1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Pontiac directed me to local dealer to complete recall work. Local dealer said there are no open recalls on my vehicle based on my VIN. That does not jive with what Pontiac told me.”
NHTSA complaint #10108445, filed 2005-02, 126,000 miles“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 at 30 MPH steering locked and broke. Vehicle was towed to the closest repair shop. Two bolts/ 4 bushing/ 2 retainers and 2 spacers were replaced. Also, steering column shaft was reconnected at owner's expense. Manufacturer was contacted about this problem. Consumer was very upset because vehicle was not included recall 00v18900 GM/cradle bolts due to VIN. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #866070, filed 2000-07“While approaching a stop light vehicle lost steering control. Vehicle towed to a repair shop, and informed consumer that steering shaft upper was broken. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8012310, filed 2002-06“Had received recall notice 97v058000 & contacted dealer for appointment. Took vehicle in. Dealer kept vehicle for a few hours. Went to pick up vehicle & was informed by service manager that no parts were available for repairs of cradle bolts. Does not know when parts would be available.”
NHTSA complaint #825881, filed 1998-07Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 42 | 18% |
| 2005 | 24 | 16% |
| 2004 | 64 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 35 | 8% |
| 1999 | 58 | 14% |
| 1998 | 89 | 18% |
| 1997 | 216 | 27% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 13 | 8% |
| 1990 | 11 | 6% |
| 1989 | 12 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
77 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsExterior lighting
16 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