1994 Pontiac Grand Prix problems & reliability
213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 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.
20 complaints report injuries (29 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 65 | 31% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 24 | 11% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 8% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
| Structure | 10 | 5% |
| Steering | 9 | 4% |
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
“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…”
Structure · filed Jan 4, 2012
“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…”
Power Train · filed Oct 13, 2010
“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…”
Visibility · filed Jun 28, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES
Engineering Analysis EA96010 · opened Jun 18, 1996 · closed Feb 19, 1997 · led to recall 97V017000
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE96011 · opened Feb 8, 1996 · closed Jun 18, 1996
Technical service bulletins
41 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix. The 10 most recent:
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019
This 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…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019
This 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…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019
This 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…
PIC4696C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 31, 2018
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
010601002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2002
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 owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt
990604005A · 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
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 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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