1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 12%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix, 12% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,950 miles.
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.
“Heard large bang under hood while driving on freeway. Took car to dealer since it sounded like engine trouble. Dealer identified problem as spark plug blew out of engine. Plug and cables appeared to be original (approx 150000 miles). Dealer thought this might be related to currents in aluminum engine wearing down spark plug threads due to elecrolysis. He explained that all spark plugs are in a state where they could blow out and so advised that head needed replacement at $1800. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039233, filed 2003-09, 138,950 miles“I would have to research all the dates needed for above info. My 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix se is a hazard to my health and everyone else on the road. I have smoke from steering wheel and loss of power at any given moment, and much much more.”
NHTSA complaint #10069205, filed 2004-01“I purchased my 92' Grand Prix from the origanal owner. Since this time ( 4/97 ) I have had nothing but major problems with this vehicle. The fisrt that went wrong a month after it was bought a gasket had to be replaced under the air plenum manifold ( cost $475 ) the car was running on only 5 of 6 cylinders. The next problem I had was the engine. I was on the freeway at normal speed when the car just shut off. There was no power. The engine had blown. What happend here was the idler pulley that keeps tension on the surpentine belt broke off. …”
NHTSA complaint #702536, filed 1999-01“I've had numerous problems with this model (3.4 dual overhead cam engine). Most recently was a serious oil leak which resulted in an engine rebuild. The leaks started again and was repaired by a GM dealer. The engine locked and had to be replaced at an estimated cost of $3,500. I'm the original owner of the vehicle. A dealer tried to repair the hood alignment problem on 3 different occasions but never succeded. I've replaced the starter 3 times, the drivers side power window motor twice (2); water pump twice (2) turn signal switch four times (4) and still get smoke from steering wheel; etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #721204, filed 2000-04“Head gasket failed - was advised not to attempt repair (estimates started at $1000 assuming no additional damage was found after the job was started) if NHTSA wants the corpse for an autopsy, will be happy to donate.”
NHTSA complaint #10032645, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 | 16 | 15% |
| 2002 | 62 | 19% |
| 2001 | 102 | 33% |
| 2000 | 151 | 33% |
| 1999 | 152 | 37% |
| 1998 | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 | 136 | 17% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 22 | 10% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 19 | 11% |
| 1990 | 16 | 9% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
41 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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