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.
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix: loss of power steering
6 of the 172 complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
While making a turn at low a speed and with no warning, consumer lost steering control. It could have caused an accident. Dealer notified. *ak consumer stated the rear cradle bolts were replaced.
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.
Driving at low rate of speed, went over a small dip , experienced a loss of steering . Mechanic determined rear cradle bolts fell out. Consumer claimed it was same defect as as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 00v189000; but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Rear cradle bolts have rotted out due to salt corrosion, causing loss of steering and brake control. Same defect as 97v058000, but state of minnesota is not included in the recall. Approximately 675,000 vehicles are affected. *ak
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix?
6 of 172 owner complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix (3%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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