1990 Pontiac Grand AM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%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 3 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM, 8% of the 38 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.
“Whle driving and after making a right turn, the steering wheel did not properly respond to straighten from the turn, there was approx 90 degrees of slack. Took vehicle to mechanic, found that the rack and pinion steering bracket on the driver's side had separated. The firewall had failed, causing the bracket to pull out with the firewall still attached. Manufacturer of no help.”
NHTSA complaint #833321, filed 1999-01“Steering rack which is attached to the firewall has corroded, causing the bolts to become loose and fall off which could result in loss of steering control. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #837696, filed 1999-05Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 | 70 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 56 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 7% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 4 | 14% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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