Model year guide

1991 Pontiac Grand AM

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Pontiac Grand AM is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1991 Pontiac Grand AM at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined22–24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1991 Pontiac Grand AM recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

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 C…

Fix: 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).

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls NHTSA Campaign #92V043000 · 01/04/1992

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.

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

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar NHTSA Campaign #91V018000 · 04/01/1991

Fix: REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1991 Pontiac Grand AM MPG & running costs

Combined22–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,038
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,188 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1991 Pontiac Grand AM costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,190
Fuel only$15,190
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1991 Pontiac Grand AM vehicles on record

Other Pontiac Grand AM model years

1991 Pontiac Grand AM — frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Pontiac Grand AM get?

The 1991 Pontiac Grand AM has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.