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#BS-1993-PONGRA-115E

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix

Based on reports from 185 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
185
Crashes
19
Fires
8
Recalls
2
TSBs
20
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 185 complaints, 19 crashes, 8 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

smoke coming out of the steering column

2 complaints • Severity 3/10

$X,XXX
2

brakes shot

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

spark plug threads are stripped

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

16 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 115K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation ComponentsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
30–60K
1
60–90K
8
90–120K
1
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (8 reports) • Median: 115K miles

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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:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (16 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip16 (9%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components13 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper11 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc10 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor7 (4%)
Electrical System:ignition7 (4%)
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator6 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads6 (3%)

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix: Known Issues & Problem Areas

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 115K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper-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 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 10 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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22
01
7
02
5
03
13
04
1
05
5
07
1
08
1
09

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

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.

93V035000Mar 1993

SEATS

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

185

Class avg

211

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1993.

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. 185 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1993 Pontiac Grand Prix: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 16 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
The 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix has 185 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 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 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix has 2 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 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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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