1989 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling heard a loud noise and lost power steering. Then engine separated from vehicle. Please provide further information. *ak”
filed Jun 6, 2000
“Pulling out of driveway heard a snap. Had no steering ability. Shut vehicle down. Restared vehicle. It moved forward, but had no steering control. Had venicle towed. Was informed front cradle bolts had broken & had pulled the steering shaft. *ak”
filed Nov 24, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 42 | 18% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 24 | 16% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 64 | 14% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 35 | 8% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 58 | 14% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 89 | 18% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 216 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.