2002 Pontiac Grand AM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 395 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,155miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, 6% of the 395 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,155 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver and passenger windows rubbing? (scratched) windows really scratched ever since I bought it and noticed alot of other cars like mine have the same scratches from opening and closing the automatic windows I spoke to a dealer rep before and they said it was the tinting they used that was too tight? But when my car was brand new and I started to roll up/down my windows it made the scratches, so I decided to hide the scratches by tinting my windows so you couldnt see it as much, but it really is visible. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078370, filed 2004-06, 1,200 miles“Since we purchased our Pontiac Grand Am in april 2002 we have had several items fail that I feel should not have. The fuel pump and fuel relay? Failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. Twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. The dash is peeling up at the base of the windshield close to the VIN# plate. The dome light bracket failed and the light no longer is on the interior roof. Cheap plastic bracket that will cost several hundred dollars to fix. The driver power seat has failed leaving the seat in the up position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165490, filed 2006-08, 40,000 miles“Windows for 2002 Pontiac Grand Am break the plastic window shield and drop into the door. Potentially cause accident due to loud noise and sudden increase in air in the car. Could be distracting enough to cause accident. There are several cases of this incident online and GM has been made aware and does nothing about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10295288, filed 2009-12, 160,000 miles“While driving 55 MPH and proceeding to operate the automatic window in the down position on the driver side, it stopped operating. Two days later the same issue occurred on the passenger side window. The consumer obtained the replacement parts from the dealer and had her son make the repairs. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10092452, filed 2004-09, 36,900 miles“2002 Pontiac grandam gt-1 has continuous grinding, rubbing, and popping sounds from the front steering. Also has uncontroled power steering where the car could go off the road. Dealerships can or will not try to find these serious defects, they say that it is the tires that is causing these defects.this is the second new gt-1 within the past three years with the same defects that I have owned.”
NHTSA complaint #10039429, filed 2003-09, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 6% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 89 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 34 | 9% |
| 1996 | 37 | 8% |
| 1995 | 27 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
148 complaintsExterior lighting
97 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSuspension
10 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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