1999 Pontiac Grand AM Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 8%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 8% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The hazard switch makes a noise like the hazard lights are flashing when they aren't even on. To get my blinkers to work I have to push the hazard button on and off several times.”
NHTSA complaint #10874326, filed 2016-06, 125,000 miles“Signal lights and emergency flashers work occasionally... When I bought this car in 2003 it only had 10,000 miles on it but was out of warranty because of being a 1999. I contacted the Pontiac dealer in shreveport and also g.m. Corp. Both told me they were not aware of any problems with this. I have only spoken to 4 other Grand Am owners... All had same problems. It is not just my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10086534, filed 2004-08, 10,845 miles“The turn signals on my 1999 Grand Am gt don't work all the time. From reading hte other complaints and talking to other owners of 99 Grand Am they have the same problem and shoudl be included in the recall of the other years. My dash light go out sporactically too.”
NHTSA complaint #10093098, filed 2004-09, 35,000 miles“Turn signals became inoperative while turning, causing the car following to assume I was no longer turning, and accelerate....rear-ending me. This is a recurrent issue that needs resolved. Also, after the collision, the hazard lights would not work. Also, just saw the recall on the 2000-2001 grand aims, allergy, and mailbox from GM for the exact same issue. I believe the recall should be mandated to include the 1999 model year as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10037487, filed 2003-09, 49,987 miles“There is currently a recall for 2000-2001 Pontiac Grand Am's due to a malfunction with the hazard light switch. I have been experiencing the exact same symptoms of the malfunction with my 1999 Grand Am. Based on conversations with the local Pontiac dealership, many individuals owning 1999, 2002, and 2003 grand ams are experiencing the exact same malfunction as the hazard light switch used in all 1999-2003 grand ams is the same. I have spoken with Pontiac customer support regarding the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10063804, filed 2004-03, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012087Jan 1, 2006Upcoming special policy adjustment program 04098. Turn signals/hazard warning flashers.
- 10012147Jun 1, 2004Stop tail lamp inoperative or intermittent and or water in lamp.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 12% |
| 2004 | 53 | 18% |
| 2003 | 65 | 20% |
| 2002 | 97 | 25% |
| 2001 | 98 | 18% |
| 2000 | 157 | 23% |
| 1999 | 68 | 8% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 20 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 8% |
| 1994 | 23 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM
219 complaintsEngine cooling
133 complaintsElectrical system
132 complaintsSuspension
107 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
89 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsSteering
70 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology