1994 Pontiac Grand AM Seats 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 seats of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, 3% of the 377 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“At the time of purchase I questioned dealer on the problems with the front seat backs not latching and the seat bases sliding freely back and forth. I was told by salesman that the seats for that year were supposed to do that. On 11-08-98 I was involved in an accident the passenger seat in front went forward causing passenger to hit head on the dash and then the seat proceeded to lay completely back and hitting a child in the back seat and breaking his femur bone. …”
NHTSA complaint #702401, filed 1999-01“The headlight trouble almost caused vehicle to leave road at high speed. I found that when they cut out, I need to put high beams on & then switch back to low beams. Seatbacks for both front seats will fly foward during heavy braking. A mechanic advised me that the seat backs were supposed to move foward like this, I would like this fixed. As for the driver window, many other Grand Am owners tell me that they have same problem - this one has cost me over $100 in drying out my vehicle interior and repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #720728, filed 2000-03“A component of Pontiac's passenger-side, easy-entry manual seat is broken. What has happened is that the inertial seat back, which normally moves forward only a certain amount during braking, now moves so far forward that it releases the easy-entry mechanism, allowing the whole seat to slide forward up to the ip. The seat was unoccupied at the time this first occured. As braking was in progress, vehicle speed is estimated.”
NHTSA complaint #738719, filed 2001-01“While in the driver's seat and turning around, the seatback broke, and caused the driver to fall backward, which if driving would have caused an accident. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835945, filed 1999-03“No locks or restraints to prevent back of rear fold down seat from being pushed forward and down by heavy objects in trunk area during emergency or quick stops. Objects in trunk area fly forward during an emergency stop, push rear seat's fold-down back forward and down, enter passenger area to strike backside of driver's seat. Manufacturer's original installation with no alterations. I'm not aware of any recalls or after market repairs. This poses a safety problem and may be injurious to infants and/or small children riding in the back seat.”
NHTSA complaint #702755, filed 1999-01Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
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 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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