Pontiac Grand Prix 1985
Model Grand Prix made in 1985 by Pontiac got 4 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had some investigations: parking brake, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.8l, 5.0l.
Model 1985
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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( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 840820 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 5 | 84 813 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 813 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 840820 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 5 | 84 831 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/30/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 831 |
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
87V046000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1985 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 20096 | 04/10/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/03/1987 | 04/08/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The terminal may contact the steel remote mirror cable,a short can occur without blowing a fuse. this may allow the cable to overheatand could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System:electrical/door locks.vehicle description: pontiac grand prix le and brougham equipped with powerdoor locks. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN | |||||
85-7-27 | 06/01/1985 | 79671 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
PE89145 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/21/1989 | 09/22/1989 | PARKING BRAKE CABLE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
PE89104 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/17/1989 | 05/12/1989 | JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VISIBILITY | ||||||
EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
07/03/1996 | 1 | ||
Engine fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
07/19/1996 | 1 | ||
The transmission went completely out on the highway . *ak | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
When applying brakes the back of the front seat flies up,pushing you into the dash on the passenger side. *ak |