1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
5 recalls, 4 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.
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).
89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
85V153000 Nov 19, 1985
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION AND GROUND THE CABLE. ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
85V151000 Nov 19, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. ... Read more
Remedy
REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jan 7, 2004
Incident date: Oct 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING, SO SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN LOW GEAR WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE THAT HAD SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Mar 12, 1987
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL SLIPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER TOOK CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Sep 13, 1996
Incident date: Sep 11, 1996
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TWICE, ALSO POWER BOOSTER FAILED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Sep 13, 1996
Incident date: Sep 11, 1996
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TWICE, ALSO POWER BOOSTER FAILED. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,800 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
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
PONTIAC PARISIENNE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC PARISIENNE across all model years (1983, 1988).
17
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths