MYRModel Year Report

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix

● Typical for this model
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:28:39.694Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
173
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

52% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 173 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 173 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2001 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 173 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2001 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints

1991: 173 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19853
19862
19872
198892
1989143
1990177
1991173
1992117
1993132
1994217
1995169
199679
1997810
1998499
1999412
2000461
2001308
2002330
2003106
2004454
2005148
2006239
2007220
2008143

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

52% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

17% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and hood.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Driver swerved to avoid a deer, vehicle started swaying. Driver lost control of vehicle, vehicle rolled a few times. The washer of a rusty k frame bolt was missing. Vehicle was totaled.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-27

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-10

Also filed under Suspension

Electrical system

14% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Under the engine fire, electrical short ignition caught on fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-13

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE
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Consumer states that while driving at any speed the engine light comes on then the consumer can hear a loud noise coming from the engine. Dealer notified.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-30

Exterior lighting

10% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and brake lights.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
  2. I
    1991-11-26Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-28 Jack failure
  3. R
    1992-01-31Seat belts92V003000 The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

    Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  5. R
    1993-02-19Electrical system92V182000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
  7. R
    1997-06-11Structure97V058000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. I
    1997-10-02Recall queryOpen Cradle bolt failures
  9. I
    2000-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-12 Engine cradle separation
  10. R
    2000-09-28Structure00V189000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. I
    2001-11-28RPClosed 2002-06-13 Structure
  12. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

  13. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 90 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V003000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 92V182000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 97V058000 · Structure
  • Recall 00V189000 · Structure
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
6 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.