Pontiac Parisienne 1986

Model Parisienne made in 1986 by Pontiac got 14 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, steering and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: steering, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/23/2020/30/23Regular$ 9386850827
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/25/2020/33/24Regular$ 9386850826
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/25/2019/31/23Regular$ 9386850827
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/25/2020/32/24Regular$ 9386850829
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD15/22/1817/29/21Regular$ 10429850825
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/24/1918/30/22Regular$ 9869850830

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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
86V056000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985V (Vehicle)9331705/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/28/198605/01/1986
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.
86V131000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986V (Vehicle)10611105/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/19/198609/30/1986
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
89V102000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988V (Vehicle)175589707/20/1989ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/16/198907/25/1989
Defect SummaryA 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 SummaryServo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
NotesSystem:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
00060101910/01/2000616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt02/23/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE87038GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/09/198701/28/1988HYDROBOOST FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA88019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/28/198810/31/1990HYDRO BOOST
 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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/02/1995
 Continue intermittently brake light come, applied brake loss of brake pressure (abs). tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
09/15/19961
 Steering wheel locked up while attempting to make a turn, brakes applied; very low speed. *ak upon acceleration vehicle does not pick up speed there is a horrible smell of prestone in the vehicle, the windows fog up and it has pre ignition, the power steering fluid and oil disappears as quickly as consumer puts in.*jb
04/11/19961
 Brake failure resulted in accident. *dh
05/18/19888
 Brakes failed 3 times. *sd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
09/10/19924
 Master cylinder failed 4 times.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
05/08/19961
 Hard brake pedal after recall repairs..
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
03/11/200103/01/2000
 Vehicle has been in the shop four times for brake problems since purchase in 3/00. in one incident, brakes failed completely at highway speed; by sheer luck i was able to avoid causing an accident. this brake system has been recalled, but gm refuses to work on my car because the vin number is not included in the recall. this is a dangerous situation, and further brake failures could result in a serious accident. *ak
06/19/1990607/25/1988
 Brakes failed on several occasions, power master assembly replaced several times however brakes continue to fail.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
06/28/1994211/01/1985
 Power brake hydro booster failed. *ak
09/15/1990
 Electronic power booster brake system leaks brake fluid; brake switch replaced; reoccurred; no braking problems, caught/replaced in time. tt
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
09/15/19961
 Steering wheel locked up while attempting to make a turn, brakes applied; very low speed. *ak upon acceleration vehicle does not pick up speed there is a horrible smell of prestone in the vehicle, the windows fog up and it has pre ignition, the power steering fluid and oil disappears as quickly as consumer puts in.*jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04/16/1996
 The accelerator stuck and went to full throttle and the brakes could not stop the car. please describe. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
09/15/19961
 Steering wheel locked up while attempting to make a turn, brakes applied; very low speed. *ak upon acceleration vehicle does not pick up speed there is a horrible smell of prestone in the vehicle, the windows fog up and it has pre ignition, the power steering fluid and oil disappears as quickly as consumer puts in.*jb
WHEELS
1
 Left wheel came off, bending fender.