Recall 88V045000: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 28, 1988
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 17,745vehicles
- Model years
- 1988
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
An interference between the transmission shift cable and the bellcrank clip in the steering column can result in disengagement of the transmission cable.
Possible consequence
This condition could allow the transmission to be in agear other than that displayed by the shift indicator. The vehicle could movein an unexpected direction and cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
A newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Buick Regal123 complaints
- 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix88 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.