1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
5 recalls, 14 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.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 11, 2001
VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE IN 3/00. IN ONE INCIDENT, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AT HIGHWAY SPEED; BY SHEER LUCK I WAS ABLE TO AVOID CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN RECALLED, BUT GM REFUSES TO WORK ON MY CAR BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER IS NOT IN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Jun 19, 1990
BRAKES FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, POWER MASTER ASSEMBLY REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL.
WHEELS
Aug 28, 1997
LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF, BENDING FENDER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Sep 10, 1992
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED 4 TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Apr 22, 1997
Incident date: Jun 28, 1994
POWER BRAKE HYDRO BOOSTER FAILED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
HARD BRAKE PEDAL AFTER RECALL REPAIRS..
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 16, 1996
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, BRAKES APPLIED; VERY LOW SPEED. *AK UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED THERE IS A HORRIBLE SMELL OF PRESTONE IN THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND IT HAS PRE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND OIL DISAPPEARS AS QUICKLY AS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 16, 1996
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, BRAKES APPLIED; VERY LOW SPEED. *AK UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED THERE IS A HORRIBLE SMELL OF PRESTONE IN THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND IT HAS PRE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND OIL DISAPPEARS AS QUICKLY AS... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 16, 1996
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, BRAKES APPLIED; VERY LOW SPEED. *AK UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED THERE IS A HORRIBLE SMELL OF PRESTONE IN THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND IT HAS PRE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND OIL DISAPPEARS AS QUICKLY AS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. *DH
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Apr 16, 1996
THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND WENT TO FULL THROTTLE AND THE BRAKES COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: May 18, 1988
BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Aug 30, 1995
Incident date: Sep 15, 1990
ELECTRONIC POWER BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS BRAKE FLUID; BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED; REOCCURRED; NO BRAKING PROBLEMS, CAUGHT/REPLACED IN TIME. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 3, 1995
Incident date: Aug 2, 1995
CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHT COME, APPLIED BRAKE LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE (ABS). TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 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) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 5.0L 8-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) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
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, 1986 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