1996 Pontiac Grand AM structure problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM — 5% 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
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the passenger side and the driver side had two inches of rain in the vehicle but was unable to identify where it was coming from. The theft system activated and the vehicle responded as if it were stolen which made it impossible…”
filed Feb 9, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 20 | 7% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 15 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 45 | 5% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 11 | 3% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 9 | 4% |
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.