1997 Pontiac Grand AM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 5%of 383 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM, 5% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While driving engine light illuminated. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the leakage in the fuel tank. The problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10089903, filed 2004-08, 122,000 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“Our car decelerates from 65 MPH down to 45 MPH on the freeway. This has occurred nine different times and we are fortunate that we have not been killed. The dealership has no idea what is causing this and they don't seem overly concerned that we may die if this occurs again. All we are asking is for the lease to be terminated becuase of this problem. Please help us before something happens. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #721232, filed 2000-04“There are more problems then listed. Every time I have spoken with the dealer it has been a waste of time. Phone calls never returned. I get blown off by them. I was in royal oak,mi with my friends when the car froze in the middle of the road. Every dash light was blinking, and we couldn't get the car out of drive to push it. Once we finally got the car moved to a side street, my friends went to look for help, and I got jumped and mased while I stood by my car waiting for them to return. …”
NHTSA complaint #724237, filed 2000-06Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 15% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 15 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 7% |
| 2000 | 49 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
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 complaintsEquipment
16 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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