1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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4 safety recalls for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Door (structure)
Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.
Remedy: Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.
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Labels (equipment)
Tire label contains incorrect tire size information. Consequence of defect: vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS 110.
Remedy: Install tire loading label with correct information.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 14, 2002 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 1997 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.8/4.3/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac Grand Prix model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Grand Prix model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
How do I know if my 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V056000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
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- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
- Solstice728 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.