1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of the 114 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“- the contact called to report recall 91v214000 concerning power train: automatic transmission on 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact called a dealer), and was told that there was no recall on this vehicle. The contact stated that he was not the original owner of the vehicle, but that the vehicle had been in his family since it was purchased new. The contact stated that the transmission failed ,and the vehicle will not go in reverse, the failure began in early november. The contact stated that neither weather nor speed were contributing factors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10177594, filed 2007-01“While placing vehicle in gear indicator light does not always work. Same as recall 91v214000/ automatic transmission, the orange marker behind the windows in the gear indicator came loose from the lnkage.”
NHTSA complaint #877679, filed 2001-01“Shift indicator get locked in one position and will not disengage. Also, recall nuber 91v214000 involves same type of problem,dealer refused to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855410, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 91V214000Dec 6, 1991The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1992, Buick Regal 1992, Chevrolet Lumina 1992 +2 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 31 | 18% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
41 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsExterior lighting
10 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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