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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,500 |
| 3.8L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,300 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 15 | 20 | 16 | $3,750 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,300 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,500 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: EQUIPMENT
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: 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.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAY SEPARATE DURING ACTUATION, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.
Consequence: 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.
THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT ON THE HIGHWAY . *AK
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT FLIES UP,PUSHING YOU INTO THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT FLIES UP,PUSHING YOU INTO THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *AK
The 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix has 2 NHTSA recalls and 4 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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