1997 Pontiac Grand AM fuel system, gasoline problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand am. The contact started the ignition but the vehicle immediately stalled. The same failure occurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated to the contact that the fuel tank pressure relief device would require…”
filed Jan 13, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand am gt. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a strong fuel odor. The fuel cap was replaced but the odor persisted with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed an evaporation leak…”
filed Jun 20, 2011
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, 2022This 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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
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% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 20 | 4% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.