1989 Pontiac Grand AM Tires 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 tires of the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While traveling n on I-295 between I-10 and commonwealth ave, rr tire started vibrating and bouncing. Tread then separated from the tire, throwing me into a left hand circle. I went from outside north bound lane into grassy medium, crossing three lanes and doing a complete 360 degree spin. I was able to stop the car just short of entering the oncomming traffic of the south bound lanes. The tread peeled completely away, very similar to the firestone tires. I kept the tire and have it in my garage. If you want it, it is yours. (DOT number: unknown tiresize: p195/70r14)”
NHTSA complaint #733617, filed 2000-10“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 2000-03Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
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 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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