1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix. Newest first.
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Owner complaints
213 complaints26 involved a crash3 involved a fire29 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that both door handles on the passenger side had been replaced twice and the front driver's side handle was replaced once. The contact also stated that the handles were made out off pot metal, increasing the risk of fracture. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that both door handles on the passenger side had been replaced twice and the front driver's side handle was replaced once. The contact also stated that the handles were made out off pot metal, increasing the risk of fracture. The contact spoke with the manufacturer, but was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 50,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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…
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 the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken again to the same local mechanic and he adjusted the gear shift; however, the failure continued to occur. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic 5 to 6 times for the failure. The contact did not have any details regarding the diagnosis. The pre-owned vehicle was purchase in 1998. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
- Visibility
The windshield wipers completely stopped working on my 1994 pontiac grand prix. there IS a safety recall for a faulty windshield wiper switch for the year, make and model of my car but the dealer says my vin IS not covered under the safety recall. according to the repair manual for my vehicle, it IS the wiper switch which IS faulty. *Tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
TL* the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. the windshield wipers do not operate at the highest speed. she called the dealership who advised her that she would have to pay a diagnostic fee of $94.00 per hour. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The current mileage was 84,115. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
- Latches/locks/linkages
Without warning, accident or other cause, the drivers door handles failed to operate. I cannot open the door from inside or outside the vehicle. I had my local mechanic try to repair the linkage, but gm says no parts are available. he repaired it, but warned it may not last . Repair lasted 2500 miles and six months at a cost of $165.00. Car IS unsafe if I cannot enter or exit with reasonable effort. *Tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
Driver door latch mechanism failed to work. serviced by private mechanic who stated linkage parts not available. Door cannot be opened from either side trapping driver in car in an emergency. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. after the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the vehicle just clicked. the local mechanic purchased the parts from parts plus and found a notice in the box. the notice stated that there was insufficient voltage being carried to the starter…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. after the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the vehicle just clicked. the local mechanic purchased the parts from parts plus and found a notice in the box. the notice stated that there was insufficient voltage being carried to the starter due to the mr. Goodwrench antitheft system. the contact took the vehicle to another repair shop and they stated that they could make the necessary repairs, which would cost between $250-$500. she called the dealer regarding recalls and was informed that there were none related to her vehicle. the failure has occurred three times and the starter was replaced three times. the failure mileage was 126,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1994 grand prix 38,746 mi drove vehicle 1 and 3/4 mi to warm up to change oil noticed temp gauge rising shut off motor waited 30 min checked radiator no anti freeze checked oil noticed anti freeze mixed with oil took car home called repair shops best price $950.00 to repair bad head gasket and…
1994 grand prix 38,746 mi drove vehicle 1 and 3/4 mi to warm up to change oil noticed temp gauge rising shut off motor waited 30 min checked radiator no anti freeze checked oil noticed anti freeze mixed with oil took car home called repair shops best price $950.00 to repair bad head gasket and intake gasket I owned the car exactly 3 days I understand the pontiac 3100 and 3800 have bad head gaskets this IS my last gm. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield
My dad works for gm. My parents bought this car brand new in 1994, immediately, there was a manufacturing defect in the windshield that caused visual problems. the windshield was replaced by the dealership at no charge. Later, the windshield cracked from bottom left across to the right. It was…
My dad works for gm. My parents bought this car brand new in 1994, immediately, there was a manufacturing defect in the windshield that caused visual problems. the windshield was replaced by the dealership at no charge. Later, the windshield cracked from bottom left across to the right. It was replaced again for no charge. My parents were actually told it may crack again. I now own the car and have had it for 2 years. The windshield started cracking again from the lower left corner for no particular reason . The cracks have grown over the last 2 years, but I can still see fine because of my height, it isn't obstructing. my problem IS, I got pulled over and was told I have to either have the windshield replaced, get rid of the car ( which it still runs well), or pay a fine. I don't think I should be responsible for something that IS clearly a manufacturer defect. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Intermittent and then complete failure of the windshield wipers. For a while, they would operate intermittent;y if the turn-signal stalk was wiggled or held in a non standard position. In spite of an existing recall on the vehicle, nhtsa campaign ID number : 97v017000, gm refuses to fix their faulty product. *jb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Equipment · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
1. Runs hot was told by dealer its "normal" to run it at 230 20,000 miles. 2. replace brakes at 40,000 miles. 500.00 repair 3. Recalled for wiper/signal switch 45,000, 4. cuts out or rpms move the car doesn't, dealer cant find a problem 46,000 miles. 5. "drinks oil no signs of leaks! 60,000…
1. Runs hot was told by dealer its "normal" to run it at 230 20,000 miles. 2. replace brakes at 40,000 miles. 500.00 repair 3. Recalled for wiper/signal switch 45,000, 4. cuts out or rpms move the car doesn't, dealer cant find a problem 46,000 miles. 5. "drinks oil no signs of leaks! 60,000 miles dealer has no clue! 6. total over heating at 70,000. Replace thermostat. 300.00 repair 7. battery went dead 71,000 miles 90.00 repair 8. Turn signals "stick" will not turn off by themselves not blink 72,000 miles 9. Replace alternator at 73,000 miles, 400.00 repair. im the second owner...this car IS a total piece of '!@#$%! Never buy another one for sure!!! *nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Dt: the contact owns a 1994 grand prix. nhtsa recall 97v017000 was issued concerning windshield wiper/washer switch wiring. This could cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently, and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation…
Dt: the contact owns a 1994 grand prix. nhtsa recall 97v017000 was issued concerning windshield wiper/washer switch wiring. This could cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently, and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. The wipers will either quit all together or work intermittently. he has had problem four times over the last six months. *Ak
- Exterior lighting · Steering › Column
The steering column had to be replaced on the consumers 1994 pontiac grand prix. *jb the steering wheel had come out of the post. when the vehicle was returned to the consumer the directional light and the hazard lights had become inoperative. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Rear/other
The seat belt latch on the front and rear passenger side broke. the dealer stated that there IS no recall on them and a california highway patrol stated that this IS a nuisance. *la *sc
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Windshield wiper/turn signal multi-function switch on steering column replaced twice already (12/31/96, 02/17/99) and now blinkers are inop and must be replaced for a third time. have noticed this item IS responsible for numerous complaints.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
When filling fuel tank gas leakes onto hot muffler. Filler tube rusted out. This should not happen to a 1994 car.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
Turn signals and hazard flashers do not work. consumer verified that bulbs were working properly.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Windshield cracked from left to right across bottom 3RD, on cold day when defroster was turned on. have observed the same type of crack in at least three other vehicles in my area, made by pontiac (grand prix same make, model and year, bonneville). vehicles with heads-up displays. cost to replace windshield IS over $600.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling at 35 mph, another car turned in front of consumer's car, it hit and t-boned other driver. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. *ak *yd
- Power train › Axle assembly
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.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Was the windshield wiper switch recall corrected, when and by whom. IS ther any other info I can obtain for this car. Thank you. F
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Has the windshield wiper switch been replaced being it was a recall. When and who did the recall work. Being the wiper switch also controlls the cruise and directional the boot at the collum IS missing. thank you for your help. Frank pisano. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle would not start as a result of a broken wire on key cylinder. wire was routed such that it was cut through by key cylinder actuation. Approx. $350.00 for repair.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Intermittently has smoke coming out of steering post, mostly when applying right turn directional on. *ak
- Seats
The driver seat broke on it self, which caused it to separate from the car's frame. This happened while in motion, which caused the driver to lose control and hit the curb. This happened with no previous warning. It IS very dangerous. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Windshield wiper failures
By letter dated february 4, 1997, gm notified nhtsa that it was going to recall 349,331 model year 1994 and 1995 w car vehicles.the w car models of chevrolet, buick, oldsmobile, as well as the subject pontiac grand prix models are included.the recall (97v-017) will involve replacing all the old style windshield wiper…
By letter dated february 4, 1997, gm notified nhtsa that it was going to recall 349,331 model year 1994 and 1995 w car vehicles.the w car models of chevrolet, buick, oldsmobile, as well as the subject pontiac grand prix models are included.the recall (97v-017) will involve replacing all the old style windshield wiper switches with the later improved switch, with the longer wiring harness.due to gm's safety-recall action, this investigation IS closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Windshield wiper failure
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10000782Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure.
- 6089996Some 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.
- 6088680Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension.
- 4050200Unknown
- 619370Owners 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 running and the parking brake not applied.
- 619360Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors.
- 615074Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension scrunch / popping type noise coming from the front of vehicle that IS apparent during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 604343Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 601915Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up.
- 600282Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54418Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54066Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits.
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
- 52580Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51353Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness).
- 51272Recall 97v-017 - pivot and (pulse/dimmer) windshield washer switch - general motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1994 pontiac grand prix, 1994-95 buick regal, oldsmobile cutlass supreme and 1995 chevrolet lumina/montecarlo model vehicles - some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire -this may cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperativ wipers - if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning - to correct this concern, dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time on - recall 97v-017.
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 45851Coolant leak at the front cover outlet to heater inlet nipple (new torque specification).
- 45820Unknown
- 45815Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly).
- 43032Unknown
- 39819New prom for altitudes greater than 5200 feet above sea level.
- 39725Oil leak at the rocker cover.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39299Harsh 1-2 upshifts.
- 39083Exhaust manifold seal squeak.
- 39080Rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise.
- 39072ABS warning light IS on.
- 38074Turn signal lever will not stay in detent position.
- 37955ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on.
Every Pontiac Grand Prix model year
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