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1991 Pontiac Grand PrixProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 242 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
242
Crashes
13
Fires
5
Recalls
6
TSBs
10
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 242 complaints, 13 crashes, 5 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

runs roughly stalls

8 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
2

engine idles high

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

wont turn over

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliperHIGH

22 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper issues — failures commonly reported around 130K miles.

!Inspect the StructureMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper22 (9%)
Structure16 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip13 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc13 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum13 (5%)
Structure:frame And Members11 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine10 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components8 (3%)

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 130,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 130K-mile mark.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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16
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13
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4
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4
04
2
05
2
06
5
07
1
08
1
10
1
15
2
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

00V189000Sep 2000

STRUCTURE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS.

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

07E021000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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.

92V003000Jan 1992

SEAT BELTS

THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

92V182000Feb 1993

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

THE FOG LAMPS, LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS, AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS CAN BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OVERLOAD AND TRIP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS (LOW AND HIGH BEAM) AND FOG LIGHTS.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (7)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA00011ClosedOpened Apr 2000 · closed Jan 2001

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EA91049ClosedOpened Nov 1991 · closed Oct 1992

JACK FAILURE

EQUIPMENT

EA92024ClosedOpened Jun 1992 · closed Jan 1994

STICKING THROTTLE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

PE91072ClosedOpened May 1991 · closed Jul 1991

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

STEERING

PE94063ClosedOpened Aug 1994 · closed Dec 1994

CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

+ 2 more in the full report

The worst model year for the Pontiac Grand Prix is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

242

Class avg

98

2.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 242 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1991 Pontiac Grand Prix: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
The 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix has 242 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Grand Prix problems start?
Based on 10 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 130,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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