MYRModel Year Report

1993 Pontiac Grand AM

▲ Better than typical
1993 Pontiac Grand AM
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
206
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 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 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 206 complaints 1993 206 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 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 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 206 complaints 1993 206 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 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 206 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

1993: 206 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

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

Engine and engine cooling

30% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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Electrical system

28% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

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While driving, smoke emitted from under the hood and then the vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-06

My brother's (John sturgill) 1993 Pontiac Grand AM caught on fire and burned to the ground with the ignition off. My brother had just driven the car home from work. He turned off the ignition went into his home.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-25

Electrical system failure, causing failure in ABS system. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-21

Service brakes

25% · 51 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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Key goes to accessory at any time. I just bought this car.car shuts off at anytime!

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-27

Also filed under Power train and engine

Power train

10% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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Tansmission/clutch housing failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-12

Steering

7% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing column and rack.

CRASHINJURY
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On aug 25,2002 my daughter was on the way to the store and a truck pulled in front of her.she hit the truck on the passerner side and the Grand AM was hit on the right side .she was going about 40 miles a hour and it totaled the car and did damage...

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-04

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-09-26Electrical system93V153000 The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the neutral start switch. The manual switch of the automatic transaxle assembly will be inspected and replaced if an oversized condition exists.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 61 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 51 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V153000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.