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1988 Pontiac Grand Am LE 4dr Sedan

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1988 Pontiac Grand Am – front Unverified
Photo: Brown Grand Am Front by Ryanandlenny, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (1985–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Brown Grand Am Front by Ryanandlenny, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 89-91 Pontiac Grand Am LE coupe by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Pontiac Dash by Rockclaw1030, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1985 Pontiac Grand Am by Ryanandlenny, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1989 GRAND AM INTERIOR by VX1NG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1988 Pontiac Grand Am LE 4dr Sedan is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,169 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Grand Am measures 181.0 inches long on a 103.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,577 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,169 ($30,684 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L I4 turbocharged
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in. steel
Wheels Rear14-in. steel
Dimensions & Weight
Length181 in
Width66 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase103.4 in
Curb Weight2,577 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear34 in
Shoulder Room Front54 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front48 in
Hip Room Rear48 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1988 Pontiac Grand Am LE 4dr Sedan 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

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 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

Oct 19, 1992 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 92V150000

Mar 5, 1990 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence: LEAKING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 90V042000

33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac GRAND AM

Owner Complaints

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac GRAND AM (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Seat Belts6
Steering5
Vehicle Speed Control3
Electrical System2
Fuel System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 6, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. *AK”
Jun 16, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
“CAR STALLS WHILE GOING SLOWER CITY SPEEDS. *AK”
Mar 30, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
“WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH, IN A PARKING LOT ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO ABOUT 45-50 MPH. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES…”
Nov 15, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“AS STALLING EPISODES CONTINUED AND I COMPLETED NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVISES, FINALLY A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER DID COMPHREHENSIVE TESTS AND CHECKED WITHOUT CONCLUSIVE ANSWER TO PROBLEM . ON OCT.13TH.99…”
Oct 6, 1999 · Steering, Structure Crash
“WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING AROUND A TURN WITHIN THE ROAD STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE FRONT, AND DASHBOARD FELL APART. *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 1988 PONTIAC GRAND AM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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