1992 Pontiac Grand AM engine problems
55 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
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
I have a letter from pontiac date nov, 1995. Which states that 2.3l quad ohc engine have a defect of cracking cylinder that allows coolant to leak from the cylinder heads. The letter also states.. Do not bring your vehicle to the dealer unless this occurs. The stated if this condition occurs within seven years or 100,000 miles they will replace the cylinder head free of charge.. My car is 8 years old now and has only 79000 miles on it. Neither the dealer or pontiac corp.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Grand AM
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Cooling system 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints