1990 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph the left rear wheel steered 45 degrees to the side and the vehicle went out of control. The vehicle collided head on with a tree. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but sustained injuries. The police took a report at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a…”
filed Apr 28, 2006
“While driving at any speed and hitting a bump steering column will pull to right or left. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak”
filed Jun 4, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
990309004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999Rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise. *tw
133405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995
Suspension problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 26 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.