1995 Pontiac Grand AM

◆ Worse than typical

1995 Pontiac Grand AM
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

1995: 409 complaints

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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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34%

34% of complaints: electrical system — 140 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and starter assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE KEY SUDDENLY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED OPERATING AS NORMAL DURING THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140805

CAR WON'T START AND CUT OFF WHEN CAR IS IN DRIVE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130415

SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 93 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE INJURY

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 46 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY

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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030224

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON 12:00 AT 30-35 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950221

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and high/low beam dimmer switch.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 409

I 19991007 — PE (closed 20000303)

STEERING COLUMN FIRE

I 20000303 — EA (closed 20010207)

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

R 20001219 — electrical system

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 S

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 D

Campaign 00V287000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (140 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (93 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (65 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V287000 (electrical system) 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 1995 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.