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Pontiac Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 236 recall campaigns that cover Pontiac vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1975 and 2020. The Pontiac G6 has the most complaints filed of any Pontiac model, with 10 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Pontiac recall campaigns, newest first

236 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Pontiac Grand Prix; Buick Regal. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V045000 Filed Mar 28, 1988

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:UNKNOWN TYPE:LEVER AND LI

Power train · manual transmission · column shift assembly
Repair progress not yet reported17,745 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V045000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Prix. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V035000 Filed Mar 23, 1988

WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Repair progress not yet reported7,775 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V035000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Am; Buick Skylark; Oldsmobile Calais. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V032000 Filed Mar 15, 1988

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported22,300 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V032000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Am, Sunbird. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V184000 Filed Dec 1, 1987

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported131,476 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V184000
Listed for Pontiac Fiero. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V181000 Filed Dec 1, 1987

ENGINE:OTHER PARTS

Engine and engine cooling · engine
Repair progress not yet reported125,440 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V181000
Listed for Buick LeSabre; Pontiac Bonneville; Oldsmobile 88, 98. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V135000 Filed Sep 1, 1987

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE

Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
Repair progress not yet reported479,715 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V135000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Am; Buick Regal; Oldsmobile Calais. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V124000 Filed Aug 10, 1987

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS

Structure
Repair progress not yet reported261,171 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V124000
Listed for Pontiac Bonneville. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V103000 Filed Jul 10, 1987

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND RECEPTICLE:CIRCUIT BREA

Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
Repair progress not yet reported5,162 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V103000
Listed for Buick LeSabre; Cadillac Deville; Oldsmobile 98; Pontiac 6000. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V093000 Filed Jun 23, 1987

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Repair progress not yet reported6,004 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V093000
Listed for Chevrolet Cavalier; Pontiac Sunbird. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V079000 Filed May 7, 1987

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN

Seats
Repair progress not yet reported1,136,407 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V079000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Prix. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V046000 Filed Apr 3, 1987

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES:LOCKS:DOOR

Structure · body · door
Repair progress not yet reported20,096 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V046000
Listed for Oldsmobile Ciera; Pontiac 6000. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V034000 Filed Mar 16, 1987

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD

Visibility · windshield
Repair progress not yet reported39 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V034000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Prix. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 86V139000 Filed Oct 21, 1986

EQUIPMENT:TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL (GLOVE COMPARTME

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported100 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V139000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Prix, 6000; Chevrolet Cavalier, Camaro and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 86V131000 Filed Sep 19, 1986

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported106,111 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V131000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Prix, Bonneville, Sunbird, 6000 and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 86V056000 Filed Apr 28, 1986

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported93,317 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V056000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Am; Buick Regal; Oldsmobile Calais. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 86V030000 Filed Feb 21, 1986

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

Vehicle speed control · springs
Repair progress not yet reported135,623 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V030000
Listed for Chevrolet Camaro; Pontiac Firebird. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V169000 Filed Dec 20, 1985

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SHOULDER BELTS

Seat belts · front · webbing
Repair progress not yet reported738,485 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V169000
Listed for Buick Century, Skylark; Oldsmobile Ciera; Chevrolet Celebrity and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V034000 Filed Mar 29, 1985

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported121,095 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V034000
Listed for Pontiac Firebird. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V018000 Filed Feb 15, 1985

WHEELS:CAP:COVER:HUB

Wheels · hub
Repair progress not yet reported2,687 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V018000
Listed for Pontiac Grand Am. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V146000 Filed Nov 20, 1984

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · switch/wiring
Repair progress not yet reported973 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V146000

Pontiac recalls by model

Pontiac Grand Prix recalls (51)Pontiac Grand Am recalls (32)Pontiac G6 recalls (10)

Where to next

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20201 20191 20183 20172 20163 20159 20148 20131 20123 20111 20105 20096

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.