Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Jul 3, 2014
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Oldsmobile Alero, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Impala
Pontiac Grand Am — Other
High risk
Oct 29, 2004
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator re
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero
Pontiac Grand Am — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 7, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, a weld on the fuel tank may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak. If this were to occur the operator may notice a strong fuel smell and some dampness on t
Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Jan 28, 2004
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "Start" position for an extended period, high current flowing through the ignition switch may
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Sunfire
Pontiac Grand Am — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 5, 2003
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the hazard warning switch may experience solder joint cracking if subjected to rapid temperature transition. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an
Also affects: Oldsmobile Alero, Chevrolet Malibu
Pontiac Grand Am — Airbag
High risk
Jun 24, 2003
Model years: 1996, 1997
Certain vehicles, after being exposed to substantial amounts of water, may experience deployment of either the driver or passenger front airbag without a crash. The owner’s manual
Also affects: Pontiac Sunfire, Oldsmobile Achieva, Chevrolet Cavalier, Buick Skylark
Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Mar 6, 2002
Model years: 1996, 1997
On certain passenger vehicles if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition swit
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Sunfire
Pontiac Grand Am — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 17, 2001
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101- Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. Vehicles exhibit a condition in which the "Generator Low Vo
Also affects: Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Sunfire
Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Nov 27, 2000
Model years: 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, the electrical current through the ignition switch is above design capacity. Over time, this excessive current damages the ignition switch and may result in a
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva
Pontiac Grand Am — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 27, 2000
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking System. When a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmiss
Also affects: Oldsmobile Alero
Pontiac Grand Am — Structure
High risk
May 31, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 201 - Occupant Protection. The console cover does not remain closed when a specified vertical load is applied. During
Also affects: Oldsmobile Alero
Pontiac Grand Am — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 28, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles equipped with an manual transmission, the clutch pedal position switch plunger could contact the steering column boot and thereby not be able to extend when the
Also affects: Oldsmobile Alero
Pontiac Grand Am — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 15, 1999
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210.1 - Tether Anchorages for Child Restraints . The bolt in the child rear seat tether kit is too long, has insuffici
Also affects: Oldsmobile Alero
Pontiac Grand Am — Steering
High risk
Dec 22, 1998
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel could become loose on the steering shaft due to insufficient torque on the steering wheel retaining nut. This could result in loss of steeri
Also affects: Oldsmobile Alero
Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Feb 10, 1998
Model years: 1996
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 101 - CONTROL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION. THE INTERIOR LAMPS MAY TURN ON BY THEMSELVES, FIVE TO THIRTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS ST
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Beretta, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Corsica, Oldsmobile Achieva
Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Apr 14, 1997
Model years: 1997
THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTRE MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON THESE VEHICLES. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED, AND MAY COM
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva
Pontiac Grand Am — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 30, 1996
Model years: 1995, 1996
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO
Also affects: Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Sunfire
Pontiac Grand Am — Steering
High risk
Dec 13, 1996
Model years: 1996
THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN RATTLE AND LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. IF THE PINCH BOLT WERE BACKED OUT
Also affects: Buick Skylark
Pontiac Grand Am — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 20, 1994
Model years: 1994
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. REAR COMPARTMENT PAN WELDS MAY NOT MEET MANUFACTURING STANDARDS. CORRECTION: DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL RIVETS
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva
Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Sep 17, 1993
Model years: 1993
THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES WAS FRACTURED AT INSTALLATION. OVER TIME, THIS COULD RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION. A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO BE STARTED IN
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva
Pontiac Grand Am — Electrical
High risk
Mar 24, 1992
Model years: 1991
ON VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS, MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND COULD CAUSE PHANTOM WINDOW OPERATION IN WHICH THE WINDOW MAY CYCLE WITHOUT OPERATO
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am — Engine
High risk
Dec 12, 1991
Model years: 1988
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINE. IN SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES, MOISTURE FROM THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP BEHIND THE THROTTLE BLADE THEREBY PR
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 17, 1991
Model years: 1992
NOTE: COUPE MODELS ONLY. THE PASSENGER SIDE "EASY-ENTRY" SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL TO FULLY LOCK ONTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD AN
Also affects: Buick Skylark
Pontiac Grand Am — Emissions
High risk
Mar 5, 1991
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Cracks may develop in the casing of the integrated direct ignition coil. Correction: Ignition coils will be ins
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Beretta, Oldsmobile Calais, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Grand Am — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 20, 1990
Model years: 1990
THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) MODULE, WHICH IS LOCATED NEAR THE BATTERY, COULD OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL MODULE,
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Calais, Pontiac Sunbird
Pontiac Grand Am — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 7, 1990
Model years: 1988, 1989
ON VEHICLES WITH QUAD 4 ENGINES, THE FRONT FUEL FEED ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AR
Also affects: Oldsmobile Calais, Buick Skylark
Pontiac Grand Am — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 9, 1988
Model years: 1987
THE FUEL FEED OR FUEL RETURN HOSE AT THE ENGINE MAY RUB AGAINST A SHIFT LEVER ON THE 5-SPEED TRANSAXLE. WITH TIME, A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THE HOSE AND FUEL COULD LEAK INTO
Also affects: Buick Somerset, Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am — Structure
High risk
Aug 7, 1987
Model years: 1985, 1986
ON TWO DOOR MODELS, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. IF UNCORRECTED, THE CRACKS WOULD PROPOGATE SUCH THAT THE DOOR WOULD OPEN IN THE EVENT O
Also affects: Buick Somerset, Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am — Emissions
High risk
Jan 27, 1987
Model years: 1987
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR FAILURE - NOTE : VEHICLES WITH 3.0 LITRE AND 3.8 LITRE ENGINES.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Lesabre, Buick Skylark, Buick Somerset, Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 20, 1986
Model years: 1985
THE CARBURETOR RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL. THIS COULD PREVENT THE DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. LOSS OF A
Also affects: Buick Somerset, Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1985
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICE.
Also affects: Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Calais, Buick Somerset
Pontiac Grand Am — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 5, 1984
Model years: 1985
VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD ON THE TIE ROD ADJUSTER. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD ADJUSTER. TIE ROD SEPARATION COULD
Also affects: Buick Regal, Buick Somerset, Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am — Suspension
High risk
Feb 24, 1981
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occu
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Am — Not Entered
High risk
May 25, 1978
Model years: 1978
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS. VEHICLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD 201 - OCCUPANT PROT
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Pontiac Lemans
Pontiac Grand Am — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 20, 1975
Model years: 1975
CERTAIN BUICK "B" OR OLDSMOBILE "O" TYPE REAR AXLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH SIDE-THRUST PLATES THAT WERE NOT HARDENED, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ROLLERS TO WEAR THROUGH AND COULD ALLOW SEP
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Sprint
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