1990 Pontiac Grand AM Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 37%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM, 37% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“On he morning of jan 17, 2001 I started the car and heard a loud pop in engine. The card would not start. Towed car to have a mechanic check it out and was advised that the engine has a blown head gasket. Two other mechanics checked the car out and basically said the same thing. They all agreed that this engine has a history of problems and that they have either received information or have heard it at seminars. I contact my dealer and they advised they have not had any compliants about that engine or year car. I also contact GM and basically go the same answer. …”
NHTSA complaint #740366, filed 2001-02“There is a noise in left front door, mechanic stated window run channel was loose, glued drivers door run channel at top right. Consumer states after 4000 miles the vehicle began to rust, consumer states it is getting worse, a repair shop informed consumer of a white foam material between the metal and the frame which absorbed the water.”
NHTSA complaint #562547, filed 2001-08“The strut tower on the passenger wheel wall had rusted out causing noise, the vehicle can not be driven because of the severity of the rusting, several mechanics have looked at this problem and stated that it's not normal .”
NHTSA complaint #558317, filed 2000-12“Head gasket failed due to a design flaw. General motors issued a service bulletin extending the warranty from 5 years and 50000 miles to six years and 60000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #526308, filed 1997-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 7% |
| 2002 | 54 | 14% |
| 2001 | 75 | 14% |
| 2000 | 111 | 16% |
| 1999 | 133 | 16% |
| 1998 | 23 | 13% |
| 1997 | 83 | 22% |
| 1996 | 74 | 16% |
| 1995 | 60 | 15% |
| 1994 | 73 | 19% |
| 1993 | 54 | 26% |
| 1992 | 62 | 37% |
| 1991 | 22 | 27% |
| 1990 | 14 | 37% |
| 1989 | 23 | 52% |
| 1988 | 12 | 39% |
| 1987 | 9 | 32% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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