1992 Pontiac Grand AM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 201,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM, 8% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 201,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“The steering on my 1994 Grand Am is broken. The bolts that mount the steering gear to the cradle have rusted and both are separted. There was a recall on my 89 grand prix and I had the same problem on my 92 corsica. 8jb”
NHTSA complaint #10184914, filed 2007-03, 201,000 miles“While approaching a intersection where I intended on turning, half-way into the turn the adjustable steering column became unlocked and was able to move uninterrupted both up and down, while this did not stop my ability to turn...another driver who might concentrate on the movement vice completing the turn would most likely have had an accident. Please review your database for any other occurances and any possible recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #742238, filed 2001-03“Steering wheel tilt disengaged while driving cause to go up & down freely, causing a loss of control conditon.found locking pin in tilt assembly came out which was not staked properly, reinstalled and staked in properly. Consumer called Pontiac saftey number, dealer is not willing to inspect it.”
NHTSA complaint #552945, filed 2000-07“A pin within the steering wheel mechanism disengaged or popped out of the position, causing the steering wheel to tilt and remain tilted will driving which could result in loss of steering control. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #852906, filed 1999-11“While driving vehicle tried to apply the brakes (ABS), vehicle did not slow up, turned vehicle into a parking lot, trying to brake steering went, lost control of vehicle, no brakes, hit pole; driver had seat belt on, also replaced pitted rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #801613, filed 1996-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 | 70 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 56 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 7% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 4 | 14% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM
62 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeats
9 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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