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1993 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system problems

39 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
39 21% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 6
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Upon starting the car in the morning, smoke eminated from the steering column/wheel assembly filling the interior with smoke and a strong burnt electrical odor.

April 1999 FireInjury

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.

Reported at 115,000 miles, February 2002 Crash

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