2003 Pontiac Grand AM
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 325
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 325 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 168 |
| 1993 | 206 |
| 1994 | 384 |
| 1995 | 409 |
| 1996 | 450 |
| 1997 | 383 |
| 1998 | 172 |
| 1999 | 849 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 538 |
| 2002 | 395 |
| 2003 | 325 |
| 2004 | 293 |
| 2005 | 102 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
44% · 144 reportsMost commonly citing control module and switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Ecotec Gen I was reâengineered to be smoother and more efficient than its predecessor. Featuring an dual inâblock balance shafts, powerâsteering pump, waterâpump housing, and removable oil filter housing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-18
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and seats
Body, Brakes, and Electrical concern me. My family owned a 1999 same model vehicle, and the brakes failed us in an accident from itsâ left driver seal being punctured. Here is whatâs going on with the 2003 aside from the latter mentioned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-16
Also filed under Service brakes and structure
Exterior lighting
21% · 68 reportsMost commonly citing switch and turn signal.
Vehicle speed control
11% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Air bags
6% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tuesday, 24 apr 2007 1500 hours after workday ended, i-25 southbound at Colorado mile marker 104 right lane, weather partly cloudy with partly wet roadway, the Pontiac Grand AM 2003 I was driving at 55 MPH started front drive shaking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-07
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact's vehicle was rear ended while idling at a traffic light. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a neck injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-23
The other driver ran a red light and I t-boned her Jeep, the crash spun my Grand AM around and ripped the front end almost all the way off my car. My air-bags did not deploy I sustained damage to my shoulder that is for the rest of my life.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-13
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004-12-20Vehicle speed control04V528000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal arm and replace the accelerator and brake pedal assembly with a new assembly, if necessary. The recall began on December 20, 2004. Owners should contact…
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2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 144 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 68 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 35 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 04V528000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.