MYRModel Year Report

1994 Pontiac Grand AM

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Pontiac Grand AM
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
384
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

22% 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 1994: 384 complaints 1994 384 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 1994: 384 complaints 1994 384 1995: 409 complaints 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 1994: 384 complaints 1994 384 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

1994: 384 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.

Electrical system

22% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing switch and starter assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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One day consumer unsuccessfully attempted to start vehicle. Removed key and vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that too high voltage was used with ignition switch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-19

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Service brakes

18% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

15% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and column.

CRASHFIRE
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Tilt steering bushing are not properly punch set from mfg. (Punch misses mark or not set properly) resulting in one or both pins falling out over time. Result is very dangerous and can crash!

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-12

Air bags

10% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Consumer states while traveling 60 MPH and while being hit from behind consumer lost control of vehicle, causing vehicle to run off the road into an embankment. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy at any time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-01

At 12:00 position at 30-40MPH, drivers side airbag did not deploy, resulting in an injury. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-18

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1994Complaint volume 384 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1994-07-08Fuel system, gasoline94V122000 These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact…

    Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1999-10-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-03 Steering column fire
  4. I
    2000-03-03Engineering analysisClosed 2001-02-07 Steering column fires
  5. R
    2000-12-19Electrical system00V287000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "Start" Position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (Adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 83 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 81 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 71 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V122000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V287000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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