The 1989 Pontiac Grand Am has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 170,601 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE.
REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
LEAKING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Transmission locking torque converter solenoid does not allow torque converter to unlock resulting in engine stall when stopping. Replaced solenoid. Replaced slapping timing chain and timing chain guides. Changed oil after repair. Drove the car about 100 miles when 3 rod bearings spun. One half of…”
“Transmission locking torque converter solenoid does not allow torque converter to unlock resulting in engine stall when stopping. Replaced solenoid. Replaced slapping timing chain and timing chain guides. Changed oil after repair. Drove the car about 100 miles when 3 rod bearings spun. One half of…”
“After the engine overheated, the vehicle caught on fire. (ohio traffic crash report #10-90-577) *yh”
“After the engine overheated, the vehicle caught on fire. (ohio traffic crash report #10-90-577) *yh”
“I killed it at a service station gonna get some water and it has never started since then. The gas comes out of hose when disconnected from injector but connect the line back and the fuel injection doesnt get gas. I am a single mothe who can not afford this type of thing. A man pulled in service…”
“Vehicle was parked at side of house. Consumer went back into house, and a few minutes later, a neighbor knocked on door notifying him that vehicle was on fire. Fire was coming from engine carpartment. Fire department was notified, and there was an investigation. No injuries to reported. *ak”
“While traveling n on I-295 between I-10 and commonwealth ave, rr tire started vibrating and bouncing. Tread then separated from the tire, throwing me into a left hand circle. I went from outside north bound lane into grassy medium, crossing three lanes and doing a complete 360 degree spin. I was…”
“Inner rear support that holds vehicle up rusted around the spring and strut. Vehicle had no support. Consumer has contacted the dealership.*ak”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Pontiac Grand Am as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.