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1989 Pontiac Grand Prix

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1989 Grand Prix.

Engine Electric

The 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric distinguishes itself within the lineage through its Electric engine, arriving just prior to the provided model complaint history coverage that spans from 1990 to 2008. This specific year recorded 217 total owner complaints and 10 recalls, with the Service Brakes, Hydraulic system emerging as the top complaint area for evaluation. While later model years experienced volatility ranging from a low of 102 complaints in 1996 to a high of 859 in 1997, the 1989 edition precedes this fluctuating data range, establishing a reliability profile defined by these hydraulic concerns and recall frequency.

Model year2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1989

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12737090. Note the factory fuel filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12737090
Engine air filter	19166103 alt 25043334
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued
Spark plug	19354418 alt 19354421
Front wiper blades	10093142
Serpentine belt	14092201 discontinued · alt 88986811
Thermostat	19435095 alt 10226107

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.1 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	53.1 in
Wheelbase	107.5 in
Curb weight	3025 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	65/35

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 7,500 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Throttle Body (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix sits at the very beginning of the federal record provided, with 1990 (the next model year) showing 218 complaints, 9 recalls, 11 investigations, and 10 TSBs as the closest benchmark. Within 1989 itself, the documented complaint load is heavily concentrated in the Service Brakes (Hydraulic) category at 82 reports, followed by Electrical System (26), Structure (19), and Steering (14), with 7 crash-related complaints and notably zero fire complaints — a relatively contained safety profile. Comparing the surrounding arc, the early-1990s run of this generation carries moderate complaint levels (142–258 annually) and a declining recall cadence from 9 in 1990 to just 2 by 1992, suggesting the 1989 model benefits from the same early-generation stability before the 1994 uptick and the much larger 1997 spike (859 complaints, 9 recalls) that points to a later redesign or aging-fleet issue. The 1989 lands in the cleaner end of that trend, with no fire complaints and a brake issue that, while dominant, is well-defined rather than systemic. On balance, 1989 appears to be a defensible year to buy, provided the buyer specifically inspects the brake hydraulic system and confirms any open recalls have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

217

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 217 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic82

Electrical System26

Structure19

Steering14

Engine & Engine Cooling14

Seat Belts9

Power Train8

Exterior Lighting7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E043000Fuel System, GasolineReported 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…

00V189000StructureReported 11/07/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
990309004	1999-10-01	Suspension	CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
133405	1995-01-01	Suspension	REAR STRUT RELATED THUMPING/SQUEAKING NOISE. *TW
435012A	1995-01-01	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *TW
435012	1994-12-01	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	ABS WIRE HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY RUB ON THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE ABS…

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 12737090 Engine air filter 19166103 Fuel filter 25171792 Spark plug 19354418

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1989 Grand Prix have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.