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1992 Pontiac Grand AM Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

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) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine34 · 20.2%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip18 · 10.7%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline14 · 8.3%No official action
Electrical System:ignition10 · 6%No official action
Structure:body:door9 · 5.4%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System9 · 5.4%No official action

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

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

NHTSA campaign 92V106000 · 1992 · reported 07/17/1992

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

Seats:front Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 91V182000 · 1991 · reported 10/21/1991

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

Suspension:rear

NHTSA campaign 91V204000 · 1991 · reported 11/19/1991

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 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

“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

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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 07/14/2026. 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?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

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 07/14/2026.