NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

1996 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,204 miles

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #5

Nov 231999

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The headlights went dim while driving, the vehicle cut off / would not restart, resulting in complete loss of power. The key was stuck in the ignition and would not go into park. Consumer was trapped in vehicle for 20 minutes because doors and windows would not open. Dealer was not contacted yet.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #4

Apr 041999

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The alternator wa snot getting enough of a charge. Had to be recharged every week. The panel lights would blink on/off. The vehicle then shut down. Had taken to dealer & the alternator was replaced, but the problem still exists.

- Woodbine, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 221996

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Electrical system failed causing the headlights and dash lights to go out.

- Smethport, PA, USA

problem #2

Mar 011997

Grand Am

  • miles
Transmission failure; vehicle experiences shifting problems, resulting in loss of control. Also, electrical system failure.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #1

Apr 021996

Grand Am

  • miles
Electrical problems, causing daytime running lights to fail, also warning lights on dash activating.

- Frederick, MD, USA

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