1999 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 132about this part
- Share
- 16%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 132 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 16% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 9 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought this car from a friend about 2weeks ago and he told me that there was a recall on the ignition but he took it up there. But he just done this about a week before I bought the car , so now the key won't even turn the ignition to start. What can you do for me?the car was in my driveway when I went out to leave and notice that I could not.”
NHTSA complaint #10850293, filed 2016-03, 174,000 miles“Replacement of the following parts on 99 Pontiac Grand Am, r&r fuel strainer & filter/fuel filter/fuel pump/fuel injection/water pump/ECM/2brake jobs/thermostat/also I am having problems with coolant system overheating/ loss of coolant/ fog window/ smell of coolant/ loss of power/ low coolant continually I have to add coolant every week.”
NHTSA complaint #10142805, filed 2005-11, 6,000 miles“I noticed the ignition key could be removed from ignition regardless of position. Since hearing of GM including the 99 Grand Am in its recall I called the local GM dealer. I was told there was noting that could be done until I receive a recall notice from GM. I contacted GM and was told I could get it repaired at my expense and them file paperwork to get reimbursed. I relaise there is probably a huge back-up related to parts. As this is a known problem and my car is effected by the recall, this is unacceptable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607735, filed 2014-07, 171,683 miles“Security light went on my 1999 Pontiac Grand Am while driving. Upon reading owner's manual which told me to go to an authorized dealer. $500 later I have a new passlock sensor on my car as I cannot afford to be stranded by a vehicle that will not start.”
NHTSA complaint #10274924, filed 2009-06, 70,180 miles“I had my car started and the key came out way to easy so I put the key back and turned it off and I tried to start it again and the key would not move at all.had it towed to the dealership and they said it was the lock cylinder and switch and it would be 475.00 just for parts.the key shouldnt of came out that easy.”
NHTSA complaint #10098299, filed 2004-11, 54,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 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…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10248778Nov 1, 2014Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10245891Sep 1, 2014Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40 | 39% |
| 2004 | 140 | 48% |
| 2003 | 134 | 41% |
| 2002 | 148 | 37% |
| 2001 | 232 | 43% |
| 2000 | 130 | 19% |
| 1999 | 132 | 16% |
| 1998 | 33 | 19% |
| 1997 | 105 | 27% |
| 1996 | 122 | 27% |
| 1995 | 120 | 29% |
| 1994 | 71 | 19% |
| 1993 | 51 | 25% |
| 1992 | 28 | 17% |
| 1991 | 9 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 10 | 23% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM
219 complaintsEngine cooling
133 complaintsSuspension
107 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
89 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsSteering
70 complaintsExterior lighting
68 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsEquipment
33 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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