1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
1996 Defect Investigations
There are also 2 Pontiac recalls » 3 defect investigations » 36 TSBs » for the Pontiac Grand Prix.
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: Air Bags
Recall #00V171000
1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on August 31 1999. Closed on December 28 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99026 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96023INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: Air Bags
no recall issued
1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- Airbag(s) deploy unexpectedly, startling and/or injuring the occupants. Five vehicles allegedly experienced airbag deployment due to corrosion in thesensing and diagnostic module which is located on the floor under the front passengers seat. Two additional complaints allege inappropriate deployment; however, the cause of these two deployments is unknown at this time. Investigation was initiated on September 27 1996. Closed on February 13 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96023 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02050ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES: Engine And Engine Cooling
no recall issued
1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- Alleged engine compartment fire during startup. Loud pops or backfires before the fire started Investigation was initiated on June 13 2002. Closed on October 22 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02050 »