1989 Pontiac Grand AM Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%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 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM, 7% 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.
“Rear suspension that holds struts is rotted. Smokes when car is driven at any speed. If used long term, the frame may crack and the tires may come completely off. Many mechanics have told me that this is a problem with these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #720804, filed 2000-03“While driving at 30 MPH, rear cradle bolts broke, causing the rear of the engine to fall out. Also, consumer lost control of steering due to steering shaft breaking. Dealer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #840843, filed 1999-06Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 20 | 7% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 15 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 45 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 24 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 15 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM
23 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
2 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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