no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
1992 Pontiac Grand AMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 168 owner complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM has problems
168 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
62Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
33Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
28Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
16Power train2 crash/fire/injury
15Structure
14Steering
14Visibility
9Vehicle speed control
9Seats
4212 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 62 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 33 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 2 |
| Visibility | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Seats | 9 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 42 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1992 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
Suspension: rear
Risk. THIS WOULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BEARING-HUBASSEMBLY RELATIVE TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE AND COULD CAUSE ELONGATION ANDEVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE…
no report yet
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER…
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
1992 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1992 Pontiac Grand AM safety ratings
1992 Pontiac Grand Am 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Grand AM owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
COOLANT LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR HOSE HAD A SPLIT IN IT. THE SAME WEEK THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER THE…
I HAVE A LETTER FROM PONTIAC DATE NOV, 1995. WHICH STATES THAT 2.3L QUAD OHC ENGINE HAVE A DEFECT OF CRACKING CYLINDER THAT ALLOWS COOLANT TO LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEADS. THE LETTER ALSO STATES.. DO NOT BRING YOUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALER UNLESS THIS OCCURS. THE STATED IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHIN…
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE AND THEN SPARKS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD AND FLAMES WERE COVERING THE ENGINE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
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