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1993 Pontiac Grand Prix

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Grand Prix.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric is a passenger‑car model powered by an electric drivetrain. It recorded a total of 159 owner complaints and was involved in two recalls, with the service brakes, hydraulic system being the most frequently cited problem area. Within the Grand Prix’s complaint history from 1990 to 2008 — where the lowest point occurred in 1996 with 102 complaints and the highest in 1997 with 859 — the 1993 year sits well above the low mark but far below the peak. This places the 1993 example at a moderate reliability level relative to the model’s long‑term trend.

Model year200820072006200520042003200220011993

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 19210286. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19210286 alt 25325403
Engine air filter19166103
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug19354418 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades10093142
Thermostat24507563 alt 10226107

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.1 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight3172 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)65/35

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miEGR System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Assembly (inspect)
At 60,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miPCV System (inspect)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix recorded 159 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 investigations and 24 TSBs, positioning it between the 1992 totals of 142 complaints/2 recalls/2 investigations/18 TSBs and the 1994 surge of 258 complaints/2 recalls/2 investigations/45 TSBs. Across the generation, complaint volumes dipped in 1993 before climbing sharply in 1994 and later peaking at 859 in 1997, so 1993 sits at the lower end of the complaint arc. The primary complaint categories for 1993 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (58), Electrical System (35), Engine & Engine Cooling (13) and Exterior Lighting (10) — accounted for most reports, with 11 crash‑related and 9 fire‑related complaints documented. Recall activity remained minimal (2 recalls) compared with surrounding years, and the data does not specify a root cause for the complaints. Consequently, while the 1993 Grand Prix is not the most problematic year, prospective buyers should verify that service‑brake and electrical defects have been addressed before purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
159
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 9 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 159 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic58
Electrical System35
Engine & Engine Cooling13
Exterior Lighting10
Steering8
Power Train7
Seats4
Structure3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07E021000Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief DevicesReported 12/03/2007

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… Remedy: 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.

93V035000SeatsReported 09/03/1993

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1300890092013-09-01Engine And Engine CoolingExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990730030A2001-04-01Power TrainOWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES…
9909410042000-01-01Air BagsINFORMATION REGARDING SWITCHES TO TURN OFF AND ON FRONTAL AIR BAGS FOR PASSENGER CARS AND…
9909400042000-01-01SeatsGENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO…
990866002A2000-01-01Latches/Locks/LinkagesTHIS BULLETIN INFORMS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE TRAP RESISTANT REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) KIT…

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Frequently asked

Does the 1993 Grand Prix have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.