1985 Pontiac Grand AmPontiac Grand Am 1985

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars TWO DOOR COUPE.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Pontiac1G7 2C2 4G2 6G2 JG2 JG7 1G2 1G5 2C7 J87 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 - 21 MPG24 - 31 MPG355.48 - 467.73 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1985 Pontiac Grand Am?
     - The 1985 Pontiac Grand Am has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 21 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 - 31 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is $2850.
  • Where is the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am produced?
     - The 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is produced in Warren Michigan, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am?
     - There are 8 recall(s) for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am weigh?
     - The 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is listed to weigh 1360 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 59768 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 26184 [USA]: Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.

  • Recall 25770 [USA]: System: throttle return spring. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engines.

  • Recall 1987082 [Canada]: Structure

  • Recall 1986026 [Canada]: The carburetor return spring assembly may fail. this could prevent the deceleration of the vehicle even though the driver has

  • Recall 1985012 [Canada]: These vehicles do not comply with cmvss 1101 - emission device.

  • Recall 1985061 [Canada]: These vehicles do not comply with c.m.v.s.s. 215-bumpers.

  • Recall 1984121 [Canada]: Vehicles were assembled with inadequate clamp load on the tie rod adjuster. this would allow the tie rod to loosen and separat

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Grand Am

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) CA model
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4500
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4410
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) CA model
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2850
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Vehicle record id1320
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Grand Am
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)92
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.1111
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.3333
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4500
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Grand Am

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1500
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.3962
    City mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4220
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2250
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Vehicle record id364
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Grand Am
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)92
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 126.6667
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 141.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1500
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Grand Am

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.9004
    City mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4232
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,31
    Vehicle record id365
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Grand Am
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)92
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 126.6667
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 144.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Grand Am

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4407
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Vehicle record id366
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Grand Am
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)92
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.3333
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 000524001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
Known Recall Investigations
  • Seat belt separation investigation # EA91045

    There is no summary currently available

  • Headlamp switch failure investigation # PE88027

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  • Windshield wipers investigation # EA86025

    Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.Analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the commutator of the wiper motor,corrosion may form in the wiper motor brush and disengagement of thewiper arms may occur. In view of the existing legal precedent, the largenumber of warranty claims concerning wiper motor failures (114,000) andthe high wiper motor and motor kit part sales (251,000), it is imperativethat this matter receive management support.Status: gm response dated 2/23/87. Analyzing as time permits.Ea closed 3/2/88.=== d@

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoFireN NoneNone19990222

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

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone19951003

Seat belt buckle failed to latch upon impact, resulting in injuries. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19870617

Windshield washer pump and wiper switch failed. Mjs

NoNoN NoneNone19850528

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

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