1990 Pontiac GRAND AM: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 23 complaints (34.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 17.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 8.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 8; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1
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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 23 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 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 5; 2000: 4; 2001: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10024666 · 2003-06-18 (June 18, 2003)
VEHICLE FIRE. NAR 06/18/2003. *MR DAMAGES TO THE HOOD, ENGINE, BUMPER, AND WHEELS. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024666 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483347 · 1995-08-26 (August 26, 1995)
ALTERNATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483347 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486261 · 1995-05-03 (May 3, 1995)
FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED WITHOUT LATCHES, CAUSING SEATS TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN UNOCCUPIED DURING STOPS AND HIT WINDSHIELD. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500680 · 1996-01-11 (January 11, 1996)
ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500680 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502890 · 1996-03-13 (March 13, 1996)
HEAD GASKET FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502890 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 558317 · 2000-12-06 (December 6, 2000)
FRONT OUTER AXLE BOOTS NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 558317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 562547 · 2001-08-16 (August 16, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES HE HAS HAD TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES WITH ONLY 22,500 MILES ON VEHICLE. NO TIRE INFO GIVEN.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 562547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 731249 · 2000-09-13 (September 13, 2000)
TORQUE CONVERTER SOLENOID CAUSES STALLING. CAN STALL IN INTERSECTION CAUSING ACCIDENT AND FATALITIES POOR GM DESIGN, THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE JUNK THEY BUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 731249 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.