Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac grand prix ste. The contact stated that the vehicle fails to start unless the steering wheel is turned in a certain position. She also stated that the brake lights will not work unless the headlights are activated. As a result, fuses have blown and the vehicle occasionally overheats. She notified the dealer who stated that her VIN was not included in any recalls. The contact referenced recall # 92v182000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers). The engine size, powertrain, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 150,647.
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems
22 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash6
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5
- Wiring: front underhood4
- Alternator/generator/regulator4
- Ignition2
- Wiring1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
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Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of headlamps without prior warning reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather conditions or at night, and could result in avehicle accident. In addition, the use of more than four (4) white lights on avehicle at the same time violates the law in some states.
- Remedy
- Install new fog lamp relays, new circuit breakers and new circuit breaker terminals. Also, modify the lighting circuit to prevent the fog lamps and high beam lamps from operating simultaneously.
Recall number 92V182000 · Recall details
What 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on normal road conditions the head and fog lights became darkened without any warning. There is a recall # 92v182000, which pertaining to the electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers. The VIN is not included in the recall.
Car does not run.... Cracked radiator bad head gasket. Possible warped head. Head gasket leaks. Something draining battery.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The alternator/starter go out every 6 months, the fuel pump has been replaced 8 times, the left turn signal does not blink, the brakes go out every 6 months, I think there was a recall on the brake system. The power steering has to be refilled every 100 miles. The drivers side power window does not work. The window is down about an inch and will not go up or down.
Check gauges light is on continuously even though now problem exists. Once in awhile the light will go out but only for a short period of time. Minutes only before coming back on and staying lit. I am very concerned about a warning a system warning light that is defective and is not backed with a repair covered by the manufacturer.
After placing vehicle in the park position while vehicle was turned off for about 15 minutes, consumer smelled smoke coming from outside. Went outside to inquire, and consumer saw smoke and flames coming from vehicle. Cause of fire has yet to be determined. *ak consumer states he drove a long distance that day.
Puffs of smoke emit from steering column randomly.
While driving during day time vehicle was fine. But, at night noticed vehicle would idle high & start to overheat. Vehicle would stutter like it was stalling. Applied brakes & vehicle failed to stop. Also, smoke would be coming inside of vehicle from under hood. Problems were intermittent.
The alternator failed. Yh
Questions about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical
Does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 92V182000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (107 complaints), 1997 (88 complaints) and 2007 (68 complaints).
Other 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Brakes 77Body 30Engine 19Lights 16Steering 13Fuel system 8Acceleration 5Suspension 4Visibility 4Seats 3Wheels 3Seat belts 2Transmission 2Tires 1
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