Pontiac Grand AM Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (35). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (33% of reports).
- 186fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 51%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 61 of 186 complaints (33%)
- Intake manifold: mentioned in 12 of 186 complaints (6%)
- Pressure regulator: mentioned in 10 of 186 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 186 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 11 | 11% | 102,840 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 6 | 2% | 41,000 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 9 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 7 | 2% | 65,043 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 24 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 35 | 5% | 61,000 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 33 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 8 | 5% | 80,213 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 19 | 5% | 104,000 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 20 | 4% | 98,000 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 14 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Model years: 2004
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that when the vehicle stalled a strong odor of fuel emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made…
This is my second complaint about the smell of fuel fumes a lady that i spoke to stated there should be an investigation about this issue. For my make and model but not my vin number there has been numerous recalls for a situation due to the fuel system. Given my job responsibilities i have to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for another service, the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact had noticed that the "check engine" warning light was continuously illuminated…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The contact mentioned that when the dashboard was banged the abnormal noise would temporarily go away. The vehicle was taken to a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 186 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 61 of 186 complaints, followed by “intake manifold” (12).
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