1982 Pontiac Grand Prix

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1982 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:04.115Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Grand Prix Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1990: 177 complaints 1990 1991: 173 complaints 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1994 1995: 169 complaints 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1998: 499 complaints 1998 1999: 412 complaints 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2002: 330 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2006: 239 complaints 2006 2007: 220 complaints 2008: 142 complaints 2008
1982: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19853
19862
19872
198892
1989143
1990177
1991173
1992117
1993132
1994217
1995169
199679
1997810
1998499
1999412
2000461
2001308
2002330
2003106
2004454
2005148
2006239
2007220
2008142

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820218 — fuel system, gasoline

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DR

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 82V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1988 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ■ 1998 ■ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.