no report yet
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.
1991 Pontiac Grand AMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 13, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM has problems
82 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
11Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Seats
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Steering
136 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 2 |
| Visibility | 11 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 3 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| 6 other systems | 13 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 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
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
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
1991 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
In owners' words
What Grand AM owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE CAR WHICH LED THE CAR TO GO INTO THE WOODS AND CATCH ON FIRE. ENGINE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE ALREADY BEEN ON FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISE, THEN JUST CUT OFF. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED TIMING CHAIN MALFUNCTIONED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
AFTER DRIVING AT VEHICLE SPEED OF 40 MPH OR MORE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ENGINE DIES. THEN, AFTER APPROX. 15-20 MINTUES THE VEHICLE WILL START.
Own a 1991 Grand AM?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.