The service and repair manual for the 1989 Pontiac Grand Am — 2.3L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — DOHC 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV 2.0L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · LE Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 88 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Grand Am manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 71
- Engine Performance 1,360
- Accessories & Equipment 227
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 73
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 191
- Brakes 65
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 21
- Steering 107
- Electrical 143
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 309
- Transmission 327
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Grand Am
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 92V150000Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 90V042000Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 88 complaints and Pontiac has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Grand Am. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Grand Am manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Grand Am?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, LE Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1989 Grand Am problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Grand Am, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1989 Grand Am wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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