1991 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems

23 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 23
of this car's complaints: 28%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
14
Engine: gasoline
6
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system
1
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
Cooling system: radiator assembly
1
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Grand Am engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1991 Pontiac Grand Am owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Engine · NY · crash · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · OR

Vehicle experiences continued stalling conditions, replacement of several components (sensors, ignition control, head gasket), however engine still stalls.

Filed Nov 13, 1999 · Engine · IL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 12, 1999 · Engine · NY

While driving at 20-25 MPH vehicle started making noise, then just cut off. Dealer contacted and stated timing chain malfunctioned. Problem still exists.

Filed Mar 29, 1999 · Engine, Visibility · NY

Front two power window motors failed.

Filed Mar 4, 1999 · Engine · CA

Vehicle overheats easily and turns off when coming close to a complete stop.

Filed Nov 24, 1998 · Engine · CA

After driving at vehicle speed of 40 MPH or more and coming to a stop, the vehicle engine dies. Then, after approx. 15-20 mintues the vehicle will start.

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Engine · NC

While driving the motor locked up. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed May 7, 1998 · Engine · MA

Engine head gasket failed.

Filed Jun 30, 1997 · Body, Engine · TX

Trunk door rusted.

Questions about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am engine

Does the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am have engine problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).