1996 Pontiac Grand AM Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%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 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 450 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“While driving at 65 MPH no prior warning vehicle started to lose power. Consumer pressed on the accelerator, and vehicle felt like it wanted to cut off. But, vehicle didn't cut off, and consumer was able to get vehicle to dealer. Dealer checked the vehicle and noticedtransmission fluid should have been pink, but the fluid was black, and some metal objects came from transmission which caused problems for consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #834711, filed 1999-02“At 62mph pushed on the brakes and vehicle would not decelerate, staying at speed of 62mph. Consumer had to turn off vehicle. It could had caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8012598, filed 2002-06“While driving engine malfunctioned, causing the idle to be too high, resulting in vehicle acclerating and slowing down. This may cause a crash. The braking system is having more wear and tear. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852454, filed 1999-11“Driver was in reverse gear with foot on brakes about to engage into drive when the vehicle took off/ suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed, resulting in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #849279, filed 1999-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 6% |
| 2003 | 35 | 11% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 23 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
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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