1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM Seats Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
4 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
PURCHASED CAR NEW AT END OF 97 MODEL YEAR. WITHIN FIRST SIX MONTHS RETURNED CAR SIX TIMES DUE TO DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS. PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN CORRECTED. CAR CLUNKS AS IT IS EITHER TURNED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT OR TRAVELS (SLOWLY) OVER SPEED BUMPS. ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCED PAINT PEELING FROM OUTSIDE MIRRORS, RADIO VOLUME CONTROL PROBLEMS, RADIO/CLOCK DISPLAY WORKS ONLY PART OF THE TIME, RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MOUNTING BROKE AND SLID PASSENGER INTO DASHBOARD, 2 DOOR SPORT COUPE-BOTH POWER WINDOWS MOTORS HAVE BROKEN AND BEEN REPLACED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW JUST BROKE FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS. PASSENGER WINDOW HAS ALSO STARTED TO ACT SLUGGISH. DISCOVERED LEAKY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. ANOTHER EXPENSIVE REPAIR. RAIN LEAKS INTO CAR AROUND WINDOW GASKETS WHICH ALSO MAKE A HISSING SOUND AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH. CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN WITH CARE FOR NINE YEARS(ODOMETER=80,000 MILES) AND HAS HAD OIL...
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PASSENGER SEAT TRACK/ADJUSTER ROD FAILED, AFTER REPAIR WORK COMPLETED THE UNIT FAILED AGAIN CAUSING PASSENGER TO HIT WINDSHIELD DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING.
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SEAT TRACK FAILED RESULTING IN MOVEMENT IN SEAT CAUSING INJURIES, SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTAIN.
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DESIGN FLAW OF THE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE FOR THE FRONT BASE CENTER OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, GETS HOOKED ON PANTS AS THE DRIVER IS EXITING.
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Electrical Systemignition
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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8 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
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6 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
5 complaints
Suspensionrear
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
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Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
3 complaints
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Suspension
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
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2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
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Tirestreadbelt
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
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Exterior Lighting
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Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
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Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
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Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
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Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
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Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
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Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Tiressidewall
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Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
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Visibility
1 complaint
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
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Wheelsrim
1 complaint