1991 Pontiac Grand Prix body problems

Filed Sep 10, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 149,380 miles · IN

Cradle bolt recall: just wondering why these recalls have been closed or possibly expired. My grand prix is still on the road and these bolts and parts have just broke. I never received any notification of any of the recalls for this car. Since these recalls have been closed or expired, I have to pay out of my pocket or I shall I just junk the car!!!!!!!!!!!!! The engine subrame is almost hanging on the ground!!!!!!! Why were these closed or expired????? Thanks in advance, mark

Filed Nov 27, 2010 · Body · MA

The rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers. Car was at a stop at the time. Since this happened the car lost it's steering ability. Good thing I was stopped at a stop sign. Engine was still running.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Body · 150 miles · MI

I was driving down a main road (speed limit 55 MPH) when my steering went completely out, the steering wheel spun in either direction without stopping w/no action at tires. Luckily I was able to brake and maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. Upon further investigation I realized the only reason I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder by pressing the brakes is because the drivers side rear cradle bolt on the drivers side was missing which caused the engine and entire front end to drop and twist to the right when the brake was applied. There are many vehicle traffic deaths on this road every year and luckily I wasn't another statistic. My reason behind this complaint is I have noticed that the federal safety agency has issued a recall on this problem (campaign #00v189000). Upon learning this I took the vehicle up to the dealer to remedy the problem and was informed that the vehicle did not fall under the recall because the VIN # is one number off (I.e. Pontiac issued the recall for vins up to mf23 and my VIN is mf24). This information is located on gm's document, id# 792186. My complaint is this: the problem has occurred to my car, I live in michigan, it's a 1991, I could have lost my life and I feel it's all attributed to poor engineering on gm's behalf, they have recognized that, but for the sake of saving money, my vehicle (one number off on the VIN), was not included on the recall, yet the problem still exists. The service department was very combative when addressing my problem and not very concerned, even though it could of been one of their wives or daughters I crashed head on into because of poor engineering and an obvious problem that was not completely addressed in all grand prixs that were manufactured in 1991 and registered in the state of michigan.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Body · 168,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac grand prix. During a routine maintenance check, the repair shop stated that the engine cradle brackett corroded. There is a recall for the structure (the federal safety agency campaign #00v189000) however; the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included. The current and failure mileages were 168,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2006 · Body · 130,000 miles · MI

My 1991 pontiac grand prix has exhibited the same exact issues described by the federal safety agency campaign 00v189000. The bolts that hold the back end of the motor cradle corroded through and the engine fell as described in the description of gm campaign 00061, including the steering shaft separating so that the car became . The VIN of my vehicle places it as about 4000 units after the end of the recall.

Filed Feb 11, 2005 · Body · WI

While the vehicle was parked, the driver noticed that the rear cradle bolts were broken. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Body · OH

While turning into an alley, the bolts broke holding cradle under engine. Engine dropped down and pulled out steering shaft. Resulted in no steering and engine almost laying on street. Was a recall in 97 and 2000, due to corrosion of rings and retainer. Corrosion being linked to salt on roads. No warning this was a problem. My grand prix 1991 has only 70,000 miles on it and kept in garage. Pontiac said my car isnt included in recall due to VIN number. Towed to pontiac dealership and was told parts could only be ordered through dealer. Parts $1,300. Labor-total $1,600 plus tax. Told them to forget it unless recall would cover it, of course it wouldn't. Towed to another garage. They are replacing front and rear bolts and fixing problem it caused to the steering. $500 total.

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Body · NY

Vehicle had had two recalls 97v058000 and 00v1890000 concerning rear cradle bolts pushing through retainers due to corrosion. It was purchased first in florida before being registered in new york. The manufacturer had been contacted, and informed new owner no outstanding recalls on vehicle. Previous owner had vehicle since 1993, and never was notified of recalls. Vehicle has not been repaired for any recalls that has been issued. Dealer had informed new owner repairs for recalls could be done, but owner woud be charged.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Body · MI

Consumer stated that while driving the bolts securing the engine cradle pulled through resulting in loss of steering control. Related recall 97v058000. Consumer's v.I.n. Is not included.

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Body · WI · crash · 3 injuries

Driver swerved to avoid a deer, vehicle started swaying. Driver lost control of vehicle, vehicle rolled a few times. The washer of a rusty k frame bolt was missing. Vehicle was totaled. Ts