Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
- Summary
- THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
- Consequence
- THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
- Remedy
- INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR
- Summary
- THE BOLTS AND NUTS WHICH ATTACH THE BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON SOME VEHICLES.
- Consequence
- THIS WOULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BEARING-HUBASSEMBLY RELATIVE TO THE REAR AXLE FLANGE AND COULD CAUSE ELONGATION ANDEVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE ATTACHING BOLTS FROM THE REAR AXLE FLANGE. IF THISWERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE AFFECTED TIRE AND WHEEL COULDTRACK ERRATICALLY, EVENTUALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE OTHER ATTACHING BOLTS. THETIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLY FASTENERS, AND REPLACE ALL THE FASTENERS ON A WHEEL IF TWO OR MORE BOLTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT LATCH
- Summary
- THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.
- Consequence
- IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.
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Owner complaints (168)
168 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 168 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 62 | 36.9% |
| Service brakes | 34 | 20.2% |
| Electrical system | 28 | 16.7% |
| Power train | 16 | 9.5% |
| Structure | 15 | 8.9% |
| Steering | 14 | 8.3% |
| Visibility | 14 | 8.3% |
| Seats | 9 | 5.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 5.4% |
| Suspension | 8 | 4.8% |
How 1992 compares with other Grand Am years
Best and worst Grand Am years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 31 | 2 |
| 1989 | 44 | 2 |
| 1990 | 38 | 0 |
| 1991 | 82 | 2 |
| 1992 | 168 | 3 |
| 1993 | 204 | 1 |
| 1994 | 377 | 2 |
| 1995 | 409 | 1 |
| 1996 | 450 | 4 |
| 1997 | 383 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 342 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 32 / 26 | $2,600 | 342 |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 29 / 22 | $3,750 | 404 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1992 Grand Am for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1992 Pontiac Grand Am FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 92V106000 (fuel system), 91V204000 (suspension), 91V182000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1992 Pontiac Grand Am problems?
Owners filed 168 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (62), Service brakes (34), Electrical system (28) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am get?
EPA rates the 2.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 22 city, 32 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1992 Grand Am compare with other years?
Among the 1988–1997 Pontiac Grand Am model years at least five years old, the 1988 drew the fewest complaints (31) and the 1996 the most (450). The 1992 drew 168. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.