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1987 Pontiac Grand AMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 1987 Pontiac Grand AM, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years87% below the Grand AM median · #18 of 20 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints2810 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Pontiac Grand AM has problems

28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling91
Electrical system62
Seat belts62
Steering40
Power train31
Fuel system, gasoline32
Vehicle speed control21
Equipment10
Parking brake11
2 other systems21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Pontiac Grand AM recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 88V-032 · Mar 15, 1988 · 22,300 vehicles

Risk. IN TIME A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THE HOSE AND FUELLEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 87V-184 · Dec 1, 1987 · 131,476 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Grand AM year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand AM median. How we score

'73'75'78'83'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Pontiac Grand AM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESSEA89010 · closed May 8, 1990
    No recall
  2. BRAKE PERFORMANCEEA90041 · closed Mar 30, 1992
    No recall
  3. SEAT BELT SEPARATIONEA91045 · closed Oct 26, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Grand AM owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR FAILED. ALSO REPLACED ELECTRONIC IGNITION/WATER PUMP/ALTERNATOR/CRANKSHAFT/LOCKED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK
Complaint 524496 · Feb 13, 1998

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