1995 Pontiac Grand AM Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 8%of 409 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,582miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, 8% of the 409 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,582 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“We have had minor problems with our since we bought it in oct., 1998 then in nov., 1998 our daughter was in a car accident. She was driving down a hill, going through an inter-section when a young man ran the stop sign to her left then she was thrown sideways. There was damage to the front-end. After getting the car back more problems would start but disappear. There was a problem with the car not shifting and making an undiscribable noise. Attempted to have it looked at while we were visiting in another state but they were busy. …”
NHTSA complaint #708505, filed 1999-07“Would have knocking under the vehicle when changing gears. Also, there would be some loose wires that would need to be placed on the battery to get vehicle to start. The brake lights come on at the wrong time. Vehicle also will be squeaking. The lights fail to work properly because the electrical system is not working. Have taken vehicle to arbitration. The dealership was suppose to do repairs on the problems, but failed to do so. Problems still exist.”
NHTSA complaint #10027165, filed 2003-07“Consumers vehicle was brought into service department of dealership for a rebuilt transmission. Vehicle had been driven for three weeks before it had to be put back in the shop for a broken water pump. Dealer will not repair at no charge. Please provide furthur details.”
NHTSA complaint #891473, filed 2001-06“Erls fuse blows, ignition switch failure, replaced ignition and repaired wires, heating and air AC/compresser wil not come on, compresser shorted out, auto trans will not shift into overdrive and passing gear, transmission replaced once, will replace again.”
NHTSA complaint #9001972, filed 2001-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 33 | 7% |
| 1995 | 33 | 8% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 19 | 9% |
| 1992 | 16 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 7 | 18% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
120 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsAir bags
46 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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