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1991 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan

The 1991 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,539 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Grand Am measures 180.1 inches long on a 103.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,826 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,539 ($41,852 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L I4
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear16-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.1 in
Width66.5 in
Height52.5 in
Wheelbase103.4 in
Curb Weight2,826 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.7 in
Headroom Rear37.1 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Legroom Rear34.3 in
Shoulder Room Front54.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.1 in
Hip Room Front50.3 in
Hip Room Rear50.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1991 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac GRAND AM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

Apr 1, 1992 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.

Consequence: THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.

Remedy: REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

NHTSA campaign 92V043000

Jan 4, 1991 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Remedy: REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 91V018000

82 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac GRAND AM

Owner Complaints

82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac GRAND AM (9 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling20
Hydraulic9
Service Brakes9
Visibility9
Electrical System7
Seat Belts6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 13, 2014 · Engine Crash 2 injuries
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 (NA) PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT…”
Apr 18, 2006 · Child Seat, Unknown Or Other 1 injury
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELASTIC BANDS THAT HOLD THE PADDING TO THE SHELL OF THE SAFETY SEAT HAS BEEN PULLED LOOSE BY THE CHILD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CHILD HAS CHOKED AND BEEN SMACKED BY THE…”
Mar 8, 2005 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seat Belts Crash 1 injury
“THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. VEHICLE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. AND AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE AND LOCK. DEALER…”
Feb 7, 2005 · Suspension
“DURING INSPECTION DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER ABOUT LOOSE LOWER BALL JOINT. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM.*AK”
Sep 8, 2004 · Equipment
“MY CAR WILL CRANK UP AND DRIVE FOR HOURS BUT IF I STOP AND TURN IT OFF IT WILL NOT CRANK UP FOR 3-4 HOURS. ALSO, MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING GREAT BUT WHEN I TURNED IT ON ONE DAY IT JUST STOPPED…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 PONTIAC GRAND AM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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