Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Grand Prix.
The 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric is an electric vehicle that recorded only three recalls and three owner complaints, with the hydraulic service brakes identified as the top complaint area. This model year sits at the low end of the vehicle's reliability history when compared to the broader 1990-2008 period. During that later timeframe, annual complaints ranged from a low of 102 in 1996 to a peak of 859 in 1997.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 202 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3258 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Power Steering Fluid | USE GM PART NO. 1050017 OR EQUIVALENT |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix predates the supplied federal record, which covers 1990–2008, so no model-year complaints, recalls, investigations, or TSBs are provided for 1984 itself. The target-year snapshot that is available shows only three recorded complaint entries—two in “Service Brakes, Hydraulic” and one in “Engine & Engine Cooling”—with zero crash complaints and one fire complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. Across the 1990–2008 arc, complaints and TSBs generally trended upward, with complaints spiking at 859 in 1997 and TSBs climbing to 871 by 2008, while recalls remained uneven year to year. Because 1984 sits before this recorded window, its small complaint count cannot be directly compared to the later trend, and any purchase decision should weigh age-related wear, parts availability, and maintenance history more heavily than federal filings. The federal record neither identifies a systemic 1984 defect nor provides strong reassurance, so this is a viable buy only with a thorough pre-purchase inspection and complete service documentation.
All 3 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
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