1994 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 13%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix, 13% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Runs hot was told by dealer its normal to run it at 230 20,000 miles. 2. Replace brakes at 40,000 miles. 500.00 repair 3. Recalled for wiper/signal switch 45,000, 4. Cuts out or rpms move the car doesn't, dealer cant find a problem 46,000 miles. 5. Drinks oil no signs of leaks! 60,000 miles dealer has no clue! 6. Total over heating at 70,000. Replace thermostat. 300.00 repair 7. Battery went dead 71,000 miles 90.00 repair 8. Turn signals stick will not turn off by themselves not blink 72,000 miles 9. Replace alternator at 73,000 miles, 400.00 repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130911, filed 2005-08, 20,000 miles“Does gmc care about this? 4 alternators in 3.5 years. This is expensive, and my car died in the middle of the highway. The dealer says they can't do anything about it. They have replaced my alternator twice now, and I had a local shop do it the other two times. (the dealer being the 2 most recent.) this problem alarms me. What if my wife is driving the car and it just dies? Fortunately, I was at a light when the car died. In traffic? I shudder at that thought. And when the dealer says GM knows about the problem and nothing is done, that's annoying. …”
NHTSA complaint #715484, filed 1999-12“White smoke and odor came from windshield wiper/cruise control/ignition switch area of the steering column. Cruise control and turn indicators acted eraticly. I stopped vehicle and shut off engine. Then restarted vehicle and proceded to dealership. Smoke came and went during trip. A steering column fire would be very dangerous in a moving vehicle, especially on a freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #742497, filed 2001-03“While driving vehicle about 25-30 MPH, vehicle shut down or stall out for no reason, coast to side of road tried restarting but failed to start, finally took to dealer and was put on diagnostic machine and informed electric short; wires on engine burned & cause computer to shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #813876, filed 1997-07“Vehicle would not start as a result of a broken wire on key cylinder. Wire was routed such that it was cut through by key cylinder actuation. Approx. $350.00 for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #749490, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 32 | 24% |
| 1992 | 30 | 26% |
| 1991 | 22 | 13% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
65 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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