Tl* the contact owns a 1992 pontiac grand am. The contact owns centron cordovan tires, dot number utt2, line size p205/55/r16. The contact stated both front tires were exhibiting separation from the side wall. The tires were taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that they would be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the tires were not serviced or replaced. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.
The worst 1992 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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- Engine62
- Brakes34
- Electrical28
- Transmission16
- Body15
- Steering14
- Visibility14
- Acceleration9
- Seats9
- Suspension8
- Fuel system7
- Seat belts5
- Lights4
- Wheels4
- Airbags2
- Locks2
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect suspension upper spring seat at the right-rear position. If the vehicle is involved in a rear impact accident, the right-hand rear wheel house flange could sever the fuel tank filler pipe and spill fuel.
- Risk
- These vehicles are not in compliance with fmvss 301,fuel system integrity. Spilled fuel in a low speed accident can result in afire.
- Remedy
- Inspect and replace incorrect upper spring seat with the correct part.
Recall number 92V106000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The bolts and nuts which attach the bearing-hub assembly to the rear axle flange are not sufficiently tightened on some vehicles.
- Risk
- 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. If thiswere to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the affected tire and wheel couldtrack erratically, eventually causing failure of the other attaching bolts. Thetire and wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle which could result in avehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Tighten rear axle bearing-hub assembly fasteners, and replace all the fasteners on a wheel if two or more bolts are found to be loose.
Recall number 91V204000 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- The passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster may fail fully lock into position after the seat back has been tilted forward and the seat slid forward, then returned to its original postition.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the adjuster assembly on the seat.
Recall number 91V182000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am 20
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
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp is "on"
1992 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 | 19-22 | 27-32 | 22-26 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
What 1992 Pontiac Grand Am owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The steering on my 1994 grand am is broken. The bolts that mount the steering gear to the cradle have rusted and both are separted. There was a recall on my 89 grand prix and I had the same problem on my 92 corsica. 8jb
Cause of sudden acceleration: I had a pontiac grand am 1992 and the vehicle did accelerate by itself. The cause is a little piece of rubber that slides off the pressure valve, causing the vehicle to maintain an average of 30m/ph, regardless of which gear the car is in. The main reason the plastic slides off is if the car has been floored. In other words, if you drive too fast and press the gas too hard, then the rubber will slowly slip off, causing loss of pressure and automatic acceleration. Must get problem fixed or get rid of car. I have started a class action suit against gm for safety violation and the denial of having the vehicle repaired and death. Vehicle accelerated causing death to pedestrian.
Water was coming from the engine into the vehicle. Dealer stated there would be a charge to repair vehicle.
Coolant leaked from underneath the vehicle while driving about 50 MPH which caused the vehicle to overheat. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the radiator hose had a split in it. The same week the vehicle was purchased the brake line broke. About 2 months later the brake pedal went to the floor while braking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the incorrect brake parts were installed and that the radiator clamps were loose. The consumer requested invoices from the dealer but they refused.
The brakes failed without warning while the vehicle was being slowed down, resulting in extended stopping distance. The vehicle was not involved in an accident. *nlm this was due to the brake line replacement in which the wrong part was installed. *scc
I have a 92 pontiac grand am and the passenger seat does not lock into place. What would happen if I were to be in crash? Pontiac says there was no recall on this but I found something on the web that says there was. It was on this web site.
The vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. * ph. The consumer was injured in the accident.
While driving at 40 MPH consumer noticed smoke and then sparks coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over and popped the hood and flames were covering the engine. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts
Gmc sent their investigator to read the sensory diagnostic modular. He reported that the air bag sensor were on aswer the seatbelts. He also reported that they "acted appropriately". However even though the seatbelts were on, they did not restrain the passenger or the driver. The airbags did not deploy at 45 MPH. This is not appropriate! The passenger had surgery to repaired muscle in her shoulder where it was "torn from the bone" and I (the driver) had surgery on my spine to repair a torn disc due to the trauma sustained. My car was hit on the left front panal causing me to pivot head on into a telephone pole. I let a third party source read the results from gmac. He said that they show the first impact and nothing more. The second impact with the telephone pole is my primary concern. There is no way for gmac to know from that module reading if indeed the airbags and/or seatbelts "acted appropriately". My car was totaled!
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Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am
Is the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am, fewer than a typical Grand Am model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am?
Engine and cooling, with 62 complaints. Next is brakes (34).
How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension and seats.
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 1992 Pontiac Grand Am get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am range from 20 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-22 city and 27-32 highway.
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