1997 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V070000Mar 6, 20021,589,948 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1996–1997, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995–1997, Pontiac Sunfire 1995–1997 +2 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.

  Possible consequence: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…

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• 97V059000Apr 8, 19973,464 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
  Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1997, Oldsmobile Achieva 1997, Buick Skylark 1997

  Reported issue: The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. Without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. If the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.

  Possible consequence: This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ98013Oversensitive air bag deploymentsOpen · Aug 26, 1998

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