Model year record

1999 Pontiac Grand AM

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

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.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	72	36,890 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	68	38,000 mi
Electrical system	54	94,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	53	10,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	52	77,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	51	63,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	43	68,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	34	60,000 mi
Unknown or other	33	77,000 mi
Suspension: front	32	76,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	28	65,000 mi
Air bags	27	98,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	27	75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	26	78,426 mi
Suspension	22	75,000 mi
Structure: body: door	20	32,024 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	19	75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	19	62,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	18	52,000 mi
Steering	18	102,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	17	63,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	15	60,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	14	59,009 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	14	11,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	14	30,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	14	60,000 mi
Structure: body	14	11,000 mi
Engine	13	130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	13	47,990 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	13	—
Electrical system: horn	12	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	12	18,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	11	106,000 mi
Seats	11	87,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	11	30,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	11	—
Tires	11	78,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights	10	40,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	10	10,845 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	9	61,000 mi
Equipment	9	12,000 mi
Exterior lighting	9	91,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	9	45,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	8	70,180 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	8	—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	8	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	8	16,538 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	8	72,535 mi
Visibility: windshield	8	19,815 mi
Electrical system: wiring	7	78,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	7	6,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	7	—
Structure	7	65,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	7	109,356 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	6	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	6	35,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	6	30,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	5	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	5	—
Power train	5	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	5	30,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	5	37,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	5	—
Wheels	5	78,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	4	83,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	4	41,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	4	—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	4	70,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	49,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	4	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	4	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	4	13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	4	—
Structure: frame and members	4	76,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	4	—
Visibility	4	35,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	4	1,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	3	75,000 mi
Equipment: electrical	3	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	3	11,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	3	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	3	—
Fuel system, other	3	—
Service brakes	3	141,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	3	88,485 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	3	15,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	3	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	3	32,700 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	3	—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	3	—
Suspension: rear	3	175,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs	3	79,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	—
Wheels: hub	3	11,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	3	—
Wheels: rim	3	—
Air bags: side/window	2	136,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	2	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	2	81,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages	2	76,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	—
Power train: manual transmission	2	—
Seat belts	2	100,000 mi
Steering: column	2	—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	2	12,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	2	—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	2	117,800 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	2	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	26,100 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices	1	38,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	30,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit	1	47,990 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	—
Parking brake	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: driveline	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	72,535 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	83,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	1	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	20,181 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	—
Steering: linkages	1	—
Structure: body: bumpers	1	49,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	30,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	—
Suspension: front: hub	1	—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system	1	10,800 mi
Suspension: multiple axle	1	—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	—

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.

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.