1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1% of the 810 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The steering wheel failed to turn to the left, instead it turned completely around. . Also the vehicle experienced problems with the alternator, rack and pinion, brakes, seats, windows, battery, bulbs, steering pump, and the sun roof leaked. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10014880, filed 2003-06“Consumer's children were riding in the back seat when they heard the seat pop, consumer then lifted the bottom of back seat up and noticed the plastic anchors were not in place. He tried to latch them back and they would not relatch.”
NHTSA complaint #815468, filed 1997-08“Most recent complaint is, heated driver seat gets too hot and makes it hard to stay seated. Heater blower quit working. Have had to replace the alternator every 3rd year (3 times). Have had oil pan gasket and valve cover leakage. Power steering failed to make left hand turns. Headlights continue to have poor range and visibility even with bulb replacement. Car lurches forward when starting up engine. Outside temperature display keeps wrong temperature. A.m. Radio would not work. Water pump had to be replaced. Abs light stayed on. Air bag light came on when going over bumps in road.”
NHTSA complaint #10054801, filed 2004-01“The seat bracket that attaches the seat to the bottom of the seat is sharp and cuts clothing when getting into the vehicle. This bracket is exposed on both front seats.”
NHTSA complaint #540449, filed 1998-08Related service bulletins
- 10016226Oct 1, 2003Repairing napped fabric-seats may have been upholstered in napped fabrics with dorchester on the bolster and honeycomb on the insert.
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 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
216 complaintsExterior lighting
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
78 complaintsAir bags
56 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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