1997 Pontiac Grand AM steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When trying to start the car the steering locks up and you have to move the steering wheel back and forth for it to catch and finally will start like it keeps locking up. My son bought this car as his first car so no sure how long it has been like this doing this as we purchased from a friend and…”
filed Apr 26, 2016
“The most recent of problems is my steering went out on me while turning in to a parking lot. Had my mechanic look at it and he said it was the rack and pinion seal that caused it to pour out the fluid. I have also had many other problems such as gas leaking even though all lines were replaced…”
filed Nov 6, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 8 | 8% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 22 | 6% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 70 | 8% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 14 | 8% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 56 | 15% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 14 | 7% |
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.