1997 Pontiac Grand AM engine problems
The 1997 Pontiac Grand AM has 91 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
91
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE VEHICLE STALLING. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. DUP OF 827073. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM have?
NHTSA has 91 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM engine — 15% 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.