1999 Pontiac Grand AM suspension problems
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was backing up slowly out of a parking spot. As I turned me wheel to the right, I heard a very loud noise. It sounded like a pop or a crack. It was midnight so I couldn't see anything wrong when I inspected my vehicle. As I was driving home I heard a loud scraping sound. As I would break it got…”
filed Nov 4, 2013
“Car the worst. I've sunk more $ in2 it than she cost to buy. $15,000 at lst. Head gasket x2. Intake manifold x2 window parts x2 brakes, pads rotors engine replaced in 2009 by quack mechanic on advice from a friend car 3 mths on lift! Cost $1000 a yr 2 pass nys inspection had catalytic converter &…”
filed Sep 4, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 34 | 5% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 30 | 7% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 12 | 3% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.