Component Record

Pontiac Grand Prix 1989 Lighting Problems

6 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

90V185000Reported October 16, 1990 - 476,422 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 1990. The campaign covers an estimated 476,422 vehicles across all affected models.

92V086000Reported June 19, 1992 - 112,765 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1992. The campaign covers an estimated 112,765 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes78 Electrical System19 Vehicle Structure18 Engine16 Steering13 Seat Belts9

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.