1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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 neighbor knocked on our door and told my husband the car was on fire. The fire appeared to start under the hood. The whole front of the car, including the winshield was burned.”
NHTSA complaint #10503516, filed 2013-03, 126,000 miles“Driving down the highway my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix developed a low hum in the front end which fairly quickly - within 30 miles - escalated to a substantial rumble/roar. I then experienced a sudden and pronounced wobble. I pulled into the breakdown and eventually found that 4 of the 5 studs holding the right front wheel on were gone. The studs were sheared off down to the rotor. There was little in the way of warning. No change in driving characteristics in days prior to the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148014, filed 2006-01, 95,000 miles“Car was parked in driveway after driving to town and back. About 20 minutes later my boyfriend heard a pop sound from inside the house. When he looked outside the car was on fire under the hood. Fire department was called to help put out the fire. Car was completely burned under the hood, tires/front part of car were also burned. Damage was a total loss, engine was burning so hot it was white. Nearly caused a house fire and luckily no one was injured. Car had some oil leakage in engine/manifold area but recall was fixed about 5 years ago for this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669833, filed 2015-01, 240,000 miles“Consumer noticed every day a low pressure on the left tire. Took vehicle to good tire shop and technician found a hair line crack on the wheel. Dealer has been notified nothing they can do warranty is over. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10004607, filed 2003-01“Problem with right wheel studs breaking off. Problem occurred on two occasions, repair made at dealer. Please provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #874371, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10116612Feb 3, 2017This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part…
- 10116564Jan 25, 2017This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part…
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
152 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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