1997 Pontiac Grand AM Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 383 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM, 4% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2001, driver side window motor does not operate anymore. Replaced it. ($150). In 2003, driver window motor and passenger and rear passenger motor dies once again. Replaced all motors, now they are dead again. Especially when my AC does not work either. In 2004, heater core and water pump broken. Repaired. Now I have a water leak in the driver's floor area which ruined my carpet and that has to be replaced! Another $200. It seems it all evolves around electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10154312, filed 2006-03, 85,000 miles“When a turn was made, the steering wheel produced a loud rubbing noise. Dealer notified. There were high idle problems. The interior lights and the power locks were replaced. The check engine light had come on and the vehicle had started to run rough, the alternator light had come on and the alternator was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031249, filed 2003-09, 113,000 miles“When you run the air, the car stalls and won't start anywhere from one hour to three or four possibly the next day. The horn works sometimes, the raidio works sometimes as does the dispay, the volume goes up and down. The fuel systems shuts down along with the car when the air is running. The power window quit working in april, I replaced the one of the passenger side only to have the one on the driver side to stop working. The brakes went out with no warning. Anytime the car has any problems no lights come on to warn you it will just stop working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070666, filed 2004-01, 85,000 miles“When driving at any speed and applying brakes there is a grinding and squeaking noise coming from the front driver's side wheel, and when coasting down a hill and applying brakes the grinding and squeaking noise is still also, air conditooning hose/ radiator hose ,and the alternator had be replaced. However., dealer can't determine the cause of problems.”
NHTSA complaint #849739, filed 1999-10“Consumer stated that had noticed a problem with the air conditioner,it does not operater like it use to, dealer was contacted. Please provide more information. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8006631, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 22 | 4% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
105 complaintsEngine cooling
83 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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