Pontiac Grand Am 1986
Model Grand Am made in 1986 by Pontiac got 15 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, interior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, structure. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.0l.
Model 1986
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/26 | 25/41/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 850901 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/34/27 | 25/43/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 850611 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 850820 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
87V124000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 06/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 261171 | 08/27/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS | ||||||
EA91045 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1991 | 10/26/1992 | SEAT BELT SEPARATION | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE91099 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/15/1991 | 11/07/1991 | SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
07/08/1994 | 4 | ||
Car is 6 cylinder 3. litre replace ignition module about four times within a year and three months . tt transmission leak. *slc | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
12/26/1996 | |||
Under the hood compartment fire, driving the vehicle smelled fuel fumes and vehicle caught on fire , vehicle completely burned, will provide fire report. *ak | |||
INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
04/16/1997 | |||
Dash lights go out when headlights are on. *ak | |||
02/09/1997 | 1 | ||
Dashboard lights inoperative. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
07/08/1994 | 4 | ||
Car is 6 cylinder 3. litre replace ignition module about four times within a year and three months . tt transmission leak. *slc | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
04/15/1996 | |||
Failure of the driver side seat belt retractor, belt will not retract. | |||
11/20/1995 | |||
Passenger side seat belts have failed, replaced entire seat belt because it would not retract. tt | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
06/28/1995 | 8 | ||
Steering belt broke. | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
01/01/1991 | 1 | ||
'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
05/10/1996 | |||
Loss of power steering control, usually at slow speeds and/or during cold weather. *ak | |||
04/28/1996 | |||
The vehicle hit a bump in the road and caused the owner to lose control of the car and the car crashed and exploded. please describe. *ak | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
12/12/1994 | 2 | ||
Cold power steering. *ak | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
06/28/1995 | 8 | ||
Steering rack failed. *skd | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
12/23/1990 | |||
Water collection under plastic body moldings is causing body panel to rust. | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
06/10/1996 | 0 | ||
Vehicle hit a bump on the road resulting in vehicle explosion. *sd |