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1996 Pontiac Grand Am: Quick Overview
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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 1996 |
| Make | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Am |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | LANSING - SOUTH PLANT |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 2954 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | L82 |
| Engine Size | 2.4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Have?
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How long will the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Prices and Market Value
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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Cost of Ownership
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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
15.2 gallons
City Mileage
20 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
30 miles/gallon
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Recalls & Defects
Electrical System:ignition:switch
Recall date
2002-03-06
Recall no.
02v070000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Interior Lighting
Recall date
1998-02-17
Recall no.
98v027000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Remedy
Dealers Will RUN A Diagnostic Test ON THE Lamp Control Module And, IF Necessary, Replace IT.
Notes
Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin During February 1998.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, Buick AT 1-800-521-7300,pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BAR
Recall date
1996-12-17
Recall no.
96v249000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Steering Column Pinch Bolt FOR Correct Torque And, IF Necessary, Tighten THE Bolt TO THE Specified Torque.
Notes
Owner Notification:owner Notification Will Begin During January 1997. Note: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 Buick AT 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights
Recall date
1996-12-17
Recall no.
96v250000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Remedy
Dealers or Vehicle Owners Will Inspect FOR Proper Function OF THE Hazard Warning Lamps. IF Necessary, Dealers Will Replace THE Hazard Lamp Switch.
Notes
Owner Notification:owner Notification Will Begin During January 1997. Note: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 Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737, Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537, or Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Recall date
2007-02-26
Recall no.
07e015000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Delphi Fuel Pump Modules and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON Vehicles Manufactured BY General Motors Corporation.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Recall date
2007-03-12
Recall no.
07e021000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Delphi Fuel Pressure Regulators and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed BY General Motors.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Insurance
Insurance for a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am a Good Sedan?
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