Recent 1996 GRAND AM Recalls

• Recall #07E021000 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
• Recall #07E015000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
• Recall #02V070000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
• Recall #98V027000 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #96V249000 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
• Recall #96V250000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Recall for 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM

  • Recall Announced MARCH 12 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E021000
  • Number Affected 742

  Summary: 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 universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an O'ring and retainer.

  Consequence: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Fix: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 26 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E015000
  • Number Affected 3,124

  Summary: 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 reversed. This condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative emission carbon canister may leak fuel.

  Consequence: A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. A fuel leak can result in a fire.

  Fix: Delphi will notify owners and replace the defective mras free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 1-877-335-7443.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E015000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Recall for 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM

  • Recall Announced MARCH 06 2002
  • NHTSA Reference #02V070000
  • Number Affected 1,589,948

  Summary: 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 produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.

  Consequence: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.

  Fix: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began March 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, Buick at 1-800-521-7300, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V070000 »

• INTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 17 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98V027000
  • Number Affected 249,420

  Summary: 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 requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "Controls And Displays."

  Consequence: The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Fix: Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V027000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 17 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V249000
  • Number Affected 424

  Summary: 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 backed out of the joint completely, rotation of the steering shaft against the connector could cause increasing looseness in the steering system and result in loss of steering and an accident.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column pinch bolt for correct torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V249000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS Recall for 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 17 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V250000
  • Number Affected 270,014

  Summary: 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 Equipment."

  Consequence: If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.

  Fix: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V250000 »