CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Pontiac Grand AM has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 5 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (29 reports).
1991 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Most common 1991 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Problem areas named in the 82 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Visibility | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 (NA) PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELASTIC BANDS THAT HOLD THE PADDING TO THE SHELL OF THE SAFETY SEAT HAS BEEN PULLED LOOSE BY THE CHILD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CHILD HAS CHOKED AND BEEN SMACKED BY THE BANDS. THE MANUFACTURER SENT NEW PADDING, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT TO THE PADDING SENT. THIS IS A COSCO 22-130-WAL MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 17, 2005.
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. VEHICLE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. AND AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE AND LOCK. DEALER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. *TC
DURING INSPECTION DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER ABOUT LOOSE LOWER BALL JOINT. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM.*AK
MY CAR WILL CRANK UP AND DRIVE FOR HOURS BUT IF I STOP AND TURN IT OFF IT WILL NOT CRANK UP FOR 3-4 HOURS. ALSO, MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING GREAT BUT WHEN I TURNED IT ON ONE DAY IT JUST STOPPED BLOWING COLD AND IT IS FULL OF COOLANT AND ANTIFREEZE. *AK
1991 Pontiac Grand AM questions
Does the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM?
Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (29), Visibility (12), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.