Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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 Prix?

Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (45 complaints), followed by power train (40).

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

11 of 148 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls and problems

1 recall and 148 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.

recalls

148

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 Prix 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.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system45
Power train40
Steering24
Engine14
Service brakes11
Air bags10
Unknown or other7
Engine and engine cooling6
Structure6
Electronic stability control (ESC)5

What owners report

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

Feb 13, 2025 · Electrical system · 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact asked his daughter to remove the…

Aug 2, 2022 · Power train · 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that it was difficult to shift the vehicle into gear. There was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission fluid was flushed and…

May 15, 2022 · Unknown or other
Other unknown motor vehicles are in the same area and and different times of day monitoring my vehicle. I get car washed and park I return I have spray on the sides, hood, and directly in front of glass.

May 10, 2022 · Electrical system
The contact owned a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as she does no longer own the vehicle. There was no further information provided.

Apr 19, 2021 · Electrical system
THE CAR WILL NOT ALWAYS START. HAVE TO TURN THE KEY MANY TIMES AND THEN IT FINALLY STARTS. SOMETIMES IT STARTS RIGHT UP AND THEN SOMETIMES I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY MANY TIMES TO START.

Grand Prix model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	3	330	19	96
2003	3	106	5	37
2004	7	454	46	58
2005	1	148	11	5
2006	1	239	17	21
2007	3	220	15	18
2008	1	143	9	3

Across all years, the 2000 Grand Prix has the most complaints (461). All Pontiac Grand Prix years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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 Prix?: Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (45 complaints), followed by power train (40).
How many 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix complaints mention a crash or fire?: 11 of 148 complaints report a crash and 5 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 February 13, 2025.