1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

12 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

Official recalls have been issued for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Pontiac service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Pontiac customer service.

  1. RECALL: Aftermarket Fuel Filters/Fuel Leak

    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. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 19, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    88,303

  2. RECALL: GM/Cradle Bolts

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 11, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    713,435

  4. RECALL: GM/Rear Cradle Bolts

    If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 08, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    676,535

  5. RECALL: Wheels

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 05, 1995
    Vehicles Affected
    22,361

  6. RECALL: Wheels

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 28, 1995
    Vehicles Affected
    198,163

  7. RECALL: Lighting:Switch:Button:Ring:Brake Lights

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 19, 1992
    Vehicles Affected
    112,765

  8. RECALL: Interior Systems:Passive Restraint:Belts

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 14, 1990
    Vehicles Affected
    673,000

  9. RECALL: Emergency Parking Brake:Mechanical:Linkages And Ca

    Parking brake cannot be properly applied and vehiclewill not meet the grade holding requirements of FMVSS 105. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 04, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    3,857

  10. RECALL: Structure:Hood Assembly:Latches

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 18, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    12,457

  11. RECALL: Interior Systems:Shoulder Belts

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 01, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    1,559

  12. RECALL: Power Train:Transmission:Unknown Type:Lever And Li

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 28, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    17,745

  13. RECALL: Wheels:Lugs:Nuts:Bolts

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 23, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    7,775

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