1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. (Ohio state police report)
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake cable
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- Jammed steering mechanism
Summary: the oil fill tube may become loose, causing it to fall andpossibly become lodged near the steering gear.this may cause thesteering mechanism to become jammed, resulting in a loss of vehiclecontrol.===
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- 79671Unknown
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