1999 Pontiac Grand AM wheels problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The walmart douglas brand passenger car tires have numerous complaints found all over the internet. The douglas tire I purchased in 10/13 has now developed a noticeable bulge on the side wall underneath the tire valve stem area. However, walmart refuses to replace the defectively manufactured tire…”
filed Dec 6, 2014
“I was backing up slowly out of a parking spot. As I turned me wheel to the right, I heard a very loud noise. It sounded like a pop or a crack. It was midnight so I couldn't see anything wrong when I inspected my vehicle. As I was driving home I heard a loud scraping sound. As I would break it got…”
filed Nov 4, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Grand AM | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 10 | 1% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 Grand AM | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 Grand AM | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.