1997 Pontiac Grand AM Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 383 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,653miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM, 3% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,653 miles. 3 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.
“Tire casing started to peel off. We were away from home for the weekend. We immediately changed to the spare tire, and limped home. The Pontiac dealer told us that we had to go to the goodyear dealer for an adjustment. They gave us an allowance toward a new tire. But, I can't help thinking I caught our tire before it got a chance to fall apart like all of those ones I've been seeing on tv. My son has a 1995 Grand Am with the same tires, and he experienced the same problem with a goodyear eagle ga, the same size as ours. I just wanted to let you folks know. …”
NHTSA complaint #736693, filed 2000-11“Problems with goodyear tire equipment on 1997 a Pontiac Grand Am. The vehicle came equipped with firestone tires, one of the tires experienced a flat and the local tire shop recommended replacement of all four tires, goodyear integrity xnw9608b tires were chosen, after about 100 miles of driving, the consumer heard a strange noise and it was discovered the tire showed signs of tread separation, 200 miles later the noise came back.”
NHTSA complaint #10048184, filed 2003-11“1997 Pontiac Grand Am tire blew causing the driver to lose control and end up in a ditch. The vehicle had damage to the rear axle and left side mirror. (ohio traffic crash report)”
NHTSA complaint #10207177, filed 2007-10“Afetr market tires, p185/80r13 size. Right front tire explored without warning on the inside wall while driving 40-45mph. Failed tire was a goodyear regatta, consumer noted that the blowout resulted in a perpendicular cut to the inner sidewall from the rim, after inspection, the other three tires were found to have cuts on the inner sidewall along the rim area, tires were replaced at a prorated cost.”
NHTSA complaint #871074, filed 2000-09“Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling on the highway, and she was on her way to dealership. Mechanic told her that front left tire had separted. Tire size was p205/55r16. Tire was an eagle goodyear. Second incident on 06-jun-99, while she was traveling on the highway rear left tire separated.”
NHTSA complaint #870054, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
13 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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