CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Pontiac Grand AM has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 849 complaints with NHTSA, including 73 crashes, 13 fires, 60 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (250 reports).
1999 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Most common 1999 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Problem areas named in the 849 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 250 |
| Electrical System | 152 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 142 |
| Suspension | 113 |
| Visibility | 99 |
| Exterior Lighting | 82 |
| Air Bags | 80 |
| Steering | 75 |
| Structure | 49 |
| Equipment | 39 |
What owners report
Our braking system on this car failed us, and is probably crushed by now at no fault of my own. My safety was atârisk when the brakes lost pressure and if it wasnât for our seatbelts, I couldâve been thrown through the windshield. I hereby declare that [XXX] deliberately caused our accident and lied about being blinded. [XXX] lost her sonâ[XXX]âand was jealous of my opportunity to do what he couldnât. Her other sonâ[XXX]âchoose not to attend college and contraband drugs among other things. [XXX] and his mother [XXX] were also jealous of me for having an opportunity that [XXX] chose not to take. They blame me for Chastity [XXX] & [XXX] turning their parental right
The gas gauge will show full then without warning quickly drop to âEâ and the low fuel indicator will ding and the light will come on then just as quickly as it started it will go back to full or 2/3rds the slow creep back to the full position. (The tank was not full) While driving all the electrical components start going wild, everything goes on and off quickly. The accelerator will rev(while foot is on or off accelerator) and drop over and over (as if there were bad gas in it) then go back to normal. This happens while Iâm on the road and is a massive hazard. Iâm so afraid this will cause an accident that leads to loss of life.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER THAT WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE CONTACT'S LANE, FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT THAT INVOLVED TWO TRUCKS. THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO OTHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, INCLUDING THE DRIVER'S. THERE WAS NO WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR ABRASIONS ON THE UPPER LEFT SHOULDER AND A BIG BUMP ON THE BACK. THE CONTACT WOULD BE GOING TO THE DOCTORS ATA A LATER POINT IN TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 268,500
WINDSHIELD AND REAR WINDOW WERE BROKE AND BOTH HAVE BROKE INTO SHARDS. WINDSHIELD WAS APPROXIMENTLY 3" IN DIAMETER AND HALF INCH WIDE AND REAR WINDOW WAS APPROXIMENTLY 5" AND QUARTER IN WIDE.
THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WENT OUT CAUSING ME TO LOSE A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL.
1999 Pontiac Grand AM questions
Does the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM: Electrical System:Ignition; Structure:Body; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM?
Based on 849 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (250), Electrical System (152), Engine And Engine Cooling (142).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.