1991 Pontiac Grand AM Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 27%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM, 27% of the 82 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle experiences continued stalling conditions, replacement of several components (sensors, ignition control, head gasket), however engine still stalls.”
NHTSA complaint #550764, filed 2000-02“While driving at 20-25 MPH vehicle started making noise, then just cut off. Dealer contacted and stated timing chain malfunctioned. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #835989, filed 1999-04“After driving at vehicle speed of 40 MPH or more and coming to a stop, the vehicle engine dies. Then, after approx. 15-20 mintues the vehicle will start.”
NHTSA complaint #700874, filed 1998-11“The brakes failed on the car which LED the car to go into the woods and catch on fire. Engine is believed to have already been on fire.please describe.”
NHTSA complaint #983273, filed 1996-04Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine 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 1991 Pontiac Grand AM
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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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