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Body and structurePart report

1990 Pontiac Grand AM Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
13%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 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM, 13% 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.

“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

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200544%
2004207%
2003144%
200282%
2001153%
2000254%
1999455%
199832%
1997113%
1996245%
1995184%
1994103%
199394%
1992159%
199134%
1990513%
198937%
198826%
1986218%

Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM

Engine cooling
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Equipment
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology