Fuel systemPart report
1988 Pontiac Grand AM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Pontiac Grand AM, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 92V150000Oct 19, 1992Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989, Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989
- 90V042000Mar 5, 1990Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989, Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 15% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 15 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 7% |
| 2000 | 49 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1988 Pontiac Grand AM
Engine cooling
12 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
12 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology