1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 45%of 172 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 77 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 45% of the 172 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix w/ a 3.4l v-6 and I have been having problems w/ the brake system since 1999. I was driving down the street and the brakes would work one second and not the next ( would get really stiff and firm, no assist), so a couple days later it just went stiff for good. I decided to check the car for the brake fuses and found the ABS pump fuse had burnt out. I replaced and as soon as I stepped on the brake it went soft for a split second and then stiff again. Had a friend watch the fuse and he said as soon as I stepped on the brake it blew the fuse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045779, filed 2003-11“I entered my auto on the evening of 10/4/00 at 8:10pm and turned key to start. I did not at any time depress gas pedal. After engine started, I allowed RPM's to setttle down and put my foot on the brake. Put transmission in reverse and let up on the brake. The immediately started moving in reverse in an uncontrolled acceleration (s?). I set my foot on the brake and there was no response. The brake pedal did not move. The car kept speeding up until it hit a tree, broadside. The total distance was about 20-25 feet, but the car was totalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #733740, filed 2000-10“Rear brake lights stay on after releasing brake pedal. Car was dropped off at palm Pontiac service department a total of 9 times from 11/4/99 to 7/24/00. The repairs performed on thses 9 visits included replacing ABS brake master cylinder, replacing brake light switch, adjusting brake light switch and adjusting brake pedal. Problem still persists as of 9/5/00 when I contacted wayne turner, service director at palm Pontiac and he adviced me to contact Pontiac customer service. I called Pontiac customer assistance center at !-800-762--2737 and spoke to patrick clemmins. …”
NHTSA complaint #730511, filed 2000-09“The alternator/starter go out every 6 months, the fuel pump has been replaced 8 times, the left turn signal does not blink, the brakes go out every 6 months, I think there was a recall on the brake system. The power steering has to be refilled every 100 miles. The drivers side power window does not work. The window is down about an inch and will not go up or down.”
NHTSA complaint #753865, filed 2001-10“While driving during day time vehicle was fine. But, at night noticed vehicle would idle high & start to overheat. Vehicle would stutter like it was stalling. Applied brakes & vehicle failed to stop. Also, smoke would be coming inside of vehicle from under hood. Problems were intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #875432, filed 2000-11Brakes: 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 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
30 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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