1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of the 176 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Consumer states vehicle is shaking in the front and not shifting properly. Consumer stated that the drive train was slipping. Also the front control arm failed.”
NHTSA complaint #8008913, filed 2002-05“Emergency brake cable broke 1994; ball joints broke onceon street; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #706485, filed 1999-05“Abs brakes: rear brakes are rusting. Had to replace caliper, brake pads, rear rotors three times. Tt the vehicle makes clunking noise at left rear. Hot smell comes when shifting the over drive.”
NHTSA complaint #975441, filed 1995-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 31 | 18% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
95 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 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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