1989 Pontiac Grand AM electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Even replacement stop switch smokes(fails). Recall repair performed , same result. Replacement switch still no good!!!!*ak”
filed Dec 14, 2000
“The sensor which is located at the distrutor and which is used for better gas mileage malfunctioned,causing the vehicle to stall while driving or coming to a stop, which may cause an accident. Mechanic disconnected the sensor. Problem never reoccurred. Also same problems on the grand prix's. *ak”
filed Apr 7, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 40 | 39% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 140 | 48% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 134 | 41% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 148 | 37% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 232 | 43% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 130 | 19% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 132 | 16% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 33 | 19% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 105 | 27% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 122 | 27% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 120 | 29% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 71 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Pontiac Grand AM
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.