Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1989 Pontiac Grand Am SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 D, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Model Identification: Notes
Repair procedures in this article are identified by body type. The following table lists the General Motors division, model name, and body type for 1988-to-1989 year models.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| Body Type & GM Division | Model Name | |
|---|---|---|
| "A" Body | ||
| Buick | Century | |
| Chevrolet | Celebrity | |
| Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser | |
| Pontiac | 6000 | |
| "B" Body | ||
| Buick | Estate Wagon | |
| Chevrolet | Impala, Caprice | |
| Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | |
| Pontiac | Safari | |
| "C" Body | ||
| Buick | Electra | |
| Cadillac | DeVille, Fleetwood | |
| Oldsmobile | Ninety-Eight | |
| "D" Body - Cadillac | Brougham | |
| "E" Body | ||
| Buick | Riviera | |
| Cadillac | Eldorado | |
| Oldsmobile | Toronado | |
| "F" Body | ||
| Chevrolet | Camaro | |
| Pontiac | Firebird | |
| "G" Body | ||
| Buick | Regal GN | |
| Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | |
| Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme Classic | |
| "H" Body | ||
| Buick | LeSabre | |
| Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | |
| Pontiac | Bonneville | |
| "J" Body | ||
| Buick | Skyhawk | |
| Cadillac | Cimarron | |
| Chevrolet | Cavalier | |
| Oldsmobile | Firenza | |
| Pontiac | Sunbird | |
| "K" Body - Cadillac | Seville | |
| "L" Body - Chevrolet | Beretta, Corsica | |
| "N" Body | ||
| Buick 4 |
Skylark, Somerset | |
| Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | |
| Pontiac | Grand Am | |
| "P" Body - Pontiac | Fiero | |
| "W" Body | ||
| Buick | Regal | |
| Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | |
| Pontiac | Gran Prix | |
| "Y" Body - Chevrolet | Corvette | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.