1991 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 28.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of visibility at 11.8%.
Complaints102
Crashes11
Fires6
Injuries9
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 28.4% · 29
Visibility 11.8% · 12
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.8% · 11
Electrical system 8.8% · 9
Seat belts 6.9% · 7
Power train 5.9% · 6
Unknown or other 4.9% · 5
Seats 3.9% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 9 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Pontiac Grand AM in this data, 1991 draws comparatively few complaints; 1999 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 83,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle experiences continued stalling conditions, replacement of several components (sensors, ignition control, head gasket), however engine still stalls. *Mjs Engine and engine cooling
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. Engine and engine cooling
While driving at 20-25 mph vehicle started making noise, then just cut off. Dealer contacted and stated timing chain malfunctioned. Problem still exists. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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