Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Pontiac Grand Am, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1999 Pontiac Grand Am - 749 complaints in its first 8 years (849 to date)
- 2000 Pontiac Grand Am - 559 complaints in its first 8 years (675 to date)
- 2001 Pontiac Grand Am - 402 complaints in its first 8 years (538 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2005 Pontiac Grand Am - 51 complaints in its first 8 years (102 to date)
- 1991 Pontiac Grand Am - 63 complaints in its first 8 years (82 to date)
- 1992 Pontiac Grand Am - 139 complaints in its first 8 years (168 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 102 | 51 | 2 |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | 293 | 172 | 2 |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Am | 325 | 196 | 2 |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 395 | 290 | 1 |
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | 538 | 402 | 4 |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 675 | 559 | 5 |
| 1999 Pontiac Grand Am | 849 | 749 | 3 |
| 1998 Pontiac Grand Am | 172 | 158 | 1 |
| 1997 Pontiac Grand Am | 383 | 348 | 2 |
| 1996 Pontiac Grand Am | 450 | 385 | 4 |
| 1995 Pontiac Grand Am | 409 | 375 | 1 |
| 1994 Pontiac Grand Am | 377 | 337 | 2 |
| 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | 204 | 177 | 1 |
| 1992 Pontiac Grand Am | 168 | 139 | 3 |
| 1991 Pontiac Grand Am | 82 | 63 | 2 |
| 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | 38 | 23 | 0 |
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | 44 | 20 | 2 |
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 31 | 20 | 2 |
| 1987 Pontiac Grand Am | 28 | 10 | 2 |
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Am | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1983 Pontiac Grand Am | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V400000 | 1999-2005 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition... |
| 05V054000 | 2005 | Suspension | 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. |
| 04V528000 | 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 04V301000 | 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 04V036000 | 1998 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION... |
| 03V327000 | 2000-2001 | Exterior Lighting | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. |
| 03V250000 | 2001 | Equipment | CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 02V070000 | 1996-1997 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION... |
| 00V372000 | 2000-2001 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 00V287000 | 1994-1995 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS... |
| 00V140000 | 1999-2000 | Structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 00V116000 | 2000 | Suspension | 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... |
| 98V320000 | 1999 | Steering | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
| 98V027000 | 1996 | Interior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. |
| 97V059000 | 1997 | Electrical System | THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER WAS OMITTED. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED AND CAN CONTACT THE INSULATED NEGATIVE... |
| 96V250000 | 1996 | Exterior Lighting | THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. |
| 96V249000 | 1996 | Steering | THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| 94V122000 | 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THESE VEHICLES WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH WELDS IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT PAN ASSEMBLY THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FUEL TANK LEAKAGE IN THE... |
| 93V153000 | 1993 | Electrical System | THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION. |
| 92V150000 | 1988-1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| 92V106000 | 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. |
| 92V043000 | 1991 | Visibility | MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN... |
| 91V204000 | 1992 | Suspension | THE BOLTS AND NUTS WHICH ATTACH THE BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON SOME VEHICLES. |
| 91V182000 | 1992 | Seats | THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS... |
| 91V018000 | 1991 | Steering | |
| 90V042000 | 1988-1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| 88V032000 | 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE FUEL FEED OR FUEL RETURN HOSE AT THE ENGINE MAY RUB AGAINST A SHIFT LEVER ON THE 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE. |
| 87V184000 | 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. |
| 87V124000 | 1985-1986 | Structure | SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. |
| 86V030000 | 1985 | Vehicle Speed Control | THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. |