1989 Pontiac Grand AM engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission locking torque converter solenoid does not allow torque converter to unlock resulting in engine stall when stopping. Replaced solenoid. Replaced slapping timing chain and timing chain guides. Changed oil after repair. Drove the car about 100 miles when 3 rod bearings spun. One half of…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Vehicle was parked at side of house. Consumer went back into house, and a few minutes later, a neighbor knocked on door notifying him that vehicle was on fire. Fire was coming from engine carpartment. Fire department was notified, and there was an investigation. No injuries to reported. *ak”
filed Dec 1, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 12 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 24 | 7% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 54 | 14% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 75 | 14% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 111 | 16% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 133 | 16% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 23 | 13% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 83 | 22% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 74 | 16% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 60 | 15% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 73 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.