Pontiac Grand Am 1988

Model Grand Am made in 1988 by Pontiac got 36 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.3l and 2.5l.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/27/2322/35/26Premium$ 7504870805
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD20/30/2423/38/28Premium$ 7194870805
( 2.3L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/34/2827/43/32Regular$ 5364870812
( 2.3L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/36/2928/46/34Regular$ 5184870819
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/31/2626/40/31Regular$ 5784870727
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD23/33/2726/42/31Regular$ 5554870727

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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
92V150000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1988 to 07/01/1989V (Vehicle)10883611/03/1992MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/19/199210/30/1992
Defect SummaryFront fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequence SummaryFuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.
Corrective SummaryReplace front fuel feed hose assembly.
NotesSystem: fuel hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines.note: general motors has expanded nhtsa recall 90v042000 to include anadditional 108,836 vehicles.
90V042000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1988 to 06/01/1989V (Vehicle)6176503/29/1990MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/05/199003/13/1990
Defect SummaryFront fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequence SummaryLeaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryReplace front fuel feed hose assembly.
NotesSystem: front fuel feed hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
476147A01/01/199547-64-4739076Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw03/06/1995
47614712/01/199437954Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw02/09/1995
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA89010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/17/198905/08/1990BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
 There is no summary currently available
EA90041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/29/199003/30/1992BRAKE PERFORMANCE
 There is no summary currently available
STRUCTURE
EA91055GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/05/199108/17/1992W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
EA91005GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/31/199012/31/1991REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
104/01/1991
 Alternator failed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08/11/19951
 Intermittent stalling. *skd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
11/03/19941
 Replaced water pump. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
 Engine head gasket blewout. *ak
04/01/1999101
 As stalling episodes continued and i completed normal maintenance servises, finally a local pontiac dealer did comphrehensive tests and checked without conclusive answer to problem . on oct.13th.99. the car broke down , back fired, could not be restarted, was towed to a pontiac dealer who said head gasket had 1-1/2 inch rupture. no repair was done. car operates again,and continuies to stall. can it be electrical conection problem or what?
01/26/199607/21/1988
 Engine head gasket failure.
01/25/19965
 Engine head failed 2 times. *sd
01/23/1994
 Engine head gaskets have blown in the quad 4 engine, also there is fuel line failure. tt
11/21/1994
 Blew the head gaskets. tt
03/27/19957
 Head gasket failed. *ak
05/05/19955
 Engine head blew out, causing white smoke to be emmited through exhaust pipes. recall repairs refused due to age and mileage of vehicle. *ak
08/15/1995
 Started engine, check gauge light came on; check gauges; showed no oil pressure; engine could have seized up. also, ignition coil covers goes bad. give details.
11/03/19941
 Replaced engine gaskets. *ak
11/07/19941
 Vehicle was making abnormal sound, guide on timing chain had broken, also replaced belt tensioner. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
03/25/19965
 Intermittent stalling followed by engine compartment fire. *sd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
 Owner states while driving vehicle stalls, owner indicated that she has had work done on this vehicle, including replacing the fuel pump. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING
06/08/1999108/01/1988
 Fuel pressure regulator/valve failed causing fire which resulted in property damage and injuries. *yc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/18/19928
 Transmission switch failed causing engine to smoke/intermittent stalling. *aw
SEAT BELTS
03/22/1995
 Seat belts are mounted on door. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
08/13/1998110/30/1997
 Driver side seat belt failed in a collision.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
04/01/1996
 During impact, the driver's side seat belt did not lock. please describe. *ak
07/10/19951
 Driver's side seat belt failure, seat belt cannot be unlatched. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
09/04/1996
 The driver's side lap and shoulder belt does not retract out of the door. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
 Seat belts do not restrain when brakes are applied. tt
STEERING
09/29/1999
 While driving at 40 mph and going around a turn within the road steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control. vehicle hit another vehicle in the front, and dashboard fell apart. *ak
09/23/19943
 'cold power steering'. *dh
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
 Cold steering. *ak
01/07/19957
 'cold power steering'. *sd
12/05/19942
 Rack & pinion steering assembly mounting bracket broke twice, causing loss of control when turning. *skd
STRUCTURE - BODY
09/29/1999
 While driving at 40 mph and going around a turn within the road steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control. vehicle hit another vehicle in the front, and dashboard fell apart. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/01/199509/17/1994
 Paint is chipping off the body of the vehicle. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
104/01/1991
 Struts failed.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/16/2000105/01/2000
 Car stalls while going slower city speeds. *ak
01/31/1996
 Fuel throttle stuck in below zero temperature causing accelerator pedal to stick. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
03/29/2000
 While traveling about 25 mph, in a parking lot accelerator pedal went all the way down to the floorboard, and would not release. vehicle accelerated up to about 45-50 mph. consumer applied the brakes very hard, but would not stop the vehicle. vehicle was put into park, and key was taken out of the ignition before vehicle would stop. vehicle was towed to owner's home. please provide any further information. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
09/01/19951
 Windshield wipers fail to cut off. *sd