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SuspensionPart report

1989 Pontiac Grand AM Suspension 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 suspension 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.

“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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200533%
200472%
200393%
2002103%
2001163%
2000345%
199910713%
1998148%
1997267%
1996307%
1995123%
1994154%
199342%
199285%
199134%
199013%
198925%
198813%

Other parts of the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM

Engine cooling
23 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Other 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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