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1992 Pontiac Grand AM engine problems

The 1992 Pontiac Grand AM has 72 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

72

Engine complaints

24%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

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

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM have?

NHTSA has 72 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM engine — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.