MYRModel Year Report

Pontiac Grand AM — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 6 to watch and 8 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution6 years

Best bets8 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 33 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 44 complaints, Recommended 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991: 82 complaints, Recommended 1992: 168 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 206 complaints, Recommended 1994: 384 complaints, Caution 1995: 409 complaints, Caution 1996: 450 complaints, Caution 1997: 383 complaints, Caution 1998: 172 complaints, Recommended 1999: 849 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 675 complaints, Avoid 2001: 538 complaints, Caution 2002: 395 complaints, Caution 2003: 325 complaints, Recommended 2004: 293 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 102 complaints, Recommended 1999 · 849
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 33 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 44 complaints, Recommended 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 82 complaints, Recommended 1992: 168 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 206 complaints, Recommended 1994: 384 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 409 complaints, Caution 1996: 450 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 383 complaints, Caution 1998: 172 complaints, Recommended 1999: 849 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 675 complaints, Avoid 2001: 538 complaints, Caution 2002: 395 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 325 complaints, Recommended 2004: 293 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 102 complaints, Recommended 1999 · 849
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 33 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 44 complaints, Recommended 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 82 complaints, Recommended 1992: 168 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 206 complaints, Recommended 1994: 384 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 409 complaints, Caution 1996: 450 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 383 complaints, Caution 1998: 172 complaints, Recommended 1999: 849 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 675 complaints, Avoid 2001: 538 complaints, Caution 2002: 395 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 325 complaints, Recommended 2004: 293 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 102 complaints, Recommended 1999 · 849
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ▲ Recommended 102 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ● Recommended 293 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 325 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ◆ Caution 395 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 538 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 675 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 849 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ▲ Recommended 172 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 383 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 450 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 409 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 384 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 206 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ▲ Recommended 168 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 82 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 44 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1987 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1981 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

38

recalls on file across every Pontiac Grand AM model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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