1989 Pontiac Grand AM Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 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 seats of the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Head gasket failed, leaks oil. Also, steering wheel shakes and is very hard to turn when vehicle is cold/makes noise. In addition, vinyl covering bubbled, and came loose on backseat armrest up to roof.”
NHTSA complaint #526881, filed 1997-12“Engine head gasket failed leaking coolant/ shakes and is very hard to turn. Also, steering wheel/vinyl covering bubbled and came loose on backseat up to roof.”
NHTSA complaint #526840, filed 1997-12Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM
23 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
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