1997 Pontiac Grand Prix seats problems

11 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 1%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
3
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac Grand Prix seats problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 24, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · OR

Most recent complaint is, heated driver seat gets too hot and makes it hard to stay seated. Heater blower quit working. Have had to replace the alternator every 3rd year (3 times). Have had oil pan gasket and valve cover leakage. Power steering failed to make left hand turns. Headlights continue to have poor range and visibility even with bulb replacement. Car lurches forward when starting up engine. Outside temperature display keeps wrong temperature. A.m. Radio would not work. Water pump had to be replaced. Abs light stayed on. Air bag light came on when going over bumps in road.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

The steering wheel failed to turn to the left, instead it turned completely around. *jb. Also the vehicle experienced problems with the alternator, rack and pinion, brakes, seats, windows, battery, bulbs, steering pump, and the sun roof leaked. Ph

Filed Feb 13, 2002 · Seats · IN

Have sent letter to general motors explaining that the seat backs of the driver and passenger seats do not lock 100% of the time. The owners manual states that the seat backs need to be released by the black knobs on the back of the seat. The dealer says that you don't need to use those to release the seat . Who is right, do I have defective seats by design or not?I called gm customer service and they would not authorize an inspection I never received a reply to my letter to gm either. I feel this could be a serious safety defect.

Filed Sep 2, 1998 · Seats · DC

The two brackets holding the front seatback to the bottom part of the seat are exposed and have sharp edges.

Filed Aug 31, 1998 · Seats · OK

The seat bracket that attaches the seat to the bottom of the seat is sharp and cuts clothing when getting into the vehicle. This bracket is exposed on both front seats.

Filed Mar 26, 1998 · Seats, Suspension · MS

Odometer reads incorrectly.

Filed Jan 7, 1998 · Seats · MA

Leather seats are tearing at the seams.

Filed Aug 19, 1997 · Seats · TX

Consumer's children were riding in the back seat when they heard the seat pop, consumer then lifted the bottom of back seat up and noticed the plastic anchors were not in place. He tried to latch them back and they would not relatch.

Filed Jul 8, 1997 · Seats · 00

Bucket seats. Inertia system does not hold seats stationary. Could result in serious injuries in a vehicle accident.

Filed Apr 18, 1997 · Seats · GA

Seat backs designed w/inertia lock that only locks seats when braking, allowing passenger seat to flop around when unoccupied, distracting driver.

Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix seats

Does the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix have seats problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix seats?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.