1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
12 recalls — 119 complaints — 2 TSBs
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).
00V189000 Jul 11, 2000
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGI... Read more
Consequence
IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
97V058000 Apr 8, 1997
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOL... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
95V115000 Jun 5, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
94V041000 Mar 28, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
92V086000 Jun 19, 1992
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS MAY NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO, IN VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE B... Read more
Consequence
A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.
90V054000 Mar 14, 1990
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.
Consequence
SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.
88V175000 Nov 4, 1988
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Defect Description
THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER.
Consequence
PARKING BRAKE CANNOT BE PROPERLY APPLIED AND VEHICLEWILL NOT MEET THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.
Remedy
INSTALL A RETAINER ON LEFT REAR CALIPER IF CABLE IS NOT ALREADY RETAINED WITH A COTTER PIN AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM.
88V065000 Apr 18, 1988
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE.
Consequence
IF PRIMARY LATCH DISENGAGES, HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLYOPEN. IF CAR WAS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THEDRIVERS FORWARD VISION AREA, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SECONDARY LATCH WITH A NEW LATCH.
88V049000 Apr 1, 1988
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHED TO THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE DOOR MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GARNISH MOLDING.
Consequence
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD LIMIT THE ROTATION OF THE GUIDELOOP. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IT COULD BEPOSSIBLE FOR THE SHOULDER BELT WELDING TO BE CUT BY THE GUIDE. LOSS OF THESHOULDER BELT FUNCTION DURING A VEHICLE CRASH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURIES TO OCCUPANT... Read more
Remedy
A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE LOOP NUT AND SPACER WILL BE INSTALLED TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE CONDITIONS.
88V045000 Mar 28, 1988
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND THE BELLCRANK CLIP IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN AGEAR OTHER THAN THAT DISPLAYED BY THE SHIFT INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE COULD MOVEIN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION AND CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
A NEWLY DESIGNED BELLCRANK CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED.
88V035000 Mar 23, 1988
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
WHEEL LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND/OR COME OFF THE WHEELSTUDS. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF VEHICLE AND ASSURE PROPER TORQUE REPLACES ANY MISSING LUG NUT OR LOOSE STUD.
Complaint Statistics
119 total complaints
6 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 22 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
STEERING
Jan 17, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
I KEEP LISTENING TO THE NEWS ABOUT THE GM IGNITION SWITCH AND CARS CUTTING OFF. I LIVED IN NJ BOUGHT 1988 GRAND PRIX BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 9 MILES ON IT WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION. THE FIRST TITLE OFF IT HAD 24 MIES ON IT. I TOOK IT BACK TIME AFTER TIME RUNNING UP A SERVICE BILL WHICH EVENTUALLY CONTRIB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 17, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
I KEEP LISTENING TO THE NEWS ABOUT THE GM IGNITION SWITCH AND CARS CUTTING OFF. I LIVED IN NJ BOUGHT 1988 GRAND PRIX BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 9 MILES ON IT WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION. THE FIRST TITLE OFF IT HAD 24 MIES ON IT. I TOOK IT BACK TIME AFTER TIME RUNNING UP A SERVICE BILL WHICH EVENTUALLY CONTRIB... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jul 19, 2004
Incident date: Mar 17, 2003
WHEN GETTING INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF THE ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THAT SEAT WAS REPLACED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
May 13, 2003
Incident date: May 13, 2003
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED THE LEFT BALL JOINT FELL OFF AND THE AXLE BROKE. *NLM
STRUCTURE
Sep 4, 2002
Incident date: Sep 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO FALL, AND VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Jul 31, 2002
CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN HER SEATBELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HER WHILE DRIVING, HOWEVER THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 90V054000 REGARDING THE BELTS.(ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF CLIENT)*JB
1 injured
STRUCTURE
May 6, 2002
Incident date: Mar 17, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 00 V 189 000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00061/65 CONCERNING CRADLE BOLTS. DEALER:PONIAC PUBLIC SERVICE GARAGE, MARQUETTE,MI; PHONE# 906/226-6518 WILL NOT HONOR RECALL, AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED $200 FOR COST OF RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMTION.*AK
SUSPENSION
Apr 15, 2002
Incident date: Apr 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE BROKE AND CUT UP THE TIRE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER STATES SPRING AND STRUT SUPPORT BROKE OFF CAUSING SPRING TO PUSH SUPPORT PLATE DOWN INTO THE PATH OF THE TIRE RIPPING THE TIRE. *YH
STRUCTURE
Apr 8, 2002
FRAME CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF RETAINERS, CAUSING MOTOR TO DROP OUT. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mar 28, 2002
Incident date: Mar 28, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FELL OFF TRACK, WHEN CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE THE DOOR FELL OFF THE DOOR HINGE, BOTH HINGE PINS BROKE IN HALF. NLM *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: May 16, 2001
DUE TO GAS TANK RUSTING, VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING FUEL. HAD GAS TANK REPLACED BY MECHANIC. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT PRIOR TO REPLACING THE GAS TANK, MECHANIC TRIED TO MAKE REPAIRS BY USING JB WELD, HOWEVER THAT FAILED AND THE TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SLC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 18, 2001
DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE FELL OFF. DID NOT HAVE ANY PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, A NOTICE WAS RECEIVED FROM DEALERSHIP ABOUT 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO STATING THAT IF THIS HAPPENS TO VEHICLE THEY WILL REPAIR IT, BUT HAD CONTACTED DEALER WHO REFUSE TO REPAIR IT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jun 11, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
I JUST GOT THIS CAR AND I HAVE HAD TO GET 2 TRANSMISSIONS AND I HAD TO GET THE CV SHAFTS REPLACED AND THE BALLJOINTS REPLACED AND NOW THE WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GOING IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 11, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
I JUST GOT THIS CAR AND I HAVE HAD TO GET 2 TRANSMISSIONS AND I HAD TO GET THE CV SHAFTS REPLACED AND THE BALLJOINTS REPLACED AND NOW THE WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GOING IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
THE CAR HAD WORK DONE ON THE FUEL TANK AND RECALLS CAME BACK AND TWO DAYS LATER A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING STARTED,THE STARTER WAS STICKING ON AND THAT WAS IT THE CAR IS NOW TOTALED
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
THE CAR HAD WORK DONE ON THE FUEL TANK AND RECALLS CAME BACK AND TWO DAYS LATER A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING STARTED,THE STARTER WAS STICKING ON AND THAT WAS IT THE CAR IS NOW TOTALED
Fire
STRUCTURE
Feb 27, 2001
THE FRONT FRAME TO BODY BOLTS ROTTED OUT CAUSING THE FRAME TO FALL TO THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONROL AND STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Dec 27, 2000
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
CALIPER NOT ENGAGING WITH ROTORS ON ONE SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
STRUCTURE
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
CRADLE BOLTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-189, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 5, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF THE BRIDGE'S CABLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, THE REAR OF THE MOTOR WAS FOUND ON THE GROUND. OWNER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MOTOR MOUNTS BOLTS, BUT NOT IN THE STATE OF MINNES... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Nov 8, 2000
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE LEVER IS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: May 18, 1998
EMERGENCY BRAKES DO NOT WORK THEY WERE NEVER CONNECTED. THE BACK LEFT SEAT BELT NEVER WORKED. I'VE HAD THE BACK LIGHTS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STILL DO NOT WORK. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A TIRE REPLACE AND THE BOLTS HAMMERED OFF, BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT COME OFF. I HAD TO HAVE ONE MOTOR MOUNT REP... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: May 18, 1998
EMERGENCY BRAKES DO NOT WORK THEY WERE NEVER CONNECTED. THE BACK LEFT SEAT BELT NEVER WORKED. I'VE HAD THE BACK LIGHTS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STILL DO NOT WORK. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A TIRE REPLACE AND THE BOLTS HAMMERED OFF, BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT COME OFF. I HAD TO HAVE ONE MOTOR MOUNT REP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 31, 2000
BRAKES FAILED ON A PRIVATE ROAD, HAD TO BE TOWED & HAVE A BRAKE JOB. AT THE TIME OF OWNERSHIP, MY ADDRESS WAS P.O.BOX 1234 CAMDEN, MAINE 04843. I HAVE RECENTLY SEEN THAT OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 23, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SHREDDING AND MAKING THUMPING NOISES UNDER HOOD. I STOPPED CAR & OPENED HOOD AND FOUND THAT HALF OF THE BELT WAS LEFT. I DROVE FOR ANOTHER MILE TO FIND A PHONE TO CALL AAA. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD THE BELT WAS NEARLY ALL GONE. CAR WAS BUCKING ALSO AND T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jan 21, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Oct 1, 1999
CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH TROUBLE SHOOTING CODES AND A COLOR CODED WIRING DIAGRAM.., I CAN NOT FIND THEM ANYWHERE. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BUT THE POLICE EXCUSED ME SINCE I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND I AM TRYING TO FIX IT. THANKYOU
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 29, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Sep 29, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
NO SUMMARY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jun 7, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
HINGES CONTACT PIN THAT IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE HINGES ON THE DOOR BROKE. CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS OPENING, AND TRYING TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Oct 30, 1998
TRANSMISSION SEAL FAILURE CAUSING LEAKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Oct 30, 1998
CALIPERS STICK CAUSING DAMAGE TO PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR.
TIRES
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 17, 1997
LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 18, 1998
Incident date: Dec 21, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TRIED TO CROSS THE STREET ABOUT 5 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT AND HIT GRAND PRIX IN FRONT GRILL AND HOOD. SINCE THEN THE DASHBOARD HAD LOST ELECTRICAL POWER, SUCH AS SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER, ETC. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 29, 1998
PAINT IS PEELING FROM RUST SPOTS ON RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE. WHERE PAINT IS PEELING SEATS ARE FALLING APART DUE TO RUST/CORROSION. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 3, 1997
CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO FALL OUT PRIOR TO RECALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 28, 1997
CORRODED CRADDLE/RETAINER BOLTS PULLED OUT PRIOR TO RECALL.
STEERING
Aug 26, 1997
NO PARTS.
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 29, 1996
REAR BUSHING FAILED,CAUSING WHEEL TO DISCONNECT.
SEATS
Apr 3, 1997
Incident date: Mar 29, 1994
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE SEAT TO SNAP BACK WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAPPENED TWICE IN 3 YEARS. DEALER SAID THE PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
TIE ROD DISENGAGED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
ALTERNATOR REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
BATTERY REPLACED.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 29, 1996
REAR BUSHINGS RUSTED, CAUSING SUBFRAME TO DISCONNECT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 27, 1996
Incident date: Nov 18, 1996
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, IMPACT LOCATION LEFT FRONT FENDER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED, CONSUMER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE CONSUMER WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
WHEELS
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 26, 1996
LEFT/FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 22, 1996
Incident date: Oct 14, 1996
WHILE DRIVING WENT TO MAKE TURN, STEERING VERY TIGHT, MADE TURN, STEERING WENT LIMP, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, MECHANIC INFORMED DRIVER ENGINE MOUNTS DROPPED ON THE RACK AND PINION AREA. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Aug 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY, ALSO FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS/EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *AK
Showing 50 of 119 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy — 1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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 — 1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
990309004
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
476147
Dec 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW
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 (current) | 12 | 119 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 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 |