1993 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems

55 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 55
of this car's complaints: 27%
typical mileage: 78,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
30
Engine: gasoline
11
Cooling system
6
Cooling system: radiator assembly
3
Exhaust system: emission control
2
Exhaust system
2
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
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 1993 Pontiac Grand Am engine

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

Stalling 15 Overheating 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Pontiac Grand Am owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 63,095 miles · PA

Key goes to accessory at any time. I just bought this car.car shuts off at anytime!

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Engine · PA · crash · fire · 2 injuries

1993 grand am was involved in accident. The car was hit in the front right passenger side. Then it caught fire from the front of vehicle.

Filed Nov 26, 2005 · Engine · 78,000 miles · KY

1993 grand am engine head crack..according to my mechanic he's seen multiple head cracks on quad 4 engines. Caused anti-freeze fumes in the passenger compartment and puddle of anti-freeze under car.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 130,000 miles · NM

My car starts and runs good. When I go 10 to 15 miles and if I come to a stop, the car stalls. It starts with no problem but when I shift a gear, the car stalls. If I waite for the car to cool off, the car will move without stalling.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Engine · 99,052 miles · NM

The vehicle had a cracked engine head gasket. The dealer was notified. *ak the cylinder head, water pump, spark plugs, thermostat, serpentine belt(s) were all replaced and one gallon of anti freeze was added. *scc

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Engine · 37,000 miles · MN

The consumer had a mechanic check the oil, and the mechanic stated the oil was very milky. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated water had got into the oil. As a result the head gasket needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Engine · NV

While driving, vehicle overheated due to radiator hose blowing out and causing consumer to be stranded. Dealer has been contacted, replaced radiator hose and cap. Consumer is on second repair.*ak consumer believes the problems he experienced with the vehicle was due to the wrong radiator cap being put on the vehicle.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Engine · TX

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 25, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · NY

The antifreeze began leaking due to cracked cylinder head, there was a special policy for repair but the vehicle not longer fit the scope as the policy was fou seven years or 100000 mile, the vehicle was over the seven year limit.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Engine · SC

This is the fourth failure of the heat exchanger within the past 2 years. Not to mention a nearly complete failure (95%) of the radiator just 4 months ago.

Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am engine

Does the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am have engine problems?

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 Pontiac Grand Am engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).