CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Pontiac Grand AM has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 12 fires, 36 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (123 reports).
1997 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Most common 1997 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Problem areas named in the 383 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 123 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 91 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 81 |
| Air Bags | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 |
| Visibility | 36 |
| Suspension | 28 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Steering | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 |
What owners report
THE THEFT WARNING SYSTEM KEEPS THE IGNITION SWITCH FROM ENGAGING. THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS THE KEY IS IN THE "ON" POSITION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES AND RESETS THE SYSTEM. *TR
WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR THE STEERING LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH FOR IT TO CATCH AND FINALLY WILL START LIKE IT KEEPS LOCKING UP. MY SON BOUGHT THIS CAR AS HIS FIRST CAR SO NO SURE HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS DOING THIS AS WE PURCHASED FROM A FRIEND AND HE DID SAY THAT SOMETHING WAS UP WITH THE STEERING WHEN TRYING TO START.
THE IGNITION ON THIS COLLEGE STUDENTS 97 PONTIAC GRAND AM RANDOMLY DEFAULTS. IT WILL GET STUCK IN ON OR OFF POSITION. CAR SOMETIMES CONTINUES RUNNING. KEYES WILL LOCK IN THE IGNITION AND CAN NOT BE REMOVED. LIGHTS REMAIN ON WHILE KEYS ARE STUCK IN IGNITION. IGNITION GETS WARM. *JS
I CANNOT DRIVE CAR WITH OUT SPEEDOMETER. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN #66-83-04A I FEEL THE DEALER SHOULD REPAIR THIS AT THERE COST. IT IS NOT SAFE DRIVING IT WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SEE SPEED. THE DEALER SAYS IT COST 450.00 THE VSS IS WORKING FINE. I BUY A LOT OF CARS. *TR
THE MOST RECENT OF PROBLEMS IS MY STEERING WENT OUT ON ME WHILE TURNING IN TO A PARKING LOT. HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE SAID IT WAS THE RACK AND PINION SEAL THAT CAUSED IT TO POUR OUT THE FLUID. I HAVE ALSO HAD MANY OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS GAS LEAKING EVEN THOUGH ALL LINES WERE REPLACED. POWER STEERING LINE REPLACED DUE TO PIN HOLE LEAKS, MULTIPLE WHEEL BEARINGS, RADIATOR. IGNITION SWITCH, AND ONE OF THE SENSORS IN THE UPPER BACK SIDE OF THE MOTOR SOMEHOW CAME UNDONE AND MELTED THE CONNECTOR AND CAUSED A DEAD SHORT IN MY CAR. *TR
1997 Pontiac Grand AM questions
Does the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM?
Based on 383 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (123), Engine And Engine Cooling (91), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (81).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.