1997 Pontiac Grand AM suspension problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased car new at end of 97 model year. Within first six months returned car six times due to defective sway bar bushings. Problem has never been corrected. Car clunks as it is either turned to the right or left or travels (slowly) over speed bumps. Also have experienced paint peeling from…”
filed Sep 25, 2006
“Numerous complaints regarding a 1997 pontiac grand am for repairs/ replacements of parts. Door windows do not function, motor has had to be replaced by former owner, we have repaired motors on door windows several times on our own, windows would not go up and down at all, cost to repair at…”
filed Aug 28, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 107 | 13% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 14 | 8% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 30 | 7% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 12 | 3% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 4 | 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.