Model year record

1993 Pontiac Grand AM

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 290 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V153000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,103
Reported to NHTSA
1993-09-14
Owners notified
1993-09-26

Defect description

THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION.

Safety risk

A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION.ALSO, A VEHICLE WITH A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN BE STARTED IN GEAR, CAUSING THEVEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH. THE MANUAL SWITCH OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF AN OVERSIZED CONDITION EXISTS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine3037,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip26
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12
Electrical system: ignition11
Power train: automatic transmission11124,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch9150,000 mi
Seats8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Unknown or other8100,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator7
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system7
Electrical system663,095 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers6
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5106,600 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5
Steering: column5
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Power train: manual transmission4
Structure: body: door4
Engine and engine cooling378,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: horn2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2
Fuel system, other2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train263,095 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: rack and pinion: rack2
Structure: body2
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2
Tires2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Electrical system: wiring1130,000 mi
Engine163,095 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes163,095 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Structure1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.