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1993 Pontiac Grand AM Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine — runs 1.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
204Complaints
1Recalls
10Crashes
20Fires
14Injured
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 (14.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine30 · 14.7%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip26 · 12.7%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline12 · 5.9%not available
Electrical System:ignition11 · 5.4%RecalledRecall 93V153000
Power Train:automatic Transmission11 · 5.4%not available
Electrical System:ignition:switch9 · 4.4%RecalledRecall 93V153000

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE12 · 5.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION11 · 5.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11 · 5.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH9 · 4.4%
SEATS8 · 3.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS8 · 3.9%
Unspecified / other8 · 3.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR7 · 3.4%

Percentages are the share of the 204 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 — 1 campaign

Electrical System:ignition:switch

NHTSA campaign 93V153000 · 1993 · reported 09/14/1993

A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION.ALSO, A VEHICLE WITH A FRACTURED SWITCH CAN BE STARTED IN GEAR, CAUSING THEVEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park 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

“A SPECIAL EXTENDED WARRANTY GRANTED TO OWNERS OF CERTAIN VIN ENGINE CODES TO REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS BY PONTIAC..MY VEHICLE MET THE MILEAGE AND IN…”NHTSA complaint 720903 — filed 04/02/2000 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“TWO ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY.”NHTSA complaint 859487 — filed 03/30/2000 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE FAILED, THE EFFECT IS WHEN I MOVE MY CAR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR VISVERSA THE ENGINE MOVES…”NHTSA complaint 715363 — filed 11/29/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM?

Engine and engine cooling:engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 30 of 204 NHTSA complaints (14.7%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (26), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (12), electrical system:ignition (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM have?

204 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 20 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 93V153000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 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.