2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

549

Owner Complaints

33 Crashes 3 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

28

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM

The 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM has received a total of 549 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (100 complaints), Exterior Lighting (39 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (26 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM, potentially affecting up to 5,898,759 vehicles.

Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 5,877,718 vehicles affected

Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model...

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's...

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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Recall 06E064000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 4,029 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM

549 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 100 3 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 39
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 26
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 21
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 21
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 20
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 16
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 13
Steering
Complaints: 12 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 11 4 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 11
Engine
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 11
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 8 Crashes 11 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 8
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 7
Equipment
Complaints: 6
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 5
Structure
Complaints: 5
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11318113 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 179,486 miles
MY PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4DS 3.4 LITER ENGINE 2002 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SECURITY LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & STAYS ON & THEN WHEN I SHUT IT OFF & THEN GET BACK IN CAR TO START IT , IT WOULDN'T START THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHES & I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES OR FOR IT TO GO OUT LEAVING THE CAR IN ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES OR MORE EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO START IT BUT ONCE I WAIT 10 MINUTES THE LIGHT GO'S OUT & THEN START CAR THE SECURITY LIGHT STAYS ON AGAIN WITHOUT FLASHING THEN WHEN I GET SHUT THE CAR DOWN & THEN START AGAIN THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHES AGAIN CAN'T START THE CAR AGAIN & THIS HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY NON STOP THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I PARK MY CAR AT A SHOPPING CENTER OR MY PARKING SPOT AT MY CONDO. I TRIED EVERYTHING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY UNDER THE HOOD FOR 20 MINUTES IT RESETS BUT IT STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN WITH THE SECURITY LIGHT ON WHEN I START THE CAR UP THEN HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES FOR THE SECURITY LIGHT TO STOP FLASHING THEN RESTART IT AGAIN AFTER THE STOPS FLASHING THEN IT STARTS BUT SECURITY LIGHT COMES BACK ON AGAIN. THEN IF I SHUT OFF I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES EVERY TIME . WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM PLEASE.
#11282802 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 180,000 miles
I WAS DIVING DOWN HWY 70 GOING TO PICK UP MY FIRST DELIVERY FOR THE DAY WHEN, I'M NOT SURE HOW BUT THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE ON POSTION AND FELL OUT ON FLOOR, SCARED I WAS GOING TO CRASH I HURRIEDLY REACHED DOWN AND PUT IT BACK IN AND NOTICED THE SECURITY LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND WITHIN MINUTES IT LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF, LUCKILY I AM A GOOD DRIVER AND DIDN'T CRASH BUT MANAGE TO GET OFF ROAD SAFELY. I'M SO GLAD WORSE DIDN'T HAPPEN. NOW I HAVE NO CAR AND PROBABLY LOST ALL 3 JOBS I HAD.
#11282802 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 180,000 miles
I WAS DIVING DOWN HWY 70 GOING TO PICK UP MY FIRST DELIVERY FOR THE DAY WHEN, I'M NOT SURE HOW BUT THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE ON POSTION AND FELL OUT ON FLOOR, SCARED I WAS GOING TO CRASH I HURRIEDLY REACHED DOWN AND PUT IT BACK IN AND NOTICED THE SECURITY LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND WITHIN MINUTES IT LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF, LUCKILY I AM A GOOD DRIVER AND DIDN'T CRASH BUT MANAGE TO GET OFF ROAD SAFELY. I'M SO GLAD WORSE DIDN'T HAPPEN. NOW I HAVE NO CAR AND PROBABLY LOST ALL 3 JOBS I HAD.
#11282802 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 180,000 miles
I WAS DIVING DOWN HWY 70 GOING TO PICK UP MY FIRST DELIVERY FOR THE DAY WHEN, I'M NOT SURE HOW BUT THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE ON POSTION AND FELL OUT ON FLOOR, SCARED I WAS GOING TO CRASH I HURRIEDLY REACHED DOWN AND PUT IT BACK IN AND NOTICED THE SECURITY LIGHT HAD CAME ON AND WITHIN MINUTES IT LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF, LUCKILY I AM A GOOD DRIVER AND DIDN'T CRASH BUT MANAGE TO GET OFF ROAD SAFELY. I'M SO GLAD WORSE DIDN'T HAPPEN. NOW I HAVE NO CAR AND PROBABLY LOST ALL 3 JOBS I HAD.
#11252536 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
I REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING BACK IN 2018 BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STILL ON IT HAS TO BE A AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE SINCE I PURCHASED MY FIRST CAR SINCE 2011 IT NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF

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Safety Rating for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM

General Motors, LLC has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIP5352 — ENGINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine crank no start condition. Technician may find no fuel injector pulse and Diagnostic Trouble Code P0645. Technician should inspect fuse in the under hood fuse panel, position #37. If the fuse is found open replace...

PIC3718E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification...

010864012D — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

DOOR GLASS SASH OUT OF RUN CHANNEL. *TT UPDATE. *TT

040523004 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE NOISE/CREAK DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. *TT

01522 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS TO FLOOR REPEAT SLAVE CYLINDER FAIL. SIT BULLETIN 1405756. *TT

01758 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CODE B1327 DIAGNOSTICS MISSING. *MR

100903 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

JAMMED SUNROOF THAT WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY REVISITED. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT

022603 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *TT *JB

022003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

REPEAT CONDITION OF THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0130, WHICH IS PCM DETECTED TO LOOP STATUS WAS OPEN TOO LONG. ENGINEERING WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT ANY VEHICLE BEFORE THE ACTUAL REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO REPLACING AN OXYGEN SENSOR TO REPAIR THE...

021303 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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