1995 Pontiac Grand Am steering problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
4
Column
2
Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
1
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
Column locking: anti-theft device
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Grand Am steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Steering column fireOpened October 7, 1999, closed March 3, 2000

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

What 1995 Pontiac Grand Am owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Consumer stated the thermostat was replaced 3 times, due to the vehicle overheating, however consumer is still experiencing problems.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Steering · WI

Steering column is making a creaking noise while driving at high speeds. Manufacturer could not determine if there were any defects present. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Jan 12, 2001 · Steering · TX

While driving steering wheel can be moved up and down. My husband's grand am VIN# [xxx] has the same exact problem. He took his car into the dealership and was quoted a price of $275.00 to fix the problem. I believe this is not a coincidence and there is a real problem with the tilt adjustor breaking.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Steering · CA

While driving steering wheel locks up due to the rubber seal or bushing on the gear shift lever which becomes jammed. Please give any further details.

Filed May 26, 2000 · Airbags, Steering · TX

Vehicle was parked in the driveway and the alarm would go off for no reason. Contacted dealer, and was told that there was an electrical short caused by the airbag assembly.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Steering · AL

The drive pivot bolts loosened on the steering column causing the tilt steering column to release from the locked position. Mjs

Filed Aug 13, 1998 · Steering · CA

When driving hears a loud noise. When consumer stops the back wheels keeps turning , along with some smoke from the tires.

Filed Aug 5, 1998 · Steering · TX · fire

Upon starting vehicle, steering column caught fire. (qcaw)

Filed Dec 27, 1996 · Brakes, Steering · OH · crash

While driving noticed another vehicle pulling into lane, applied brakes, pedal went to floor, loss of steering control, rearended another vehicle. *ak consumer states brakes still fade.

Filed Oct 8, 1996 · Steering · NC

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle and pulling into the driveway that the steering went out.

Questions about the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am steering

Does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am have steering problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Grand Am steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am steering?

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

What year does the Pontiac Grand Am have bad steering?

The Pontiac Grand Am model years with the most steering complaints are 1999 (70 complaints), 1994 (56 complaints) and 2000 (34 complaints).