MYRModel Year Report

1985 Pontiac Grand AM

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1985 Pontiac Grand AM
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:06:39.417Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Grand AM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 31 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 204 complaints 1993 1994: 377 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2004: 293 complaints 2005: 102 complaints 2005
1985: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19831
19840
19854
198611
198728
198831
198944
199038
199182
1992168
1993204
1994377
1995409
1996450
1997383
1998172
1999849
2000675
2001538
2002395
2003325
2004293
2005102

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 4 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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THE CONSUMER STATE'S WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, THERE IS LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND WHEN TURNING THE KEY, THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO START. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990915

VISIBILITY

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951109

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: interior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841001 — steering

THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD

Remedy: THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Campaign 84V124000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19841227 — visibility

THE SWITCH USED MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS SYSTEM, ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL, IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SY

Remedy: WIPER SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 84V146000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19860307 — vehicle speed control

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Campaign 86V030000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

R 19870827 — structure

SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

Remedy: INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.

Campaign 87V124000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880209 — PE (closed 19880511)

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

I 19911107 — EA (closed 19921026)

SEAT BELT SEPARATION

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V124000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V146000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 86V030000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V124000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ◆ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Pontiac Grand AM?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Pontiac Grand AM have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.