Sell your 1999 Pontiac Grand Am for cash

The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am is a compact car that came with a choice of 2.4L 4-cyl and 3.4L 6-cyl engines. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am at a glance

Body styleCompact Cars
Engines2.4L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy18–19 city / 26–28 highway / 20–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,900–$3,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂386–444 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Grand Am's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a compact car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Grand Am. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the service brakes, hydraulic, typically around 37,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Electrical SystemJul 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V400000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are…

Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

StructureMay 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V140000

Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.

SteeringDec 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V320000

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.

Risk: This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 1999 Grand Am problems

Owners have filed 849 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am with NHTSA. 73 reports involved a crash and 13 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 60 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic72
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic68
  • Electrical System54
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic53
  • Visibility52
  • Air Bags51

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic37,000 mi
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic38,000 mi
  • Electrical System94,000 mi
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic10,000 mi
  • Visibility77,000 mi
  • Air Bags80,000 mi

1999 Pontiac Grand Am service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 155 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Service Brakes21
  • Structure11
  • Unknown or Other10
  • Suspension8
  • Equipment7
  • Side/Rear7

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · 17-NA-073

    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · PIP4723F

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2020 · PIP4723D

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2019 · 19NA273

    This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am.

Exterior LightingRQ04005 · opened Jun 2004, closed Nov 2004

Turn signal failures

Gm conducted a recall (NHTSA recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, Grand Am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this invest

SuspensionEA03021 · opened Nov 2003, closed Oct 2004

Front suspension coil spring fracture

The failure rate of the subject vehicles is low relative to past odi investigations.the engineering analysis is therefore closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to

SuspensionPE03031 · opened Jul 2003, closed Nov 2003

Front suspension coil spring fracture

The subject vehicles are equipped with a coil spring-over-strut front suspension with the spring itself resting in compression between two polymer isolators.pe03-031 was opened to investigate reports of fracture of this spring.the fractures occur in the first active coil above the lower isolator and apparently originat

Selling a 1999 Grand Am: questions

How much is a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Grand Am that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Grand Ams that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Grand Am with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Grand Am?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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