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1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Grand Prix.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric arrived as a passenger car powered by an electric drivetrain, marking a distinct variant in the model's run. With 142 total owner complaints logged and two recalls issued, its most frequently reported issue centered on the service brakes, hydraulic system. In the broader complaint history spanning 1990 through 2008, the 1992 model year sits well below the peak of 859 complaints seen in 1997 and just above the low of 102 recorded in 1996, suggesting a middling reliability profile for this electric iteration.

Model year200820072006200520042003200220011992

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 Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 19425079
Engine air filter19166103
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug19354418 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades10093142
Thermostat24507563 alt 19435095

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height54.3 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) · PCV System (inspect) · 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 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix shows a marked improvement in reliability over its immediate predecessors, with complaints dropping to 142 from 221 in 1991 and 218 in 1990. This trend is evidenced by a significant reduction in federal activity, as 1992 recorded only 2 recalls and 2 investigations compared to the higher volumes seen in 1990 and 1991. Within the broader generation, 1992 sits at a low point in the complaint arc before figures spike sharply in later years, such as 1997's 859 complaints, and as Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) climb from 18 in 1992 to 871 by 2008. For the 1992 model, the primary complaint areas are hydraulic service brakes (42), the electrical system (23), engine and engine cooling (14), and the powertrain (10), though the data does not specify the root causes. Safety records for the year include 8 crash complaints and 7 fire complaints. Given its position as a relative low-point for complaints and recalls before the generation's stability declined, 1992 is a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
18
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
142
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 7 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 142 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic42
Electrical System23
Engine & Engine Cooling14
Power Train10
Exterior Lighting7
Steering7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Wheels3

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.

91V214000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 06/12/1991

THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN… Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 18 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 1992 Grand Prix have open recalls?

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