1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 17%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 17% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cradle bolt recall: just wondering why these recalls have been closed or possibly expired. My Grand Prix is still on the road and these bolts and parts have just broke. I never received any notification of any of the recalls for this car. Since these recalls have been closed or expired, I have to pay out of my pocket or I shall I just junk the car!!!!!!!!!!!!! The engine subrame is almost hanging on the ground!!!!!!! Why were these closed or expired????? Thanks in advance, mark”
NHTSA complaint #10905518, filed 2016-09, 149,380 miles“My 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix has exhibited the same exact issues described by NHTSA campaign 00v189000. The bolts that hold the back end of the motor cradle corroded through and the engine fell as described in the description of GM campaign 00061, including the steering shaft separating so that the car became . The VIN of my vehicle places it as about 4000 units after the end of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10173359, filed 2006-11, 130,000 miles“I was driving down a main road (speed limit 55 MPH) when my steering went completely out, the steering wheel spun in either direction without stopping w/no action at tires. Luckily I was able to brake and maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. Upon further investigation I realized the only reason I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder by pressing the brakes is because the drivers side rear cradle bolt on the drivers side was missing which caused the engine and entire front end to drop and twist to the right when the brake was applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209921, filed 2007-11, 150 miles“Consumer states that the cradle bolt that hold the engine up broke causing the engine to fall down and cut off the steering. Consumer is wondering why there is not a recall on his car since there is one on similar cars of the same year.”
NHTSA complaint #566147, filed 2002-06, 138,000 miles“While turning into an alley, the bolts broke holding cradle under engine. Engine dropped down and pulled out steering shaft. Resulted in no steering and engine almost laying on street. Was a recall in 97 and 2000, due to corrosion of rings and retainer. Corrosion being linked to salt on roads. No warning this was a problem. My Grand Prix 1991 has only 70,000 miles on it and kept in garage. Pontiac said my car isnt included in recall due to VIN number. Towed to Pontiac dealership and was told parts could only be ordered through dealer. Parts $1,300. Labor-total $1,600 plus tax. …”
NHTSA complaint #10087027, filed 2004-08Related recalls
- 00V189000Jul 11, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988–1990 +2 more
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 33 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 19 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 30 | 17% |
| 1990 | 25 | 14% |
| 1989 | 18 | 13% |
| 1988 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
77 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology