1993 Pontiac Grand AM
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 168 |
| 1993 | 206 |
| 1994 | 384 |
| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
30% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 61 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH28% of complaints: electrical system — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030606
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, 20030325
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING FAILURE IN ABS SYSTEM. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950321
25% of complaints: service brakes — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
KEY GOES TO ACCESSORY AT ANY TIME. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR.CAR SHUTS OFF AT ANYTIME! *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20140527
Also filed under POWER TRAIN and ENGINE
10% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
TANSMISSION/CLUTCH HOUSING FAILED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19941212
7% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column and rack.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20020904
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 93V153000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1993 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (61 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (58 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (51 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 93V153000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.