Pontiac Grand Prix 1984
Model Grand Prix made in 1984 by Pontiac got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats and vehicle speed control. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.8l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/31/24 | $ 892 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 17/25/20 | $ 1102 | 5 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 18/29/21 | $ 1042 | 5 | 83 8 9 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/35/27 | $ 783 | 5 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 23/38/28 | $ 783 | 5 | 83 819 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/30/23 | $ 938 | 5 | 83 821 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 18/26/21 | $ 1042 | 5 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 18/29/21 | $ 1042 | 5 | 83 8 8 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/03/2002 | 1 | ||
| The ohio state highway patrol reported that vehicle caught on fire, occupants left the seen before officer arrived. *yd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 6 | 01/01/1990 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/12/1994 | 3 | ||
| Failure on the brake pedal, when you apply force to the brakes, the vehicle continues to move. *ak *slc | |||