1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
6 recalls — 3 complaints
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
87V046000 Apr 3, 1987
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAY SEPARATE DURING ACTUATION, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.
Consequence
THE TERMINAL MAY CONTACT THE STEEL REMOTE MIRROR CABLE,A SHORT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BLOWING A FUSE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO OVERHEATAND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND MODIFY POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AS REQUIRED.
86V139000 Oct 21, 1986
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
TIRE LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE INFORMATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
Remedy
INSTALL TIRE LOADING LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 21, 2001
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE TRUNK AND REAR SEAT BURNT. THE ALTERED GAS LINE WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 28, 2002
Incident date: Nov 21, 2001
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE TRUNK AND REAR SEAT BURNT. THE ALTERED GAS LINE WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 22, 1997
Incident date: Aug 8, 1997
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THERE WAS A FIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHICH STARTED IN THE ARM REST. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07006
Opened: Jan 29, 2007 — Closed: Jun 12, 2007
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
ON JANUARY 29, 2007, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED NON-CRASH FIRES ORIGINATING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ?L67? SUPERCHARGED VERSION OF THE GENERAL... Read more
PE07001
Opened: Jan 17, 2007 — Closed: Apr 30, 2007
LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION
THE AGENCY'S ANALYSIS OF GM'S COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, INCLUDING A COMPARISON WITH OTHER AGENCY AND MANUFACTURER DATA PERTAINING TO OTHER VEHICLE BRAKE LAMP INVESTIGATIONS, INDICATED A LOW FAILURE HISTORY FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION INCLUDED A REVIEW AND ... Read more
DP05010
Opened: Dec 21, 2005 — Closed: Apr 10, 2006
UNSTABLE HEADLAMPS
ODI RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. BRAD LAMB OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSUMERS COUNCIL, REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF AN ALLEGED DEFECT EVIDENCED BY SHAKE OR BOUNCE OF THE HEADLAMPS ON MODEL YEAR 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES.ODI'S PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THIS ISSUE IN OCTOBER 2003, DETERMINED THAT IT DID N... Read more
EA01014
Opened: Jun 11, 2001 — Closed: Aug 26, 2002
AIR BAG INFLATOR
PE01002
Opened: Jan 10, 2001 — Closed: Jun 11, 2001
DRIVER AIR BAG MALFUNCTION
ODI IS AWARE OF ONE REPORTED INCIDENT OF A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATION IN A MODEL YEAR 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX.AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT REVEALED THAT A TWO-INCH, DISK-SHAPED FRAGMENT OF THE ALUMINUM INFLATOR ASSEMBLY RUPTURED THE AIR BAG, BROKE OFF PORTIONS OF THE AIR GAB COVER F... Read more
EA96010
Opened: Jun 18, 1996 — Closed: Feb 19, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES
BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1997, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WAS GOING TO RECALL 349,331 MODEL YEAR 1994 AND 1995 W CAR VEHICLES.THE W CAR MODELS OF CHEVROLET, BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, AS WELL AS THE SUBJECT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX MODELS ARE INCLUDED.THE RECALL (97V-017) WILL INVOLVE REPLACING ALL THE OLD STYL... Read more
PE96011
Opened: Feb 8, 1996 — Closed: Jun 18, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91051
Opened: Nov 26, 1991 — Closed: Jun 30, 1992
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC GRAND PRIX across all model years (1965–2008).
170
Total Recalls
7,321
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
478
Reported Crashes
1,010
Reported Fires
35
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 199 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 323 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 365 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 209 | View |
| 2004 | 9 | 624 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 137 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 410 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 427 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 588 | View |
| 1999 | 8 | 500 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 618 | View |
| 1997 | 9 | 1,064 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 116 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 245 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 306 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 185 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 158 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 242 | View |
| 1990 | 9 | 249 | View |
| 1989 | 10 | 202 | View |
| 1988 | 12 | 119 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 6 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |