There have been 18 safety recalls for the Pontiac Phoenix. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Phoenix.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Buick Century, 1984 Buick Skylark, 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1984 Chevrolet Citation, 1984 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega, 1984 Pontiac 6000, 1984 Pontiac Phoenix |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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 injuries to occupants. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Buick Century, 1984 Buick Regal, 1984 Buick Skyhawk, 1984 Buick Skylark, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1984 Chevrolet Chevette, 1984 Chevrolet El Camino, 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1984 Chevrolet S10, 1984 Chevrolet T10, 1984 GMC S15, 1984 GMC T15, 1984 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1984 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega, 1984 Pontiac 1000, 1984 Pontiac 2000, 1984 Pontiac 6000, 1984 Pontiac Firebird, 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1984 Pontiac Phoenix, 1984 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Buick Century, 1983 Buick Skyhawk, 1983 Buick Skylark, 1983 Cadillac Cimarron, 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1983 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1983 Chevrolet Citation, 1983 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1983 Oldsmobile Omega, 1983 Pontiac 6000, 1983 Pontiac J2000, 1983 Pontiac Phoenix |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
| Recall Summary: The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Buick Skylark, 1980 Chevrolet Citation, 1980 Oldsmobile Omega, 1980 Pontiac Phoenix |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall Summary: Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Buick Century, 1982 Buick Skylark, 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1982 Chevrolet Citation, 1982 Pontiac 6000, 1982 Pontiac Phoenix |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 29, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 121,095 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 352,036 |
| Feb. 24, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 239,799 |
| Jan. 1, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 15,495 |
| Mar. 8, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 519,329 |
| Mar. 2, 1982 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 4,987 |
| Aug. 10, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 47,371 |
| Mar. 24, 1981 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 105,130 |
| Oct. 8, 1980 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 25,463 |
| Oct. 17, 1979 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 161,225 |
| Sep. 25, 1979 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 224,892 |
| Apr. 17, 1979 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 23,725 |
| Apr. 5, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 4,382 |
| Apr. 5, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 4,626 |
| Apr. 5, 1979 | Structure:frame And Members | 10,751 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Sep. 27, 1977 | Suspension:rear | 31,979 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1984 Pontiac Phoenix | 2 |
| 1983 Pontiac Phoenix | 1 |
| 1982 Pontiac Phoenix | 3 |
| 1981 Pontiac Phoenix | 2 |
| 1980 Pontiac Phoenix | 8 |
| 1978 Pontiac Phoenix | 2 |
| 1977 Pontiac Phoenix | 1 |