The service and repair manual for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am — 3.1L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.1L V6 — OHV 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Coupe 2-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · GT Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 672 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Grand Am manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 98
- General Information 1,543
- Accessories & Equipment 239
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 150
- Body & Frame 123
- Maintenance 43
- Brakes 259
- Restraints 166
- Drivelines & Axles 20
- Steering 152
- Electrical 147
- Suspension 61
- Engine Mechanical 177
- Transmission 494
- Engine Performance 1,843
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 192
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Grand Am
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E015000A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. a fuel leak can result in a fire.
- Exterior Lighting — hazard flashing warning lights · 96V250000If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped in.
- Steering — steering wheel/handle bar · 96V249000An undertorqued pinch bolt can rattle and cause looseness in the steering system. if the pinch bolt.
- Interior Lighting · 98V027000The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control.
- Fuel System, Other — storage › tank assembly › pressure relief devices · 07E021000Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 02V070000If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and th.
Owners have filed 672 complaints and Pontiac has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Grand Am. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Grand Am manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Grand Am?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 3.1L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the SE Coupe 2-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, GT Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1996 Grand Am problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Grand Am, covering fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1996 Grand Am wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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