1991 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM, 11% of the 82 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“While driving to the store about a half of mile away, heard a hissing sound in the drivers side door. Consumerr then saw smoke, and stopped the vehicle and got out. Then the entire vehicle went up in flames. There was no warning before. Police said that it may have been the electrical panel inside of the door.”
NHTSA complaint #852732, filed 1999-11“Vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 MPH and stayed there momentarily before dropping down. Upon approaching a toll exit, the vehicle stalled. It took several attempts to restart. Engine sometimes idles very high at start up and service engine soon light would come on. Engine would have to be shut down to correct idle.”
NHTSA complaint #522529, filed 1997-08“While vehicle was parked in driveway for only 10 mi nutes it was on fire under the hood. Fire departtment came to put fire out. Consumer contacted manufacturer also dealer. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852808, filed 1999-11“Vehicle lost power and stalled without warning while in rush-hour traffic on a major interstate. Accident narrowly avoided. Owner no longer trusts reliability of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #708541, filed 1999-07“A short triple black/hite/orange wire that runs to back seat reading lights shorted out, melted the metal around the top of rear seat and left a hole in the metal.”
NHTSA complaint #524186, filed 1997-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40 | 39% |
| 2004 | 140 | 48% |
| 2003 | 134 | 41% |
| 2002 | 148 | 37% |
| 2001 | 232 | 43% |
| 2000 | 130 | 19% |
| 1999 | 132 | 16% |
| 1998 | 33 | 19% |
| 1997 | 105 | 27% |
| 1996 | 122 | 27% |
| 1995 | 120 | 29% |
| 1994 | 71 | 19% |
| 1993 | 51 | 25% |
| 1992 | 28 | 17% |
| 1991 | 9 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 10 | 23% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM
22 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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