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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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100
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Average
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Collision Index
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94
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Average
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Theft Index
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45
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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699,617
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V287000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the ""start"" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts. A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car. Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does NOT cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,681
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NHTSA campaign number:
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94V122000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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THESE VEHICLES WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH WELDS IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT PAN ASSEMBLY THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FUEL TANK LEAKAGE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, ""FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."" THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. DEALER WILL INSTALL RIVETS ADJACENT TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SUSPECT WELDS ARE LOCATED.
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This 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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J&L Warranty Pros has no information about the original manufacturer warranty for this 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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By Professional Test Driver, NewCarTestDrive.com
We found the Pontiac Grand Am SE a worthy challenger to its more-publicized counterparts, the Accord and Camry. Though it lacks their styling and performance reputations, the Grand Am SE Sedan is impressive with its sporty, angular look and formidable engine. This sedan also offers both a driver-side air bag and ABS as standard equipment, something neither the Accord nor Camry can claim. And most important to new-sedan buyers, the Grand Am SE's base price is the lowest of the three. |
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Overview:
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With its, sporty look, responsive power plant appealing standard features such as a driver-side air bag and four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), the Pontiac Grand Am is poised to challenge its primary competitors, namely the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. And at a base price significantly lower than both sedans, the Grand Am is a good value. Pontiac's leading seller with more than 200,000 units moved in the 1993 model year-should expect to grab the attention of those not already loyal to the import competition. Although little has changed for 1994, Pontiac is now offering an optional 3.1liter V6 engine, coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission. We chose this power train for our test vehicle, a Grand Am SE Sedan. Other options we selected included air conditioning, cruise control, an electric rear-window defogger, power windows, 16-inch cast aluminum wheels and touring tires, all of which brought the total price to $16,813, up from an MSRP base price of $12,614.
Read the complete
1994 Pontiac Grand Am review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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