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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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Rear Seat
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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
1999 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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$
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0
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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1445
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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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$
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291
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Rear into pole
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$
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1066
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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701
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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
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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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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101
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Average
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Collision Index
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100
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Average
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Theft Index
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16
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Substantially 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
1999 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
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1999 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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12-15-1998
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Units potentially affected:
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217
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V320000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened. This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.
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This 1999 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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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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This 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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A vastly improved chassis backs up bold new looks.
By Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief, NewCarTestDrive.com
The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am is a vast improvement over the previous model. Ride quality has been improved substantially and, though we did not get an opportunity to fully test its handling dynamics, the suspension seems to control the wheels more precisely than before. Its new interior is more attractive and more comfortable and new features add convenience.All this comes at little cost as prices for the 1999 model have essentially remained unchanged over 1998 levels. When that is weighed against the improved driving experience, the all-new 1999 Pontiac Grand Am has a lot to offer. Bold new styling makes the 1999 Grand Am look even sportier than the 1998 model. Now it has the hardware to back those looks up. |
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Overview:
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Pontiac is launching a totally new Grand Am for 1999 with new exterior styling, a redesigned interior, a re-engineered chassis and suspension, a bigger optional V6 engine, and more convenience features. Dealers are moving the '98 models out as fast as possible to make way for the new one, which is beginning to arrive in showrooms and roll out onto the streets now. Bold, new styling with aggressive ribbed body work is designed to draw even more attention to this sporty compact than before. Redesigned interiors make it more comfortable, while new convenience features make life a little easier. But the best news for the Grand Am is its re-engineered chassis and suspension tuning, which improve handling and ride comfort substantially over previous models.
Read the complete
1999 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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