Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 Grand Prix.
The 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric featured an electric powertrain, representing Pontiac's exploration of alternative propulsion during an era when such technology remained largely experimental for mainstream manufacturers; while specific performance figures for this particular variant are limited in the available records, the model's complaint data spanning 1990 to 2008 reveals a notably volatile reliability trajectory, with the peak year of 1997 recording 859 complaints compared to just 102 in the preceding year of 1996, suggesting that whatever issues afflicted this generation they were subject to significant year-to-year variation rather than steady deterioration.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 201.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3183 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 6 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.
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARING AREA WHICH CAN AFFECT THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE BEARING… Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARINGS PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE SPINDLE WILL BE COATED WITH LUBRICANT. NEW GREASE RETAINER CAPS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO…
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