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1992 Pontiac Grand Prix problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Grand Prix model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
114
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
14
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
18-20mpg

The worst 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

Fire or smoke 13ABS 7Brake failure 6

Recalls 1

Power train: automatic transmissionReported December 6, 1991 · 10,141 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
Risk
If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the transaxle where required.

Recall number 91V214000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

Defect investigations

Corroded rear disk brakesOpened August 12, 1994, closed December 21, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94063

Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix 14

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 14 bulletins for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

1992 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.1L 6‑cylFWD1724-2620
3.4L 6‑cylFWD152418

What 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Transmission · CA

Tl* - the contact called to report recall 91v214000 concerning power train: automatic transmission on 1992 pontiac grand prix. The contact called a dealer), and was told that there was no recall on this vehicle. The contact stated that he was not the original owner of the vehicle, but that the vehicle had been in his family since it was purchased new. The contact stated that the transmission failed ,and the vehicle will not go in reverse, the failure began in early november. The contact stated that neither weather nor speed were contributing factors. Also he stated that the transmission has been getting worse for more than a year, slipping when he tries to switch the gears. The contact would like to have his car repaired as stated in the safety repair. The contact stated there were numerous failures with switching the gears.

Filed Jul 17, 2006 · Electrical · 51,523 miles · TN

The steering column on my 92 pontiac had started to smoke three times since I've owned it. The first time was in 1994. The second was around 1996. The last time was last month. The last time was the worst. Each time I shut off the key and it would stop smoking.

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Electrical · 113,370 miles · IA

I had bought a car from a used dealership and there is a lot of things wrong with it that I feel that it shouldn't have even been sold. I feel that it falls under the lemon law act. It has been to the repair shop lots of times and they still haven't fixed it and now they are telling me that they wont fix it and one of the things is that the odometer does not work and I told them that and they won't do nothing to fix the problems with the car. So please get in touch with me so I can find out what to do. The car is still under warranty with the dealership. Thank you, jamie hochstetler.

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Wheels · VA

Dt: the contact owns a 1992 pontiac grand prix. While driving passenger side front wheel cracked all the way around the lugs: nuts causing the wheel to fall off. Vehicle is still in the repair shop. This did not cause a crash, but had the vehicle towed.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Electrical · PA

Vehicles runs rough and hesitates due to an ignition module failure. Consumer has replaced the ignition module once before, and a couple of months later problem recurred.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Engine · PA

Consumer stated vehicle overheated due to the intake manifold failure and coolant leaking inside the engine.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · GA

I would have to research all the dates needed for above info. My 1992 pontiac grand prix se is a hazard to my health and everyone else on the road. I have smoke from steering wheel and loss of power at any given moment, and much much more.

Filed Sep 21, 2003 · Engine · 138,950 miles · CA

Heard large bang under hood while driving on freeway. Took car to dealer since it sounded like engine trouble. Dealer identified problem as spark plug blew out of engine. Plug and cables appeared to be original (approx 150000 miles). Dealer thought this might be related to currents in aluminum engine wearing down spark plug threads due to elecrolysis. He explained that all spark plugs are in a state where they could blow out and so advised that head needed replacement at $1800. Since parts appeared to be original and problem appeared to be design flaw I called pontiac and asked that they foot the bill. Pontiac said that I was supposed to change plugs every 30000 and refused.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Body, Steering · 126,000 miles · IA · crash

1992 grand prix - engine cradle to body bushings. I was drive at 60 MPH when the washers for the body bushings gave way and caused my car to lose steering. I was lucky and didn't cross the center line or involve any cars but did end up in the ditch with damage to my car due to loss of steering secondary to engine cradle body bushings giving away. This exact part was recalled on similar vehicals up to 1990 models. This is a serious issue and next time the consumer may not be as lucky as myself. I feel gm should have increased the models of their recall.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · AZ

Indicator lights on instrument panel light up erratically. Read that this was somewhat common in this model. Started with "check gauges" light, then the "low gas" indicator light and now the "service engine soon" light. Car was tested and no mechanical issues found - issue is electrical or other - not fixed due to cost .

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Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

Is the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?

Owners have filed 114 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix, fewer than a typical Grand Prix model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix?

Brakes, with 41 complaints. Next is electrical (30).

How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix have?

1 recall, covering power train.

What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have bad brakes?

The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most brakes complaints are 1990 (95 complaints), 1991 (77 complaints) and 1993 (57 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix get?

Official estimates for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 24-26 highway.

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