1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 3%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was doing some maintenance and noticed a split in the metal of my stabilizer shaft front passenger side. Still looks durable, but thought I have you take a look at my pics. Is this a safety risk?”
NHTSA complaint #10838574, filed 2016-02, 150,000 miles“The paint on the rear wheel wells as well as the pain on the running boards all the way back to the rear quarter pannels is rusting out. I found your website and thought that I migh be covered, but apparently I am not and GM said they have changed their plant to oshawa, canada. They also said that they have changed their paint. When I asked what I should do they said that it is pretty much tough luck. And that is about it. Also the coolent return hose in the engine goes every 2 yrs. And at canadian tire it costs. About 375$ to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10071319, filed 2004-01, 180,000 miles“We found the head of the bolt and the washer under the car when it was parked. The head of the bolt had cracked off right where it joins the shaft of bolt. My father bought a new bolt and replaced it. It seemed very unusual the way the bolt head had broken off. The entire face of the shaft and the head where the shaft was were rusted so it appears that this had been broken for some time. We have both pieces of the bolt if you need to have it and a parts display of the rear suspension with the bolt circled if you need them. …”
NHTSA complaint #763151, filed 2002-06“While driving, consumer lost complete steering ability, steering would not turn left or right. Completely locked up. Dealer installed remanufactured rack and pinion, replaced power steering hose, and a four wheel alignment was also performed.”
NHTSA complaint #8002063, filed 2002-01“The vehicle continued to experience problems after the recall work was performed on the lower pinion ball joints. Recall number unknown. Please provide the dealer name, address and number.”
NHTSA complaint #10012267, filed 2003-03Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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