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1985 Pontiac Grand Am 2dr Coupe

The 1985 Pontiac Grand Am 2dr Coupe is a 2.5-liter inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,365 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Grand Am measures 177.0 inches long on a 103.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,489 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,365 ($25,266 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L I4
Displacement2.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13-in.
Wheels Rear13-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length177 in
Width66 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase103.4 in
Curb Weight2,489 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear34 in
Shoulder Room Front54 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Pontiac GRAND AM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · 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 APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: 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.

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).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

Aug 10, 1987 · STRUCTURE

SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

Consequence: CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.

NHTSA campaign 87V124000

Feb 21, 1986 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

NHTSA campaign 86V030000

Nov 20, 1984 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

THE SWITCH USED MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS SYSTEM, ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL, IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM". THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED MAY REMAIN NEARLY CONSTANT WHETHER IN HIGH OR LOW SPEED MODE. THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW SPEED MUST BE AT LEAST 15 CYCLES PER MINUTE TO ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF RAIN, SNOW, OR WHEEL SPRAY CONDITIONS.

Remedy: WIPER SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 84V146000

Oct 10, 1984 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER.

Remedy: THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 84V124000

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Pontiac GRAND AM

Owner Complaints

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Pontiac GRAND AM (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 15, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“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…”
Aug 31, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE STALLING SINCE NEW, CONTINUES AND IS MORE FREQUENT, SEVERAL REPAIRS HOWEVER NOT RECTIFIED. MJS”
Mar 1, 1999 · Electrical System Fire
“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”
Oct 5, 1995 · Seat Belts Crash 1 injury
“SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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