Pontiac Grand AM Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 327 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (88). The words owners use most often: “side window” (13% of reports).
- 327visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%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.
- Side window: mentioned in 43 of 327 complaints (13%)
- Power windows: mentioned in 24 of 327 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the Pontiac Grand AM at $700, and half of them between $530 and $1,000.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 121 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 327 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 5 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 9 | 3% | 76,500 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 15 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 23 | 6% | 48,155 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 32 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 43 | 6% | 59,000 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 88 | 10% | 72,535 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 14 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 34 | 9% | 85,000 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 37 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 27 | 7% | 80,103 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the Pontiac Grand AM. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the dashboard was separating from the frame and fractured. As a result, the windshield cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated the dashboard deteriorated and the window defroster was inoperable. Also, the passenger side air bag compartment was detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the front brakes wore prematurely. In addition, the contact stated that the turn signals and the power window switch failed to activate when engaged. The contact also mentioned that water penetrated through the sunroof. The…
We began having problems starting our car, the security light was on and stayed on. Some days it would start and others it wouldn't and then it eventually would not start at all. After being in the shop for a week and stumping the mechanics, we still have not solved the issue. Everything has been…
The a/c stopped working on buttons 1-2 and was only working on 3 4 5 and now completely quit working all together. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 327 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners report a typical cost of $700 (half paid between $530 and $1,000), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “side window”, in 43 of 327 complaints, followed by “power windows” (24).
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