Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1981 Phoenix.
The 1981 Pontiac Phoenix Electric is an electric-powered iteration of the Pontiac Phoenix line, marking the model's sole electric offering for that year. With its electric powertrain, it diverges from the conventional gasoline engines that defined the Phoenix lineup, representing a distinct experimental variant. Because the supplied information does not include any reliability metrics for the 1981 model year, its place in the vehicle's dependability history remains unspecified based on the available data.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 179.1 in |
| Overall width | 69.7 in |
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2621 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY THEN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE HOSE… Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES AND INLET PIPE AND ADD A CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
THE ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND CABLE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE. THE CABLE COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK DUE TO THE RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND BODY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. Remedy: A NEW GROUND CABLE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
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