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1993 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls & problems

The 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix has 2 safety recalls and 131 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (73 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints131filed by owners
Crashes · fires11 · 8reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths13 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, otherMar 12, 2007

Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices

Recall 07E021000742 vehicles

Problem
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
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix
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.
SeatsMar 9, 1993

Seats

Recall 93V0350005,574 vehicles

Problem
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Risk
THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fix
REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-DR.

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Grand Prix

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Grand Prix

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Grand Prix

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Grand Prix

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components73704—
Electrical systemIgnition; Alternator/generator/regulator39162—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine15213—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Hydraulic power assist system10100145,000 mi
Exterior lightingTurn signal; Turn signal › Flasher unit10010—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission8000—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner5201—
Seat beltsFront › Webbing; Front › Retractor4303—
SuspensionRear › Shock absorber; Front › Shock absorber4000—
VisibilityPower window devices and controls3000—
StructureFrame and members3100—
Unknown or other3000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations