MYRModel Year Report

1986 Pontiac Grand AM

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1986 Pontiac Grand AM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:19.891Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2005: 102 complaints 2005
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1988 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1994 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1996 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2000 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2002 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints 2005

1986: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19831
19840
19854
198611
198728
198833
198944
199039
199182
1992168
1993206
1994384
1995409
1996450
1997383
1998172
1999849
2000675
2001538
2002395
2003325
2004293
2005102

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

4 of 11 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and rack.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle hit a bump in the road and caused the owner to lose control of the car and the car crashed and exploded. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-16

Steering belt broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-21

Seat belts

2 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Interior lighting

2 of 11 total reports mention: interior lighting.

Structure

2 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

Electrical system

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and module.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Under the hood compartment fire, driving the vehicle smelled fuel fumes and vehicle caught on fire , vehicle completely burned, will provide fire report.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-30

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-08-27Structure87V124000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1991-07-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-11-07 Safety belt cut at d-ring
  3. I
    1991-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-26 Seat belt separation
  4. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V124000 · Structure
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Pontiac Grand AM have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.