Pontiac Grand AM Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (13% of reports).
- 139equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%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.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 18 of 139 complaints (13%)
- Power window: mentioned in 7 of 139 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 139 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 2 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 4 | 1% | 128,000 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 3 | 1% | 49,200 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 11 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 22 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 16 | 2% | 54,986 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 33 | 4% | 39,500 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 4 | 2% | 74,850 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 16 | 4% | 79,500 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 14 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Grand AM | 14 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Model years: 2001
Problem: Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I had to have the ignition lock cylinder updated on my 2004 grand am in 2011 at the cost of $514.77. Now my car s being recalled for the key fob causing the ignition switch to shut down. While taking care of the key problem can a gm dealer be responsible for giving me my money back on the previous…
Vats the anti theft that locks up gm cars because of the sercuity chip that's in the key people have got robbed sitting in a parking lot waiting on they car to start or for some one to come get them. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact entered and started the vehicle when the anti-theft system activated. The warning lights began to flash on the instrument panel. The contact stated he had to wait approximately ten to fifteen minutes with the key in the ignition before being…
2001 pontiac grand am gt wont start. Turn the key to start and nothing. After a day then the car will start... When the car start you can hear the gas pump turn on... When the problem starts there is nothing. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The battery was replaced to correct the failure but to no avail. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the anti theft alarm system was causing the vehicle not to start…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about equipment for the Pontiac Grand AM. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac Grand AM equipment?
Yes: 1 safety recall list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 18 of 139 complaints, followed by “power window” (7).
Other Pontiac Grand AM problems
- Electrical System problems (1,336)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (672)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (651)
- Exterior Lighting problems (615)
- Air Bags problems (395)
- Visibility problems (327)
- Suspension problems (268)
- Steering problems (254)
See all Pontiac Grand AM problems.