1997 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 232 complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 232 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Was driving 40-45 MPH when the steering wheel locked up. Driver lost control of vehicle. Then, vehicle flipped over. Driver and front passenger suffered injuries. Had emergency room treatment.
There is a recall of 1997 pontiac grand prix #02v286000. Recall date 11-04-2002 for assembly dates 1-1-1996 through 10-31-1997 my cars assembly date is 8-30-1996. My car has the exact consequence of this recall. The recall listing is: certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Engine 174 complaints
- Lighting 158 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 87 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Air bags 60 complaints
- Transmission 29 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints