1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 13%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 13% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“The contact stated while driving 30 MPH on normal road conditions the head and fog lights became darkened without any warning. There is a recall # 92v182000, which pertaining to the electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers. The VIN is not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10163732, filed 2006-07, 96,000 miles“This is sencond Grand Prix I have had and the low fuel light and the engine check gauge lights are on and will not go off. I took it to the dealer, and they had told me that it was a problem with 99% of Grand Prix. He said it had to do with the wiring in behind the tack board (the display of speed, RPM, temp, etc.) he said it was common but it doesnt hurt anything with them being on. The problem is that getting fixed is very expensive. I need to know if there is a recall for this or what I have to do to report this problem with the electrical work for this car.”
NHTSA complaint #715865, filed 1999-12“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“After placing vehicle in the park position while vehicle was turned off for about 15 minutes, consumer smelled smoke coming from outside. Went outside to inquire, and consumer saw smoke and flames coming from vehicle. Cause of fire has yet to be determined. Consumer states he drove a long distance that day.”
NHTSA complaint #892438, filed 2001-07“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 2000-11Related recalls
- 92V182000Dec 15, 1992The fog lamps, low beam headlamps, and high beam headlamps can be operated simultaneously. This can cause the headlamp circuit breaker to overload and trip…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1991
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 32 | 24% |
| 1992 | 30 | 26% |
| 1991 | 22 | 13% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
77 complaintsBody and structure
30 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology