1988 Pontiac Grand prix problems
The Grand Prix is a line of automobiles produced by the Pontiac Division of General Motors from 1962 until 2002 as coupes and from 1989 through 2008 model years as four-door sedans.
First introduced as a full-size performance coupe for the 1962 model year, the model varied repeatedly in size, luxury, and performance during its production. The Grand Prix was the most expensive coupe Pontiac offered until the 1970s, when the Bonneville Brougham and the Firebird Trans Am became more exclusive. Among the changes were positioning in the personal luxury car market segment and mid-size car offering from the second generation to the fifth generation for the sedan and from the second generation to the sixth generation from the coupe.
All Grand Prixs from 1962 through 1972 were pillarless hardtops (except for the 1967 convertible),
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Common 1988 Pontiac Grand prix problems
The 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, like many cars of its era, has some common problems that owners have reported over the years. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Sudden Low Beam Headlight Failure: The 7th generation Grand Prix, which includes the 1988 model, has a problem where the low beam headlights can suddenly shut off even though the lights themselves are perfectly fine. This is due to a defective headlamp driver module which is responsible for distributing power to the lights.
- Interior Issues: The interior of the 1988 Grand Prix has been reported to have several issues. For example, the combination lock on the glovebox probably encouraged many a thief to tear the entire dash off the car with a pry bar.
- Engine Problems: Engine problems are a common complaint for the 1988 Grand Prix. For example, some owners have reported issues with crank sensors not working when the car is hot, which can prevent the car from starting.
- Transmission Problems: Transmission problems are another common complaint for the 1988 Grand Prix. For example, some owners have reported transmission failure, which can be a costly repair.
- Badge Engineering: One of the reasons why Pontiac failed as a brand was due to badge engineering, where the same car was sold under different names with minor changes.
- Renaming Product Line: Pontiac also made the mistake of renaming its models to confuse consumers. For example, the Grand Prix was substituted for G6, G5, or G8, which did nothing but confuse the car buying public.
In conclusion, while the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is a classic car, it has its fair share of common problems that owners have reported over the years. These issues range from manual transmission availability to engine and transmission problems, interior issues, and badge engineering. If you're considering purchasing a 1988 Grand Prix, it's important to be aware of these potential issues and budget accordingly for any necessary repairs.
How reliable is a Pontiac Grand Prix?
Pontiacs generally have a good track record for longevity with many Grand Prix owners reporting an average mileage of 225,000 miles before the engine and transmission repairs start to pile up. Expect to reach a maximum of 250,000 miles if you're lucky, 200,000 if the car wasn't in great shape when you found it.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Grand Prix have?
The standard four-barrel 389 cu in (6.4 L) V8 was uprated to 333 hp (248 kW) with a manual transmission or 325 hp (242 kW) with automatic.
Why does my Pontiac Grand Prix stall?
The most common reasons a Pontiac Grand Prix engine stalling are the fuel system, the air intake system, or the ignition system.
How many miles per gallon does a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix get?
Based on data from 9 vehicles, 132 fuel-ups and 37,276 miles of driving, the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.69 with a 0.80 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 2 outliers (1.49%) removed.
Is the Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Pontiacs generally have a good track record for longevity with many Grand Prix owners reporting an average mileage of 225,000 miles before the engine and transmission repairs start to pile up. Expect to reach a maximum of 250,000 miles if you're lucky, 200,000 if the car wasn't in great shape when you found it.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Grand Prix have?
The standard four-barrel 389 cu in (6.4 L) V8 was uprated to 333 hp (248 kW) with a manual transmission or 325 hp (242 kW) with automatic.
Is a Pontiac Grand Prix FWD or RWD?
"We wanted a car to run with BMWs," says program engineering manager Phil Minch. "But we were limited by the W-car architecture, in other words, by front-wheel drive. "The rear end never lets go when you have the same size tires all around.
Why does my Pontiac Grand Prix stall?
The most common reasons a Pontiac Grand Prix engine stalling are the fuel system, the air intake system, or the ignition system.
1988 Pontiac Grand prix car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Grand prix problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1988 Pontiac Grand prix vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1988 Pontiac Grand prix
The NHTSA has received 120 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1988 Pontiac Grand prix. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1988 Pontiac Grand prix vehicles.
2016-01-17
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-01
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I KEEP LISTENING TO THE NEWS ABOUT THE GM IGNITION SWITCH AND CARS CUTTING OFF. I LIVED IN NJ BOUGHT 1988 GRAND PRIX BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 9 MILES ON IT WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION. THE FIRST TITLE OFF IT HAD 24 MIES ON IT. I TOOK IT BACK TIME AFTER TIME RUNNING UP A SERVICE BILL WHICH EVENTUALLY CONTRIBUTED TO MY BANKRUPTCY BUT NJ HD NO LEMON LAW SO I WAS STUCK IN IT. I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET RID OF IT WITH 154000+ MILES ON IT AND IT WAS STILL CUTTING OFF WHENEVER. IT WAS SCARY TO DRIVE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU TOOK YOUR FOR OFF THE GAS IF THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WOULD FREEZE. I AM REPORTING THIS SO SOMEONE KNOWS THAT THE ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON WAY LONGER THAN GM IS LETTING ON.
2004-07-19
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-17
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHEN GETTING INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF THE ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THAT SEAT WAS REPLACED. *AK
2003-05-13
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-13
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED THE LEFT BALL JOINT FELL OFF AND THE AXLE BROKE. *NLM
2002-09-04
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-03
- VIN: 1G2WP14WXJF
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO FALL, AND VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN.*AK
2002-07-10
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN HER SEATBELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HER WHILE DRIVING, HOWEVER THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 90V054000 REGARDING THE BELTS.(ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF CLIENT)*JB
2002-05-06
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-17
- VIN: 1G2WJ14W0JF
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL 00 V 189 000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00061/65 CONCERNING CRADLE BOLTS. DEALER:PONIAC PUBLIC SERVICE GARAGE, MARQUETTE,MI; PHONE# 906/226-6518 WILL NOT HONOR RECALL, AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED $200 FOR COST OF RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMTION.*AK
2002-04-15
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-13
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE BROKE AND CUT UP THE TIRE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER STATES SPRING AND STRUT SUPPORT BROKE OFF CAUSING SPRING TO PUSH SUPPORT PLATE DOWN INTO THE PATH OF THE TIRE RIPPING THE TIRE. *YH
2002-04-08
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G2WP14W2JF
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF RETAINERS, CAUSING MOTOR TO DROP OUT. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED.*AK
2002-03-28
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-28
- VIN: 1G2WJGWJF22
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FELL OFF TRACK, WHEN CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE THE DOOR FELL OFF THE DOOR HINGE, BOTH HINGE PINS BROKE IN HALF. NLM *TT
2002-02-20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-16
- VIN: 1G2WP14W2JF
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: DUE TO GAS TANK RUSTING, VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING FUEL. HAD GAS TANK REPLACED BY MECHANIC. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT PRIOR TO REPLACING THE GAS TANK, MECHANIC TRIED TO MAKE REPAIRS BY USING JB WELD, HOWEVER THAT FAILED AND THE TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SLC
2001-06-18
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G2WJ14WXJF
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE FELL OFF. DID NOT HAVE ANY PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, A NOTICE WAS RECEIVED FROM DEALERSHIP ABOUT 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO STATING THAT IF THIS HAPPENS TO VEHICLE THEY WILL REPAIR IT, BUT HAD CONTACTED DEALER WHO REFUSE TO REPAIR IT. *AK
2001-06-04
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-15
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I JUST GOT THIS CAR AND I HAVE HAD TO GET 2 TRANSMISSIONS AND I HAD TO GET THE CV SHAFTS REPLACED AND THE BALLJOINTS REPLACED AND NOW THE WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GOING IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS. *AK
2001-03-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2WJ14W7JF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR HAD WORK DONE ON THE FUEL TANK AND RECALLS CAME BACK AND TWO DAYS LATER A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING STARTED,THE STARTER WAS STICKING ON AND THAT WAS IT THE CAR IS NOW TOTALED
2001-02-05
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G2WK14W7KF
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FRONT FRAME TO BODY BOLTS ROTTED OUT CAUSING THE FRAME TO FALL TO THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONROL AND STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM
2000-12-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-15
- VIN: 1G2WJ14W4JF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CALIPER NOT ENGAGING WITH ROTORS ON ONE SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
2000-11-08
PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE LEVER IS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
2000-11-01
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CRADLE BOLTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-189, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
2000-10-27
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-05
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF THE BRIDGE'S CABLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, THE REAR OF THE MOTOR WAS FOUND ON THE GROUND. OWNER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MOTOR MOUNTS BOLTS, BUT NOT IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. HOWEVER, OWNER DID RECEIVED RECALL LETTER IN OCTOBER, 2000. (LETTER WRITTEN BY FATHER) *CJ
2000-10-19
PARKING BRAKE,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-18
- VIN: 1G2WK14W3JF
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: EMERGENCY BRAKES DO NOT WORK THEY WERE NEVER CONNECTED. THE BACK LEFT SEAT BELT NEVER WORKED. I'VE HAD THE BACK LIGHTS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STILL DO NOT WORK. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A TIRE REPLACE AND THE BOLTS HAMMERED OFF, BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT COME OFF. I HAD TO HAVE ONE MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED.
2000-05-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES FAILED ON A PRIVATE ROAD, HAD TO BE TOWED & HAVE A BRAKE JOB. AT THE TIME OF OWNERSHIP, MY ADDRESS WAS P.O.BOX 1234 CAMDEN, MAINE 04843. I HAVE RECENTLY SEEN THAT OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT. *AK
2000-01-23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-15
- VIN: 1G2WJ14W6JF
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SHREDDING AND MAKING THUMPING NOISES UNDER HOOD. I STOPPED CAR & OPENED HOOD AND FOUND THAT HALF OF THE BELT WAS LEFT. I DROVE FOR ANOTHER MILE TO FIND A PHONE TO CALL AAA. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD THE BELT WAS NEARLY ALL GONE. CAR WAS BUCKING ALSO AND THEN STALLED. *AK
2000-01-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-01
- VIN: 1G2WJ14W6JF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1999-10-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH TROUBLE SHOOTING CODES AND A COLOR CODED WIRING DIAGRAM.., I CAN NOT FIND THEM ANYWHERE. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BUT THE POLICE EXCUSED ME SINCE I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND I AM TRYING TO FIX IT. THANKYOU
1999-09-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G2WP14W1JF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY.
1999-09-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-08-01
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY
1988 Pontiac Grand prix recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 12 recalls for different components of the 1988 Pontiac Grand prix.
2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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, 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: 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).
2000-07-11
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS.
- Consequence: IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
1997-04-08
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
- Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
1995-06-05
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence: IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
1995-03-28
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence: IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
1992-06-19
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS MAY NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO, IN VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
- Consequence: A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.
1990-03-14
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.
- Consequence: SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
- Remedy: REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.
1988-11-04
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
- Summary: THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER.
- Consequence: PARKING BRAKE CANNOT BE PROPERLY APPLIED AND VEHICLEWILL NOT MEET THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.
- Remedy: INSTALL A RETAINER ON LEFT REAR CALIPER IF CABLE IS NOT ALREADY RETAINED WITH A COTTER PIN AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM.
1988-04-18
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE.
- Consequence: IF PRIMARY LATCH DISENGAGES, HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLYOPEN. IF CAR WAS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THEDRIVERS FORWARD VISION AREA, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: REPLACE SECONDARY LATCH WITH A NEW LATCH.
1988-04-01
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Summary: THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHED TO THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE DOOR MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GARNISH MOLDING.
- Consequence: THIS INTERFERENCE COULD LIMIT THE ROTATION OF THE GUIDELOOP. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IT COULD BEPOSSIBLE FOR THE SHOULDER BELT WELDING TO BE CUT BY THE GUIDE. LOSS OF THESHOULDER BELT FUNCTION DURING A VEHICLE CRASH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
- Remedy: A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE LOOP NUT AND SPACER WILL BE INSTALLED TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE CONDITIONS.
1988-03-28
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
- Summary: AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND THE BELLCRANK CLIP IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CABLE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN AGEAR OTHER THAN THAT DISPLAYED BY THE SHIFT INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE COULD MOVEIN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION AND CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: A NEWLY DESIGNED BELLCRANK CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED.
1988-03-23
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
- Consequence: WHEEL LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND/OR COME OFF THE WHEELSTUDS. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: INSPECTION OF VEHICLE AND ASSURE PROPER TORQUE REPLACES ANY MISSING LUG NUT OR LOOSE STUD.
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