1996 Pontiac Grand AM Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 450 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM, 1% of the 450 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dome light intermittently flashes on or stays on for a long time. Lights cause a distraction at night with driving. Vehicle was serviced for control display recall 96-v-257-000, but problem still exists. Dealer was notified. Consumers vehicle was checked and the technician found a lot of splices in the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #8014097, filed 2002-07“Interior lights come on intermittently while driving, there are recalls 88v927000 and 96v257000; but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN. The invoice states that they checked the recall/campaign-they had to install engine wiring harness, replace the ignition switch and the steering column tilt lever.”
NHTSA complaint #8013776, filed 2002-07“When driving with headlights on,they flicker off/on. Also, the instrument panel lights turn off, causing poor driver's visibility. High beam lights are the only other option. Consumer has contacted dealer. Consumer has yet to have the problem corrected. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #854875, filed 2000-01“(5) times while driving the headlights and the dash lights went off and the anti-theft system light will come on and the vehicle will stall out. Problem is hard to duplicate while at dealership. Can not fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #808810, filed 1997-02Related recalls
- 98V027000Feb 17, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1996, Chevrolet Cavalier 1996, Pontiac Sunfire 1996 +3 more
Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM
122 complaintsAir bags
104 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology