1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, and owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
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.
131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 125,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Recently i bought this vehicle and realize that both the front seats' back mechanisms will not latch. From NHTSA campaign id no.: 93v035000, i understand that there is a safety recall for this vehicle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2009 · Seats
“1993 pontiac grand prix lost use of brakes and drove into parking lot then struck a pole. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0531-91)*jb letter updated 03/17/10*bf”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 24–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac Grand Prix model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Grand Prix model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
How do I know if my 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V035000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.