Model year record

1995 Pontiac Grand AM

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 587 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5370,000 mi
Air bags: frontal36190,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3393,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly31188,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2387,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission22121,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition18290,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline14—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1480,103 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12—
Air bags10—
Electrical system1078,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood9126,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner9—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8—
Structure: body: door8—
Electrical system: wiring7—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash7—
Exterior lighting: headlights778,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads7—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6—
Engine and engine cooling6165 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe6115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6—
Tires6185,000 mi
Vehicle speed control6168,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Electrical system: horn5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system596,801 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly5—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch5101,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump5—
Seat belts: front: anchorage5—
Service brakes, hydraulic595,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5—
Structure: body5—
Unknown or other5135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield5165 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights4—
Power train4—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Seats4121,000 mi
Steering4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Exterior lighting: brake lights3—
Exterior lighting: tail lights3165 mi
Power train: manual transmission3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Suspension: front3—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay2—
Exterior lighting: fog lights2—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Interior lighting2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Steering: column2—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments2100,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2105,000 mi
Suspension2185,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1165 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1125,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1165 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm189,548 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm1—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Wheels1—

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 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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