1992 Pontiac Grand AM power train problems

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM — 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

10%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

2 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“On march of 1999, the first problem with my vehicle occured. The car was sitting in the driveway, no key in the ignition, and it began to try to start by itself. I was shocked to see this, and by the time it finished, my battery was drained and I had to purchase a new battery. The second time I had…”
filed Apr 3, 2001
“I have rebuilted my transmission for the second (2) time (each time costing over $1200.00). Something must be wrong how they engineered the transmission. I always change my transmission fluid every 20,000-30,000. I do not drag race with my vehicle or mistreat my vehicle. *ak”
filed Oct 27, 2000

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999