1993 Pontiac Grand Prix problems & reliability
131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
9 complaints report injuries (13 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 57 | 44% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 24% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 8% |
| Steering | 9 | 7% |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% |
| Seats | 5 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% |
| Structure | 3 | 2% |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Recently I bought this vehicle and realize that both the front seats' back mechanisms will not latch. From nhtsa campaign id no.: 93v035000, I understand that there is a safety recall for this vehicle. I proceed to a local authorize dealer but through vin no. Information that I provided, I was told that there isn't…”
Seats · filed Sep 28, 2009
“1993 pontiac grand prix lost use of brakes and drove into parking lot then struck a pole. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0531-91)*jb letter updated 03/17/10*bf”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 28, 2008
“Trans axle seems to slip (asif shifted into neutral) in sharp corners and when leaving stop lights causing a dangerous sudden jerk when the steering returns straight often launching the car into the other lane or on to the shoulder of the road. *tr”
Power Train · filed Aug 2, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES
Preliminary Evaluation PE94063 · opened Aug 12, 1994 · closed Dec 21, 1994
Technical service bulletins
20 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. The 10 most recent:
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
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, 2001
Some 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
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
990309004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Evaporative emission canister purge solenoid vlave replacement and convertible only, prom replacement. *yc
98033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 1998
Voluntary emission campaign involving the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement. *tt
98033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 19, 1998
Voluntary emission recall campaign - evaporative emission conister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement. *yc
98033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1998
Some 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…
876002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1998
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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