Worst 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 100 | 3 | 1 | 97,117 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 39 | — | — | 99,734 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 26 | — | — | 58,581 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 21 | — | — | 56,157 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 21 | — | — | 76,183 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 20 | — | — | 67,764 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 16 | — | — | 72,166 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 13 | — | — | 65,744 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 4 | — | 91,768 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 4 | 1 | 126,909 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 11 | — | — | 140,462 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | 2 | — | 112,213 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | — | — | 35,299 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 11 | — | — | 47,711 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | 114,649 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 8 | — | 62,375 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | 65,506 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 8 | — | — | 59,920 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | 1 | — | 35,648 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 133,912 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 20,094 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 6 | — | — | 57,400 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 137,167 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 68,720 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | 29,946 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 98,020 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 32,734 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 95,888 mi | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | 117,667 mi |
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Recalls for 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
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 year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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2002 Pontiac Grand Am — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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