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Model Year Problem Record

Pontiac Grand AM 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

395Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
36Complaints 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 System154 complaints

154 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V400000.

Lighting106 complaints

106 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 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.

14V400000Reported July 3, 2014 - 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 5,877,718 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

PE05055Opened September 27, 2005 - Closed January 13, 2006

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05055Opened September 27, 2005 - Closed January 13, 2006

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES. 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.

200224
200331
200442
200538
200642
200741
200828
200920
201024
201110
20127
20139
201438
201520
201610
20172
20184
20194
20201
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.