Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Grand Am.
The 1975 Pontiac Grand Am overview references a model complaint history spanning 1990 to 2005, a period that does not include the 1975 model year itself. Within that later window, annual complaints ranged from a low of 56 in 1990 to a peak of 909 in 1999, illustrating a sharp rise in reported issues by the end of the 1990s. The data shows the Grand Am nameplate's complaint profile changed dramatically over the covered years, with the 1999 model year attracting the most attention. For the 1975 vintage, this means reliability context must be drawn from the nameplate's broader trajectory rather than direct contemporary records.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 217.3 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4167 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Grand Am of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Coupe 4.9L V8 | 11.00 sec | 18.10 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.