1991 Pontiac Grand AM

▲ Better than typical

1991 Pontiac Grand AM
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:15:48.405Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1991: 82 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1983	1
1984	0
1985	4
1986	11
1987	28
1988	31
1989	44
1990	38
1991	82
1992	168
1993	204
1994	377
1995	409
1996	450
1997	383
1998	172
1999	849
2000	675
2001	538
2002	395
2003	325
2004	293
2005	102

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER IS AWARE OF SAFETY RECALL FOR POWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WITH NO INSIDE DOOR PANEL (BARE METAL EXPOSED).

NHTSA ODI report, 20030608

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901201 — steering

No summary on file.

Remedy: REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V018000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920416 — visibility

MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Campaign 92V043000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1991 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V018000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 92V043000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ◆ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM have?

3 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.