1992 Pontiac Grand Prix: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 114 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (35% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The steering column on my 92 pontiac had started to smoke three times since I've owned it. The first time was in 1994. The second was around 1996. The last time was last month. The last time was the worst. Each time I shut off the key and it would stop smoking. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2006
“I had bought a car from a used dealership and there is a lot of things wrong with it that I feel that it shouldn't have even been sold. I feel that it falls under the lemon law act. It has been to the repair shop lots of times and they still haven't fixed it and now they are telling me that they wont fix it and one of the things is that the odometer does not work and I told them that and they won't do nothing to fix the problems with the car. So please get in touch with me so I can find out what to do. The car is still under warranty with the dealership. Thank you, jamie hochstetler. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2006
“Dt: the contact owns a 1992 pontiac grand prix. While driving passenger side front wheel cracked all the way around the lugs: nuts causing the wheel to fall off. Vehicle is still in the repair shop. This did not cause a crash, but had the vehicle towed.*ak”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 2005
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“1992 grand prix - engine cradle to body bushings. I was drive at 60 mph when the washers for the body bushings gave way and caused my car to lose steering. I was lucky and didn't cross the center line or involve any cars but did end up in the ditch with damage to my car due to loss of steering secondary to engine cradle body bushings giving away. This exact part was recalled on similar vehicals up to 1990 models. This is a serious issue and next time the consumer may not be as lucky as myself. I feel gm should have increased the models of their recall. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2003
“1992 pontiac grand prix has had turn signal issues for well over a year now. They would not work very well most of the time. I saw smoke coming out of the column a couple of times recently. They recently stopped working altogether. Dealer said they had heard of it often and a replacement part costs in excess of $150.00 not including labor. This is definitely a safety issue.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2003
“Heard large bang under hood while driving on freeway. Took car to dealer since it sounded like engine trouble. Dealer identified problem as spark plug blew out of engine. Plug and cables appeared to be original (approx 150000 miles). Dealer thought this might be related to currents in aluminum engine wearing down spark plug threads due to elecrolysis. He explained that all spark plugs are in a state where they could blow out and so advised that head needed replacement at $1800. Since parts appeared to be original and problem appeared to be design flaw I called pontiac and asked that they foot the bill. Pontiac said that I was supposed to change plugs every 30000 and refused.*jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2003
“I would have to research all the dates needed for above info. My 1992 pontiac grand prix se is a hazard to my health and everyone else on the road. I have smoke from steering wheel and loss of power at any given moment, and much much more.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2003
“Head gasket failed - was advised not to attempt repair (estimates started at $1000 assuming no additional damage was found after the job was started) if NHTSA wants the corpse for an autopsy, will be happy to donate. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2003
“While driving 20-25 mph right front steel rim separated within middle of rim. Dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Wheels · Aug 2002
“Smoke and burning smell came from steering column. This was the second occurrence of this condition in last three years.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.
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Is the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
NHTSA has 114 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 130,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.