1990 Pontiac Grand Am
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Owner complaints
38 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Structure › Body › Bumpers · Structure › Body › Hood · Wheels
Vehicle fire. nar 06/18/2003. *Mr damages to the hood, engine, bumper, and wheels. *cb
- Wheels › Multi piece
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the rims on the vehicle about five months ago the firs one broke wich was the front driver side and now there IS a second one was the back drivers side. manufacturer was contacted on a recall back on 1995 but hers were not included on the recall. mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle started leaking antifreeze while leaving dealership, and began smoking.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Frame and members · Tires
Vehicle stalled while stopped at intersection.*slc
- Tires › Sidewall
4 tires purchased at sam's wholesale club all developed sidewall bubbles. *Ak (dot number: bhkatt 114 tiresize: p195/75r14)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
On he morning of jan 17, 2001 I started the car and heard a loud pop in engine. The card would not start. Towed car to have a mechanic check it out and was advised that the engine has a blown head gasket. two other mechanics checked the car out and basically said the same thing. they all agreed…
On he morning of jan 17, 2001 I started the car and heard a loud pop in engine. The card would not start. Towed car to have a mechanic check it out and was advised that the engine has a blown head gasket. two other mechanics checked the car out and basically said the same thing. they all agreed that this engine has a history of problems and that they have either received information or have heard it at seminars. I contact my dealer and they advised they have not had any compliants about that engine or year car. I also contact gm and basically go the same answer. my problem IS I have maintained this car since its purchased and having only 47K miles I do not believe I should be faced with this problem. I was told it will take a few thousand dollars to fix. everyone has told me to contact this organization to see what they find. if the car was abused and had over 100K miles then I would say ok but it has not been abused and with only 47K miles it should not have this type of problem. I guess I am looking to find if any recalls or notices pertaining to possible problems like this were ever issued and if so why I never received the notices and what recourse to I have. All I these mechanics feel that this could have been avoided if gm would have sent a notice advising of potential problems that lead to this , I would have had this car checked out. up in till jan 17, 2001 I was not experiencing any problems that were not taken care of. Any help or advice you can give would be appreciated. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Axle assembly · Suspension
The timing cover gasket was replaced and the front crankshaft had to be sealed. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread separation - bulging on tire. 3 failures on same car, same time (dot number: hyrwr5b447 tiresize: p195/70r14)
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Torque converter solenoid causes stalling. can stall in intersection causing accident and fatalities poor gm design, they should pay for the junk they build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Vehicle speed control
While driving at about 10 to 20 mph was trying to slowdown, but vehicle took off. consumer had to shift car into park in order for it to stop. consumer never knows when car may hit something or someone. pontiac cannot help until they can duplicate the problem. *ak *ML
- Structure › Body
Paint peeling on roof and hood.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
When you are traveling at low speeds and try to stop there are many times when the brake pedal goes to the floor and it just doesn't seem as if the car IS going to stop. it takes a much longer time than it should. I have had the brakes replaced many times, and yet this keeps occurring. this IS…
When you are traveling at low speeds and try to stop there are many times when the brake pedal goes to the floor and it just doesn't seem as if the car IS going to stop. it takes a much longer time than it should. I have had the brakes replaced many times, and yet this keeps occurring. this IS not happening with our other car, so it IS not bad braking habits. I feel there IS something wrong with the braking systerm and it IS scary. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
Steering rack which IS attached to the firewall has corroded, causing the bolts to become loose and fall off which could result in loss of steering control. please give any further details. *ak
- Unknown or other
I am just looking for recall history on this vehicle. just so we can keep the vehicle updated. thank you. no defects mentioned. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Whle driving and after making a right turn, the steering wheel did not properly respond to straighten from the turn, there was approx 90 degrees of slack. took vehicle to mechanic, found that the rack and pinion steering bracket on the driver's side had separated. the firewall had failed, causing the bracket to pull out with the firewall still attached. manufacturer of no help. *ML
- Structure › Body
Vehicle's paint IS peeling.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Transmission converter failed.
- Structure › Body
Rusted firewall IS affecting rack and pinion steering mounting studs, rack IS flexing on firewall, causing fron tire wear on the inside.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Unknown or other
While traveling the engine check light came on. Shortly, the engine cut off. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failed due to a design flaw. General motors issued a service bulletin extending the warranty from 5 years and 50000 miles to six years and 60000 miles. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
While driving 15mph the defective front braking system malfunctioned, causing an accident. dealer replaced front braking system prior to the accident. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The webbing of driver's side seat belt IS fraying apart. The webbing of front passenger's seat belt IS also showing signs of webbing apart. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle jumps while shifting into drive and then it stalls.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine head gasket cracked/replaced. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine head gasket cracked, dealer admits a high rate of this problem. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
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