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1994 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, and owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
377
owner complaints to NHTSA
59 / 29
complaints citing a crash / fire
21–24
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1994 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. Starter assembly (electrical system)

    NHTSA 00V287000 Reported 699,617 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover…

  2. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V122000 Reported 1,681 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

377 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA; 59 describe a crash and 29 describe a fire. Reports cite 51 injuries and 5 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 120,185 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 75 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I have multiple complaints on this vehicle. Was bought as a used vehicle, past owner claims his daughter drove it to and from college. It is an ABS car with the 2.3 4 cylinder, auto trans, FWD se. The”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2013 · Service brakes

“I was driving down the highway and my back frame that hooks to the tire broke in half and the tire went flying in the air. It looks as if there is a default in the frame where the hub is connected. *t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2013 · Tires

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–24 mpg
City / Highway18–21 / 26–32
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.3/3.1 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-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 1994 Pontiac Grand AM

How do I know if my 1994 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 1994 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 00V287000).

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.