1989 Pontiac Grand Prix
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and MINI vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle IS in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle IS in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps may not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also, in vehicles with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Install an improved design stoplamp switch.
Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Install an improved design stoplamp switch.
Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat belt may not sustain loads required by fmvss 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an occupant.
Remedy
Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.
Misrouting of turbocharger oil feed pipe could allow pipe to contact the positive battery cable connecting stud on the starter motor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause an electrical ground that could resultin an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Reroute oil feed pipe; also install a newly designed clamp and bracket to locate pipe away from the starter.
Fuel return lines could fracture and allow fuel to leak in the area of the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.
Remedy
Install new fuel return pipe assembly.
Owner complaints
139 complaints6 involved a crash2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1989 pontiac grand prix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Electrical system
Instrument cluster goes out intermittently. Sometimes it IS off all the time, other times only when headlights on, other times only when headlights are off. Speed, fuel odometer... Nothing can be seen. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that his brake light lamps would remain illuminated when the vehicle was not in operation. this caused the battery to fail. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 90v185000 (exterior…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that his brake light lamps would remain illuminated when the vehicle was not in operation. this caused the battery to fail. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 90v185000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch); therefore, they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. the failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 200,000. updated 2/5/09 *cn updated 02/10/09. *Jb
- Structure
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…
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 refused to do the recall repairs. consumer then spoke with the service manager and he was rude. consumer then asked to speak with the manufacturer and was told that the dealership was the one to make the determination whether recall work would be done. consumer then called gm on his own, and was told to take the vehicle to another dealership. he called that dealership, and was told they could look at vehice next week on july 11. they said they ran into situations like this, and the cradle sub frame needed to be replaced at consumer's expense. *ak
- Structure › Body
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
- Structure
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 00 v 189 00. *jb
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Consumer states that the dealership failed to replace all 4 bolts. due to the 1 defected bolt being left on vehicle the steering IS off. mr
- Structure › Frame and members
Abeloff has had my vehicle since 9/10/02 due to the recall and has not yet repaired it. I am with out a vehicle. Please look in to this matter so that I may have my car back. mr
- Structure
Consumer stated that while driving the front cradle mounts broke resulting in loss of steering control. nlm
- Structure
Took car in for recall campaign # 00v189000 dealer refused to perform rerpair because left cradle was not strong enough for repair to be effective, dealer refused to negotiate on rerquired repair do to apparent design defect.*ak
- Structure
Recall 00v189000 repairs were done on 1 mar 2002. new bolts installed under recall went right through engine cradle due to holes within engine cradle.*ak
- Structure
The consumer contacted the dealer for parts regarding a recall (nhtsa ID# 00v-189-000 manufacturer ID# 00061/65). The manufatures that makes the parts has the parts on back order. The pontac manufacturer and dealership have no standby parts available. nlm
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver's side door handle does not work, causing consumer to exit and enter from passenger's side door. consumer has contacted dealer. *Ak *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear disc brakes never worked correctly consumer has had 2 sets but the vehicle still will not stop. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
The main computer was replaced, consumer noticed the odometer not reading the mileage correctly, the dealer stated that the computer needed to be replaced again. *slc
- Structure
Prior to recall notice 00v-189 the bolt broke causing the engine to fall and break through the steering column, consumer had no steering when the engine fell and the vehicle went into a ditch resulting in damage to the right side of the car. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle experiencing brake problems. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
ABS speed sensors have failed twice, master cylinder has failed and replaced twice, enitre brake system has locked up, 8 fuel injectors replaced due to electrical shorts, brake power assist now failed.
- Steering
There are still not parts available for steering problem, and consumer feels this IS a serious situation.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Just wondering what happened to the GMC brake litigation settlement? my car IS in need of another set of brakes, they even say that my emergency brakes need replacing and I've never used them since the last time they got replaced. plus my brakes are squeeking again, just wondering if anything was…
Just wondering what happened to the GMC brake litigation settlement? my car IS in need of another set of brakes, they even say that my emergency brakes need replacing and I've never used them since the last time they got replaced. plus my brakes are squeeking again, just wondering if anything was happening about this, besides I had to send them my repair papers, and never heard anything from them, seems like the company would say something about it good or bad.so the people are not worrying about their cars brakes.thank you jygates@froggernet.com. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Ref: nhtsa campaign ID number 00v189000 - fix doesnt remedy problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear brake calipers locked up and caused loss of brake pressure.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Faulty brakes have been replaced several times. nlm
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving under normal conditions frame broke on the factor welds. dealer has been contacted.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Structure
There is no summary currently available
- Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
- Cradle bolt failures
There is no summary currently available
- Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
- Brake light switch failure
There is no summary currently available
- W-car hinge pin failure
There is no summary currently available
- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
- Failure stop lamp switch
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6088680Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension.
- 39080Rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise.
- 39072ABS warning light IS on.
- 37955ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on.
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