Pontiac Grand AM Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (13% of reports).
- 176vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 23 of 176 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 176 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 9 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 5 | 5% | 38,830 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 18 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 35 | 11% | 45,004 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 5 | 1% | 98,968 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 11 | 2% | 49,050 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 10 | 1% | 29,307 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 23 | 3% | 63,000 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 16 | 9% | 118,039 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 36 | 9% | 84,500 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 9 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Grand AM | 8 | 2% | 168,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2003
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator lifts his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Risk: Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal arm and replace the accelerator and brake pedal assembly with a new assembly, if necessary. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, 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.
The gas gauge will show full then without warning quickly drop to âEâ and the low fuel indicator will ding and the light will come on then just as quickly as it started it will go back to full or 2/3rds the slow creep back to the full position. (The tank was not full) While driving all the…
Electrical wiring mess with air for air or heating up I was trying to make it work while driving and then all of suddenly dashboard light went out, car slowed down and stopped. Turned the car off then turned back on dashboard light wouldn't work, windshield wipers stop working. Got stuck middle of…
**this is not a standard 2003 pontiac, single owner current mileage of 70,000** upon vehicle reaching operating temperature it exhibits the symptoms of recall #04092 124/ accelerator pedal arm.failure results in loss of rpm and speed control.this item was addressed on 1-11-2004 by approved dealer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. The contact exited the interstate and attempted to brake as the transmission made an abnormally loud sound. The contact pulled into a fuel station, raised the hood, and observed smoke…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BY RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE PEDAL FAILED TO RETRACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 176 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 23 of 176 complaints.
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.