Pontiac directed me to local dealer to complete recall work. Local dealer said there are no open recalls on my vehicle based on my VIN. That does not jive with what pontiac told me.
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems
13 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar4
- Gear box: shaft sector2
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
- Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
- Column1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
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What 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While approaching a stop light vehicle lost steering control. Vehicle towed to a repair shop, and informed consumer that steering shaft upper was broken. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
The consumer is aware of a steering problem with the 1997 grand prix steering system and believes the 1991 model should be included since his vehicle is experiencing steering poblems.
Intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear. Cradle bolts pulled through the retainers.
Steering wheel locked up while driving 40-50 MPH. This caused vehicle to rollover, resulting in minor injuries. *ak
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.
Power steering fluid is leaking.
While driving at 30 MPH steering locked and broke. Vehicle was towed to the closest repair shop. Two bolts/ 4 bushing/ 2 retainers and 2 spacers were replaced. Also, steering column shaft was reconnected at owner's expense. Manufacturer was contacted about this problem. Consumer was very upset because vehicle was not included recall 00v18900 gm/cradle bolts due to VIN. Please provide any further information.
The alternator failed. Yh
Had received recall notice 97v058000 & contacted dealer for appointment. Took vehicle in. Dealer kept vehicle for a few hours. Went to pick up vehicle & was informed by service manager that no parts were available for repairs of cradle bolts. Does not know when parts would be available.
Questions about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix steering
Does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix have steering problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have bad steering?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (216 complaints), 1998 (89 complaints) and 2004 (64 complaints).
Other 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Brakes 77Body 30Electrical 22Engine 19Lights 16Fuel system 8Acceleration 5Suspension 4Visibility 4Seats 3Wheels 3Seat belts 2Transmission 2Tires 1
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