Pontiac Grand AM Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “transmission failed” (5% of reports).
- 194power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 44%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.
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 10 of 194 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 194 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 2 | 2% | 117,893 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 11 | 4% | 82,400 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 6 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 13 | 3% | 58,000 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 12 | 2% | 46,350 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 17 | 3% | 86,500 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 32 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 13 | 8% | 20,000 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 22 | 6% | 82,500 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 33 | 7% | 90,177 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 33 | 8% | 60,583 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:manual transmission
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear.
Risk: In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.
Fix: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Engine has lost power from 150hp @ 3K RPM and 200ft·lb @ 4K RPM. It is now 50hp @ ½K RPM & 75ft·lb @ 2K revolutions per minute. Gear Shift Button has seperated from globe. Radio needs to be replaced or reset daily. Rear window defroster has seperated from window, and wonât retain position…
Disc are advanced, technologically superior, and come standard with enabling more braking force with less pressure. Albeit an impermeable transmission requires no fluid changes and less maintenance, servicing one is challenging. It works well in dusty environments or in heavyâduty tasks, and an…
NHTSA # 14V400, Mfg. Campaign # N140350 Was informed about this recall and called the number given to me by Pontiac (South County Buick GMC 2202 National City Blvd. National City CA 91950, [redacted]) but all I got was endless automated messages. The one real person I talked to was rude and sounded…
Recall n140350 october ,2019 ignition stop working while on highway. Had to get towed. Won't turn anymore i almost crash because of it.
I replaced the clock spring back in 2018 but the air bag light still on it has to be a airbag control module since i purchased my first car since 2011 it needs to be turned off
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 194 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission failed”, in 10 of 194 complaints.
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