Pontiac Grand AM recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 2,328 owner complaints for the Pontiac Grand AM (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (823 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (482 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 102 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 293 | 24 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 325 | 27 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 395 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 538 | 21 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 675 | 43 | 14 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (675), 2001 (538) and 2002 (395). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (102).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac Grand AM model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 823 | 6 of 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 482 | 6 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 276 | 5 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 228 | 5 of 6 | |
| Visibility | 127 | 6 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V400000 | Jul 3, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2000–2005 | 5,877,718 |
| 05V054000 | Feb 14, 2005 | Suspension: rear | 2005 | 9,402 |
| 04V528000 | Nov 1, 2004 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2003 | 92,863 |
| 04V301000 | Jun 30, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2004 | 2,857 |
| 03V327000 | Aug 28, 2003 | Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights, switch | 2000–2001 | 670,740 |
| 03V250000 | Jul 15, 2003 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2001 | 1,707,825 |
| 00V372000 | Nov 13, 2000 | Power train: manual transmission | 2000–2001 | 216 |
| 00V140000 | May 18, 2000 | Structure: body | 2000 | 487,400 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 152 complaints and a fire in 34 complaints; 132 people injured and 14 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.