2004 Pontiac Grand AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand AM years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. That ranks 9th out of 11 Grand AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (140 complaints, 48%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 7 fires, 18 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 293owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 140 | 48% | 92,000 | “ignition switch” (20%) | $950 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 53 | 18% | 68,000 | “turn signal” (51%) | $540 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 7% | 90,425 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 7% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 6% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 5% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 4% | 61,599 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 4% | 82,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 4% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 3% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 3% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 2% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2% | 128,579 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 2% | 18,490 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 2% | 20,235 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 31,600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 178,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 41,973 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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.
NHTSA # 14V400, Mfg. Campaign # N140350 Was informed about this recall and called the number given to me by Pontiac (South County Buick GMC 2202 National City Blvd. National City CA 91950, [redacted]) but all I got was endless automated messages. The one real person I talked to was rude and sounded…
On multiple occasions, i have to go through a timely security re-set procedure due to the system disabling my ability to start my car. I have read that this is a recurring issue with other car owners like mine. The vehicle is stationary when this happens. It happens at random times. *tr
I was the owner of the car and someone else was driving and filed a claim. I want to know why i did not get anything in the law suit her name is [xxx] at the time she lived at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. The contact exited the interstate and attempted to brake as the transmission made an abnormally loud sound. The contact pulled into a fuel station, raised the hood, and observed smoke…
I pulled up to a stop light and my car just shut off. I tried to start it several times but all i got was a click. The ignition isn't catching.
Other Pontiac Grand AM years
← 2003 Grand AM · 2005 Grand AM →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 102 | 2 |
| 2004 | 293 | 2 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 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 2004 Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 140 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.