Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
168Complaints
3Recalls
12Crashes
4Fires
12Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (20.2% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
34 · 20.2%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
18 · 10.7%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
14 · 8.3%
not available
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Electrical System:ignition
10 · 6%
not available
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Structure:body:door
9 · 5.4%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
9 · 5.4%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP18 · 10.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE14 · 8.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION10 · 6%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR9 · 5.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM9 · 5.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION8 · 4.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS7 · 4.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7 · 4.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN7 · 4.2%
Percentages are the share of the 168 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS WOULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BEARING-HUBASSEMBLY RELATIVE TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE AND COULD CAUSE ELONGATION ANDEVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE ATTACHING BOLTS FROM THE REAR AXLE FLANGE.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“HEAD IS CRACKED, AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RUN.THE ANT-IFREEZE AND OTHER FLUIDS HAVE LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE CRACK IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 851593 — filed 10/25/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. CAUSE OF DEFECT IS UNKNOWN. MANUFACUTER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.”NHTSA complaint 851575 — filed 10/25/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“MULTIPLE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: (1) CIGARETTE LIGHTER FUSE BLOWS CONSTANTLY. (2) ENGINE HAS A CRACKED CYLINDER WHICH ALLOWS COOLANT INTO THE OIL SYSTEM. (3) STARTER COIL…”NHTSA complaint 711806 — filed 09/22/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM?
Engine and engine cooling:engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 34 of 168 NHTSA complaints (20.2%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (18), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (14), electrical system:ignition (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM have?
168 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 92V106000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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