1995 Pontiac Grand AM: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 409 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (26% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 409 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 pontiac grand am. While driving over a bump at approximately 65 mph, the key suddenly released from the ignition switch. The vehicle continued operating as normal during the failure. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and re-inserted the key into the ignition. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 290,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2013
“While driving the overheat light illuminated, and engine died. The mechanic said it is a cracked head gaskets. I have always followed the maintenance schedule in owner manual. Oil changes every three months etc.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2007
“Consumer complaint regarding 1995 grand am theft. *ts the consumer listed brakes as a possible problem on his vehicle. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2006
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“Dt: 1995 pontiac grand am. The consumer stated the driver's side front tire blew out after being in the vehicle for 30 minutes. This was a new summit tire. The dealership gave the consumer his money back and put the old tires on vehicle. The vehicle was going 60 mph. This caused front end damage. The consumer stated that there was a crash due to tire blowout. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2005
“Contact states: on the front drivers' side the metal part broke away and the tire came away from the part it was attached to. The tire hit the side of the car. The car was not drivable, and they had to have it towed.*ak”Owner report · Structure · May 2005
“Intermittently consumer would be unable to start the vehicle. Also, it stalls. Consumer is able to restart vehicle after 45 minutes. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2005
“The consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph and struck a light post. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Provide further details. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2005
“While driving vehicle swerved right on its own. Consumer immediately pulled left, causing rear axle to break off, and resulting in a crash. Driver sustained injuries. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2004
“My vehicle's (1995 pontiac grand am) dimmer switch is malfunctioned. The head lights go out if you try to cycle from high beam to lo beam. I also know of another person with the same problem.I recently experinced this problem while driving at night. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2004
“A recall (#00v287000) was issued for the starter assembly the dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no charge. The consumer stated the vehicle caught fire twice. Please provide additional information. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 59 of these complaints and injuries in 63 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.
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Is the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
NHTSA has 409 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM. The most complained-about area is electrical system (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Grand AM problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 110,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:starter assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.