MYRModel Year Report

1991 Pontiac Grand AM

▲ Better than typical
1991 Pontiac Grand AM
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:05:00.760Z

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

Complaints per year, Pontiac Grand AM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 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 2005
1991: 82 complaints
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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 34%

34% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE
VISIBILITY 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

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

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY
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THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. VEHICLE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. AND AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE AND LOCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050208

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, 10:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, ALLOWED TO HIT WINDSHIELD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951120

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 (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 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.
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 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, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.