1992 Pontiac Grand AM Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 168 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 seats of the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM, 5% of the 168 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a 92 Pontiac Grand Am and the passenger seat does not lock into place. What would happen if I were to be in crash? Pontiac says there was no recall on this but I found something on the web that says there was. It was on this web site.”
NHTSA complaint #10023065, filed 2003-06“The paint is chipping on my hood. It started in 1995. I have been told by dealerships that their was a recall on paint. I was not notified by GM, and when I last attempted to contact them the srvc rep said they remembered a recall but couldn't find it now. Also, every winter since I bought the car the horn gows off in the middle of the night when it gets below freezing. My power door locks keep going out. Are they related to the horn? Since I purchased the car, the front passenger seat locks in upright position but does not slide back into place if the lever is usde on the back of the seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #743789, filed 2001-04“Pontiac prides itself on driving excitement, it should actually be that it is a driving nightmare. This car has had so many problems. This is the list of current and past problems which includes: the trunk leaks/ incorrect speedometer that caused two speeding tickets/driver's floor and under the front right seat are always wet. Also,replaced battery twice/alternator/starter/ radiator and all hoses after a sudden explosion. In addition, thermostat had been replaced at least 4 times and mass air flow sensor once. …”
NHTSA complaint #704874, filed 1999-03“Multiple problems encountered: (1) cigarette lighter fuse blows constantly. (2) engine has a cracked cylinder which allows coolant into the oil system. (3) starter coil failed. (4) window motor/switch failed. (5) front passenger seat doesn't always lock in place, and allows the seat to slide forward and backward. (6) in cold weather the plastic around the horn contracts and causes the horn to sound continuously until the fuse is removed. (7) front brakes wear quickly during normal operation. (8) alternator failed at 90,000 miles. (9) oil pressure sensor failed at 107,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #711806, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 91V182000Oct 21, 1991The passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster may fail fully lock into position after the seat back has been tilted forward and the seat slid forward, then…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1992, Buick Skylark 1992
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM
62 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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