2002 Pontiac Grand AM: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 395 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (30% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 395 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was diving down hwy 70 going to pick up my first delivery for the day when, I'm not sure how but the key came out of the on postion and fell out on floor, scared I was going to crash I hurriedly reached down and put it back in and noticed the security light had came on and within minutes it lost all power and shut off, luckily I am a good driver and didn't crash but manage to get off road safely. I'm so glad worse didn't happen. Now I have no car and probably lost all 3 jobs I had.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2019
“Takata recall transmission - shifts hard, went out with out any warning lights. Was at a stop light when I tried to go, it wouldn't go past 10 mph and went all the way up to 4th rpm. Power steering leaks bad.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact attempted to make a turn, but the rear driver side turn signal indicator did not work. The contact replaced the rear tail light bulbs. When the hazard button was depressed, the turn signal indicator started to work again. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately six months. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2018
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“I replaced the clock spring back in 2018 but the air bag light still on it has to be a airbag control module since I purchased my first car since 2011 it needs to be turned off”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2018
“Since the day I purchased the car it's had a strong gas odor that fills the inside of the car. It gets worse when you run the defrost and when the gas tank is on e. It's an everyday strong gas odor and most of the time it's everytime you drive it no matter how many times in one day or how long of a period at a time.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2018
“Tl-contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am ---- vehicle has 165,478 miles contact was going 10mph when blinkers stopped working, in turn lane to turn off main road at night.. Contact was driving home two nights ago when blinkers both went out and contact went online and looked up VIN number and saw two recalls. Contact stated she had called local gm dealer and gm state vehicle has no recalls. Contact took vehicle to mechanic to have fuses replaced . 0 recalls associated with this VIN.... Cb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. While operating the turn signal either right or left, the signal light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that when she turned the key in the ignition, the engine failed to start the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown ignition switch recall. It took over ten minutes for the vehicle to start. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,848. Updated 05/17/17*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The consumer requested to have all the electrical components replaced. Updated 09/20/2017*js”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2016
“The left rear turn signal went out I have replaced all bulbs and nothing the headlights auto dosent work most of the time the turn signal stopped working thrday afterbi bought the car.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2016
“Transmission is slightly slipping I have had to have the wheel hubs changed four times I'm only the second owner the first owner was 80 when the car was sold it has 122k on it and if something is not done I will be contacting my lawyers very soon”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 22 of these complaints and injuries in 23 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Is the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
NHTSA has 395 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM. The most complained-about area is electrical system (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2002 Pontiac Grand AM problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 73,000 miles or less.
Does the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices. 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.