Pontiac Grand Am complaints by model year
5,579 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 102 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 293 | 24 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 325 | 27 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 | 395 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 538 | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| 2000 | 675 | 43 | 14 | 5 |
| 1999 | 849 | 73 | 13 | 3 |
| 1998 | 172 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 383 | 32 | 12 | 2 |
| 1996 | 450 | 33 | 14 | 4 |
| 1995 | 409 | 59 | 43 | 1 |
| 1994 | 377 | 59 | 29 | 2 |
| 1993 | 204 | 10 | 20 | 1 |
| 1992 | 168 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| 1991 | 82 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 1990 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1988 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1996–2005. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 122 | 105 | 33 | 132 | 130 | 232 | 148 | 134 | 140 | 40 |
| Service brakes | 64 | 71 | 38 | 219 | 129 | 68 | 39 | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 74 | 83 | 23 | 133 | 111 | 75 | 54 | 24 | 12 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 20 | 12 | 2 | 68 | 157 | 98 | 97 | 65 | 53 | 12 |
| Air bags | 104 | 41 | 13 | 76 | 31 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 10 |
| Visibility | 37 | 34 | 14 | 88 | 43 | 32 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Suspension | 30 | 26 | 14 | 107 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Steering | 19 | 21 | 14 | 70 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Pontiac Grand Am recalls (32)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Grand Am model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V400000 | Jul 3, 2014 | Ignition Switch may Turn Off | 1999–2005 | 37.1% |
| 05V054000 | Feb 14, 2005 | REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLT FRACTURE | 2005 | — |
| 04V528000 | Nov 1, 2004 | GM/FMVSS 124/ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM | 2003 | — |
| 04V301000 | Jun 30, 2004 | GM/FUEL TANK WELD | 2004 | — |
| 04V036000 | Jan 27, 2004 | GM/IGNITION SWITCH | 1998 | — |
| 03V327000 | Aug 28, 2003 | GM/HAZARD WARNING SWITCH | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 03V250000 | Jul 15, 2003 | GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION | 2001 | — |
| 02V070000 | Mar 6, 2002 | GM/IGNITION SWITCH | 1996, 1997 | — |
| 00V372000 | Nov 13, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 114/SHIFT INHIBITOR | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 00V287000 | Oct 2, 2000 | GM/IGNITION SWITCH | 1994, 1995 | — |
| 00V140000 | May 18, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 201/CONSOLE COVER | 1999, 2000 | — |
| 00V116000 | Apr 18, 2000 | GM/SUSPENSION | 2000 | — |
| 98V320000 | Dec 15, 1998 | GM/STEERING WHEEL | 1999 | — |
| 98V027000 | Feb 17, 1998 | GM/FMVSS 101 | 1996 | — |
| 97V059000 | Apr 8, 1997 | GM/UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER | 1997 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Pontiac Grand Am FAQ
How many recalls has the Pontiac Grand Am had?
NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns that cover at least one Pontiac Grand Am model year from 1983 to 2005. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Pontiac Grand Am year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1999 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (849) and the 1991 the fewest (82). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Pontiac Grand Am problems?
Across the 1996–2005 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, service brakes, engine and engine cooling in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Pontiac Grand Am get?
EPA rates the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am at 21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.