1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM
1 recalls — 290 complaints — 22 TSBs
93V153000 Sep 14, 1993
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION.
Consequence
A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION.ALSO, A VEHICLE WITH A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN BE STARTED IN GEAR, CAUSING THEVEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH. THE MANUAL SWITCH OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF AN OVERSIZED CONDITION EXISTS.
Complaint Statistics
290 total complaints
11 crashes 20 fires 15 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 26 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| SEATS | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 7 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2013
KEY GOES TO ACCESSORY AT ANY TIME. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR.CAR SHUTS OFF AT ANYTIME! *TR
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2013
KEY GOES TO ACCESSORY AT ANY TIME. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR.CAR SHUTS OFF AT ANYTIME! *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2013
KEY GOES TO ACCESSORY AT ANY TIME. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR.CAR SHUTS OFF AT ANYTIME! *TR
ENGINE
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2013
KEY GOES TO ACCESSORY AT ANY TIME. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR.CAR SHUTS OFF AT ANYTIME! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 29, 2008
Incident date: Jan 6, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY STARTS IN NEUTRAL, NOT PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V153000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH), HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 13, 2007
Incident date: Apr 26, 2005
1993 GRAND AM WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS HIT IN THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. THEN IT CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. *JB
Crash
Fire
2 injured
2 deaths
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Dec 27, 2005
1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 124,OOO MILES. THE CAR STARTS AND RUNS GOOD. WHEN I GO 10 TO 15 MILES AND IF I COME TO A STOP, THE CAR STALLS. IT STARTS WITH NO PROBLEM BUT WHEN I SHIFT A GEAR, THE CAR STALLS. IF I WAIT FOR THE CAR TO COOL OFF, THE CAR WILL MOVE WITHOUT STALLING. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 26, 2005
Incident date: Nov 7, 2005
1993 GRAND AM ENGINE HEAD CRACK..ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC HE'S SEEN MULTIPLE HEAD CRACKS ON QUAD 4 ENGINES. CAUSED ANTI-FREEZE FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND PUDDLE OF ANTI-FREEZE UNDER CAR. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 10, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THEN, DROVE IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE RE... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
MY CAR STARTS AND RUNS GOOD. WHEN I GO 10 TO 15 MILES AND IF I COME TO A STOP, THE CAR STALLS. IT STARTS WITH NO PROBLEM BUT WHEN I SHIFT A GEAR, THE CAR STALLS. IF I WAITE FOR THE CAR TO COOL OFF, THE CAR WILL MOVE WITHOUT STALLING.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
MY CAR STARTS AND RUNS GOOD. WHEN I GO 10 TO 15 MILES AND IF I COME TO A STOP, THE CAR STALLS. IT STARTS WITH NO PROBLEM BUT WHEN I SHIFT A GEAR, THE CAR STALLS. IF I WAITE FOR THE CAR TO COOL OFF, THE CAR WILL MOVE WITHOUT STALLING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *PH *NM
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Sep 8, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
CAR IS WHITE. PAINT IS PEELING OFF HOOD OF CAR FOR NO APPARENT REASON. STEEL IS EXPOSED AND STARTING TO RUST. THE ENTIRE CAR NEEDS REPAINTED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS ALSO HAPPENING ON OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 3, 2003
Incident date: Aug 29, 2003
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND BEGAN SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP STATED THAT SWITCH LAMP BURNED OUT CAUSING SMOKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A JUMP, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON EVEN TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
THE VEHICLE HAD A CRACKED ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CYLINDER HEAD, WATER PUMP, SPARK PLUGS, THERMOSTAT, SERPENTINE BELT(S) WERE ALL REPLACED AND ONE GALLON OF ANTI FREEZE WAS ADDED. *SCC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 5, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 6, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE AND THEN FLAMES EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Sep 3, 2002
MECHANICS KNOW THIS GOES BAD IN GRAND AM'S, HAS HAD MANY COMPLAINTS. -------- DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS--------769744. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 28, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THE OIL, AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE OIL WAS VERY MILKY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED WATER HAD GOT INTO THE OIL. AS A RESULT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2003
A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED TURN SIGNALS TO GO OUT. THE MECHANIC CHANGED A BULB AND WITHIN AN HOUR THE BULB WAS OUT AGAIN. *NLM
STRUCTURE
Apr 11, 2003
WHEN IT RAINED WATER LEAKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 25, 2003
Incident date: Mar 24, 2003
MY BROTHER'S (JOHN STURGILL) 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND WITH THE IGNITION OFF. MY BROTHER HAD JUST DRIVEN THE CAR HOME FROM WORK. HE TURNED OFF THE IGNITION WENT INTO HIS HOME. JUST 10 MINTUES LATER HIS WIFE SAW SMOKE COMING BY THE WINDOW. THEY IMMEDIATELY WALKED O... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 19, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
SUDDEN SPEED WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 20, 2002
Incident date: Jul 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH HAD EXTENDED STOPPING. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 10, 2002
Incident date: Oct 6, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKES WILL SKID WHEN WET CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2002
Incident date: Aug 25, 2002
ON AUG 25,2002 MY DAUGHTER WAS ON THE WAY TO THE STORE AND A TRUCK PULLED IN FRONT OF HER.SHE HIT THE TRUCK ON THE PASSERNER SIDE AND THE GRAND AM WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE .SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MILES A HOUR AND IT TOTALED THE CAR AND DID DAMAGE TO THE FORD PICKUP.THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BEND .TH... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Sep 4, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO RADIATOR HOSE BLOWING OUT AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE STRANDED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, REPLACED RADIATOR HOSE AND CAP. CONSUMER IS ON SECOND REPAIR.*AK CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PROBLEMS HE EXPERIENCED WITH THE VEHICLE WAS DUE TO THE WRONG RADIATOR CAP BEING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: Jul 18, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: Jul 18, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 15, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH IS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 93 V 153 000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2002
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
THE ANTIFREEZE BEGAN LEAKING DUE TO CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD, THERE WAS A SPECIAL POLICY FOR REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE NOT LONGER FIT THE SCOPE AS THE POLICY WAS FOU SEVEN YEARS OR 100000 MILE, THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE SEVEN YEAR LIMIT. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 3, 2002
MY CAR HAS MANY RECALLS. HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING THEM FIXED
TIRES
Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
NOT ORIGINAL TIRES ON A GRAND AM, 1993, FR410,FIRESTONE, TUWSPSI8575R14. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN TOWARDS THE GROUND, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER, POLICE REPORTED THAT FROM INPRINTS IN THE GRASS RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT AT ... Read more
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
THE ANTIFREEZE BEGAN LEAKING DUE TO CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD, THERE WAS A SPECIAL POLICY FOR REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE NOT LONGER FIT THE SCOPE AS THE POLICY WAS FOU SEVEN YEARS OR 100000 MILE, THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE SEVEN YEAR LIMIT. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 21, 2001
THIS IS THE FOURTH FAILURE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER WITHIN THE PAST 2 YEARS. NOT TO MENTION A NEARLY COMPLETE FAILURE (95%) OF THE RADIATOR JUST 4 MONTHS AGO.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 8, 2001
Incident date: Jul 20, 2001
DRIVER HAD PARKED AND LEFT VEHICLE. IGNITION SWITCH HAD SHORTED OUT AND FILLED VEHICLE WITH SMOKE. KEY WAS NEVER IN IGNITION SWITCH AT THE TIME IT HAD OCCURRED*AK.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 23, 2001
EXTERRIOR PAINT PEEL/UNDER RECALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
May 15, 2001
Incident date: Mar 15, 1997
PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER USED CAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. ROTORS LOOK AS THOUGH THEY WERE DIPPED IN ACID, ALL RUSTY AND FLAKING. BRAKING WAS AS THOUGH STOPPING ON RIBBED PAVEMENT. PURCHASED CAR USED AT A DEALER IN WINSTON-SALEM NC. IT WAS A TRADE IN FROM A DRIVER FROM NY. THE DEALER GAVE NO ADMISSION OF SEE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 11, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
FIRST GEAR BURNS OUT/VEHICLE SHUDDERS AND STALLS WHILE STOPPING BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
CYLINDER CRACKED, SMALL LEAK OF ENGINE COOLANT ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. HAVE TO KEEP CHECKING AND ADDING ANTIFREEZE TO COOLING SYSTEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 2, 2001
Incident date: May 11, 1999
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HESITATION/ BACK FIRING AND STALLING DUE TO AN INTEGRATED IGNITION INJECTOR SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THIS COMPONENT ON TWO OCCASIONS. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED FOR THIRD TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 30, 2001
BURNE TOAST SMELL FROM STERING COLUMN, AND IF TILT WHEEL IS IN CERTAIN LOCATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE AND HEADLIGHT FAILURE.. ALSO IGNITION SWITCH ALWAYS SENSING KEY INSERTED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 30, 2001
BURNE TOAST SMELL FROM STERING COLUMN, AND IF TILT WHEEL IS IN CERTAIN LOCATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE AND HEADLIGHT FAILURE.. ALSO IGNITION SWITCH ALWAYS SENSING KEY INSERTED
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 30, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING A CRASH. WHEEL WAS FOUND ATTACHED WITH LUGS: NUTS/TIRE AND ROD A FEW FEET AWAY FROM VEHICLE.*AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2001
BURNE TOAST SMELL FROM STERING COLUMN, AND IF TILT WHEEL IS IN CERTAIN LOCATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE AND HEADLIGHT FAILURE.. ALSO IGNITION SWITCH ALWAYS SENSING KEY INSERTED
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Mar 23, 2001
PAINT IS ALSO PEELING ON DOORS AND BUMPER. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 7, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 7, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 7, 2001
AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM FUSE BOX, BURNING PLASTIC DRIPPED ONTO THE CARPET, IGNITING ENTIRE INTERIOR. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, PUT OUT FIRE. TOTAL LOSS. NO PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.*AK
Fire
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 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 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 32.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
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 — 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM
22 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 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
733301
Apr 1, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA (INSTALL ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR TAPE). *TW
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
535010
May 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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
476521
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHUGGLE OF TCC GROWL ON GRADES WHILE MAINTAINING SPEED WITH TCC ENGAGED. *TW
433211
Nov 1, 1994
010000 STEERING
CRUNCH NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *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 (current) | 1 | 290 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 304 | View |
| 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 |