1995 Pontiac Grand AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand AM years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 409 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM. That ranks 5th out of 11 Grand AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (120 complaints, 29%), typically at around 126,000 miles. Complaints mention 59 crashes, 43 fires, 63 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 409owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 59complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 120 | 29% | 126,000 | “ignition switch” (19%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 75 | 18% | 80,103 | “abs brakes” (17%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 60 | 15% | 103,401 | “head gaskets” (8%) | — |
| Air Bags | 46 | 11% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 33 | 8% | 60,583 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | 8% | 80,103 | — | — |
| Visibility | 27 | 7% | 80,103 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 14 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 3% | 137,274 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 2% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 2% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Pontiac Grand AM recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
Risk: A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
Fix: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column fires (EA00007) — opened Mar 3, 2000, closed Feb 7, 2001, led to recall 00V287000.
- Steering column fire (PE99063) — opened Oct 7, 1999, closed Mar 3, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 pontiac grand am. While driving over a bump at approximately 65 mph, the key suddenly released from the ignition switch. The vehicle continued operating as normal during the failure. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and re-inserted the key into the…
Car won't start and cut off when car is in drive. *tr
I was in the parking lot of a fast food place we came out after we ate and got in the car attempted to start it but it did not start at first then i turned off the ignition and then tried again it started and after a short time it seamed like it tried to start itself again and it started smoking…
While driving down highway 4 my steering column caught on fire making me pull the car over and jump out along with 2 other persons , after that we called the tow truck to have it towed home to see what we were going to do about the problem and who to contact in the mean time the dealership had my…
While driving the overheat light illuminated, and engine died. The mechanic said it is a cracked head gaskets. I have always followed the maintenance schedule in owner manual. Oil changes every three months etc.*ak
Other Pontiac Grand AM years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 102 | 2 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 293 | 2 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 325 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 395 | 1 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 538 | 4 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 675 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 849 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 172 | 1 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 383 | 2 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 450 | 4 |
| 1995 | 409 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 120 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand AM model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.