Model year record

1989 Pontiac Grand AM

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 88 owner complaints on file.

Pontiac Grand AM, 1985–1991 generation
Pictured: the 1985–1991 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V150000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
108,836
Reported to NHTSA
1992-10-19
Owners notified
1992-11-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V042000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
61,765
Reported to NHTSA
1990-03-05
Owners notified
1990-03-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

LEAKING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine28—
Electrical system: ignition5—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Engine and engine cooling2113,000 mi
Seats2—
Steering2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train1113,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—

The 1988 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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