1993 Pontiac Grand Am
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am. Newest first.
The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fractured switch can result in a no-start condition.also, a vehicle with a fractured switch can be started in gear, causing thevehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the neutral start switch. The manual switch of the automatic transaxle assembly will be inspected and replaced if an oversized condition exists.
Owner complaints
204 complaints10 involved a crash20 involved a fire14 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train · Service brakes
Key goes to accessory at any time. I just bought this car.car shuts off at anytime! *tr
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the vehicle only starts in neutral, not park. the dealer stated that although the contact was experiencing the same failure as noted in nhtsa campaign ID number 93v153000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), his vin was not…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 pontiac grand am. the contact stated that the vehicle only starts in neutral, not park. the dealer stated that although the contact was experiencing the same failure as noted in nhtsa campaign ID number 93v153000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), his vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 215,000. updated 02-25-08 *bf
- Engine and engine cooling
1993 grand am was involved in accident. the car was hit in the front right passenger side. then it caught fire from the front of vehicle. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
1993 pontiac grand am, 124,ooo miles. the car starts and runs good. When I go 10 to 15 miles and if I come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when I shift a gear, the car stalls. If I wait for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling. I bought this car for…
1993 pontiac grand am, 124,ooo miles. the car starts and runs good. When I go 10 to 15 miles and if I come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when I shift a gear, the car stalls. If I wait for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling. I bought this car for my daughter since she IS a new driver, but I'm afraid to let her take it on her own for fear that she'll stall and cause an accident. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
1993 grand am engine head crack..according to my mechanic he's seen multiple head cracks on quad 4 engines. caused anti-freeze fumes in the passenger compartment and puddle of anti-freeze under car. *nm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle was parked and consumer turned the vehicle off. a noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer lifted up the hood, and vehicle caught on fire. consumer was able to extinguish the fire. Then, drove it to dealer for inspection, mechanic determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. a recall issued did not include this vehicle due to vin. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train
My car starts and runs good. When I go 10 to 15 miles and if I come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when I shift a gear, the car stalls. If I waite for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling.
- Electrical system
While driving the vehicle caught on fire under the dashboard (ohio traffic crash report). *ph *nm
- Structure › Body › Hood
Car IS white. paint IS peeling off hood of car for no apparent reason. steel IS exposed and starting to rust. the entire car needs repainted because the problem IS also happening on other parts of the vehicle. Seems to be a manufacturer's defect.*ak 1993 pontiac grand am
- Electrical system
Vehicle was parked and began smoking under the hood. an independent shop stated that switch lamp burned out causing smoke in the steering wheel column. the dealer was notified. *ak the vehicle didn't start. the vehicle received a jump, then the vehicle started. the headlights were on even…
Vehicle was parked and began smoking under the hood. an independent shop stated that switch lamp burned out causing smoke in the steering wheel column. the dealer was notified. *ak the vehicle didn't start. the vehicle received a jump, then the vehicle started. the headlights were on even though the switch was off. the switch was unable to be moved. the battery had to be disconnected because the headlights would not go off. on the second occasion, the lights were still on with the switch and the ignition off. *scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle had a cracked engine head gasket. the dealer was notified. *ak the cylinder head, water pump, spark plugs, thermostat, serpentine belt(s) were all replaced and one gallon of anti freeze was added. *scc *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving, smoke and then flames emitted from under the hood. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving, smoke emitted from under the hood and then the vehicle caught on fire. *ts *jb
- Unknown or other
Mechanics know this goes bad in grand am's, has had many complaints. -------- dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------769744. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The consumer had a mechanic check the oil, and the mechanic stated the oil was very milky. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated water had got into the oil. As a result the head gasket needed to be replaced. *jb
- Electrical system
A component in the steering wheel malfunctioned which caused turn signals to go out. the mechanic changed a bulb and within an hour the bulb was out again. *nlm
- Structure
When it rained water leaked inside of the vehicle. *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring
My brother's (john sturgill) 1993 pontiac grand am caught on fire and burned to the ground with the ignition off. My brother had just driven the car home from work. He turned off the ignition went into his home. Just 10 mintues later his wife saw smoke coming by the window. They immediately walked…
My brother's (john sturgill) 1993 pontiac grand am caught on fire and burned to the ground with the ignition off. My brother had just driven the car home from work. He turned off the ignition went into his home. Just 10 mintues later his wife saw smoke coming by the window. They immediately walked outside and saw the car completely engulfed in flames. They called the fire department to put out the fire but the car burned to the ground. The fire damaged the outer vinyl siding on 2 sides of the house, damaged a brand new carport, completely burned a 2 year old riding lawn mower and destroyed a storage building with over $2,000 in personal belongings. I have never seen a car burn that quickly and with that much force. It was the scariest day of my life.if my brother and his wife had driven 10 more minutes they wouldn't be here with me today. I shudder the thought that somewhere there are people still driving 1993 pontiacs with their lives at risk also.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Sudden speed while driving over 60 mph. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving 45mph had extended stopping. Ts
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumer states that when applying the brakes the brakes will skid when wet causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
While driving, vehicle overheated due to radiator hose blowing out and causing consumer to be stranded. Dealer has been contacted, replaced radiator hose and cap. Consumer IS on second repair.*ak consumer believes the problems he experienced with the vehicle was due to the wrong radiator cap being put on the vehicle.*jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
On aug 25,2002 my daughter was on the way to the store and a truck pulled in front of her.she hit the truck on the passerner side and the grand am was hit on the right side .she was going about 40 miles a hour and it totaled the car and did damage to the ford pickup.the steering wheel was bend…
On aug 25,2002 my daughter was on the way to the store and a truck pulled in front of her.she hit the truck on the passerner side and the grand am was hit on the right side .she was going about 40 miles a hour and it totaled the car and did damage to the ford pickup.the steering wheel was bend .the right side was completely destroyed .she was injured she hit her head on the steering wheel and it bend her knee and leg and arms where hurt as was her chest .the complaint we have IS that the backseat came loose from the frame and I would like to know if this has happend before as you read I have had this car for almost 10 years and loved it .but I want to know about that problem because next time some one could be in the backseat. Even the towtruck driver said he had never this happen before. but on the good side the way car looked the police and emt couldn't beleive she walked out of it on her own thank god! please let me know soon as possible thank you. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch IS experiencing same problem as mentioned in recall 93 v 153 000; but, this vehicle IS not covered under recall due to vin. *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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10009220Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express.
- 10007816Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 10007293ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52339Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape).
- 51244Condensation collects on instrument panel cluster hood during high humidity (install new instrument panel cluster hood).
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 43040Unknown
- 43031Unknown
- 43030Unknown
- 43021Unknown
- 43000The a/c belt may roll off the pulley on vehicles equipped with dealer installed air conditioning and 7.8L fnh engine.
- 39077Chuggle of tcc growl on grades while maintaining speed with tcc engaged.
- 37843Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel.
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