1985 Pontiac Grand Am
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.
Remedy
Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.
The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal IS released. consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and…
The switch used may not be compatible with the wiper motor. This system, although functional, IS not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing system". The windshield wiper speed may remain nearly constant whether in high or low speed mode. The standard requires that the difference between high and low…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Wiper switches will be replaced if necessary, without charge.
The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. The bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be tight enough. This could allow the tie rod to loosen and detach itself from the adjuster.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The tie rod end bolts will be tightened without cost to the owner.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Interior lighting · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield washer pump and wiper switch failed. Mjs
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The consumer state's when driving at any speed vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning. Also, there IS loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle and when turning the key, the vehicle IS very hard to start. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood. no prior warning. insurance company said it may be due to faulty wiring. please provide further information and vin#. ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failed to latch upon impact, resulting in injuries. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt separation
There is no summary currently available
- Headlamp switch failure
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- Windshield wipers
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the…
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the commutator of the wiper motor,corrosion may form in the wiper motor brush and disengagement of thewiper arms may occur. In view of the existing legal precedent, the largenumber of warranty claims concerning wiper motor failures (114,000) andthe high wiper motor and motor kit part sales (251,000), it IS imperativethat this matter receive management support.status: gm response dated 2/23/87. Analyzing as time permits.ea closed 3/2/88.=== d@
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
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