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1986 Pontiac Grand Am
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.
The Pontiac Grand Am is a car model that the Pontiac division of General Motors produced in various years between 1973 and 2005. The first and second generations were RWD mid-size cars built on the LeMans GM A platform. The Grand Am name was reused for a FWD compact car for the third- and fourth-generations.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 | 370 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
13 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Pontiac Grand Am?
EPA figures for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Am reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1986 Pontiac Grand Am?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1986 Pontiac Grand Am?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Am, most often about: Steering, Electrical System, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.