CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Pontiac Grand AM has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (44 reports).
1989 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Most common 1989 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
TRANSMISSION LOCKING TORQUE CONVERTER SOLENOID DOES NOT ALLOW TORQUE CONVERTER TO UNLOCK RESULTING IN ENGINE STALL WHEN STOPPING. REPLACED SOLENOID. REPLACED SLAPPING TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN GUIDES. CHANGED OIL AFTER REPAIR. DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 100 MILES WHEN 3 ROD BEARINGS SPUN. ONE HALF OF THE BEARING SPUN INTO THE OTHER HALF RESULTING IN CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE AND PISTON TIPPING. REPLACED ENGINE WITH USED WHICH I REPAIRED BEFORE REPLACING. LOOKED LIKE OIL PUMP FAILURE. WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD BETWEEN 145-150 COMPRESSION.
AFTER THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-90-577) *YH
I KILLED IT AT A SERVICE STATION GONNA GET SOME WATER AND IT HAS NEVER STARTED SINCE THEN. THE GAS COMES OUT OF HOSE WHEN DISCONNECTED FROM INJECTOR BUT CONNECT THE LINE BACK AND THE FUEL INJECTION DOESNT GET GAS. I AM A SINGLE MOTHE WHO CAN NOT AFFORD THIS TYPE OF THING. A MAN PULLED IN SERVICE STATION AND SAID HE HAD SAME PROBLEMS WITH HIS 89 GRAND AM. I ALSO LOOKED IN MY HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER AND LOTS OF 89 GRAND AMS FOR SALE WITH NON WORKING MOTORS.*AK
EVEN REPLACEMENT STOP SWITCH SMOKES(FAILS). RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED , SAME RESULT. REPLACEMENT SWITCH STILL NO GOOD!!!!*AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT SIDE OF HOUSE. CONSUMER WENT BACK INTO HOUSE, AND A FEW MINUTES LATER, A NEIGHBOR KNOCKED ON DOOR NOTIFYING HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE CARPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, AND THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION. NO INJURIES TO REPORTED. *AK
1989 Pontiac Grand AM questions
Does the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 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 1989 Pontiac Grand AM?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (44), Electrical System (13), Steering (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.