1999 Pontiac Grand AM Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,339 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (33% of reports).
- 107suspension complaints
- 72,339median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $880typical repair cost reported by owners
- 11%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.
- Coil spring: mentioned in 35 of 107 complaints (33%)
- Both front: mentioned in 12 of 107 complaints (11%)
- Punctured tire: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
- Springs broke: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM at $880, and half of them between $870 and $1,000.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 3 | 3% | 103,982 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 7 | 2% | 18,490 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 9 | 3% | 23,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 10 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 16 | 3% | 41,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 34 | 5% | 60,536 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 107 | 13% | 72,339 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 14 | 8% | 66,305 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 26 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 30 | 7% | 142,000 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 12 | 3% | 137,274 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was backing up slowly out of a parking spot. As i turned me wheel to the right, i heard a very loud noise. It sounded like a pop or a crack. It was midnight so i couldn't see anything wrong when i inspected my vehicle. As i was driving home i heard a loud scraping sound. As i would break it got…
Car the worst. I've sunk more $ in2 it than she cost to buy. $15,000 at lst. Head gasket x2. Intake manifold x2 window parts x2 brakes, pads rotors engine replaced in 2009 by quack mechanic on advice from a friend car 3 mths on lift! Cost $1000 a yr 2 pass nys inspection had catalytic converter &…
Left front spring on 1999 pontiac grand am broke in grocery store parking lot causing left front tire to go flat. Local mechanic says problem is widespread. Have old parts. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Pontiac Grand AMs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about suspension for the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM (13% of the 849 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 1999 Pontiac Grand AM suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,339 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners report a typical cost of $880 (half paid between $870 and $1,000), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 35 of 107 complaints, followed by “both front” (12).
Other 1999 Pontiac Grand AM problems
See all 1999 Pontiac Grand AM problems or suspension problems across all Grand AM years.