1994 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 71about this part
- Share
- 19%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 71 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, 19% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 24 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car, which is a 94 Grand Am, is a good running car but I been working on it hard time for 5 weeks trying to get it to run. It has some problem where the fuel pump fuse keeps on blowing on it. I replace spark plug coil, fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel filter, under the hood wiring harness, control module, ignition switch, vacuum lines, and the little box that sounds off your alarm when you leave the lights on and/or keys in the ignition when you open your door. I don't know what else to do I am tired of busting my butt on it. It takes a lot for me to say that.”
NHTSA complaint #10157054, filed 2006-05, 208,000 miles“There was a recall on the electrical system on my 94 grandam took it to stuart pontaic in enid,ok to have the recall fixed they put a relay on the car but didn't change the ignition switch on the car causing the care to loose power when the car was driven in the heat of the day causing the car to loose power and die when going over 40 MPH,contacted pontaic and they made the dealership replace the ignition switch but would not replace the wiring going to the ignition switch, which if not replaced would of caused the car to catch on fire , on my way home from work on 7/30 while going 70 MPH…”
NHTSA complaint #10131473, filed 2005-08, 225,620 miles“I bought this car used at a dealership, I.e., bill kelley chevrolet, and was not given information about the recalls . The car has not been able to work properly and the dealer who sold us the car refuses to give us any help. My son paid an additional 300 to get the car in working order and 3 days later it is still not working. I believe they should have informed us of the recall notices to repair said car.”
NHTSA complaint #10059985, filed 2004-02“My key can be removed from ignition while the car is running and being driven. I can continue driving. This first occurred when I hit my key by accident while on the freeway and it went flying onto the passenger side floor. I was shocked to find I still had the ability to drive. The key is not worn. It happens with a new key also. …”
NHTSA complaint #738634, filed 2001-01“The starter in my car apparently shorted out, resulting in a fire and a complete and total loss of my vehicle and all its contents. My insurance company is not helping so I am doing all I can to find some assistance. Have there been recalls for this problem? Is there anything else I can do?”
NHTSA complaint #708757, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 00V287000Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1994–1995, Buick Skylark 1994–1995, Oldsmobile Achieva 1994–1995
Electrical 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 1994 Pontiac Grand AM
73 complaintsBrakes
65 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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