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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix: Quick Overview
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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 1990 |
| Make | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Prix |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Coupe 5-Speed Manual |
| Type | Coupe |
| Category | Mid-Size Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | KANSAS CITY |
Dimensions
| Doors | 2-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3280 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | 53.30 inches |
| Overall Length | 194.50 inches |
| Overall Width | 71.90 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 107.50 inches |
| Standard Seating | 6 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 3.1-L V-6 OHV 12V |
| Engine Size | 3.1L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | Non-ABS 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $14,189 |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Prices and Market Value
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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Cost of Ownership
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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
16.50 gallons
City Mileage
22 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
29 miles/gallon
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls & Defects
Structure
Recall date
2000-07-11
Recall no.
00v189000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Originally Sold or Currently Registered IN THE States OF Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and THE District OF Columbia, Where Road Salt USE IS Heavy. A Condition Where ONE or Both Front Engine Cradle Bolts CAN Pull Through THE Retainers DUE TO Corrosion OF THE Retainers.
Consequence
IF Both Bolts Pull Through, THE Front OF THE Cradle Would NO Longer BE Supported AT THE Mounting Locations and THE Steering Intermediate Shaft Could Separate From THE Steering Gear.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Front and Rear Frame/Cradle Bolts and Retainers.
Notes
Owner Notification Began September 28, 2000. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, Buick AT 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Structure
Recall date
1997-04-08
Recall no.
97v058000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles and Mini Vans Originally Sold or Currently Registered IN THE Following States: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. THE Rear Cradle Bolts Pull Through THE Retainers DUE TO Corrosion OF THE Retainer. IF Both Bolts Pull Through, THE Rear Cradle Would NOT Longer BE Supported AT These Mounting Locations and THE Steering Intermediate Shaft CAN Separate From THE Steering Gear.
Consequence
IF This Were TO Occur While THE Vehicle WAS IN Motion, A Vehicle Crash Could Result.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Rear Cradle Bolts and Retainers.
Notes
Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin During MAY 1997.note:owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Buick AT 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Wheels
Recall date
1995-06-05
Recall no.
95v115000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Cracks Develop IN THE Wheel Mounting Surface. IF These Cracks Become Severe Enough, THE Wheel Will Completely Separate From THE Vehicle.
Consequence
IF Wheel Separation Occurs While THE Vehicle IS IN Motion, Loss OF Steering and Brake Control OF THE Vehicle Occurs, and A Vehicle Crash Could Result Without Prior Warning.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Manufacturing Date Codes Stamped ON Each Wheel OF THE Vehicle and IF A Wheel Falls Within THE Specified Date Code Range, THE Dealer Will Replace That Wheel Assembly.
Notes
System: Wheels.vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Kelsey Hayes Steelwheels; Models RPO PB9 14" and PG1 15".note: Vehicles Previously Inspected That HAD Less Than Four Wheels Replaced IN Recall Campaign 94v-041 ARE TO BE Reinspected.note: Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time,should Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020; Buick AT 1-800-521-7300; Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737; or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Wheels
Recall date
1995-03-28
Recall no.
94v041000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Cracks Develop IN THE Wheel Mounting Surface. IF These Cracks Become Severe Enough, THE Wheel Will Completely Separate From THE Vehicle.
Consequence
IF Wheel Separation Occurs While THE Vehicle IS IN Motion, Loss OF Steering and Brake Control OF THE Vehicle Occurs, and A Vehicle Crash Could Result Without Prior Warning.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Manufacturing Codes Stamped ON Each Wheel OF THE Vehicle and IF A Wheel Falls Within THE Specified Date Code Range, THE Dealer Will Replace That Wheel Assembly.
Notes
System: Wheels.vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Kelsey Hayes Steel Wheels; Models RPO PB6 14" and RPO PG1 15".note: IF Your Vehicle IS Presented TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and THE Remedy IS NOT Provided Free OF Charge Within A Reasonable Time, Please Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020; Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537; Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737; or Buick AT 1-800-521-7300. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Seat Belts
Recall date
1991-10-02
Recall no.
91v005000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Front Shoulder Safety Belt Webbing MAY Separate AT Front Belt Upper Guide Loops ON Either Side OF THE Front Seat.
Consequence
Webbing Separation Could Occur Without Prior Warning Andincrease THE Risk OF Injury TO Belted Front Outboard Occupants IN A High Energycrash.
Remedy
Install A Controlled Rotation Bracket ON Driver and Passenger Side Front Seat Belt Guide Loops.
Notes
System: Front Shoulder Safety Belt.vehicle Description: Passenger Cars.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Recall date
1990-10-16
Recall no.
90v185000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Brake Stoplamps MAY NOT Illuminate OR, IN Some Cases, Stoplamps Will NOT Stay Illuminated All THE Time When Brakes ARE Applied DUE TO A Faulty Stoplamp Switch. Also IN Vehicles Equipped With Cruise Control, A Faulty Stoplamp Switch CAN Result IN Resumption OF THE Cruise Control Function Upon Release OF THE Brake Pedal.
Consequence
A Trailing Vehicle MAY NOT Recognize A Braking Actionin Time TO Respond Appropriately. Also, Cruise Control Will Reengage Uponrelease OF THE Brake Pedal and Resume THE SET Speed. IN Either Case, IT Couldresult IN A Crash Without Prior Warning.
Remedy
Install AN Improved Design Stoplamp Switch.
Notes
System: Brake Stoplamp Switch.vehicle Description: Passenger Cars.note: Also SEE Nhtsa Recall 92v086000.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Recall date
1990-02-20
Recall no.
90v036000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
During A Rear END Collision, THE Rear Exhaust System Heat Shield, Which IS Welded TO THE Tail Pipe Assembly, MAY Puncture THE Fuel Tank.
Consequence
IN THE Presence OF AN External Source OF Ignition, This Could Result IN A Fire.
Remedy
Remove Rear Exhaust System Heat Shield From THE Pipe Assembly.
Notes
System: Fuel Tank - Exhaust Heat Shield.vehicle Description: Passenger Cars;se Turbo Models Only.
Seat Belts
Recall date
1990-03-14
Recall no.
90v054000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Front Shoulder Belt Guide Loop Attachment Fastener MAY Pull Through Door Mounted Anchor Plate.
Consequence
Seat Belt MAY NOT Sustain Loads Required BY Fmvss 210, and IN A Vehicle Accident, THE Seat Belt MAY NOT Properly Restrain A Passenger, Resulting IN Increased Risk OF Greater Injury TO AN Occupant.
Remedy
Replace Front Shoulder Belt Guide Loop Attachment Nuts and Install NEW Guide Cover.
Notes
System: Seat Belt Anchorage; Fmvss 210.vehicle Description: Passenger Cars.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Recall date
2006-05-19
Recall no.
06e043000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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).
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Fram Fuel Filters and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Vehicles Listed.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Insurance
Insurance for a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Coupe with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Compare to Other Coupe?
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Final Verdict: Is the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix a Good Coupe?
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