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Pontiac Grand Am warranty claim denied?
801 manufacturer communications on file
2 warranty extensions / campaigns 1985–2005 model years covered
If your warranty claim on a Pontiac Grand Am was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. Across the 1985–2005 model years, the manufacturer has filed 801 documented communications with NHTSA about this vehicle, including 2 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering known conditions. Technical bulletins describe recurring issues such as 4T40E/4T45E transmission shifting problems, ABS pumps running when not needed, auto door locks cycling unexpectedly, brake caliper noise, and clutches that stay to the floor — patterns the manufacturer itself has acknowledged in writing.
A denial letter is often based on a narrow reading of warranty terms or incomplete documentation, not necessarily the full picture of what's publicly on file. Many owners don't realize that service bulletins and special coverage adjustments can be used to support a reconsideration request.
ClaimRight offers a free, no-obligation assessment of your situation. We review your paperwork against the manufacturer's own published bulletins and extensions to help you understand whether your denial may be worth challenging, and what documentation could strengthen your case.
What Pontiac has documented for the Grand Am
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2008-11-01 · 08089-B
Warranty extension GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
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2008-06-01 · 08-089
Warranty extension BUICK CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC HUMMER OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC SAAB SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIV...
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· 3102A
AUTO DOOR LOCKS CYCLING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL OPERATION. *SC
· 3169
BRAKES CALIPER NOISE ON APPLY. *EH
· 3192
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1236 IS STORED. *TT
· 3253
VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT
· 3263
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE ON TURNS. *EH
· 3269
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, MISFIRE AND VALVETRAIN TICK. *TT
· 3269B
TICK NOISE AND MISFIRE DUE TO BROKEN VALVE SPRINGS. *TT
· 3323
HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION BLUE SMOKE ON ACCELERATION. TO INCLUDE 2005 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. *TT
· 3404
MACHINING DEBRIS ON THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT. *SC
· 3433
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND SEVERE ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 OR CYLINDERS 2 AND 3. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB
· 3441
4T40E/4T45E HARD TO SHIFT. *TT
· 3447
4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
· 3477
TECH 2 DISPLAYS ASTERISK FOR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT
· 3510
SUPPLEMENT TO 05-06-01-003A - WRONG THROTTLE GASKET PART NUMBER. *TT
· 3648
HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT
· 3669
M86/M94 TRANSMISSION INFORMATION TO DISASSEMBLE THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH GEAR. *AK
· 3709
SUPPLEMENT TO ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART NUMBER 12607031. *TT
· 3859
LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
· 3915
CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS TO FLOOR. *TT
· 4014
PARTS UPDATE - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DESIGN CHANGE. *KB
· 4615
ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ
2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The...
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2024-10-25 · PIP4723J
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi...
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Common questions
Why was my Pontiac Grand Am warranty claim denied?
Dealers deny claims for many reasons, including paperwork gaps, mileage or timing disputes, or disagreement over whether a condition is covered. Denials are sometimes based on incomplete review of the manufacturer's own technical bulletins or service campaigns. Reviewing the specific denial reason against documented manufacturer communications for your model can clarify whether the decision reflects the full available record.
Can a denied warranty claim be reconsidered?
Yes, reconsideration is a normal part of the warranty process. Manufacturers often issue bulletins or special coverage adjustments addressing known conditions after vehicles are already in service. If your denial involves an issue similar to one described in a published bulletin or extension, that documentation can sometimes be submitted as part of a request to revisit the decision.
What should I do after a dealer denies my claim?
Keep copies of your denial letter, repair orders, and any communication with the dealer or manufacturer. It can help to check whether your specific issue matches a published service bulletin or warranty extension for your model and year. A free assessment, like the one ClaimRight offers, can help you understand what documentation exists and what your next steps might look like.
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