1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix, 7% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 was the retrained passenger in my vechile on 5/5/99. We were t-boned by a van. The air bag did deploy but my seatbelt failed causing me to hit the windshield. I sustained numerouse injuries. I currently have tmj, cervical radiculopathy, lost a tooth, headaches, etc etc. I feel the seatbelt & the air bag should of held me back. If they would of worked I would of not hit the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #715653, filed 1999-12“The contact owns a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the windshield wipers stopped working. She was informed by an auto parts store that the necessary part for the repair was incorrect and included in NHTSA campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The contact was informed to purchase the part from the dealer. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in any recalls and she was unable to obtain the part. On a separate occasion, the rear middle seat belt stopped working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248570, filed 2008-11, 100,000 miles“I had submitted a complaint about a week ago but I typed in the wrong VIN#. I was a passenger in this vehicle when a van failed to yield & t-boned us. I was wearing my seatbelt but unfortunately it did not work & I hit the windshield. My airbag did deploy but I'm not sure if it even deployed properly. If one of them would of worked correctly I figure I would of not hit the windshield. I have multiple injuries such as lost a tooth, tmj, dislocated jaw, cervical facet syndrome, cervical radioculpathy, severe whiplash, daily severe headaches etc etc. But I never had any bruises from the seatbelt. …”
NHTSA complaint #716054, filed 1999-12“Was trying to use passenger's side seat belt when it broke. It failed to lock or release. Sometimes would release, but not retract. Sometimes would latch plate, can be locked in buckle. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that locking mechanism broke due to wear & tear. Owner informed mechanic that passenger side seat belt is barely used to have wear & tear on mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #872913, filed 2000-10“Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 97v065000/ motorized seat belt. Dealer stated parts were not available. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #879114, filed 2001-01Related recalls
- 98V306000Dec 1, 1998The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1995, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1995, Chevrolet Lumina 1995 +1 more
- 97V065000Apr 18, 1997The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1995, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1995, Chevrolet Lumina 1995 +2 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 9 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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