MYRModel Year Report

1999 Pontiac Grand AM

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Pontiac Grand AM
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Grand AM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 31 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 204 complaints 1993 1994: 377 complaints 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 2004: 293 complaints 2005: 102 complaints 2005
1999: 849 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19831
19840
19854
198611
198728
198831
198944
199038
199182
1992168
1993204
1994377
1995409
1996450
1997383
1998172
1999849
2000675
2001538
2002395
2003325
2004293
2005102

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 72 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 68 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 50 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 50 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19981223 — steering

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.

Campaign 98V320000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 849
R 20000609 — structure

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 NOT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.

Campaign 00V140000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030714 — PE (closed 20031104)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

I 20031104 — EA (closed 20041019)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

I 20040618 — RQ (closed 20041130)

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140908 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 06E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E064000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V320000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V140000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V400000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 2001 ◆ 1996

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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.