Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Pontiac Grand AM

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,318 owner complaints on file.

Pontiac Grand AM, 1999–2005 generation
Pictured: the 1999–2005 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V140000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
487,400
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-18
Owners notified
2000-06-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V320000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
217
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-15
Owners notified
1998-12-23

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.

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 slip7236,890 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6838,000 mi
Electrical system5494,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5310,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls5277,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5163,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs4368,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3460,000 mi
Unknown or other3377,000 mi
Suspension: front3276,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2865,000 mi
Air bags2798,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2775,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2678,426 mi
Suspension2275,000 mi
Structure: body: door2032,024 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1975,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1962,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1852,000 mi
Steering18102,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1763,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1560,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1459,009 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1411,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1430,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1460,000 mi
Structure: body1411,000 mi
Engine13130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1347,990 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components13—
Electrical system: horn12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1218,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner11106,000 mi
Seats1187,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1130,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system11—
Tires1178,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1040,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1010,845 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch961,000 mi
Equipment912,000 mi
Exterior lighting991,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights945,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module870,180 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash8—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper816,538 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior872,535 mi
Visibility: windshield819,815 mi
Electrical system: wiring778,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline76,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage7—
Structure765,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear7109,356 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers6—
Seat belts: front: retractor635,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump630,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition5—
Electrical system: ignition: module5—
Power train5—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor530,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system537,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly5—
Wheels578,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights483,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump441,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system470,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system449,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)4—
Seats: front assembly: recliner4—
Service brakes, air: antilock413,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4—
Structure: frame and members476,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4—
Visibility435,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices41,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system375,000 mi
Equipment: electrical3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch311,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3—
Fuel system, other3—
Service brakes3141,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light388,485 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads315,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections332,700 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing3—
Suspension: rear3175,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs379,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Wheels: hub311,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Wheels: rim3—
Air bags: side/window2136,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights270,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly281,000 mi
Interior lighting2—
Latches/locks/linkages276,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts2100,000 mi
Steering: column2—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack212,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2117,800 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables126,100 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices138,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit147,990 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly172,535 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust183,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings120,181 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: bumpers149,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields130,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: hub1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system110,800 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1—
Visibility/wiper1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—

The 1998 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Pontiac Grand AM model years

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All Pontiac Grand AM recalls by year

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.