Does the 1978 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Pontiac Grand AM recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Pontiac Grand AM?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Pontiac Grand AM recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Pontiac Grand AM. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Pontiac been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pontiac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Pontiac Grand AM recalls, newest first

October 24, 2007NHTSA 07E088000121,680 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing HP4 and HP8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 29, 1985NHTSA 85V0480001,810,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders

Summary: Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.
Remedy: Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 13, 1978NHTSA 78V139000333,619 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 24, 1978NHTSA 78V1150001,643 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Summary: Incorrect head restraints may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts".
Remedy: Dealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 1977NHTSA 77V181000636 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders

Summary: The rear brake wheel cylinder retainer on the involved vehicles may not have been properly installed. Should the wheel cylinder retainer become completely disengaged, the wheel cylinder could move outboard causing a loss of brake fluid and a loss of rear braking action.
Remedy: The dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Pontiac Grand AM were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1978 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Pontiac Grand AM recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Pontiac Grand AM?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.