1985 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1985 Pontiac Grand AM has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

4Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Pontiac Grand AM recalls

Structure

Recall 87V124Aug 10, 1987261,171 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Recall 86V030Feb 21, 1986135,623 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

Recall 84V146Nov 20, 1984973 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 84V124Oct 10, 198410,359 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Pontiac Grand AM problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Visibility2
Seat Belts1
Interior Lighting1

What owners report

1999-09-21, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STALLING SINCE NEW, CONTINUES AND IS MORE FREQUENT, SEVERAL REPAIRS HOWEVER NOT RECTIFIED. MJS
1999-09-15, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CONSUMER STATE'S WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, THERE IS LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND WHEN TURNING THE KEY, THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO START. *AK
1999-03-01, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. NO PRIOR WARNING. INSURANCE COMPANY SAID IT MAY BE DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. AK
1995-11-09, Seat Belts
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

1985 Pontiac Grand AM questions

Does the 1985 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Grand AM: Structure; Vehicle Speed Control:Springs; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Pontiac Grand AM?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Visibility (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Pontiac Grand AM has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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