1995 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 120about this part
- Share
- 29%of 409 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, 29% of the 409 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 35 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.
“I was in the parking lot of a fast food place we came out after we ate and got in the car attempted to start it but it did not start at first then I turned off the ignition and then tried again it started and after a short time it seamed like it tried to start itself again and it started smoking from below the steering column so I turned it off and jumped out of the car and out the battery by the time the battery was out it had already caught fire and had to be put out with a fire extinguisher which was supplied by a tow truck driver who just so happened to be getting lunch the fire dept was…”
NHTSA complaint #10257787, filed 2009-02, 140,000 miles“1995 Pontiac Grand Am overheating. Replaced the thermostat four times and finally the head gaskets warped. Paid for the head gasket replacement. Continued to overheat and called general motors. Mediator was of very little help. Took it back under the repair warranty, then the radiator blew because they had replaced the radiator cap with a higher pressure rating. We took it back and they replaced the radiator, hoses, heater core and numerous other things. It continued to overheat. In general we have spent about $2500.00 and still have this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144193, filed 2005-12, 165 miles“Vehicle was parked and consumer placed the key inside the ignition, and vehicle would not start. A burning smell was coming from the vehicle. Consumer lifted up the hood, and smoke was coming from the starter. Consumer was able to extinguish the fire. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced due to failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10068632, filed 2004-05, 95,493 miles“Intermittently consumer would be unable to start the vehicle. Also, it stalls. Consumer is able to restart vehicle after 45 minutes. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10115133, filed 2005-03, 93,000 miles“A recall (#00v287000) was issued for the starter assembly the dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no charge. The consumer stated the vehicle caught fire twice. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10094142, filed 2004-09, 188,000 milesRelated 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
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
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 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
77 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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