Model year record

1994 Pontiac Grand AM

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

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.

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.