The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Am, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE PERFORMANCE

    NHTSA #EA90041

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

    NHTSA #EA89010

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA91055

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL

    NHTSA #EA91005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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