Component Record

Pontiac Grand AM 1997 Electrical System Problems

121 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM - 32% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage121 complaints

121 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V070000Reported March 6, 2002 - 1,589,948 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,589,948 vehicles across all affected models.

97V059000Reported April 8, 1997 - 3,464 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 3,464 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine89 Brakes81 Air Bags41 Vehicle Speed Control37 Visibility36 Suspension27

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.