CarRecallWatchThe 1995 Pontiac Grand AM has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 409 complaints with NHTSA, including 59 crashes, 42 fires, 62 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (148 reports).
1995 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Most common 1995 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Problem areas named in the 409 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 148 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 97 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 65 |
| Air Bags | 47 |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 |
| Power Train | 34 |
| Visibility | 29 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 |
| Equipment | 15 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE KEY SUDDENLY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED OPERATING AS NORMAL DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RE-INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 290,000.
CAR WON'T START AND CUT OFF WHEN CAR IS IN DRIVE. *TR
I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF A FAST FOOD PLACE WE CAME OUT AFTER WE ATE AND GOT IN THE CAR ATTEMPTED TO START IT BUT IT DID NOT START AT FIRST THEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND THEN TRIED AGAIN IT STARTED AND AFTER A SHORT TIME IT SEAMED LIKE IT TRIED TO START ITSELF AGAIN AND IT STARTED SMOKING FROM BELOW THE STEERING COLUMN SO I TURNED IT OFF AND JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND OUT THE BATTERY BY THE TIME THE BATTERY WAS OUT IT HAD ALREADY CAUGHT FIRE AND HAD TO BE PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHICH WAS SUPPLIED BY A TOW TRUCK DRIVER WHO JUST SO HAPPENED TO BE GETTING LUNCH THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED BUT NEVER FILED A REPORT THEY JUST MADE SURE ALL WERE OK THEN LEFT THAT'S BASICALLY WHAT HAPPE
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 4 MY STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE MAKING ME PULL THE CAR OVER AND JUMP OUT ALONG WITH 2 OTHER PERSONS , AFTER THAT WE CALLED THE TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME TO SEE WHAT WE WERE GOING TO DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WHO TO CONTACT IN THE MEAN TIME THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR 4 MONTHS AND TO THIS DAY STILL HAS IT AND IS REQUESTING ME TO PAY HALF OF THE BILL TO GET IT FIXED AND I DO NOT FEEL I SHOULD PAY A DIME FOR A RECALLED CAR WITH AN OPEN RECALL ON IT SO THEREFORE I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE CAR TO BE FIXED AND FOR ALL THE INCONVENIENCE IN WHICH IT HAS CAUSED ME GETTING BACK AND FOURTH TO SCHOOL, I AM IN COLLEGE FULL TIME SO THEREFO
WHILE DRIVING THE OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND ENGINE DIED. THE MECHANIC SAID IT IS A CRACKED HEAD GASKETS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOLLOWED THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IN OWNER MANUAL. OIL CHANGES EVERY THREE MONTHS ETC.*AK
1995 Pontiac Grand AM questions
Does the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM: Electrical System:Starter Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM?
Based on 409 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (148), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (97), Engine And Engine Cooling (65).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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.