1988 Pontiac Grand Prix LE review from North America
"May not warranty repair costs if purchased for over $1000"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers side window motor failed.
Rear brake hose clogged. (see comments)
Rear struts need replacement.
Headliner falling down.
Turn signal is intermittent. Occasionally smoke comes from steering column.
Wiper arms go past window edge.
Exterior door handle cracked.
Power antenna no longer functions.
General comments?
After replacing both rear calipers I discovered that the rear brake hose was clogged. It appears that this may have been a factory defect as the failure occurred where the metal mounting bracket attaches in the mid point of the hose. The bracket slightly compresses the hose which probably resulted in the failure. Many of the posts describe locking rear calipers and I would suspect that in many of the cases the hose was actually at fault and the caliper was fine. Many mechanics may be reluctant to admit this for two reasons (1) a brake hose is very inexpensive ($20) (2) calipers are usually changed first when brakes are locking up.
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| One of the greatest cars ever built |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Tahoe |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2003 |