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1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls

What To Do If Your Grand Prix Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Pontiac, so if you own a 1991 Grand Prix take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Pontiac to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1991 Grand Prix Recalls

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Recall for 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix

    • Recall Announced MARCH 12 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #07E021000
    • Number Affected 742

    Summary: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, P/nos. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an O'ring and retainer.

    Consequence: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

    Fix: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix

    • Recall Announced MAY 19 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E043000
    • Number Affected 88,303

    Summary: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name P/N G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

    Consequence: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

    Fix: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »

  • STRUCTURE Recall for 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix

    • Recall Announced JULY 11 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #00V189000
    • Number Affected 713,435

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.

    Consequence: If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V189000 »

  • STRUCTURE Recall for 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix

    • Recall Announced APRIL 08 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #97V058000
    • Number Affected 676,535

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.

    Consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V058000 »

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Recall for 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix

    • Recall Announced DECEMBER 15 1992
    • NHTSA Reference #92V182000
    • Number Affected 6,013

    Summary: The fog lamps, low beam headlamps, and high beam headlamps can be operated simultaneously. This can cause the headlamp circuit breaker to overload and trip, resulting in loss of headlamps (low and high beam) and fog lights.

    Consequence: Loss of headlamps without prior warning reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather conditions or at night, and could result in avehicle accident. In addition, the use of more than four (4) white lights on avehicle at the same time violates the law in some states.

    Fix: Install new fog lamp relays, new circuit breakers and new circuit breaker terminals. Also, modify the lighting circuit to prevent the fog lamps and high beam lamps from operating simultaneously.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V182000 »

  • SEAT BELTS Recall for 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix

    • Recall Announced JANUARY 10 1992
    • NHTSA Reference #92V003000
    • Number Affected 347,866

    Summary: The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

    Consequence: The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

    Fix: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V003000 »

Pontiac Contact Information

Phone:
US: 1-800-762-2737
Canada: 1-800-263-3777
Web:
Pontiac Help Center
Mail:
From inside the U.S:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172

From inside Canada:
GM of Canada
1908 Colone Sam
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7, Canada
Mail Code 163-005

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