1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM
3 recalls — 304 complaints — 21 TSBs
92V106000 Jul 17, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
91V204000 Nov 19, 1991
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE BOLTS AND NUTS WHICH ATTACH THE BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON SOME VEHICLES.
Consequence
THIS WOULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BEARING-HUBASSEMBLY RELATIVE TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE AND COULD CAUSE ELONGATION ANDEVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE ATTACHING BOLTS FROM THE REAR AXLE FLANGE. IF THISWERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE AFFECTED TIRE AND WHEEL COULDTRACK ERRATICALLY... Read more
Remedy
TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLY FASTENERS, AND REPLACE ALL THE FASTENERS ON A WHEEL IF TWO OR MORE BOLTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE.
91V182000 Oct 21, 1991
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.
Consequence
IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.
Complaint Statistics
304 total complaints
15 crashes 4 fires 16 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 34 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 18 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
TIRES
Jun 23, 2010
Incident date: Jun 23, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT OWNS CENTRON CORDOVAN TIRES, DOT NUMBER UTT2, LINE SIZE P205/55/R16. THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE EXHIBITING SEPARATION FROM THE SIDE WALL. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPL... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Oct 21, 2006
THE STEERING ON MY 1994 GRAND AM IS BROKEN. THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE STEERING GEAR TO THE CRADLE HAVE RUSTED AND BOTH ARE SEPARTED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY 89 GRAND PRIX AND I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 92 CORSICA. 8JB
STEERING
Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Oct 21, 2006
THE STEERING ON MY 1994 GRAND AM IS BROKEN. THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE STEERING GEAR TO THE CRADLE HAVE RUSTED AND BOTH ARE SEPARTED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY 89 GRAND PRIX AND I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 92 CORSICA. 8JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Nov 11, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2004
CAUSE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION: I HAD A PONTIAC GRAND AM 1992 AND THE VEHICLE DID ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. THE CAUSE IS A LITTLE PIECE OF RUBBER THAT SLIDES OFF THE PRESSURE VALVE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN AN AVERAGE OF 30M/PH, REGARDLESS OF WHICH GEAR THE CAR IS IN. THE MAIN REASON THE PLASTIC... Read more
Crash
4 injured
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 31, 2004
Incident date: Aug 31, 2004
WATER WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 25, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SLOWED DOWN, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NLM THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT IN WHICH THE WRONG PART WAS INSTALLED. *SCC *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
COOLANT LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR HOSE HAD A SPLIT IN IT. THE SAME WEEK THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
COOLANT LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR HOSE HAD A SPLIT IN IT. THE SAME WEEK THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER ... Read more
SEATS
Jun 14, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
I HAVE A 92 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND THE PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I WERE TO BE IN CRASH? PONTIAC SAYS THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS BUT I FOUND SOMETHING ON THE WEB THAT SAYS THERE WAS. IT WAS ON THIS WEB SITE. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 29, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
I HAVE A LETTER FROM PONTIAC DATE NOV, 1995. WHICH STATES THAT 2.3L QUAD OHC ENGINE HAVE A DEFECT OF CRACKING CYLINDER THAT ALLOWS COOLANT TO LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEADS. THE LETTER ALSO STATES.. DO NOT BRING YOUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALER UNLESS THIS OCCURS. THE STATED IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 7, 2003
Incident date: Jan 21, 2003
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. * PH. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *JB
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE AND THEN SPARKS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD AND FLAMES WERE COVERING THE ENGINE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 31, 2002
WIRING HARNESS, IGNITION KEY HOUSING AND STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY MELTED DOWN. CONSUMER BELIEVES 1992 MODELS HAD SIMILAR FAILURES AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL. *TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: Jun 23, 2001
GMC SENT THEIR INVESTIGATOR TO READ THE SENSORY DIAGNOSTIC MODULAR. HE REPORTED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WERE ON ASWER THE SEATBELTS. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT THEY "ACTED APPROPRIATELY". HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH THE SEATBELTS WERE ON, THEY DID NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER OR THE DRIVER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEP... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: Jun 23, 2001
GMC SENT THEIR INVESTIGATOR TO READ THE SENSORY DIAGNOSTIC MODULAR. HE REPORTED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WERE ON ASWER THE SEATBELTS. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT THEY "ACTED APPROPRIATELY". HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH THE SEATBELTS WERE ON, THEY DID NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER OR THE DRIVER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEP... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Feb 19, 1999
CONSUMER STATES POWER WINDOWS HAVE NOT WORK PROPERLY SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE, WINDOWS CONTINUE TO FALL OFF TRACK.*YH
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
PAINT IS LIFTING OFF IN CHUNKS IN SEVERAL AREAS ON THE HOOD, FRONT SIDE PANELS & ROOF. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED 7/13/01 @ 87,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR CAMPAIGNS ON THIS CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CAN UNDERSTAND PAINT FADING AND WEARING DUE TO AGE, BUT NOT LIFTING OFF IN CHUNKS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
IGNITION SYSTEM MELTED RESULTING IN TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF STARTING SYSTEM. IGNITION SYSTEM DID NOT IGNITE BUT DID CONTINUE TO EMMIT NOXIOUS FUMES AND SMOKE. RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND FOUND OUT ALL MODELS MADE THE YEAR AFTER MY CAR, WERE RECALLED FOR SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Jul 10, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, BRAKES KICK IN AND THEN RELEASE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/SHOES AND PADS/ R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 10, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, BRAKES KICK IN AND THEN RELEASE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/SHOES AND PADS/ R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 10, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, BRAKES KICK IN AND THEN RELEASE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/SHOES AND PADS/ R... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jul 9, 2001
Incident date: Jun 29, 2001
POWER RACK& PINION BELLOWS-FLUID LEAK ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: May 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, MY RADIO, CLOCK, CRUISE CONTROL, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. THIS WOULD USUALLY HAPPEN WHEN I WOULD USE THE TURN SIGNALS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE, BUT LATER REALIZED IF I JIGGLED THE KEY IN THE INGNITION, THESE THINGS WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. THE IGNITION SEEMS T... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: May 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, MY RADIO, CLOCK, CRUISE CONTROL, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. THIS WOULD USUALLY HAPPEN WHEN I WOULD USE THE TURN SIGNALS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE, BUT LATER REALIZED IF I JIGGLED THE KEY IN THE INGNITION, THESE THINGS WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. THE IGNITION SEEMS T... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: May 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, MY RADIO, CLOCK, CRUISE CONTROL, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. THIS WOULD USUALLY HAPPEN WHEN I WOULD USE THE TURN SIGNALS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE, BUT LATER REALIZED IF I JIGGLED THE KEY IN THE INGNITION, THESE THINGS WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. THE IGNITION SEEMS T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: May 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, MY RADIO, CLOCK, CRUISE CONTROL, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. THIS WOULD USUALLY HAPPEN WHEN I WOULD USE THE TURN SIGNALS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE, BUT LATER REALIZED IF I JIGGLED THE KEY IN THE INGNITION, THESE THINGS WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. THE IGNITION SEEMS T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: May 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, MY RADIO, CLOCK, CRUISE CONTROL, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. THIS WOULD USUALLY HAPPEN WHEN I WOULD USE THE TURN SIGNALS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE, BUT LATER REALIZED IF I JIGGLED THE KEY IN THE INGNITION, THESE THINGS WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. THE IGNITION SEEMS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 31, 2001
Incident date: Dec 15, 2000
THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ONCE B/C OF A "SPECIAL RECALL" THAT HAD A 7 YR OR 100,000 MILE QUOTA ON IT WELL MY CAR WAS OVER THE QUOTA SO PONTIAC SAID THEY COULDNT DO A THING FOR ME, EVEN THOUGH THAT OBVIOUSLY PROVED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG W/ THE CAR B/C IT HAD BEEN "RECALLED" BEFORE . PONTIAC ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 19, 2001
THE PAINT IS CHIPPING ON MY HOOD. IT STARTED IN 1995. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIPS THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL ON PAINT. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY GM, AND WHEN I LAST ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THEM THE SRVC REP SAID THEY REMEMBERED A RECALL BUT COULDN'T FIND IT NOW. ALSO, EVERY WINTER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
WE HAVE OIL IN THE COOLING SYSTEM AND WATER IN THE OIL NOTE: THIS WAS NOT DUE TO A CRASH AS INDICATED IN REPORT PROVIDED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 19, 2001
THE PAINT IS CHIPPING ON MY HOOD. IT STARTED IN 1995. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIPS THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL ON PAINT. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY GM, AND WHEN I LAST ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THEM THE SRVC REP SAID THEY REMEMBERED A RECALL BUT COULDN'T FIND IT NOW. ALSO, EVERY WINTER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Nov 18, 2000
ON MARCH OF 1999, THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE OCCURED. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY, NO KEY IN THE IGNITION, AND IT BEGAN TO TRY TO START BY ITSELF. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THIS, AND BY THE TIME IT FINISHED, MY BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW BATTERY. THE SECOND TIME I H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Nov 18, 2000
ON MARCH OF 1999, THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE OCCURED. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY, NO KEY IN THE IGNITION, AND IT BEGAN TO TRY TO START BY ITSELF. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THIS, AND BY THE TIME IT FINISHED, MY BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW BATTERY. THE SECOND TIME I H... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 9, 2001
WHILE APPROACHING A INTERSECTION WHERE I INTENDED ON TURNING, HALF-WAY INTO THE TURN THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN BECAME UNLOCKED AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE UNINTERRUPTED BOTH UP AND DOWN, WHILE THIS DID NOT STOP MY ABILITY TO TURN...ANOTHER DRIVER WHO MIGHT CONCENTRATE ON THE MOVEMENT VICE COMPLETING T... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Feb 14, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 14, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Feb 14, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 13, 2001
Incident date: Jan 9, 2001
CRACKED HEAD, COOLANT LEAK, HIGH TEMP, OIL PUMP FAILUREC - 4TH TIME!!
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 24, 2001
DEFECTIVE HEAD IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING OF HEAD.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: May 5, 1999
HAD CAR LESS THAN YEAR,ENGINE REPLACED TWICE.WATER IN OIL BLOWN HEAD GASKET.PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 2, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
WATER KEEPS MIXING INTO OIL, CAUSING ENGINE TO BLOW. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK HEAD GASKET CRACKED. THE CONSUMER FOUND FIFTEEN COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE SAME MODEL VEHICLE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Nov 23, 2000
HEAD GASKET FAILURE WITH JUST 68,300 MILES CAUSING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE. ESTIMATE TO REPAIR IS $1700.00. I SEE FROM THE INTERNET THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
THIS SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER HAS BEEN REPLACED THE TOTAL OF FOUR (4) TIMES AND IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT GRABS THE DRIVERS ATTENTION AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 13, 2000
I HAVE REBUILTED MY TRANSMISSION FOR THE SECOND (2) TIME (EACH TIME COSTING OVER $1200.00). SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG HOW THEY ENGINEERED THE TRANSMISSION. I ALWAYS CHANGE MY TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERY 20,000-30,000. I DO NOT DRAG RACE WITH MY VEHICLE OR MISTREAT MY VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:COLUMN
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
STEERING WHEEL TILT DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING CAUSE TO GO UP & DOWN FREELY, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL CONDITON.FOUND LOCKING PIN IN TILT ASSEMBLY CAME OUT WHICH WAS NOT STAKED PROPERLY, REINSTALLED AND STAKED IN PROPERLY. CONSUMER CALLED PONTIAC SAFTEY NUMBER, DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO INSPECT IT. *ET
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
WATER WAS TRAPPED BETWEEN TWO OF METAL THAT FORMS THE FIREWALLS. THIS CAUSE A RUST THOUGH AREA AND WATER IS SEEPING THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS CAUSE THE MILDEW SMELL.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 28, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
ABS BRAKES WILL NOT ENGAGE. CONSUMER HAS TO STEP HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THEM WORK.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 28, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER MANY TIMES, BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 31, 2000
A LITTLE OVER 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM GARY MATTHEWS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED IN TRAFFIC ON ME. I HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKES AND BARELY MADE IT TO MY HOME WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED AND THE RESULTS ARE THAT THE BREAK SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED. THE TOTAL COST TO REPAIR IS... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM
21 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
000524001
Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709015015A
Sep 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LAMP IS "ON". *YC
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
638314
Jan 1, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONDENSATION COLLECTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER HOOD DURING HIGH HUMIDITY (INSTALL NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER HOOD). *TW
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
431112
May 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
538304
May 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
UNKNOWN
435006A
May 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
951017
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE A/C BELT MAY ROLL OFF THE PULLEY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEALER INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING AND 7.8L FNH ENGINE. *TW
951017
May 1, 1995
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THE A/C BELT MAY ROLL OFF THE PULLEY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEALER INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING AND 7.8L FNH ENGINE. *TW
433211
Nov 1, 1994
010000 STEERING
CRUNCH NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TW
921076
Apr 1, 1993
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
INCONVENIENCE IN REACHING THE FRONT INNER SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *TW
921071A
Jan 1, 1993
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
FRONT DOOR MANUAL WINDOWS HARD TO CYCLE/ROLL/SEAL. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC GRAND AM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99063
Opened: Oct 7, 1999 — Closed: Mar 3, 2000
STEERING COLUMN FIRE
ODI HAS EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF ITS INVESTIGATION OF STEERING COLUMN FIRES TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS BUILT ON THE N-PLATFORM.GM HAS INDICATED IN ITS RESPONSE THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A ROTARY IGNITION SWITCH THAT HAS BEEN IN USE IN A NUMBER OF VEHICLE MODELS SINCE 1991 ON BOTH THE N AND... Read more
RQ98013
Opened: Aug 26, 1998
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
ON JUNE 26, 1998, GENERAL MOTORS BEGAIN A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-146, TO RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) IN THE 1996 AND SOME 1997 J BODY CARS, CAVALIER AND SUNFIRE.DUE TO CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG SDM, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND AM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC GRAND AM across all model years (1973–2005).
89
Total Recalls
8,116
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
632
Reported Crashes
222
Reported Fires
66
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC GRAND AM — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 143 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 402 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 436 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 549 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 759 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 939 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 1,318 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 236 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 600 | View |
| 1996 | 6 | 672 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 587 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 515 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 290 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 3 | 304 | |
| 1991 | 3 | 102 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 61 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 88 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 34 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 47 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 1985 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 | View |