1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 reports).

4Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1986 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls

Structure:Body:Door

Recall 87V046Apr 3, 198720,096 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 86V139Oct 21, 1986100 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 86V131Sep 19, 1986106,111 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 86V056Apr 28, 198693,317 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Structure1

What owners report

2002-02-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE TRUNK AND REAR SEAT BURNT. THE ALTERED GAS LINE WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
1997-08-22, Structure
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THERE WAS A FIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHICH STARTED IN THE ARM REST. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix questions

Does the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix: Structure:Body:Door; Equipment:Other:Labels; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 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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