was that day. I hope someone will look into this. It is a majoir steering and brakeing problem.I would like to know if others are having the same problem. I contacted this department and asked for the form, that was12/3/99 no form was sent.”
NHTSA complaint #717867, filed 2000-01“Consumer received recall #00v189000/ front engine cradle bolts which was postmarked 9-27-00. Consumer contacted tulley buick /Pontiac and made 2 appointments which dealer cancelled . Dealer advised consumer that no parts were available, and would have to wait about 3 weeks or longer. In meantime consumer should not drive vehicle . Consumer felt this recall was not being done in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #875405, filed 2000-11Related recalls
- 00V189000Jul 11, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988–1990 +2 more
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 33 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 19 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 30 | 17% |
| 1990 | 25 | 14% |
| 1989 | 18 | 13% |
| 1988 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
95 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.
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