Several problems at different times.olt fell out of rear of engine cradle causing loss of steering. Went into the ditch and could have been serious if it had happened at a different location. Severe oil leak in engine, origin unknown.ilting mechanism in steering column is loose which caused bracket to break and allows steering wheel to move up and down. While steering wheel is down and being turned, the car dies. Seat tilt mechanism on front passenger seat does not hold seat back in upright position. White smoke comes out of steering column after the car is started. Rear brake calipers rust causing brakes to lock up and score the rotor.
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems
10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline4
- Engine3
- Exhaust system: emission control2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
- Exhaust system1
- Cooling system: radiator assembly1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There were bolts missing or not put in at the manufacturer to cause the upper an lower gasket to go bad right were the two bolts were messing . They said that there was suppose to be 14bolts an I had 12 bolts thats why the upper an lower gasket blew right ware the to bolts were messing . Now when I got this car it had 32100 mileson it the clear coat was coming off then took it to a to bolts and I had 12 an ware the to bolts were messing is were the gasket blew out. So I had to pay 678.63 .and then the clear coat started peeling and chipping on the car . Now when I got this car , it had 32100 miles on it
Rear brake pads, calipers replaced and bushings frozen. Nlm
While driving in town heard a clunking sound, and could no longer steer the vehicle. Then stopped, looked underneath, and the engine was on the ground. Towed to the dealer. *ak
After driving for 30 minutes vehicle was parked, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine area. Then fire was noticed falling from the bottom, and the engine compartment broke out into flames, burning the vehicle up. Cause of fire unknown. Dealer has not been contacted.
No summary
Front cradle bolt came off while vehicle was running, causing power steering to become inoperative, resulting in consumer running into a ditch.
Starter failed.
When traveling engine had rod failure which resulted in shut down due to california emissions smog factors mfg, has no new engine to replace failed one, engine must be rebuilt to further use. Please describe details.
Truck leak, in for repair 3 times, can not find the problem.
Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix engine
Does the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have bad engine?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (223 complaints), 1999 (201 complaints) and 1997 (180 complaints).
Other 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Brakes 57Electrical 32Lights 10Steering 9Transmission 7Seats 5Seat belts 4Body 3Suspension 3Airbags 2Locks 2Tires 2Visibility 2Wheels 2Acceleration 1
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history