1997 Pontiac Grand AM exterior lighting problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand am. While driving 30-35 mph, the vehicle shut off and on three different times. The windows would not roll up and down properly unless controlled by the driver's side control swtich. The fog lights do not work as well and the fuses are charred. The vehicle…”
filed Feb 12, 2008
“Owner washing vehicle when front headlight lens cover fell off while parked. This caused the light bulb to be exposed.*ak”
filed Jul 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 12 | 12% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 53 | 18% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 65 | 20% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 97 | 25% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 98 | 18% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 157 | 23% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 68 | 8% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 20 | 4% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 31 | 8% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 23 | 6% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.