1989 Pontiac Grand Prix structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the consumer took the vehicle to a local service dealer and inquired about recalls. The dealer informed the consumer there was a recall, nhtsa campaign 00v189000. The vehicle was at dealer for an alignment. When they tried to fix the recall they found that the cradle frame was rusted, and they…”
filed Jul 6, 2005
“Dt: one of the bolts broke to the body of the frame, and when steering the vehicle the tire was pivoted to the right of the vehicle because the cradle dropped. No for warning, husband a mechanic stated the same thing was wrong with the vehicle. *ak”
filed Jun 15, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE…Campaign 00V189000 · Jul 11, 2000
Structure problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 33 | 7% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 19 | 2% |
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.