1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

12 recalls · 11 investigations · oldest first

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   1988-03-31Wheels88V035000 Wheel lug nuts were not properly torqued to specifications.

   Remedy: Inspection of vehicle and assure proper torque replaces any missing lug nut or loose stud.

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   1988-04-15Power train88V045000 An interference between the transmission shift cable and the bellcrank clip in the steering column can result in disengagement of the transmission cable.

   Remedy: A newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed.

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   1988-04-22Seat belts88V049000 The front shoulder belt guide loop attached to the upper rear corner of the door may interfere with the garnish molding.

   Remedy: A newly designed guide loop nut and spacer will be installed to eliminate the potential for interference conditions.

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   1988-04-22Latches/locks/linkages88V065000 The secondary hood latch may not properly engage.

   Remedy: Replace secondary latch with a new latch.

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   1988-11-22Parking brake88V175000 The parking brake cable may be disconnected from the left rear brake caliper.

   Remedy: Install a retainer on left rear caliper if cable is not already retained with a cotter pin and adjust parking brake system.

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   1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
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   1989-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-22 Parking brake cable
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   1990-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-10-31 Failure stop lamp switch
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   1990-07-23Seat belts90V054000 Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.

   Remedy: Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.

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    1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
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    1991-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-12-05 W-car hinge pin failure
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    1991-11-26Engineering analysisClosed 1992-06-30 Brake light switch failure
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    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
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    1992-09-11Exterior lighting92V086000 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…

    Remedy: Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

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    1994-05-05Wheels94V041000 Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

    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.

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    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
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    1995-06-14Wheels95V115000 Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

    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.

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    1997-06-11Structure97V058000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

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    1997-10-02Recall queryOpen Cradle bolt failures
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    1999-03-04Recall queryOpen Engine cradle separation
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    2000-09-28Structure00V189000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

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    2001-11-28RPClosed 2002-06-13 Structure
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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Is the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.