2002 Pontiac Grand AM Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 395 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 395 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Oil leak oil leaking on hot exhaust manifold causing fire while either running or driving may cause engine fire don't seem safe to me someone ownng and driving this car as I smell oil burning when I shut off car not safe to me if GM knows about this problem that's the way I wanna go car fire safty issue hmmmm.”
NHTSA complaint #10884814, filed 2016-07, 152,000 miles“I recently received a recall in the mail for my vehicle for the ignition switch recommending that I take it in to get it fixed as soon as possible free of charge. It explains that any added weight should be removed from key ring except car key. Around this time last year, before the part had been recalled, I had multiple keys on my key ring, and the ignition switch went out, and I had to pay to have it replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652045, filed 2014-11, 100,000 miles“My Pontiac Grand Am se 4ds 3.4 liter engine 2002 has a problem with the security light keeps coming on & stays on & then when I shut it off & then get back in car to start it , it wouldn't start the security light flashes & I have to wait 10 minutes or for it to go out leaving the car in on position for 10 minutes or more every time I get in the car to start it but once I wait 10 minutes the light go's out & then start car the security light stays on again without flashing then when I get shut the car down & then start again the security light flashes again can't start the car again & this…”
NHTSA complaint #11318113, filed 2020-03, 179,486 miles“My wheel broke off while driving, had no steering and no brakes, not exactly sure what let go, was told covered under warranty and then after the car was fixed by the dealership the dealership said I had to pay, as this could not have happened. Company sided with dealership and said would have someone from the company meet with me and look into the matter but has not. I've been waiting since nov02.”
NHTSA complaint #10071256, filed 2004-01, 5,000 miles“Takata recall transmission - shifts hard, went out with out any warning lights. Was at a stop light when I tried to go, it wouldn't go past 10 MPH and went all the way up to 4th RPM. Power steering leaks bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11246229, filed 2019-08, 127,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10201115Dec 1, 2015OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 15 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
148 complaintsExterior lighting
97 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEquipment
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.
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