How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix have?

The 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix?

Of 242 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,743,849 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 00V189000 2000-07-11 713,435 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN,…

Consequence

IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

STRUCTURE 97V058000 1997-04-08 676,535 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH…

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 92V182000 1992-12-15 6,013 affected

Defect

THE FOG LAMPS, LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS, AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS CAN BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OVERLOAD AND TRIP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS (LOW AND HIGH BEAM) AND FOG LIGHTS.

Consequence

LOSS OF HEADLAMPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR AT NIGHT, AND COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, THE USE OF MORE THAN FOUR (4) WHITE LIGHTS ON AVEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME VIOLATES THE LAW IN SOME STATES.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW FOG LAMP RELAYS, NEW CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND NEW CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINALS. ALSO, MODIFY THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT TO PREVENT THE FOG LAMPS AND HIGH BEAM LAMPS FROM OPERATING SIMULTANEOUSLY.

SEAT BELTS 92V003000 1992-01-10 347,866 affected

Defect

THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

Consequence

THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

STRUCTURE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Total complaints242

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Cradle bolt recall: just wondering why these recalls have been closed or possibly expired. My grand prix is still on the road and these bolts and parts have just broke. I never received any notification of any of the recalls for this car. Since these recalls have been closed or expired, I have to…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-09-09

“Cradle bolt recall: just wondering why these recalls have been closed or possibly expired. My grand prix is still on the road and these bolts and parts have just broke. I never received any notification of any of the recalls for this car. Since these recalls have been closed or expired, I have to…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2016-09-09

“Tl* the contact owns a 1977 (na) pontiac grand prix equipped with sigma regent tires, size 235/75r/15 (na). While driving approximately 75 mph, the front driver side tire experienced tread separation and caused damage to the driver side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2015-06-14

“The rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers. Car was at a stop at the time. Since this happened the car lost it's steering ability. Good thing I was stopped at a stop sign. Engine was still running. *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2010-11-14

“I was driving down a main road (speed limit 55 mph) when my steering went completely out, the steering wheel spun in either direction without stopping w/no action at tires. Luckily I was able to brake and maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. Upon further investigation I realized the only reason I…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2007-11-24

“Donut spare tire rim failed after driving through a 1/2-inch deep pot hole within 10 feet of where I had a flat with the full size tire. Rim was bent beyond repair. If I would have had the spare tire on the highway I would have damaged car. If auto makers are so concerned about safety why do they…”

WHEELS · reported 2007-09-20

“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac grand prix. During a routine maintenance check, the repair shop stated that the engine cradle brackett corroded. There is a recall for the structure (nhtsa campaign #00v189000) however; the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included. The current and…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2007-07-30

“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac grand prix ste. The contact stated that the vehicle fails to start unless the steering wheel is turned in a certain position. She also stated that the brake lights will not work unless the headlights are activated. As a result, fuses have blown and the vehicle…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS · reported 2007-04-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA00011 Opened 2000-04-10 · closed 2001-01-12

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

THE ENGINE CRADLE FRONT BOLTS AND/OR RETAINERS MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE TO FALL, POSSIBLY SEPARATING THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR, WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

Investigation EA91049 Opened 1991-11-26 · closed 1992-10-28