CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Pontiac Grand AM has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 450 complaints with NHTSA, including 33 crashes, 14 fires, 69 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (144 reports).
1996 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Most common 1996 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Problem areas named in the 450 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 144 |
| Air Bags | 108 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 82 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 67 |
| Visibility | 41 |
| Power Train | 34 |
| Suspension | 32 |
| Structure | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 |
| Steering | 20 |
What owners report
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIWAY THE CAR DIED I TURNED IT TO THE RIGHT TO GET OFF THE HIWAY AND THE AIRBAG ON DRIVERS SIDE EXPLODED, I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND WAS TOLD THE PASS KEY SYSTEM OR THEFT SYSTEM WENT BAD IN IGNITION SWITCH AND NO EXPLANATION WHY AIR BAG WENT OFF? OR HOW TO FIX ANY OF IT, THIS IS NOW JULY AND I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.
AIR BAG WHEN OFF WHEN I WAS WAITING TO PULL AUT OFF PARKING LOT. HAVE INJURY TO MY SHOULDER.
DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
I WAS LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, HAD JUST BACKED OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. STARTED MOVING FORWARD AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO BUMPS, NO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. JUST DEPLOYED. STEERING WHEEL PARTS HIT MY ARM, BRUISED IT PRETTY WELL. HAVE SINCE PURCHASED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TR
CAR WOULD NOT START. STEERING LOCKED AND TRANSMISSION STUCK IN PARK.KEY WOULD NOT TURN. TOWED CAR HOME. REMOVED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND FOUND THE IGNITION LOCK HAD MELTED. THE OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD PROMPTED A RECALL SEARCH FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL FINDING AN IGNITION RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. I CONTACTED PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE REPRESENTATIVE ASKED ME IF MY VIN WAS COVERED. I HAVE CONFIRMED THE VIN IS ON THE RECALL LIST ALTHOUGH THE REP. FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE RECALL, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND VALIDITY OF MY COMPLAINT WAS IGNORED AND [XXX] (PONTIAC REP.) WOULD NOT ASSIST ME FURTHER. I AM STUCK NOW WITH TRYING TO RESOLVE GETTING MY CAR REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
1996 Pontiac Grand AM questions
Does the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Interior Lighting; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM?
Based on 450 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (144), Air Bags (108), Engine And Engine Cooling (82).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.