1996 Pontiac GRAND PRIX NHTSA Investigations
Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Pontiac GRAND PRIX have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1996 GRAND PRIX Investigations
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INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT Defect Investigation for the 1996 GRAND PRIX
Vehicle Component: Air Bags
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99026 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on December 28 2001 and there was a recall ordered: #00V171000
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT Defect Investigation for the 1996 GRAND PRIX
Vehicle Component: Air Bags
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96023 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on February 13 1998 and no recall was issued.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1996 GRAND PRIX
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: Alleged engine compartment fire during startup. Loud pops or backfires before the fire started
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02050 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on October 22 2002 and no recall was issued.