1995 Pontiac Grand Am Problems, Recalls & Reliability
587 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, alongside 1 recall campaign and 2 defect investigations. It scores 59/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 113,500 miles.
Below average
Where 1995 sits among all Grand Am years
What owners report
“The recall 00v-287 for the starter has not been repaired yet because there will be no parts available until march 2001, the consumer has replaced two batteries and one alternator and thinks the manufacturer should reimburse her for the alternator. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Grand Am
“Abs brakes failed. Also replaced rotors and drums. In addition, the fusible link in multi-function switch failed, causing vehicle to stall.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Grand Am
“Engine light started coming on, replaced parts on the car and the light still pops on.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Grand Am
“Driver's side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision (12:00) at 30 mph. Tt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Grand Am
“A fuse blew that caused transmission and air conditioner compressor to go out. Took to dealer, and they replaced fuses. But, problem still exists.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Grand Am
“Wipers failed three times while driving in rain because there is defect in the wiring harness. Yh”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Grand Am
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 40 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 114,132 miles. Half of those reports fall between 95,000 and 168,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 00V287000.
Technical service bulletins
62 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on brakes & stability and electrical — are on file for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1995 Grand Am TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
The 1995 Pontiac Grand Am drew 587 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 59/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 1995 Pontiac Grand Am problems?
The top reported problems for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am are electrical (185 complaints), brakes & stability (100), and engine (65).
At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Grand Am problems show up?
Owners most often report 1995 Pontiac Grand Am problems around 114,132 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 95,000 and 168,000 miles.
Does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.