1996 Pontiac Grand AM fuel system, gasoline problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Water getting into vehicle somewhere behind firewall. Started approximately 1yr. Ago. Caused all lights on dash to light up, now vehicle will not start, could not afford to have pontiac fix, although they did issue a warning regarding issue, but will not help with remedy. *tr”
filed Apr 9, 2010
“Consumer had the fuel filter checked for replacement. It was found that the connection from the fuel tank to the fuel filter was rusted to the point the line and fuel filter had to be replaced. *jg *cb”
filed Dec 4, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 11 | 11% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 35 | 5% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 33 | 4% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 19 | 5% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.