CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Pontiac Grand AM has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (13 reports).
1988 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Most common 1988 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. *AK
CAR STALLS WHILE GOING SLOWER CITY SPEEDS. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH, IN A PARKING LOT ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO ABOUT 45-50 MPH. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES VERY HARD, BUT WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK, AND KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION BEFORE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OWNER'S HOME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR/VALVE FAILED CAUSING FIRE WHICH RESULTED IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INJURIES. *YC
AS STALLING EPISODES CONTINUED AND I COMPLETED NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVISES, FINALLY A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER DID COMPHREHENSIVE TESTS AND CHECKED WITHOUT CONCLUSIVE ANSWER TO PROBLEM . ON OCT.13TH.99. THE CAR BROKE DOWN , BACK FIRED, COULD NOT BE RESTARTED, WAS TOWED TO A PONTIAC DEALER WHO SAID HEAD GASKET HAD 1-1/2 INCH RUPTURE. NO REPAIR WAS DONE. CAR OPERATES AGAIN,AND CONTINUIES TO STALL. CAN IT BE ELECTRICAL CONECTION PROBLEM OR WHAT?
1988 Pontiac Grand AM questions
Does the 1988 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1988 Pontiac Grand AM: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Pontiac Grand AM?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (13), Seat Belts (6), Vehicle Speed Control (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Pontiac Grand AM has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.