MYRModel Year Report

1999 Pontiac Grand AM

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Pontiac Grand AM
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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
849
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

31% 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 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 1999 849 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 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 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 1999 849 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 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1996 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 1999 849 2000: 675 complaints 2000 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2002 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints 2005

1999: 849 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.

Service brakes

31% · 266 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Our braking system on this car failed us, and is probably crushed by now at no fault of my own. My safety was at–risk when the brakes lost pressure and if it wasn’t for our seatbelts, I could’ve been thrown through the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-22

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance

Electrical system

17% · 148 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 141 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

1999 Pontiac grand prix. Consumer states vehicle fire from under hood *tgw the consumer was able to extinguish the flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-08

Suspension

13% · 113 reports

Most commonly citing coil springs and front.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

11% · 93 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    1998-12-23Steering98V320000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999Complaint volume 849 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2000-06-09Structure00V140000 Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact." The console cover on these vehicles does…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2003-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-04 Front suspension coil spring fracture
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    2003-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 2004-10-19 Front suspension coil spring fracture
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    2004-06-18Recall queryClosed 2004-11-30 Turn signal failures
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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

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    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 266 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 148 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 141 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 98V320000 · Steering
  • Recall 00V140000 · Structure
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM have?
6 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.