Does the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, the most recent reported on July 3, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM?

Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (140 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (53).

How many 2004 Pontiac Grand AM complaints mention a crash or fire?

24 of 293 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 18 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Pontiac Grand AM recalls and problems

2 recalls and 293 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM.

recalls

293

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Pontiac Grand AM recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 14V400000 · reported July 3, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 04V301000 · reported June 30, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 2,857 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system140
Exterior lighting53
Air bags21
Structure20
Vehicle speed control18
Engine17
Steering15
Engine and engine cooling12
Power train11
Service brakes, hydraulic11

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 15, 2021 · Power train
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, [phone removed]) but all I got was endless automated messages. The one real person I talked to was rude and sounded like she was…

Jun 30, 2020 · Electrical system · 132,483 miles
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.

Jul 17, 2019 · Air bags · 130,700 miles · crash reported
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 […] AT THE TIME SHE LIVED AT […]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Jun 27, 2019 · Service brakes · 120,000 miles
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 COMING FROM THE ENGINE…

Jun 18, 2019 · Electrical system · 200,000 miles
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.

Grand AM model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	4	538	21	4
2002	1	395	22	3
2003	2	325	27	5
2004	2	293	24	7
2005	2	102	15	1

Across all years, the 2000 Grand AM has the most complaints (675). All Pontiac Grand AM years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, the most recent reported on July 3, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM?: Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (140 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (53).
How many 2004 Pontiac Grand AM complaints mention a crash or fire?: 24 of 293 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 18 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 15, 2021.