1986 Pontiac T1000 Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your T1000 Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Pontiac, so if you own a 1986 T1000 take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Pontiac to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1986 T1000 Recalls

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Recall for 1986 PONTIAC T1000

    • Recall Announced APRIL 04 1988
    • NHTSA Reference #88V050000
    • Number Affected 370,831

    Summary: The automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.

    Consequence: A lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. A sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.

    Fix: A newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V050000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 1986 PONTIAC T1000

    • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 19 1986
    • NHTSA Reference #86V131000
    • Number Affected 106,111

    Summary: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: Sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

    Consequence: 

    Fix: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V131000 »

Add Your Complaint

Join thousands of frustrated Ford owners who have voiced their opinion and notified other consumers of issues at CarComplaints.com.

Most Common Pontiac Problems

Click the links above for additional details and any pending class action lawsuit information.

Pontiac Contact Information

Phone:
US: 1-800-762-2737
Canada: 1-800-263-3777
Web:
Pontiac Help Center
Mail:
From inside the U.S:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172

From inside Canada:
GM of Canada
1908 Colone Sam
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7, Canada
Mail Code 163-005