1992 Pontiac Grand AM electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Wiring harness, ignition key housing and steering wheel completely melted down. Consumer believes 1992 models had similar failures and should have been included in recall. *tt”
filed Jul 31, 2002
“Ignition system melted resulting in total destruction of starting system. Ignition system did not ignite but did continue to emmit noxious fumes and smoke. Researched problem and found out all models made the year after my car, were recalled for same exact problem. *ak”
filed Jul 25, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 40 | 39% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 140 | 48% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 134 | 41% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 148 | 37% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 232 | 43% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 130 | 19% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 132 | 16% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 33 | 19% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 105 | 27% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 122 | 27% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 120 | 29% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 71 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.