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1987 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 1 TSBs

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.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 20, 1998
ENGINE STALLED, BRAKES AND POWER STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jan 24, 1995
Incident date: Dec 31, 1994
GAS TANK; THE GAS TANK RUSTED OUT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 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) 17.0 22.0 19.0 Regular $3,550
4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 22.0 19.0 Regular $3,550
4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,550
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 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.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1987 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
000601019 Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000
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
DP — Closed — Model Year: 2004
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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1998
AIR BAG INFLATOR
PE01002 Opened: Jan 10, 2001 — Closed: Jun 11, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91051 Opened: Nov 26, 1991 — Closed: Jun 30, 1992
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1988
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 (current) 2 2
1986 6 3 View
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

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BONNEVILLE 61 2,579 View
G6 59 8,415 View
MONTANA 57 1,455 View
LEMANS 53 172 View
SUNFIRE 51 1,643 View
VIBE 51 2,135 View