Model year record

1992 Pontiac Grand AM

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 304 owner complaints on file.

Pontiac Grand AM, 1992–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1998 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V106000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
1992-07-17
Owners notified
1992-07-17

Defect description

THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V204000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
272
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-19

Defect description

THE BOLTS AND NUTS WHICH ATTACH THE BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON SOME VEHICLES.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BEARING-HUBASSEMBLY RELATIVE TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE AND COULD CAUSE ELONGATION ANDEVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE ATTACHING BOLTS FROM THE REAR AXLE FLANGE. IF THISWERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE AFFECTED TIRE AND WHEEL COULDTRACK ERRATICALLY, EVENTUALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE OTHER ATTACHING BOLTS. THETIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLY FASTENERS, AND REPLACE ALL THE FASTENERS ON A WHEEL IF TWO OR MORE BOLTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V182000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,851
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-21
Owners notified
1992-04-30

Defect description

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 ORIGINAL POSTITION.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine3479,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline14—
Electrical system: ignition10—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system986,000 mi
Structure: body: door9—
Power train: automatic transmission8—
Electrical system: horn7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads7—
Unknown or other7—
Vehicle speed control788,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly5—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system5—
Electrical system4—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4—
Engine and engine cooling4179,085 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Structure: body4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core4—
Visibility: power window devices and controls4—
Visibility: windshield4—
Electrical system: starter assembly3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Seats3—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Steering: column3—
Steering: rack and pinion3201,000 mi
Structure: frame and members3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Equipment: electrical2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2—
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: front2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Wheels2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic186,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering1201,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1991 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of 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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