1990 Pontiac Grand AM Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%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 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM, 18% 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.
“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“Torque converter solenoid causes stalling. Can stall in intersection causing accident and fatalities poor GM design, they should pay for the junk they build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #731249, filed 2000-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 33 | 7% |
| 1995 | 33 | 8% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 19 | 9% |
| 1992 | 16 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 7 | 18% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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