1990 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems

16 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
8
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
2
Engine: gasoline
2
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
Exhaust system
1
Engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
1
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Engine cradle separationOpened April 10, 2000, closed January 12, 2001

The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control

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What 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 9, 2006 · Engine · 72,050 miles · WA

Car would get horrid gas mileage, occasionally stall, exhaust smell under hood, black exhaust. The crossover pipe from each exhaust manifold has a common cracking on the bellows and must be replaced, they run $2500 from gm which just crack again, or $425 for jeff m one that doesn't crack. The pipe cracks cause fresh air to enter the exhaust and the oxygen sensor thinks the cars running rich, causing horrible gas mileage, oil contamination, and stalling. The extra heat from the car running rich cracks the turbo housing.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MI

While driving the engine fell. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the retainer cradle broke. Consumer never received a recall notice. *nm

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Engine · PA

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the engine mounts. Which he replaced at 115 thousands miles and has to replaced again. Dealer has not been notified. Please provide fiurther information. Ts

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Engine · MI

Motor mounts came loose and engine fell down some inches. Currently consumer is not able to start vehicle.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Engine · MN

Consumer was traveling on a side street and was making a left turn when engine had dropped, and she lost control of vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed into dealership.

Filed Nov 30, 1999 · Engine · MI

While driving about 40 MPH the engine almost fell out due to rusting of the engine cradle. Driver was able to drive the vehicle safely to a mechanic. Engine cradle and engine mounts was replaced at a repair shop. Place provide any further information.

Filed Nov 7, 1999 · Engine · WV

the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID # 97V058000-ENGINE MOUNTS

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Engine · GA

Cracked engine block at 95000 miles

Filed Aug 26, 1999 · Engine · OH

While driving about 35mph heard a rubbing sound, pulled over, and saw serpentine belt cutting into wiring harness. Bottom of frame where the bushing on the cradle motor is located, completely dropped. Contacted dealer to get vehicle in for repairs.

Filed Sep 23, 1998 · Engine · NY

Rear cradle bolt recall work performed however the front cradle bolts rotted off and were not covered under the recall work.

Questions about the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix engine

Does the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the engine of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have bad engine?

The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (223 complaints), 1999 (201 complaints) and 1997 (180 complaints).