1987 Pontiac Grand Am
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 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).
The fuel feed or fuel return hose at the engine may rub against a shift lever on the 5 speed transaxle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In time a hole could be rubbed through the hose and fuelleak into the engine compartment. this could reuslt in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Replace the fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.
The fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants.
Remedy
Replace both fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.
Owner complaints
28 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p195/70/14 )
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p195/70/14 )
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
My digital odometer stopped working at 199,999 miles. I was told by pontiac that it was defective, and that normally it would continue on to 200,000. the only problem IS that the lcd display will only show a "1" in the one hundred thousands place. technicar, the company who fixes instrument…
My digital odometer stopped working at 199,999 miles. I was told by pontiac that it was defective, and that normally it would continue on to 200,000. the only problem IS that the lcd display will only show a "1" in the one hundred thousands place. technicar, the company who fixes instrument clusters, says they all stop at that mileage, and the chip in the back has to be replaced. I went through a lengthy process of complaints as well as writing a letter only to get a statement saying my car was out of warranty. I don't see how they can design an odometer to fail, many problems result - maintenance, title, value, etc. had I gotten the analogue version, it would still be going. I need an explanation. thanks.
- Seat belts › Front
The design of the lap belts mounted in the door does not properly provide enough protection in an event of an accident. Consumer was driving 40mph and was struck on the driver side. *Ak
- Unknown or other
Can't seem to ever save any money to buy a new van because car this one IS costing too much money to keep on the road. No safety defect (s) listed in summary. *Ak
- Electrical system
Vehicle having trouble starting. consumer charged battery and while driving vehicle caught on fire due to possible electrical failure resuting in injury to drivers hands.
- Vehicle speed control
While traveling along a 4-lane street, the gas pedal went to full throttle, vehicle accelerated from 50 mph to pass a bus. Engine was then turned off, causing a loss of power steering. Unable to steer, vehicle brushed up against another vehicle , went up on center of median and stopped when it hit a sign post.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver and passenger seatbelt buckle broke, causing both to be inoperative, which offered no protection for the driver and passenger. please provide further information. consumer claims there IS a bulletin and there IS no recall.*ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The rack and pinion malfunction. vehicle IS very hard to steer.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Transmission completely failed and had to be replaced. Fuel injector starts when it feels like it for the last year. Started one week. Seat belt locks up on driver and passenger sides causing the driver to get burned on the neck when stopping.
- Vehicle speed control
With the cruise control engaged ,going over a small hill the vehicle continued to accelerate and would not disengage when pushing the brake or steering column switch. Turned off ignition to stop vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer who could not find the problem. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust manifold failure.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Mass airflow sensor failed. Also replaced electronic ignition/water pump/alternator/crankshaft/locked torque converter. *ak
- Seats
Both front seats have separated from tracking, fell onto rear seats. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Valve cover gasket failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver's side rear seat belt would not release from belt buckle after pressing the red release button. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
'Cold power steering' prevents right hand turn for first five minutes of vehicle operation. *Dh
- Steering
Steering gets real tight when driving slowly and first starting vehicle cannot turn steering wheel. Please describe details. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver seat belt retractor IS not working right . tt
- Steering › Column
Steering column IS coming loose, equipped with tilt steering. tt
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Starter assembly
Purchased vehicle used had to replace the stater and the alternator. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine check service light keeps coming on. Please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Water pump replaced.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The front driver and passenger seat belt retractor wouldn't pull out and buckle it. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Two motor mounts crack and one completely gone. tt
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
- Brake performance
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- Brake ineffectiveness
There is no summary currently available
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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