NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

1999 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 1 of 2)

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Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,167 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #27

Jun 212019

Grand Am

  • 268,500 miles

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

The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving about 60 mph, the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier that was pushed over to the contact's lane, following an accident that involved two trucks. The passenger's air bag deployed. No other air bag deployed, including the driver's. there was no warning. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor abrasions on the upper left shoulder and a big bump on the back. The contact would be going to the doctors ata a later point in time. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 268,500.

- Janesville, WI, USA

problem #26

Mar 152016

Grand Am

  • 149,000 miles
Ignition frozen, unable to move vehicle without tow. No shift realease, and unsafe in the event of engine stall on open roadways. Vehicle is dead once you shift into park to restart.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #25

Mar 312013

Grand Am

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a sidewall. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Perry, GA, USA

problem #24

Oct 182014

Grand Am

  • 141,000 miles

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

TL-the contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph attempting to avoid a crash, the power brakes failed causing the contact to crash into a vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not aare of any injuries sustained or if a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 141,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #23

Mar 052010

Grand Am

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a median. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). A police report was filed and the contact sustained minor injuries from the seat belt. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Center, KY, USA

problem #22

Sep 292013

Grand Am

  • 177,000 miles
The contact owned a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving 25 mph, the contact lost control on a sharp turn and caused the vehicle to flip and crash into a ditch. The front air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the front passenger were injured, but did not need medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a repair facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

- Ownesboro, KY, USA

problem #21

Jun 012014

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Driving down the road ABS, battery and air bag lights come on 99-2005 Pontiac Grand Am have a common problem with water going through blower motor going on to the floor the air bag module located under the carpet on the passenger side gets wet causing air bag failure this is a safety issue that needs addressed again a common problem General Motors has known about but all they did was create a service bulletin to fix water leak which still doesn't save air bag if you don't catch the leak.

- Saint Joe, IN, USA

problem #20

Dec 302011

Grand Am

  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the front driver's air bag unexpectedly deployed. The contact was involved in a crash as a result. The contact suffered injuries as a result of the air bag deployment and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The vehicle was driven home and the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

- Liberty, MS, USA

problem #19

Mar 072007

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving 35 mph the contact drove over a manhole cover, causing the driver's side airbag to deploy. The airbag warning light was not illuminating prior to the incident. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled since the airbag deployed. The contact could provide a copy of police report and photos.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #18

Aug 152006

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles
Air bags deployed without an accident or front end damage. Dealer inspected vehicle after incident and could not explain why air bags deployed.

- Tecumseh, Mi 49286, MI, USA

problem #17

Nov 152002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles

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

1)second time they cleaned injectors advisor said it was because I used 89 octane instead of 87 (2 digital readout on radio becomes illegible covered by fid. I declined repairs (3 air bag they found sir coil bad I declined to pay $400 for repairs should have been covered by fid or GM has never been deployed.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #16

Apr 152004

Grand Am

  • miles
This is a general complaint about airbags. I was in medium grade accident and airbags deployed. I was traveling at maybe 10mph. The seat belt was plenty of protection. The airbags deployed knocking me unconcious for a few minutes and I have severe pain from this.

- Stuart, IA, USA

problem #15

Feb 132004

(reported on)

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
Consumer complained about an intake manifold gasket leak. Consumer worried that the leak may damage the engine. In two 2 1/2 years, the consumer replaced the alternator, water pump, serpentine belt, two throttle position sensors, ignition coils, thermostat, 1 module, battery, and the airbag was gradually coming out without force.

- Castle Hayne, NC, USA

problem #14

Sep 112003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I was in an accident and my air bags did not go off I tried to call GM and they would not help me at all.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #13

Mar 202003

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Had coolant leak from intake gasket at 65,000 miles. Horn does not work again (been to shop 3 times previously) 2 times could not duplicate, 1 time replaced spring in switch. This was while under warranty, now that it is not under warranty, the dealership has asked me to pay $188.34 to fix a short under the airbag. This short had to exist previous to the warranty expiring. I have never opened the steering wheel cover. Also, when vehicle was less than 2 years old, the brakes would pulse and make heavy rumbling noise whenever trying to depress the brakes going down a very minor hill. Had dealer replace pads, still exhibited same behavior.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #12

Dec 302002

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The day of this accident neither one of my airbags deployed, I was wondering if that was a defect or what?

- Lagrange, MO, USA

problem #11

Oct 042002

Grand Am

  • miles
Injectors cleaned 2 times was told by service advisor john eisenreich engine missing was because I used 5 gallons of bp 89 fuel instead of 87 said this engine can't run on 89 fuel air bag they found bad sir coil should have been covered by F.I.D. or GM I declined paying for the repair this item should be covered.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #10

Oct 112002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states his wife was driving when she got rear ended, causing her to hit another automobile in the back. He states that her air bags did not deploy. Driver states she was not moving at all. Driver was injuried as well as a 10 year old passenger who was riding in the front passenger seat.

- Tamarac, FL, USA

problem #9

Mar 152002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While consumer's vehicle was in a stand still position another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end truck in front. Upon impact, air bags deployed. Manual stated air bag should not deploy on a rear end collision. Consumer believes faulty sensors are the reason for air bag deployment.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #8

Feb 262002

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn is located beneath the SRS module. Pressing the horn at the SRS module will not work. When lock button on the security is pressed horn will sound off. Cruise control and airbag do seem to be affected. Dealer was notified and are inspecting clockspring.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

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