1997 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was doing some maintenance and noticed a split in the metal of my stabilizer shaft front passenger side. Still looks durable, but thought I have you take a look at my pics. Is this a safety risk?”
filed Feb 26, 2016
“2 adults in back seat. Left rear suspension strut tore through the metal of the trunk and came up into the trunk, compromising vehicle handling and potential loss of control and rear brakes, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. *tr”
filed Jun 30, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.