1983 Pontiac Grand Prix
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1983
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1983: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 92 |
| 1989 | 143 |
| 1990 | 177 |
| 1991 | 173 |
| 1992 | 117 |
| 1993 | 132 |
| 1994 | 217 |
| 1995 | 169 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 810 |
| 1998 | 499 |
| 1999 | 412 |
| 2000 | 461 |
| 2001 | 308 |
| 2002 | 330 |
| 2003 | 106 |
| 2004 | 454 |
| 2005 | 148 |
| 2006 | 239 |
| 2007 | 220 |
| 2008 | 143 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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The vehicle was involved in a collision where the front passenger was killed due to seat belt failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-18
Exterior lighting
1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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A company named kinetech (Kinetechllc.com) is in violation of title 49 usc, chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, part 571 standard no.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-02
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1983-10-25Service brakes, hydraulic83V106000 The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
Remedy: If upon inspection the dealer finds that there is inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. Only those pipes showing signs of wear will be…
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1983 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V106000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.