1994 Pontiac Grand Prix engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 8, 2008
“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…”
filed Mar 27, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
010601002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2002Some 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
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 16 | 15% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 62 | 19% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 102 | 33% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 151 | 33% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 152 | 37% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 136 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.