2003 Pontiac Grand AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand AM years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 325 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM. That ranks 8th out of 11 Grand AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (134 complaints, 41%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 27 crashes, 5 fires, 28 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 325owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 27complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 134 | 41% | 75,000 | “ignition switch” (17%) | $850 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 65 | 20% | 81,000 | “turn signal” (42%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 11% | 45,004 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 7% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 6% | 57,247 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 5% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 5% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 4% | 60,806 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 4% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 3% | 32,079 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2% | 58,494 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 2% | 91,111 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | 47,231 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 49,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 131 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 29,450 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Pontiac Grand AM recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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 recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator lifts his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Risk: Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal arm and replace the accelerator and brake pedal assembly with a new assembly, if necessary. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Other Pontiac Grand AM years
← 2002 Grand AM · 2004 Grand AM →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 102 | 2 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 293 | 2 |
| 2003 | 325 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 395 | 1 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 538 | 4 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 675 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 849 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 172 | 1 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 383 | 2 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 450 | 4 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 409 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 134 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand AM model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.