1994 Pontiac Grand AM Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles.
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.
“Engine head cracked between spark plug & rear of head; oil on top of plug; coolant leaks onto exaust manifold--catalytic converter being plugged up causes exaust pipe to seperate from rear of engine & very hot exaust goes directly into atmosphere & melts insulation around wireing in engine compartment”
NHTSA complaint #701273, filed 1998-12“Vehicle experiences a squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel, indicating a failure in the power steering which may cause a crash. Also, problems with passenger's door latch which won't open from the inside/high beam in the headlights is inoperative/struts malfunctioned too early, and when applying gas pedal, vehicle hesitates which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #838921, filed 1999-06“Owner states s that he has problems with the driver's side door lock, the door locks and that he cannot exit vehicle. Owner is very concerned about this problem.owner further notes that vehicle is currently at the dealer getting repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #811101, filed 1997-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM
73 complaintsElectrical system
71 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 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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