1995 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 126,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (19% of reports).
- 120electrical system complaints
- 126,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 60%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 23 of 120 complaints (19%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 17 of 120 complaints (14%)
- Caught fire: mentioned in 14 of 120 complaints (12%)
- Engine starter: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 36 a fire, 3 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 40 | 39% | 87,814 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 140 | 48% | 92,000 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 134 | 41% | 75,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 148 | 37% | 80,795 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 232 | 43% | 85,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 130 | 19% | 85,000 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 132 | 16% | 79,000 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 33 | 19% | 74,899 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 105 | 27% | 106,358 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 122 | 27% | 107,350 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 120 | 29% | 126,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Pontiac Grand AMs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM (29% of the 409 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 126,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 23 of 120 complaints, followed by “steering column” (17).
Other 1995 Pontiac Grand AM problems
See all 1995 Pontiac Grand AM problems or electrical system problems across all Grand AM years.