Tl* the contact owns a 1995 pontiac grand am. While driving over a bump at approximately 65 MPH, the key suddenly released from the ignition switch. The vehicle continued operating as normal during the failure. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and re-inserted the key into the ignition. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 290,000.
The worst 1995 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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- Electrical120
- Brakes77
- Engine60
- Airbags45
- Transmission33
- Lights31
- Visibility27
- Body18
- Fuel system18
- Steering13
- Suspension12
- Seat belts10
- Acceleration8
- Tires8
- Locks7
- Seats7
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am
Fire or smoke 36ABS 30No deployment 30Won't start 24Brake failure 16Headlights 14Stalling 13Overheating 12Grinding brakes 8Door locks 6Fuel pump 6Check engine light 5Slipping 5Transmission failure 5
Recalls 1
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
- Risk
- A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
Recall number 00V287000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am
Defect investigations
Steering column fires
There is no summary currently available
EA00007
Steering column fire
Odi has expanded the scope of its investigation of steering column fires to include all models built on the n-platform.gm has indicated in its response that the subject vehicles are equipped with a rotary ignition switch that has been in use in a number of vehicle models since 1991 on both the n and j-platforms.however, the 1994-1995 n-platform is over represented accounting for 83 (81%) of the combinded total of 102 reports despite being only 14.2% of the combined population. Of the 10 new reports received since opening ea99-063, 7 include allegations of a no start condition when attempting to engage the starter.a fire is claimed to have ensued in the steering column immediately therafter.gm issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) (no. 433203) july 1994 whiich addressed owner complaints that the ignition switch may not return to the run position after the vehicle has started.the tsb advises that the ignition switch mounting screws may be excessively torqued resulting in distortion of the switch housing.an engineering analysis is warranted to determine the root cause(s) and to determin if a safety defect exists.
PE99063
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am 62
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
1995 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 | 28-29 | 22-23 |
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 26 | 20-21 |
What 1995 Pontiac Grand Am owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car won't start and cut off when car is in drive.
I was in the parking lot of a fast food place we came out after we ate and got in the car attempted to start it but it did not start at first then I turned off the ignition and then tried again it started and after a short time it seamed like it tried to start itself again and it started smoking from below the steering column so I turned it off and jumped out of the car and out the battery by the time the battery was out it had already caught fire and had to be put out with a fire extinguisher which was supplied by a tow truck driver who just so happened to be getting lunch the fire dept was called but never filed a report they just made sure all were ok then left that's basically what happened.
While driving down highway 4 my steering column caught on fire making me pull the car over and jump out along with 2 other persons , after that we called the tow truck to have it towed home to see what we were going to do about the problem and who to contact in the mean time the dealership had my car for 4 months and to this day still has it and is requesting me to pay half of the bill to get it fixed and I do not feel I should pay a dime for a recalled car with an open recall on it so therefore I am filing a complaint against the dealership for the car to be fixed and for all the inconvenience in which it has caused me getting back and fourth to school, I am in college full time so therefore I had to do public transportation getting to and from my destinations. And when the car caught fire it was the first time in which it had ever happened. So now my grandfather is going to pay for it to get fixed and would like all of his money back and I want all I can get for all the inconvenience in which this problem has caused myself and all others who were involved and also we need to keep in mind this could have been a much bigger problem if anyone would have gotten hurt do to the fire and or any others damages that could have happened.
While driving the overheat light illuminated, and engine died. The mechanic said it is a cracked head gaskets. I have always followed the maintenance schedule in owner manual. Oil changes every three months etc.
1995 pontiac grand am coils went bad. *kb the consumer stated his vehicle would not start. The coils were replaced because the garage stated they were bad, however the consumer kept the coils and placed them back in the vehicle which has been running ever since.
Consumer complaint regarding 1995 grand am theft. *ts the consumer listed brakes as a possible problem on his vehicle.
1995 pontiac grand am overheating. Replaced the thermostat four times and finally the head gaskets warped. Paid for the head gasket replacement. Continued to overheat and called general motors. Mediator was of very little help. Took it back under the repair warranty, then the radiator blew because they had replaced the radiator cap with a higher pressure rating. We took it back and they replaced the radiator, hoses, heater core and numerous other things. It continued to overheat. In general we have spent about $2500.00 and still have this issue. Additionally, we now have the ABS warning light coming on occasionally and I found some engine wires twisted up over the manifold. I have since moved them back to their original location and had to use electrical tape on another wire connection that the lock (snap) was broke off. Since doing this I have not had the car overheating as often. Additionally since repairs were made, we now have heavy condensation on the interior windshield, (window wipers on the inside could be a solution...) along with puddles of water on the passenger floor and in the trunk....god only knows what they did to my car after I called general motors, everything just seemed to get worse from there.. Coincidence, I think not. They are now bankrupt so there is no recourse in my case of retrieving money needlessly spent on repairs they should have fixed properly in the first place. And while I'm at it, I wonder if they ever took car of that ignition recall? I am still driving the car when it is behaving but I have been having to hold the ignition switch to get the car to start which I hadn't had to do before... Are they waiting for my car to catch on fire due to this ignition problem? The smartest thing would be to take it to someone else but no one wants to touch the car after finding out it was at the other dealership so where do I go now? And a reply on that sure would be a big help!
Dt: 1995 pontiac grand am. The consumer stated the driver's side front tire blew out after being in the vehicle for 30 minutes. This was a new summit tire. The dealership gave the consumer his money back and put the old tires on vehicle. The vehicle was going 60 MPH. This caused front end damage. The consumer stated that there was a crash due to tire blowout.
Contact states: on the front drivers' side the metal part broke away and the tire came away from the part it was attached to. The tire hit the side of the car. The car was not drivable, and they had to have it towed.
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Questions about the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am
Is the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Owners have filed 408 complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, 1.3 times a typical Grand Am model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?
Electrical system, with 120 complaints, typically around 126,000 miles. Next is brakes (77).
How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V287000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Am have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Grand Am model years with the most electrical complaints are 2001 (232 complaints), 2002 (148 complaints) and 2004 (140 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 28-29 highway.
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