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1994 Pontiac Grand Prix

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Grand Prix.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric arrives as a passenger car propelled by an electric powertrain, marking a distinct variant in the model's run. With 258 owner complaints logged and two recalls issued, its most frequent gripe centers on visibility — a notable data point for a vehicle already uncommon in its era. Across the broader 1990–2008 complaint history, the 1994 tally sits well below the 1997 peak of 859 reports but above the 1996 low of 102, placing this electric edition in the middle of the model's reliability spectrum rather than at either extreme.

Model year200820072006200520042003200220011994

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter12731175 alt 25325403
Engine air filter19166106
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug19302728 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades10093142
Thermostat24507563 alt 10226107

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight3291 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 57.9 in
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 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 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix recorded 258 complaints, representing a notable increase over the 159 reported in 1993 and the 213 reported in 1995. Despite this rise in consumer complaints, the 1994 model maintained a low volume of recalls and investigations with 2 of each, matching the levels seen in 1992 and 1993. This year marks a transition in the generation's Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) trend, with 45 TSBs—a figure higher than the 1990-1993 period but significantly lower than the surge that began in 1997. Top complaint areas for 1994 include visibility (59), hydraulic service brakes (42), electrical systems (23), and airbags (21), though the data does not specify the root causes. Additionally, there were 27 crash complaints and 3 fire complaints reported for this target year. Because it avoids the massive spike in TSBs and complaints seen in later years while keeping recalls low, 1994 is a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
45
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
258
Owner complaints
27 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 258 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility59
Service Brakes, Hydraulic42
Electrical System23
Air Bags21
Vehicle Speed Control18
Engine & Engine Cooling14
Exterior Lighting12
Structure10

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.

97V017000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/WiringReported 11/02/1997

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 45 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
19NA2732019-12-02Electrical SystemThis informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to…
PIC4696E2019-11-22EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
PIC4696D2019-09-05EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
PIC4696C2018-05-31EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
1300890092013-09-01Engine And Engine CoolingExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 12731175Engine air filter 19166106Fuel filter 25121293Spark plug 19302728

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsMaintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 1994 Grand Prix have open recalls?

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