Model year record

1994 Pontiac Grand AM

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 515 owner complaints on file.

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V287000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
699,617
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-12-19

Defect description

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 THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.

Safety risk

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V122000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,681
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-01
Owners notified
1994-07-08

Defect description

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 EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL RIVETS ADJACENT TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SUSPECT WELDS ARE LOCATED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine47123,000 mi
Air bags: frontal32125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip32—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3299,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline20—
Electrical system: ignition: switch18225,620 mi
Steering: column15125,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly14—
Power train: automatic transmission13—
Exterior lighting: headlights10—
Seats10—
Electrical system: ignition9—
Visibility: power window devices and controls926,000 mi
Electrical system8118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Steering736,000 mi
Structure: body: door7—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood6—
Unknown or other626,000 mi
Vehicle speed control6—
Electrical system: wiring5—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5—
Seat belts: front: anchorage5—
Seats: front assembly: recliner5—
Service brakes, air: antilock5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5—
Suspension5—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4—
Engine and engine cooling4108,970 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch4119,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4—
Air bags3—
Air bags: side/window3—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch3—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch3104,900 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Seat belts: front: webbing3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm3—
Tires3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core374,258 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly274,258 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control274,258 mi
Exterior lighting2180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline2108,970 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2157,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Wheels2—
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1150,210 mi
Engine1180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1176,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs1157,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Service brakes1180,000 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm1150,210 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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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