1993 Pontiac GRAND AM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
117 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
106,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 117 complaints (12.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 23 | 19.7% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 8.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 6.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 14; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 12; Electrical System:Ignition: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 7; Electrical System: 6; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 6; Seats: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 106 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 35; 1996: 16; 2000: 21; 2001: 18; 2002: 9; 2003: 10; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 481311 · 1995-03-08 (March 8, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR LIGHTS/STOP SIGNS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK/BRAKES TO FADE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485171 · 1995-06-19 (June 19, 1995)
BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068845 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
MY CAR STARTS AND RUNS GOOD. WHEN I GO 10 TO 15 MILES AND IF I COME TO A STOP, THE CAR STALLS. IT STARTS WITH NO PROBLEM BUT WHEN I SHIFT A GEAR, THE CAR STALLS. IF I WAITE FOR THE CAR TO COOL OFF, THE CAR WILL MOVE WITHOUT STALLING.
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146234 · 2005-12-28 (December 28, 2005)
1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 124,OOO MILES. THE CAR STARTS AND RUNS GOOD. WHEN I GO 10 TO 15 MILES AND IF I COME TO A STOP, THE CAR STALLS. IT STARTS WITH NO PROBLEM BUT WHEN I SHIFT A GEAR, THE CAR STALLS. IF I WAIT FOR THE CAR TO COOL OFF, THE CAR WILL MOVE WITHOUT STALLING. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER SINCE SHE IS A NEW DRIVER, BUT I'M AFRAID TO LET HER TAKE IT ON HER OWN FOR FEAR THAT SHE'LL STALL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 124,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146234 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038098 · 2003-10-22 (October 22, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND BEGAN SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP STATED THAT SWITCH LAMP BURNED OUT CAUSING SMOKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A JUMP, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCH WAS OFF. THE SWITCH WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED. THE BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OFF. ON THE SECOND OCCASION, THE LIGHTS WERE STILL ON WITH THE SWITCH AND THE IGNITION OFF. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 108,119 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10216427 · 2008-01-29 (January 29, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY STARTS IN NEUTRAL, NOT PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V153000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH), HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 215,000. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10216427 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017281 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED TURN SIGNALS TO GO OUT. THE MECHANIC CHANGED A BULB AND WITHIN AN HOUR THE BULB WAS OUT AGAIN. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 563272 · 2001-09-25 (September 25, 2001)
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 563272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722092 · 2000-04-29 (April 29, 2000)
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID HAS GONE BAD, CAUSING CAR TO STALL AT STOP SIGN HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS WARM, TOLD THAT THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMO PROBLEM, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK EVERYTHING CHECKED AND HEY STILL WILL NOT WORK, MAF SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY MAY BE UNDER GOOODWILL WARRANTY IM NOT SURE, NONE OF THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FIXED YET, PLEASE HELP ME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722092 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 884885 · 2001-04-02 (April 2, 2001)
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HESITATION/ BACK FIRING AND STALLING DUE TO AN INTEGRATED IGNITION INJECTOR SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THIS COMPONENT ON TWO OCCASIONS. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED FOR THIRD TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 884885 at NHTSA ↗