10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Feb 132002

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Have sent letter to General Motors explaining that the seat backs of the driver and passenger seats do not lock 100% of the time. The owners manual states that the seat backs need to be released by the black knobs on the back of the seat. The dealer says that you don't need to use those to release the seat. Who is right, do I have defective seats by design or not?I called GM customer service and they would not authorize an inspection I never received a reply to my letter to GM either. I feel this could be a serious safety defect.

- Granger, IN, USA

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problem #2

Sep 021998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
The two brackets holding the front seatback to the bottom part of the seat are exposed and have sharp edges.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #1

Apr 161997

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat backs designed w/inertia lock that only locks seats when braking, allowing passenger seat to flop around when unoccupied, distracting driver.

- Canton, GA, USA

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