Model Year Problem Record

Pontiac Grand AM 1994 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

377Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

101Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System83 complaints

83 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V287000.

Engine81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 94V122000.

Seats13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V287000Reported October 2, 2000 - 699,617 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 699,617 vehicles across all affected models.

94V122000Reported July 1, 1994 - 1,681 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 1,681 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA00007Opened March 3, 2000 - Closed February 7, 2001

STEERING COLUMN FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 00V287000.

PE99063Opened October 7, 1999 - Closed March 3, 2000

STEERING COLUMN FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199541

199624

199727

199843

199951

200051

200175

200225

200312

200414

20055

20063

20083

20091

20132

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.