Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 68 safety recalls and 5,426 owner complaints across 39 model years of the Pontiac Grand Prix (1965–2008). The most-complained-about year is 1997.

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What Pontiac Grand Prix owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 5,426 complaints with NHTSA. The 1997 model year has the most, with 810.

• Engine574
• Electrical system464
• Engine and engine cooling359
• Exterior lighting: headlights251
• Steering: rack and pinion208
• Engine and engine cooling: engine181
• Exterior lighting175
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip174

All Pontiac Grand Prix recalls (68)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Pontiac Grand Prix, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling) and engine (engine and engine cooling)

   NHTSA 15V701000 Reported October 26, 2015 1,003,556 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the…

   Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are…

   Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

2. Headlights (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 15V519000 Reported August 14, 2015 429,170 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and…

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's…

   Model years: 2007

3. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

   NHTSA 15V201000 Reported April 6, 2015 330,742 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

   General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23,…

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April…

   Model years: 2004

4. Ignition (electrical system)

   NHTSA 14V400000 Reported July 3, 2014 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

   This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling…

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this…

   Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

5. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 09V116000 Reported April 8, 2009 1,497,516 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The…

   Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

6. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 08V118000 Reported March 12, 2008 207,542 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   GM is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5…

   Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

7. Storage (fuel system)

   NHTSA 06V419000 Reported October 31, 2006 1,602 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac…

   Model years: 2007

8. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

   NHTSA 05V046000 Reported February 9, 2005 19,924 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

   Model years: 2004

9. Service brakes, hydraulic

   NHTSA 04V287000 Reported June 23, 2004 47,991 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.

   Remedy: Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac 1-800-620-7668.

   Model years: 2004

10. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 04V299000 Reported June 23, 2004 281 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 16, 2004. Owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Model years: 2004

11. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 03V527000 Reported December 11, 2003 750,283 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact…

    Model years: 1996

12. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V331000 Reported September 12, 2003 59,528 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car braking systems." on some of these vehicles, the right rear brake hose fitting may not be tightened properly, and a brake fluid leak could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. Owner notification began august 28, 2003. Owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Model years: 2004

13. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 02V329000 Reported December 9, 2002 272 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and MINI vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 2001

14. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 02V286000 Reported November 4, 2002 1,159,156 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger vehicles and MINI vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their…

    Model years: 1997, 1998

15. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 02V027000 Reported January 25, 2002 1,730 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain passenger vehicles and MINI vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began february 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

    Model years: 1999

16. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 01V026000 Reported February 1, 2001 38 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

    Model years: 2001

17. Seat belts

    NHTSA 00V228003 Reported August 7, 2000 156,305 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and MINI vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Model years: 2000, 2001

18. Structure

    NHTSA 00V189000 Reported July 11, 2000 713,435 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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, and the district of…

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

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

19. Linkages (visibility)

    NHTSA 99V348000 Reported December 16, 1999 155,149 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and…

    Model years: 1997

20. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 99V283000 Reported October 21, 1999 111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.

    Model years: 2000

21. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 98V306000 Reported December 1, 1998 111,470 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Model years: 1995

22. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 97V065000 Reported April 18, 1997 50,709 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Model years: 1995

23. Structure

    NHTSA 97V058000 Reported April 8, 1997 676,535 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 the retainers due to…

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

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

24. Switch/wiring (visibility)

    NHTSA 97V017000 Reported February 11, 1997 349,331 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

25. Wheels

    NHTSA 95V115000 Reported June 5, 1995 22,361 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990

26. Wheels

    NHTSA 94V041000 Reported March 28, 1995 198,163 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990

27. Seats

    NHTSA 93V035000 Reported March 9, 1993 5,574 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.

    Remedy: Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with FMVSS 207.

    Model years: 1993

28. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 92V182000 Reported December 15, 1992 6,013 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 1991

29. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 92V086000 Reported June 19, 1992 112,765 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps may not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also, in vehicles with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.

    Remedy: Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

    Model years: 1988, 1989

30. Seat belts

    NHTSA 92V003000 Reported January 10, 1992 347,866 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Model years: 1991

31. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 91V214000 Reported December 6, 1991 10,141 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Model years: 1992

32. Seat belts

    NHTSA 91V005000 Reported October 2, 1991 412,792 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.

    Remedy: Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.

    Model years: 1990

33. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 90V185000 Reported October 16, 1990 476,422 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.

    Remedy: Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

    Model years: 1989, 1990

34. Seat belts

    NHTSA 90V054000 Reported March 14, 1990 673,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.

    Remedy: Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990

35. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 90V036000 Reported February 20, 1990 1,121 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    During a rear end collision, the rear exhaust system heat shield, which is welded to the tail pipe assembly, may puncture the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Remove rear exhaust system heat shield from the pipe assembly.

    Model years: 1990

36. Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 89V108000 Reported July 6, 1989 247 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Misrouting of turbocharger oil feed pipe could allow pipe to contact the positive battery cable connecting stud on the starter motor.

    Remedy: Reroute oil feed pipe; also install a newly designed clamp and bracket to locate pipe away from the starter.

    Model years: 1989

37. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 89V102000 Reported June 16, 1989 1,755,897 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

    Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

    Model years: 1984

38. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V188000 Reported December 6, 1988 3,784 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel return lines could fracture and allow fuel to leak in the area of the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Install new fuel return pipe assembly.

    Model years: 1989

39. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

    NHTSA 88V175000 Reported November 4, 1988 3,857 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The parking brake cable may be disconnected from the left rear brake caliper.

    Remedy: Install a retainer on left rear caliper if cable is not already retained with a cotter pin and adjust parking brake system.

    Model years: 1988

40. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 88V065000 Reported April 18, 1988 12,457 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The secondary hood latch may not properly engage.

    Remedy: Replace secondary latch with a new latch.

    Model years: 1988

41. Webbing (seat belts)

    NHTSA 88V049000 Reported April 1, 1988 1,559 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front shoulder belt guide loop attached to the upper rear corner of the door may interfere with the garnish molding.

    Remedy: A newly designed guide loop nut and spacer will be installed to eliminate the potential for interference conditions.

    Model years: 1988

42. Column shift assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 88V045000 Reported March 28, 1988 17,745 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    An interference between the transmission shift cable and the bellcrank clip in the steering column can result in disengagement of the transmission cable.

    Remedy: A newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed.

    Model years: 1988

43. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 88V035000 Reported March 23, 1988 7,775 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Wheel lug nuts were not properly torqued to specifications.

    Remedy: Inspection of vehicle and assure proper torque replaces any missing lug nut or loose stud.

    Model years: 1988

44. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 87V046000 Reported April 3, 1987 20,096 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.

    Remedy: Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

45. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 86V139000 Reported October 21, 1986 100 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tire label contains incorrect tire size information. Consequence of defect: vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS 110.

    Remedy: Install tire loading label with correct information.

    Model years: 1986

46. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V131000 Reported September 19, 1986 106,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1986

47. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V056000 Reported April 28, 1986 93,317 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1986

48. Wheel cylinders (service brakes)

    NHTSA 85V048000 Reported April 29, 1985 1,810,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.

    Remedy: Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980

49. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 84V149000 Reported November 24, 1984 3,100,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980

50. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 84V011000 Reported February 6, 1984 76,586 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

51. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V106000 Reported October 13, 1983 4,667 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 replaced.

    Model years: 1983

52. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V012000 Reported January 3, 1982 79,686 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1982

53. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 81V025000 Reported February 25, 1981 5,821,160 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.

    Remedy: Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

54. Wheel bearing (suspension)

    NHTSA 79V175000 Reported July 23, 1979 1,896,222 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain driving conditions, these vehicles can experience temperatures in the front wheel outer bearing area which can affect the wheel bearing grease. This can result in inadequate lubrication of the bearing. This condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.

    Remedy: The dealer will install new front wheel outer bearings packed with grease and the spindle will be coated with lubricant. New grease retainer caps will also be installed to maintain grease in outer bearing. This will be…

    Model years: 1978

55. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 78V246000 Reported November 9, 1978 33 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles contain split front bench seats that may not have the correct outboard portions of the left and right front seat belts installed. This condition will not allow the seat belts to be buckled and therefore constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies".

    Model years: 1979

56. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 78V138000 Reported June 13, 1978 265,068 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The rear axle shafts may contain a flaw in the metal. This flaw could allow the shaft to break and the tire and wheel assembly to separate.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace one or both rear axle shafts, if necessary, free of charge.

    Model years: 1977

57. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 78V139000 Reported June 13, 1978 333,619 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

58. Idler and attachment (steering)

    NHTSA 77V025000 Reported February 16, 1977 35 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, the incorrect steering linkage assembly may have been installed. As a result, the right-hand steering tie rod might interfere with the intermediate rod. This could cause the connection to fail due to excessive stress at that point.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering linkage assembly without charge.

    Model years: 1977

59. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 76V132000 Reported September 7, 1976 55,564 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1977

60. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 75V214000 Reported December 19, 1975 39,278 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1976

61. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 73V250000 Reported December 27, 1973 782,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

62. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 73V186000 Reported September 14, 1973 685,434 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

63. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 73V187000 Reported September 14, 1973 75,010 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

64. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 72V275000 Reported November 14, 1972 155,418 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

65. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 72V198000 Reported August 4, 1972 42,689 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1972

66. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 70V004000 Reported January 15, 1970 2,574 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1970

67. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 69V038000 Reported April 8, 1969 830,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1965, 1966

68. Idler and attachment (steering)

    NHTSA 67V130000 Reported December 28, 1967 479,470 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1966

Other Pontiac models

• G65,889 complaints
• Grand AM5,580 complaints
• Bonneville1,979 complaints
• Vibe1,865 complaints
• Sunfire1,144 complaints
• Montana1,054 complaints
• Trans Sport973 complaints
• Solstice728 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.