1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, 7% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 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.
“Found out that my main problem with my steering and suspension is that the cradle that holds the engine is cracked and rusted out ready to break I replaced the cradle in june 2003 but I had it welded in jan of 2002 these is same defect as in GM geographic recall for 1991 model”
NHTSA complaint #10069213, filed 2004-01, 150,000 miles“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“The contact owns a 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that he cannot make a left turn due to rack and pinion failure. He stated that NHTSA campaign id # 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion) should include his vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that his vehicle is not covered. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10193291, filed 2007-06, 145,000 miles“When driving 45-50 MPH there is a vibration in the front end. When the vehicle was serviced the outer tie rod ends were found to be worn out. The outer tie rod ends have been replaced. The older tie rods could not be lubricated, which was the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #835847, filed 1999-03Steering: 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 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
57 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeats
5 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.
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