1993 Pontiac Grand AM Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM, 9% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1993 Pontiac Grand Am, 124,ooo miles. The car starts and runs good. When I go 10 to 15 miles and if I come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when I shift a gear, the car stalls. If I wait for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling. I bought this car for my daughter since she is a new driver, but I'm afraid to let her take it on her own for fear that she'll stall and cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10146234, filed 2005-12, 124,000 miles“My car starts and runs good. When I go 10 to 15 miles and if I come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when I shift a gear, the car stalls. If I waite for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #10068845, filed 2004-01, 130,000 miles“Transmission solenoid has gone bad, causing car to stall at stop sign happens when car is warm, told that this is a very very commo problem, turn signals will not work everything checked and hey still will not work, maf sensor is not functioning properly may be under gooodwill warranty im not sure, none of the problems have been fixed yet, please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #722092, filed 2000-04“Loss of drive and reverse when vehicle coming to a complete stop. To receive forward drive vehicle must be shifted to first or second gear. Changing transmission fluid and filter solves problem for a short period of time.”
NHTSA complaint #536405, filed 1998-06“Consumer tried to start vehicle while pawl is on park the vehicle won't start then consumer has to move pawl to neutral so she could start vehicle, and that been happening for long time. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #828400, filed 1998-09Transmission 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 1993 Pontiac Grand AM
54 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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