1985 Pontiac Parisienne Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Pontiac Parisienne, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Parisienne
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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Vehicle speed control
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
The fuel feed and fuel return pipe assemblies includes a hose which may contact the pointed end of the radiator shroud attaching screw. This could cause a gasoline leak. Consequence of defect: if fuel leak develops it could result in an underhood fire and burn injuries to occupants.
Remedy: Reposition fuel lines to preclude contact with radiator shroud attaching screw.
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Cables (electrical system)
The positive battery cable may contact the upper control arm or exhaust manifold shield and eventually wear through the insulation and ground the cable. Consequence of defect: this could result in an underhood fire which could cause burn injuries to occupants.
Remedy: Install a positive battery service kit.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1985 Pontiac Parisienne have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving vehicle's transmission caught on fire. *mr the consumer stated the transmission was slipping, so she placed the vehicle in low gear which resulted in a fire that had spread throughout th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 22, 2003 · Power train
“While driving at 60 MPH the cruise control slipped, causing vehicle to accelerate. Consumer took cruise control off and applied the brakes. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 1999 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1985 Pontiac Parisienne (Parisienne Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–18 / 19–27 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac Parisienne model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Parisienne model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Pontiac Parisienne | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 Pontiac Parisienne | 3 | 3 |
| 1986 Pontiac Parisienne | 3 | 12 |
| 1987 Pontiac Parisienne | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Pontiac Parisienne | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1985 Pontiac Parisienne
How do I know if my 1985 Pontiac Parisienne 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Pontiac Parisienne; 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 85V151000).
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.
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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.