1994 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,746miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,746 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1994 Grand Prix 38,746 mi drove vehicle 1 and 3/4 mi to warm up to change oil noticed temp gauge rising shut off motor waited 30 min checked radiator no anti freeze checked oil noticed anti freeze mixed with oil took car home called repair shops best price $950.00 to repair bad head gasket and intake gasket I owned the car exactly 3 days I understand the Pontiac 3100 and 3800 have bad head gaskets this is my last GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10222499, filed 2008-03, 38,746 miles“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“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“Whenever stopping the vehicle will vibrate, and when driving the engine check light keeps coming on. The dealer has repaired the vehicle five times, and they still can't determine the problem. Also, the vehicle is overheating and oil consumption has increased.”
NHTSA complaint #829841, filed 1998-10“Passenger's door is sightly hanging out which may cause the door to fall off unexpectedly, and may result in injuries. Pin broke on the driver's door. Also, vehicle has been losing oil due to malfunctioning valve cover gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #854819, filed 2000-01Related 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 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
65 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsAir bags
24 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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