1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%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 16 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of the 172 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the road at 65 MPH, the headlights failed;the driving lights also failed at the same time. I checked with the manufacturer about a recall for this problem and there was none listed for this year. There was a recall for similar problem that only went back to the 1994 model. The service manager at dealrship informed me that this was a fairly common occurance in grand prixs,olds cutless,and whatever the buick model based on the same platform is. They indicated that it is a faulty hi/low beam switch in the stalk with the cruise control. …”
NHTSA complaint #714311, filed 1999-11“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“Intermittently while driving headlights go off for a couple of seconds to a minute, and then go back on. This happens without any kind of warning. Dealer was notified about the problem. Dealer stated that no open recall was issued on the vehicle. Problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #857614, filed 2000-02“Intermittently while using the turn signal smoke will come out of the steering column. It is a burning smell, but not a fire. Also, low beams work intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #833228, filed 1999-02Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30 | 21% |
| 2007 | 92 | 42% |
| 2006 | 48 | 20% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 | 18 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 | 149 | 18% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 11% |
| 1994 | 20 | 9% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 10 | 9% |
| 1991 | 16 | 9% |
| 1990 | 9 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
77 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 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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