1999 Pontiac Grand AM Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,535 miles. The words owners use most often: “side window” (20% of reports).
- 88visibility complaints
- 72,535median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $740typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%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.
- Side window: mentioned in 18 of 88 complaints (20%)
- Power windows: mentioned in 6 of 88 complaints (7%)
- Fell door: mentioned in 5 of 88 complaints (6%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 5 of 88 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM at $740, and half of them between $550 and $1,050.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2007), 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 visibility problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 88 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Pontiac Grand AM visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 5 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 9 | 3% | 76,500 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 15 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 23 | 6% | 48,155 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 32 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 43 | 6% | 59,000 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 88 | 10% | 72,535 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 14 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 34 | 9% | 85,000 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 37 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 27 | 7% | 80,103 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility 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.
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 &…
The outside side mirrors are coming off. *kb
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the window regulators continue to fail. He heard a grinding noise moments before the regulators snapped. The dealer was notified and referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer could not assist because there was no warranty…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Pontiac Grand AMs have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about visibility for the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM (10% 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 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,535 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners report a typical cost of $740 (half paid between $550 and $1,050), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “side window”, in 18 of 88 complaints, followed by “power windows” (6).
Other 1999 Pontiac Grand AM problems
See all 1999 Pontiac Grand AM problems or visibility problems across all Grand AM years.