1997 Pontiac Grand AM Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 383 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM, 3% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 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.
“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 trying to start the car the steering locks up and you have to move the steering wheel back and forth for it to catch and finally will start like it keeps locking up. My son bought this car as his first car so no sure how long it has been like this doing this as we purchased from a friend and he did say that something was up with the steering when trying to start.”
NHTSA complaint #10861427, filed 2016-04“The engine quits running while driving and will not restart. Engine check light then comes on and the clock will not show the time. The dealer has serviced the car 3 times for this and say it is something different each time, even though the car does the exact same thing every time. The warranty is almost out and we feel this is rediculous!”
NHTSA complaint #721262, filed 2000-04“While driving in stop and go traffic a van came up behind consumer's vehicle and rear ended it. Consumers had to slam on brakes, passengers had to restrain themselves by placing hands on the dashboard. Seat belts were worn at the time, but they didin't catch. This could have caused passenger to go through the window. Took to dealer, and they are did nothing about problem.”
NHTSA complaint #852241, filed 1999-10“While driving 80mph driver heard a grinding noise in front end. Then, oil light came on ,and black smoke started coming from tailpipe. Fuel entered the engine and bearings failed which caused the oil to become black and the bearing to grind.”
NHTSA complaint #8009225, filed 2002-05Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 15 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 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 complaintsEquipment
16 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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