Does the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am have any recalls?

The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am?

672 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am?

There are 66 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am.

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

SE Coupe 2-Door
GT Sedan 4-Door
SE Sedan 4-Door
GT Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

3.1L 189Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
2.4L 2392CC 146Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #07E01500026/02/2007Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERS

Consequence

A STALLED VEHICLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH

NHTSA #96V25000017/12/1996Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQ

Consequence

IF THESE LAMPS WERE NOT FLASHING, OTHER VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN

Remedy

DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSAR

NHTSA #96V24900017/12/1996Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

AN UNDERTORQUED PINCH BOLT CAN RATTLE AND CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. IF THE PINCH BOLT

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN TH

NHTSA #98V02700017/02/1998Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQU

Consequence

THE INTERIOR LAMPS COMING ON UNEXPECTEDLY COULD STARTLE A DRIVER CAUSING A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

NHTSA #07E02100012/03/2007Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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 UNI

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.

NHTSA #02V07000006/03/2002Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES P

Consequence

IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND TH

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE

TSB #10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

TSB #10171318

TSB #10170494

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

TSB #10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

TSB #10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

TSB #10165876

TSB #10157018

TSB #10154641

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Showing the 8 most recent of 66 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20100629Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported3 injured

I WAS TRAVELING ALONG THE HIGHWAY GOING EXACTLY 60 MPH WHEN SOMETHING POPPED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE ( ALL PASSENGERS WERE IN SEAT BELTS) WE SLID DOWN A DITCH HITTING A LIGHT POLE CAU

20100409Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported3 injured

WATER GETTING INTO VEHICLE SOMEWHERE BEHIND FIREWALL. STARTED APPROXIMATELY 1YR. AGO. CAUSED ALL LIGHTS ON DASH TO LIGHT UP, NOW VEHICLE WILL NOT START, COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE PONTIAC FIX, ALTHOU

20100409Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECrash reported3 injured

WATER GETTING INTO VEHICLE SOMEWHERE BEHIND FIREWALL. STARTED APPROXIMATELY 1YR. AGO. CAUSED ALL LIGHTS ON DASH TO LIGHT UP, NOW VEHICLE WILL NOT START, COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE PONTIAC FIX, ALTHOU

20100409Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEMCrash reported3 injured

WATER GETTING INTO VEHICLE SOMEWHERE BEHIND FIREWALL. STARTED APPROXIMATELY 1YR. AGO. CAUSED ALL LIGHTS ON DASH TO LIGHT UP, NOW VEHICLE WILL NOT START, COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE PONTIAC FIX, ALTHOU

20100409Component: STRUCTURECrash reported3 injured

WATER GETTING INTO VEHICLE SOMEWHERE BEHIND FIREWALL. STARTED APPROXIMATELY 1YR. AGO. CAUSED ALL LIGHTS ON DASH TO LIGHT UP, NOW VEHICLE WILL NOT START, COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE PONTIAC FIX, ALTHOU

Showing the 5 most serious of 672 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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