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1995 Pontiac Grand AMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 409 owner complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Grand AM median · #3 of 20 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints409148 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage126kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM has problems

409 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
Electrical system12037
Service brakes, hydraulic7510
Engine and engine cooling606
Air bags4639
Power train335
Exterior lighting310
Visibility271
Structure183
Fuel system, gasoline140
12 other systems8918

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

1 recall

1995 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

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 00V-287 · Oct 2, 2000 · 699,617 vehicles

Risk. A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

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

1995 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

1995 Pontiac Grand AM safety ratings

1995 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 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN FIRESEA00007 · closed Feb 7, 2001
    Led to recall 00V-287
  2. STEERING COLUMN FIREPE99063 · closed Mar 3, 2000
    No recall
In owners' words

What Grand AM owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE KEY SUDDENLY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED OPERATING AS NORMAL DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RE-INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE…
Complaint 10619070 · Aug 5, 2014 · 290,000 miles
I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF A FAST FOOD PLACE WE CAME OUT AFTER WE ATE AND GOT IN THE CAR ATTEMPTED TO START IT BUT IT DID NOT START AT FIRST THEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND THEN TRIED AGAIN IT STARTED AND AFTER A SHORT TIME IT SEAMED LIKE IT TRIED TO START ITSELF AGAIN AND IT STARTED SMOKING…
Complaint 10257787 · Feb 7, 2009 · 140,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 4 MY STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE MAKING ME PULL THE CAR OVER AND JUMP OUT ALONG WITH 2 OTHER PERSONS, AFTER THAT WE CALLED THE TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME TO SEE WHAT WE WERE GOING TO DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WHO TO CONTACT IN THE MEAN TIME THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY…
Complaint 10255375 · Jan 16, 2009

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