1994 Pontiac Grand AM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 15%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, 15% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering column has come loose. Took to a Pontiac dealer to have repaired and they replaced a pin in the column. Repair worked for a year and a half but the steering column has come loose again and the entire unit has fallen in the drivers lap while driving. Have been able to push the pin back in several times, but it does not stay in place. Have not taken back to local dealer because they are expensive and do not seem overly competent.”
NHTSA complaint #10239402, filed 2008-08, 82,000 miles“Steering column tilt pins became loose, entire steering wheel upper assembly broke loose from steering column and landed in drivers lap, held on only by the wires. Vehicle was fortunately moving at a slow speed and driver was able to stop with out injury. Vehicle could not be steered at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10056500, filed 2004-02, 158,824 miles“While pulling in a parking lot, the steering column caught fire without warning. As a result the vehicle was a total loss. No injuries reported. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10079272, filed 2004-06, 125,000 miles“Tilt steering bushing are not properly punch set from mfg. (punch misses mark or not set properly) resulting in one or both pins falling out over time. Result is very dangerous and can crash!”
NHTSA complaint #10018577, filed 2003-05, 99,000 miles“My original complaint was listed under voq number odi533581. I have been waiting for an officail to contact me regarding this problem. I am not about to keep taking it to the dealer to have pins pressed back into placed when this should not have been manufactured this way. No safety defect mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #719671, filed 2000-03Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 | 70 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 56 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 7% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 4 | 14% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM
73 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsBrakes
65 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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