Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Phoenix.
The 1984 Pontiac Phoenix Electric was a limited-production battery electric vehicle based on the Phoenix platform, powered by an electric motor rather than a conventional internal combustion engine. This model year recorded just two owner complaints despite three recalls being issued, with the top complaint area curiously cited as "Fuel System, Gasoline"—an anomaly that may reflect transitional technology quirks or data recording issues specific to early electric vehicles. With such minimal complaint volume relative to typical vehicle launches, the 1984 Phoenix Electric appears to represent a relatively reliable early entry in GM's electric vehicle history, suggesting that despite the experimental nature of electric propulsion in this era, this particular model performed adequately for its small cohort of owners.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 68.9 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 64/36 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Power Steering Fluid | USE GM PART NO. 1050017 OR EQUIVALENT |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1984 Pontiac Phoenix dominate in one area — the fuel system, gasoline, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the fuel system, gasoline are also the target of recalls 06E-043 and 85V-034 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel system, gasoline pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN… Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.
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