1999 Pontiac Grand AM Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 849 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 16 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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 seat did not lock when hitting the brakes, the seat would slide backwards. The dealer was notified. The spring of the right rear seat broke and were sticking through the seat. The motor on the drivers seat also failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10027143, filed 2003-10, 87,000 miles“This car saved my wifes life. But when I examined it, I noticed the paasenger seat didn't lock and hit the dash. The seat sometimes didn't lock, I didn't think it was a priority to fix fast. The car is a loss, but I will buy another. I am now aware to fix the seat fast if it occurs on the next car.”
NHTSA complaint #718532, filed 2000-02“Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 Grand Am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. In addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. Replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.”
NHTSA complaint #10025413, filed 2003-07“Driver's seat or passenger's seat broke from seat track . Seat cannot be adjusted to different positions. Dealer has been contacted. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8004236, filed 2002-02“Passenger's side seat cushion was coming up from the seat itself. This was the second seat cushion to be replaced. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #861490, filed 2000-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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