Does the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, the most recent reported on July 3, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM?

Owners have filed 395 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (148 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (97).

How many 2002 Pontiac Grand AM complaints mention a crash or fire?

22 of 395 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Pontiac Grand AM recalls and problems

1 recall and 395 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM.

recalls

395

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Pontiac Grand AM recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 14V400000 · reported July 3, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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 number for this recall is 14350.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system148
Exterior lighting97
Engine and engine cooling54
Service brakes, hydraulic29
Visibility23
Steering22
Air bags19
Power train13
Tires12
Engine11

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 15, 2020 · 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…

Nov 28, 2019 · 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…

Aug 31, 2019 · Air bags
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

Aug 24, 2019 · Steering · 127,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL TRANSMISSION - SHIFTS HARD, WENT OUT WITH OUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN I TRIED TO GO, IT WOULDN'T GO PAST 10 MPH AND WENT ALL THE WAY UP TO 4TH RPM. POWER STEERING LEAKS BAD.

Jan 4, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 220,000 miles
SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR IT'S HAD A STRONG GAS ODOR THAT FILLS THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. IT GETS WORSE WHEN YOU RUN THE DEFROST AND WHEN THE GAS TANK IS ON E. IT'S AN EVERYDAY STRONG GAS ODOR AND MOST OF THE TIME IT'S EVERYTIME YOU DRIVE IT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES IN ONE DAY OR HOW LONG OF A PERIOD AT A TIME.

Grand AM model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	5	675	43	14
2001	4	538	21	4
2002	1	395	22	3
2003	2	325	27	5
2004	2	293	24	7
2005	2	102	15	1

Across all years, the 2000 Grand AM has the most complaints (675). All Pontiac Grand AM years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, the most recent reported on July 3, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Grand AM?: Owners have filed 395 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (148 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (97).
How many 2002 Pontiac Grand AM complaints mention a crash or fire?: 22 of 395 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 15, 2020.