Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Pontiac Grand AM?

Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (40 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (12).

How many 2005 Pontiac Grand AM complaints mention a crash or fire?

15 of 102 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Pontiac Grand AM recalls and problems

2 recalls and 102 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM.

recalls

102

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.

2005 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.

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 05V054000 · reported February 14, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 9,402 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system40
Exterior lighting12
Fuel system, gasoline11
Air bags10
Engine10
Steering8
Electronic stability control (ESC)5
Vehicle speed control5
Visibility5
Fuel/propulsion system4

What owners report

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

Apr 24, 2020 · Power train · 99,786 miles
RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.

Apr 24, 2020 · Electrical system · 98,000 miles
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 OPERATED AS INTENDED…

Mar 8, 2019 · Electrical system · 219,000 miles
THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS A PASS LOCK RESET IS PERFORMED.

Mar 2, 2019 · Electrical system · 219,000 miles
ALL LIGHTING COMES ON BUT CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE, THEN IT WILL NOT START

Dec 13, 2018 · Electrical system
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…

Grand AM model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2005 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Pontiac Grand AM?: Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (40 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (12).
How many 2005 Pontiac Grand AM complaints mention a crash or fire?: 15 of 102 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 24, 2020.