The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS

    NHTSA #RQ98013

    Status:
    PENDING

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  2. INVESTIGATION: POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

    NHTSA #RQ03001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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