Model year record

1993 Pontiac Grand AM

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

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

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.

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