no report yet
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.
1994 Pontiac Grand AMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 377 owner complaints about the 1994 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 August 16, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM has problems
377 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
73Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
71Electrical system24 crash/fire/injury
60Service brakes, hydraulic12 crash/fire/injury
56Steering8 crash/fire/injury
38Air bags34 crash/fire/injury
23Exterior lighting
22Power train
21Visibility
15Suspension
8617 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 73 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 71 | 24 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 60 | 12 |
| Steering | 56 | 8 |
| Air bags | 38 | 34 |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 0 |
| Power train | 22 | 3 |
| Visibility | 21 | 2 |
| Suspension | 15 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 86 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1994 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
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.
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
1994 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
NHTSA crash tests
1994 Pontiac Grand AM safety ratings
1994 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING COLUMN FIRESLed to recall 00V-287
- STEERING COLUMN FIRENo recall
In owners' words
What Grand AM owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY CAR, WHICH IS A 94 GRAND AM, IS A GOOD RUNNING CAR BUT I BEEN WORKING ON IT HARD TIME FOR 5 WEEKS TRYING TO GET IT TO RUN. IT HAS SOME PROBLEM WHERE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE KEEPS ON BLOWING ON IT. I REPLACE SPARK PLUG COIL, FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, UNDER THE HOOD WIRING HARNESS,…
94' PONTIAC GRAND AM QUAD 4 2.3L BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR MAYBE EVEN HEAD. CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED. REPAIRS ESTIMATED AT $2300. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN WORTH THAT MUCH. GM KNOWS THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM. THEY NEED TO RECALL IT!*JB
94' PONTIAC GRAND AM QUAD 4 2.3L BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR MAYBE EVEN HEAD. CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED. REPAIRS ESTIMATED AT $2300. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN WORTH THAT MUCH. GM KNOWS THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM. THEY NEED TO RECALL IT!*JB
Own a 1994 Grand AM?
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