1999 Pontiac Grand AM Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 5%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 5% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 was backing up slowly out of a parking spot. As I turned me wheel to the right, I heard a very loud noise. It sounded like a pop or a crack. It was midnight so I couldn't see anything wrong when I inspected my vehicle. As I was driving home I heard a loud scraping sound. As I would break it got louder and louder. It was scraping and tearing. I got home and still couldn't see anything. I checked the next day and I noticed that the front drivers side coil was completely cracked. Because of this cracked coil, the protruding piece of metal from the coil was jammed and resting on the tire wall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10550850, filed 2013-11, 125,000 miles“My wife purchased a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am in 1999. For the last two years, we have been experiencing problems like the steering wheel making sounds when we turn the wheel, brake lights burn out frequently, fuses on back lights are shorted out with signs of melted metal, water gets into the trunk and collects. We have spoke to the dealer as well as several mechanics about these problems and we are told these are common problems with this type of car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060728, filed 2004-03, 30,000 miles“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“Without warning or physical impact/impairment right front coil spring fractured with a loud bang, and the jagged end pierced my tire sidewall, destroying tire. This occurred at approx 25 MPH, I was able to pull over without incident, had to be towed, new coil installed, new tire purchased, labor day plans ruined. Several months later, car was parked for 12 hrs in 70 degree weather, another huge bang, drivers side front coil fractured, c-shaped piece under the vehicle, again, the vehicle was towed, coil replaced, missed a day of work as this happened in connecticut, and I work in massachusetts.”
NHTSA complaint #10254924, filed 2009-01, 175,000 miles“1999 Pontiac Grand Am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. Brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. Participating Pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023794, filed 2003-06, 11,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V140000May 18, 2000Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2000, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 20 | 7% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 15 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 45 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 24 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 15 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
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 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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