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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/32/2625/41/30Regular$ 7224850901
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD23/34/2725/43/31Regular$ 6944850611
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD19/27/2221/35/26Regular$ 8534850820

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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
87V124000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1984 to 06/01/1985V (Vehicle)26117108/27/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/10/198708/17/1987
Defect SummarySmall cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
Consequence SummaryCracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.
Corrective SummaryInstall inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.
NotesSystem: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
00052400104/01/2000613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr07/25/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
EA91045GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/07/199110/26/1992SEAT BELT SEPARATION
 There is no summary currently available
PE91099GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/15/199111/07/1991SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
07/08/19944
 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
02/09/19971
 Dashboard lights inoperative.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/08/19944
 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
06/28/19958
 Steering belt broke.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
01/01/19911
 '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
12/12/19942
 Cold power steering. *ak
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK
06/28/19958
 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
06/10/19960
 Vehicle hit a bump on the road resulting in vehicle explosion. *sd