1996 Pontiac Grand AM Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 450 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 450 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 2 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.
“My main problem is the steering column. When it is time to take the key out of the ignition it gets stucks. Your unable to take the key out until the car wants to let it go. Sometimes this ends up to be a 45 minute to an hour wait. The place I bought it from said they fixed it. Of course, aftr the warranty was up so wasn't the key once again getting stuck. Had the whole steering column replaced for about $500.00 no problems for about 2 months and now once again key is getting stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #10070417, filed 2004-01, 10,700 miles“While driving, the rear passenger tire blew out which caused the consumer to hit the median. The vehicle was totaled. The owner just bought the tires approximately two months ago. Please provide info on tire dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10083478, filed 2004-07, 45,300 miles“The tire on vehicle went flat. Replaced with spare tire. The spare tire was dry rotted & decayed. Also had large hole in it. Tire has never been used since vehicle was bought. Took to dealer for replacement, but dealer refused to replace dry rotted, decayed tire.”
NHTSA complaint #832604, filed 1998-12“While the consumer was driving at 65 MPH the left front tire blew out. The left front bumper and fender of the vehicle was damaged.(no tire info given) (ohio traffic report 10-91-477)”
NHTSA complaint #567669, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
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.
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