Pontiac Grand Prix 1986
Model Grand Prix made in 1986 by Pontiac got 3 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, structure. The car had some investigations: parking brake, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.8l, 4.3l and 5.0l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/24/21 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 850829 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 850826 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/34/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 850826 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 850827 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V139000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 100 | 10/28/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/21/1986 | 10/22/1986 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Tire label contains incorrect tire size information. consequence of defect: vehicles fail to comply with fmvss 110. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install tire loading label with correct information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tire label/fmvss 110. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 93317 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/1986 | 05/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
| 86V131000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 106111 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/19/1986 | 09/30/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| While the consumer was traveling, the vehicle caught fire and the trunk and rear seat burnt. the altered gas line was the possible cause. (ohio traffic crash report) *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/08/1997 | |||
| While vehicle was parked there was a fire on the driver's side door which started in the arm rest. the vehicle is being repaired. *ak | |||