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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

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · crash

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.