2005 Pontiac Grand AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand AM years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM. That ranks 11th out of 11 Grand AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (40 complaints, 39%), typically at around 87,814 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 102owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 40 | 39% | 87,814 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 11% | 102,840 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 10% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 10% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 8% | 99,786 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 5% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 38,830 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 114,345 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 91,393 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 41,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 116,054 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 103,982 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 54,550 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 56,492 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 117,893 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that can occur in some driving conditions.
Risk: If the bolt fracture, the rear suspension linkage could detach from the knuckle and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur, particularly at higher speeds, and the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2005. Owners may 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.
Recall n140350 october ,2019 ignition stop working while on highway. Had to get towed. Won't turn anymore i almost crash because of it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the key moved from the on position to the off position. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle…
The car will not start unless a pass lock reset is performed.
All lighting comes on but car will not start. After it has been running for a while, then it will not start
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the horn failed to sound intermittently. If the steering wheel were in a straight position, the horn would work. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
Other Pontiac Grand AM years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 102 | 2 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 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 2005 Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 40 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.