1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 2 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.
“Several problems at different times.olt fell out of rear of engine cradle causing loss of steering. Went into the ditch and could have been serious if it had happened at a different location. Severe oil leak in engine, origin unknown.ilting mechanism in steering column is loose which caused bracket to break and allows steering wheel to move up and down. While steering wheel is down and being turned, the car dies. Seat tilt mechanism on front passenger seat does not hold seat back in upright position. White smoke comes out of steering column after the car is started. …”
NHTSA complaint #10053179, filed 2004-01, 115,000 miles“Recently I bought this vehicle and realize that both the front seats' back mechanisms will not latch. From NHTSA campaign id no.: 93v035000, I understand that there is a safety recall for this vehicle. I proceed to a local authorize dealer but through VIN no. Information that I provided, I was told that there isn't any recall for this vehicle. Please advise on this.”
NHTSA complaint #10285568, filed 2009-09“While driving,without warning the front seat would unexpectedly move from side to side. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle drove to the dealer. The driver noticed that the right side seat would repeat the problem as well. The mechanic informed the driver that the left and right seats needed replacement. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10108645, filed 2005-01“The vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the driver's side seat collapsed; and the back of the seat went in the back seat of the car, causing injuries to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #820280, filed 1998-01Related recalls
- 93V035000Mar 9, 1993The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1993, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1993, Buick Regal 1993 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
57 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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