1999 Pontiac Grand AM Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 0% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles.
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.
“Had all window mechanisms replaced after enduring a wonderful garbage bag cover treatment for window beauty enhancement last winter 2007-08. Found my ignition refuses to start w/ 1 key. I started noticing the smell of antifreeze. Took to my mechanic of 22 years. Thought it was a crack in the actual container which houses antifreeze. This was replaced. Nope. Still leaking. Car never indicated on panel that it was above temp & overheated, stayed within the normal range. The car never once overheated. Mechanic couldn't find the problem. Said it was a faulty computer... …”
NHTSA complaint #10256670, filed 2009-01, 76,000 miles“The source of the problem is unidentified by the dealerships I've been to for service. The car will periodically violently pull to either side (has occured on both sides), thrved out of control, the brakes in general are poor and don't stop the car well; I have to downshift the automatic in order to stop at times, the locks quit working and needed reprogrammed three times, the car has lost power while driving and took a few minutes to restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #718043, filed 2000-01“The passenger side door handle, the rear passenger side door handle and the rear drivers side door handle all lock up - this is a safety hazard (no child locks are not in use) and you cannot enter the vehicle at all. A mechanic has thoroughly checked the vehicle - they all need to be replaced! I also have brown spots coming through the paint job - it is a white vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10029256, filed 2003-07“Dt: the problem began on 6/14/05 when all lights came on and all guages went to zero, the power door locks and windows failed as well. The vehicle had no brakes, it coasted to a stop, and shut down, owner was locked in vehicle. The alternator and belt were replaced, owner got in back seat because air bag light came on. Tow truck driver tried to restart the vehicle but it had a completely dead battery. Owner was able to get out finally when they were trying to restart the battery. She grabbed the handle and was able to get out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125623, filed 2005-06Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
68 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsEquipment
33 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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