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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/35/26 | Premium | $ 750 | 4 | 870805 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/30/24 | 23/38/28 | Premium | $ 719 | 4 | 870805 |
( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/34/28 | 27/43/32 | Regular | $ 536 | 4 | 870812 |
( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/36/29 | 28/46/34 | Regular | $ 518 | 4 | 870819 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 26/40/31 | Regular | $ 578 | 4 | 870727 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/33/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 555 | 4 | 870727 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
92V150000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 108836 | 11/03/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/19/1992 | 10/30/1992 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Front 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 Summary | Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
90V042000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 61765 | 03/29/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/05/1990 | 03/13/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Front 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 Summary | Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: front fuel feed hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
476147A | 01/01/1995 | 47-64-47 | 39076 | Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
476147 | 12/01/1994 | 37954 | Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STRUCTURE | ||||||
EA91055 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/05/1991 | 08/17/1992 | W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
EA91005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1990 | 12/31/1991 | REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
1 | 04/01/1991 | ||
Alternator failed. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
08/11/1995 | 1 | ||
Intermittent stalling. *skd | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
11/03/1994 | 1 | ||
Replaced water pump. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
Engine head gasket blewout. *ak | |||
04/01/1999 | 101 | ||
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? | |||
01/26/1996 | 07/21/1988 | ||
Engine head gasket failure. | |||
01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
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 | |||
03/27/1995 | 7 | ||
Head gasket failed. *ak | |||
05/05/1995 | 5 | ||
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. | |||
11/03/1994 | 1 | ||
Replaced engine gaskets. *ak | |||
11/07/1994 | 1 | ||
Vehicle was making abnormal sound, guide on timing chain had broken, also replaced belt tensioner. tt | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
03/25/1996 | 5 | ||
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 | |||
06/08/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
Fuel pressure regulator/valve failed causing fire which resulted in property damage and injuries. *yc | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
03/18/1992 | 8 | ||
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 | |||
08/13/1998 | 1 | 10/30/1997 | |
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 | |||
07/10/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
09/23/1994 | 3 | ||
'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
Cold steering. *ak | |||
01/07/1995 | 7 | ||
'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
12/05/1994 | 2 | ||
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 | |||
04/01/1995 | 09/17/1994 | ||
Paint is chipping off the body of the vehicle. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
1 | 04/01/1991 | ||
Struts failed. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
06/16/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
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 | |||
09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Windshield wipers fail to cut off. *sd |