Tl* the contact owned a 1990 (na) pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The other driver sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 1991 Pontiac Grand Am problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine23
- Brakes11
- Visibility11
- Electrical9
- Seat belts6
- Transmission5
- Seats4
- Acceleration3
- Body3
- Fuel system3
- Steering3
- Suspension3
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am
Recalls 2
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.
- Risk
- The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.
- Remedy
- Replace the window express-down electronic control module.
Recall number 92V043000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- Remedy
- Replace steering column assembly.
Recall number 91V018000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Unknown
- Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel
1991 Pontiac Grand Am fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 28-30 | 22-23 |
What 1991 Pontiac Grand Am owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the elastic bands that hold the padding to the shell of the safety seat has been pulled loose by the child on multiple occasions. The child has choked and been smacked by the bands. The manufacturer sent new padding, but there was no improvement to the padding sent. This is a cosco 22-130-wal manufactured february 17, 2005.
The driver lost control of the vehicle due to inclement weather. Vehicle hit the guard rail. And as a result, driver's face hit the windshield because the seat belt did not operate and lock. Dealer was informed by consumer.*ak the consumer stated that she hit the brake and the vehicle did not slow down.
During inspection dealer informed the consumer about loose lower ball joint. Dealership repaired the problem.
My car will crank up and drive for hours but if I stop and turn it off it will not crank up for 3-4 hours. Also, my air conditioner was running great but when I turned it on one day it just stopped blowing cold and it is full of coolant and antifreeze.
While driving, the driver's side door panel caught on fire. Consumer is aware of safety recall for power window control module replacement. The vehicle was being driven with no inside door panel (bare metal exposed). The window was being held up with plastic tape, and the vehicle cannot be locked due to the fire damage to the door. Also the vehicle has the stench of smoke from the fire in the door. We think this may have been caused by the power window device.
Transmission dip stick for manual transmission (isuzu) type shrinks causing fluid leakage and transmission failure.
While slowing down and then turning into a parking lot driver's seatback failed with no warning. Please describe details.
Discovered a large bulge on sidewall of tire at only 2000 miles. Firestone said it was impact related but it seems to be a common problem.
My brother was killed they had a recall on steering for the 1991 pontiac grand am I need to find out if the recall was done on his car pontiac hasnt been much help.
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Questions about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am
Is the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am, fewer than a typical Grand Am model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am?
Engine and cooling, with 23 complaints. Next is brakes (11).
How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and steering.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Am have bad engine?
The Pontiac Grand Am model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (148 complaints), 2000 (121 complaints) and 2001 (84 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am range from 22 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 30 highway.
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