1996 Pontiac Grand AM Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026

33Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints

7.3%Of all 450 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

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL63 · 14%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP37 · 8.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH36 · 8%

AIR BAGS35 · 7.8%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE33 · 7.3%

Share of the 450 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN OR STALLS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE…”NHTSA complaint 833381 — filed 01/12/1999

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.”NHTSA complaint 829116 — filed 11/10/1998

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AFTER HAVE MAJOR TUNE UP AFTER THE 30,000 MILES. ALSO THE VEHICLE HESITATES AS IF TO STOP THEN SPEEDS…”NHTSA complaint 823152 — filed 05/07/1998

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 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 1996 Pontiac Grand AM: 33 of 450 complaints on file (7.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM have in total?

450 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 69 reported injuries, and none 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 07/14/2026.