1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 3.8L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
• 4.3L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
• 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
• 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

• 07E088000: EQUIPMENT

  CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A…

  Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

  Reported October 24, 2007. View on NHTSA

• 06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  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…

  Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

  Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA

• 87V046000: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAY SEPARATE DURING ACTUATION, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.

  Remedy: INSPECT AND MODIFY POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AS REQUIRED.

  Reported April 3, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 86V139000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  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.

  Reported October 21, 1986. View on NHTSA

• 86V131000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

  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…

  Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

  Reported September 19, 1986. View on NHTSA

• 86V056000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

  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…

  Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

  Reported April 28, 1986. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle1985Gasoline
  1985 Pontiac Grand Prix

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV) (FFS)) · RWD
  19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)

• Vehicle1987Gasoline
  1987 Pontiac Grand Prix

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)) · RWD
  19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions