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2002 Pontiac Grand AM Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 395 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, most often about the electrical (38% of complaints, typically around 80,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Grand AM model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2002 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Electrical
148 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
: the contact stated the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on a previous incident who determined the ignition anti-theft switch had to be replaced. The defect recurred and the vehicle was towed to the dealership and remained there without a solution from the manufacturer. Updated…
I have a common issue with my 2002 Pontiac Grand AM as well. There have been several times I have gotten into my car to leave for work and have had to wait 10, 20 or even 25 minutes until the security light on the dash cuts off before I can start my car. Initially, I thought it was the battery or the starter; that is…
Lights
99 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights, tail lights, back up lights.
I purchased my 2002 used with 73k miles 12/09. After approximately 4k miles just driving to and from work I took an 800 mi road trip. When the car got up to running temperature in humidity the turn signals didn't function. I stopped and checked to make sure there weren't any blown bulbs or fuses, but there weren't…
Clicking noise coming from behind hazard switch in 2002 Pontiac grand-am. Found a recall with related information on this vehicle, however, gm-Pontiac show no recall with my VIN# and never received letter to have replaced.
Engine
65 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
My 2002 Pontiac Grand AM has an oil leak in intake manifold and front crank seal. The car is less than 4 years with 66000 miles. I have had alot of problems with this car since I bought it new. I understand this is a constant problem with this car 3.4 engine. Why isn't anything being done about this? I had a 1997 gran…
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated the intake manifold gasket was leaking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not…
Brakes
40 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc, conventional.
I have a 2002 Grand AM gt, and the ABS light started coming on, took to two diff repair shops (one was a midas) and both told me the right front bearings and ABS sensor had to be replaced, and prob the left on in next cpl months. Also took the car to a gm dealer, estimate of $475 for right bearing and sensor, and prob…
Leaving work on december 19, 2007 I applied brakes for approaching traffic signal. Brakes seemed to lock without slowing down or stopping my vehicle. I tried three times applying increasing pressure and the car would not stop. Finally, after 4th attempt, brake seemed to give and slow/stop my vehicle. I was within…
Visibility and wipers
23 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The window sash channels have broken on my 2002 Pontiac Grand AM. This is the component that holds the window glass in place. The car barely has passed 50,000 miles and the windows will no longer stay up. The Pontiac dealer will repair the piece for $150 each window.
Since we purchased our Pontiac Grand AM in april 2002 we have had several items fail that I feel should not have. The fuel pump and fuel relay? Failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. Twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. The dash is peeling up at the base…
Steering
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist system, linkages, column.
While driving consumer lost power steering. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. It was stated that power steering pump failed. Power steering pump was replaced.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact attempted to lower the tilt of the steering wheel and it suddenly became stuck in the high position. The vehicle was uncomfortable to drive. He has not had the vehicle inspected by a mechanic or the dealer. The failure mileage was 78,200.
Air bags
19 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Auto acc. 2002 potiac Grand AM crashed into side of 1985 buick lasabre 4 door at 30 m p h and the air bags did not deploy. The full extent of injuries have not been determined . 1. Positive diagnoses is cervical injury hyperextensionflexion 2. Knees mri scheduled
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle which flipped over and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no…
Wheels and tires
17 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim, hub, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Goodyear and Pontiac have had issues with tires that were installed on the Grand AM gt since 1999. There is a problem with the rain grove that cuases the tires to slowly become defective by causing a rubbing situation. No recall issued and will only replace two front tires since the issue starts there. Will only…
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle's right front wheel made a rubbing noise. Updated 10/4/2006 - the dealer has rotated, balanced and mounted new tires on the vehicle but the noise continued. The calipers had to be resurfaced and lubed. Goodyear eagle r4a.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Gm's number for this recall is 14350.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on july 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 chevrolet impala and monte carlo, 1997-2003 chevrolet malibu, 2004-2005 malibu classic, 1999-2004 oldsmobile alero, 1998-2002 oldsmobile intrigue, 1999-2005 pontiac grand am and 2004-2008 pontiac grand prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Turn signal failures
Summary
In december 2004, gm issued a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327. The policy covered turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurred first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. Gm sent letters to owners starting december 30, 2004.in january 2006, gm will update the special policy to include my 2002 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v-327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch.gm will send letters to o
Questions about the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (148 complaints, typically around 80,500 miles); lights (99 complaints, typically around 78,500 miles); engine (65 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Pontiac Grand AM?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Grand AM model year since 2000, with 395 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.