1999 Daewoo Nubira vs 1999 Pontiac Grand AM
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 1999 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 849 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 155 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 73 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Daewoo Nubira | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 203 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 132 |
| Suspension | 5 | 107 |
| Visibility | 0 | 88 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 76 |
| Steering | 0 | 70 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 68 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 63 |
| Stalling | 0 | 47 |
| Overheating | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
1999 Daewoo Nubira
1999 Pontiac Grand AM
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.