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1991 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM, and owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
82
owner complaints to NHTSA
9 / 5
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–24
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Power window devices and controls (visibility)

    NHTSA 92V043000 Reported 37,030 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.

    Remedy: Replace the window express-down electronic control module.

  2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 91V018000 Reported 35 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Remedy: Replace steering column assembly.

82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 101,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 17 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owned a 1990 (na) pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact susta”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2014 · Engine

“Dt*: the contact stated the elastic bands that hold the padding to the shell of the safety seat has been pulled loose by the child on multiple occasions. The child has choked and been smacked by the b”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2006 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–24 mpg
City / Highway19–21 / 28–30
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2.3/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Pontiac Grand AM model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Grand AM model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1973 Pontiac Grand AM31
1975 Pontiac Grand AM10
1978 Pontiac Grand AM40
1983 Pontiac Grand AM01
1985 Pontiac Grand AM44
1986 Pontiac Grand AM111
1987 Pontiac Grand AM228
1988 Pontiac Grand AM231
1989 Pontiac Grand AM244
1990 Pontiac Grand AM038
1991 Pontiac Grand AM282
1992 Pontiac Grand AM3168
1993 Pontiac Grand AM1204
1994 Pontiac Grand AM2377
1995 Pontiac Grand AM1409
1996 Pontiac Grand AM4450
1997 Pontiac Grand AM2383
1998 Pontiac Grand AM1172
1999 Pontiac Grand AM3849
2000 Pontiac Grand AM5675
2001 Pontiac Grand AM4538
2002 Pontiac Grand AM1395
2003 Pontiac Grand AM2325
2004 Pontiac Grand AM2293
2005 Pontiac Grand AM2102

Checking a specific 1991 Pontiac Grand AM

How do I know if my 1991 Pontiac Grand AM has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V018000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Pontiac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.