1994 Pontiac Grand AM Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026

20Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints

5.3%Of all 377 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE47 · 12.5%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL32 · 8.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP32 · 8.5%

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR32 · 8.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE20 · 5.3%

Share of the 377 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM overview page.

What owners report

“CAR EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEMS IN THE HEAT OF THE DAY,ESPECIALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR…”NHTSA complaint 706791 — filed 05/23/1999

“THERE IS A WIRING SHORT AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL GO OFF AND SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS. USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. ALSO WHEN TURNING…”NHTSA complaint 704331 — filed 03/12/1999

“THE ENGINE ROCKS HARD BACK AND FORTH CAUSING OIL LINES TO WEAR HOLES, ALSO CAUSING WIRE HARNESS WEAR PROBLEMS AT BACK OF ENGINE NEAR FIRE…”NHTSA complaint 702423 — filed 01/20/1999

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM: 20 of 377 complaints on file (5.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM have in total?

377 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 59 involved a crash, 29 involved a fire, 51 reported injuries, and 5 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.