1992 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems

62 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 62
of this car's complaints: 37%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
34
Engine: gasoline
14
Cooling system
9
Cooling system: radiator assembly
4
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
3
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
3
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1

At what mileage

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Pontiac Grand Am engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am engine

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

Overheating 9 Stalling 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Pontiac Grand Am owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Engine · 179,085 miles · NC

Water was coming from the engine into the vehicle. Dealer stated there would be a charge to repair vehicle.

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 86,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

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

Filed Oct 15, 2001 · Engine · NC

Vehicle stalls at any speed/ any time at least once or twice a week. Dealer cannot find cause.

Filed May 28, 2001 · Engine · NJ

The head gasket was replaced once b/c of a "special recall" that had a 7 yr or 100,000 mile quota on it well my car was over the quota so pontiac said they couldnt do a thing for me, even though that obviously proved that something was wrong w/ the car b/c it had been "recalled" before . Pontiac was susposed to call me back , never did I called twice after that still havent recieved a phone call its been 6 months. Car cost 1500$ to replace, and its still giving me problems.

Filed Apr 8, 2001 · Engine · WY

We have oil in the cooling system and water in the oil note: this was not due to a crash as indicated in report provided.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Engine · MN

Cracked head, coolant leak, high temp, oil pump failurec - 4th time!!

Filed Jan 24, 2001 · Engine · KY

Defective head is causing damage to engine due to poor manufacturing of head.

Filed Jan 2, 2001 · Engine · MD

Water keeps mixing into oil, causing engine to blow. Dealer has been contacted.*ak head gasket cracked. The consumer found fifteen complaints over the same problem on the same model vehicle.

Filed Dec 30, 2000 · Engine · MD

Had car less than year,engine replaced twice.water in oil blown head gasket.problem still exists.

Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am engine

Does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am have engine problems?

Owners have filed 62 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1992 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 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).