Pontiac Grand AM Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (107). The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (15% of reports).
- 268suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 17%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 40 of 268 complaints (15%)
- Front end: mentioned in 36 of 268 complaints (13%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 20 of 268 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 110 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 268 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 15 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 (2)
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2005
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that can occur in some driving conditions.
Risk: If the bolt fracture, the rear suspension linkage could detach from the knuckle and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur, particularly at higher speeds, and the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt that attaches the rear suspension trailing arm to the left rear knuckle may not have been tightened to specifications during assembly.
Risk: The bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will tighten this bolt.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving and my rack and pinion broke loose from the sub frame causing me to lose all steering and i almost hit another car head on this is a week after i replaced it for the same reason i noticed the subframe welds are broke lose causing the problems this is very hazardous and needs fixed…
* this has happened on 2 occasions * i have a 2005 pontiac grand am i had the rack changed as the bolt that holds the steering rack & pinion to the frame had broke at the weld as well as the front part of where steering rack & pinion attach to the frame so i took car to mechanic he put a brand new…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a noise emitted from under the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started to sway back and forth as the service engine and maintenance warning lights…
There are a number of problems: but right now i can turn the ignition and the car will give the sound of starting up but will not. I had the following items checked: fuel pump operation: pressures are good injector pulse - engine has spark body control module: b2965 - key ignition fault recommended…
My car was in the parking lot and i just got off work, on my way out from the lot to the gate with speed of about 5-10 mph, all of sudden the steering wheel started spinning all the way around without stop, front wheels wont move to any direction, thankfully i could stop the car before hitting any…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 40 of 268 complaints, followed by “front end” (36).
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