1986 Pontiac Grand Am LE 2dr Coupe
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All photo credits
- Photo: Brown Grand Am Front by Ryanandlenny, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 89-91 Pontiac Grand Am LE coupe by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Dash by Rockclaw1030, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Pontiac Grand Am by Ryanandlenny, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 GRAND AM INTERIOR by VX1NG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Pontiac Grand Am LE 2dr Coupe is a 2.5-liter inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,449 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 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 Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,449 ($28,019 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 13-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,489 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Pontiac Grand Am LE 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 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
13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Pontiac GRAND AM
Owner Complaints
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Pontiac GRAND AM (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 5 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
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 1986 PONTIAC GRAND AM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.