1997 Pontiac Grand AM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 9%of 383 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM, 9% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The motors on the windows go out around 97k miles. My drivers window went out a month ago. My right, front window is about to go out, and my back right window went out today. Obviously, there is a problem with faulty window motors with this model. The total cost out of my pocket for this incident is about $1000 included with a lot of frustration!”
NHTSA complaint #10069089, filed 2004-01, 97,000 miles“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“Front passenger's and driver's side automatic windows opened and closed very slowly. The rear passenger and driver windows did not open at all because the motor failed. The consumer believes that the front windows are also experiencing motor failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10038327, filed 2003-10, 31,982 miles“It was hard for the consumer to roll up/down the front power windows. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Both front seat windows require 10-20 short moves in order to close after being opened.”
NHTSA complaint #10059799, filed 2004-04, 45,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 6% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 89 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 34 | 9% |
| 1996 | 37 | 8% |
| 1995 | 27 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
105 complaintsEngine cooling
83 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsFuel system
19 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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