1994 Pontiac Grand AM Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, 3% of the 377 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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 seat belt assembly that I'm referring to is the part that attaches to the window frame. The part where the seat passes through has cracked and I'm afraid that if I have an accident that the cracked part will not hold the seat belt; that the belt will come loose at the shoulder. I would like to know if this considered normal wear and tear or if it is a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #702472, filed 1999-01“When buckled up, the seatbelt is supposed to be tight. In my car, when I sit at the driver seat with seat belt on, it is very loose. In particular, the seat belt can freely move through the lower-left buckle. I can easily move my body as if there is no seat belt on.”
NHTSA complaint #715532, filed 1999-12“Was traveling between 30-35mph when another vehicle pulled out in front, and t -boned vehicle. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. The seat belt also failed to restrain the driver. .the drivers sustained head injuries when head went into windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #859496, filed 2000-03“The driver's and passenger's seatbelts malfunctioned when pressing the brakes. The seatbelts will not retract, which will not protect the occupant in event of an accident. Currently at the dealer. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #827137, filed 1998-08“Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy, and the seat belt did not lock up. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #857227, filed 2000-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 17 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 6 | 19% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
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 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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