1994 Pontiac Grand Prix power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and it would not start. She made several attempts before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he adjusted the gear shifter. The contact stated…”
filed Oct 13, 2010
“My daughter was driving along at approximately 35 mph when the rear axle snapped at the wheel. She did not hit anything to cause this t break and upon inspecting it I saw that it was a clean break. Le snapped at the wheel.”
filed Nov 30, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999
Power Train problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 32 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.