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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD19/24/2121/31/25Regular$ 8925840820
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD16/22/1818/28/21Regular$ 1042584 813
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/24/1919/31/23Regular$ 986584 813
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/24/2020/30/24Regular$ 9385840820
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD16/21/1818/27/21Regular$ 1042584 831
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/24/1918/30/22Regular$ 986584 831

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
87V046000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1985 to 07/01/1986V (Vehicle)2009604/10/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/03/198704/08/1987
Defect SummaryDrivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.
Consequence SummaryThe 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 SummaryInspect and modify power door lock switch as required.
NotesSystem:electrical/door locks.vehicle description: pontiac grand prix le and brougham equipped with powerdoor locks.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
85-7-2706/01/198579671Unknown11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE89145GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/21/198909/22/1989PARKING BRAKE CABLE
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
PE89104GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/17/198905/12/1989JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
C89001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/06/198901/16/1990THROTTLE NON-RETURN
 There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY
EA86025GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/25/198603/02/1988WINDSHIELD WIPERS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/03/19961
 Engine fire. (ohio state police report)
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/19/19961
 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