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2002 Pontiac Grand AM Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 395 total for the year
Median mileage
11,400miles
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 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, 1% of the 395 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,400 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.

“The back doors have opened while driving. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to have repairs made. They couldn't find anything wrong with it. The door latches were cleaned but still nothing was found. Consumer has a 4 month old baby who's car seat is next to the door and the door opened again. The problem still hasn't been resolved.”

NHTSA complaint #565748, filed 2002-05

“Vehicle shut down while traveling on highway without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem. Also the drivers power seat is inoperable at times, it makes a grinding noise, and at times would not move at all, there was a pulsation when brakes were being applied, brakes were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced, starter was replaced, there was a clunking nosie when driving straight or making turns, the dome light fell off, trunk is hard to close, consumer has to slam trunk to get it to close, the dealer found the latch out of adjustment, when starting vehicle there is a noise from…”

NHTSA complaint #8013819, filed 2002-07

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200533%
200421%
200331%
200241%
200120%
200041%
199940%
199741%
199572%
199482%
199331%
199221%

Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM

Electrical system
148 complaints
Exterior lighting
97 complaints
Engine cooling
54 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Equipment
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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