1991 Pontiac Grand AM problems & reliability
82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
6 complaints report injuries (7 injured, 2 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 27% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 13% |
| Visibility | 11 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 7% |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 5 | 6% |
| Seats | 4 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1990 (na) pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 30-40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The other driver sustained head injuries that required medical…”
Engine · filed Nov 13, 2014
“Dt*: the contact stated the elastic bands that hold the padding to the shell of the safety seat has been pulled loose by the child on multiple occasions. The child has choked and been smacked by the bands. The manufacturer sent new padding, but there was no improvement to the padding sent. This is a cosco 22-130-wal…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Apr 18, 2006
“The driver lost control of the vehicle due to inclement weather. Vehicle hit the guard rail. And as a result, driver's face hit the windshield because the seat belt did not operate and lock. Dealer was informed by consumer.*ak the consumer stated that she hit the brake and the vehicle did not slow down. *tc”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express. *tt
04152004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 15, 2004
Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
00966 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
00966B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
000524001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2000
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
UNKNOWN
435006A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1995
Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel. *tw
433211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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