2005 Pontiac Grand AM

▲ Better than typical

2005 Pontiac Grand AM
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 102 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1983	1
1984	0
1985	4
1986	11
1987	28
1988	31
1989	44
1990	38
1991	82
1992	168
1993	204
1994	377
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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181213

DURING STARTING OR REGULAR DRIVING, THE SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON. SOON AFTER, THE CAR MAY SHUT DOWN OR WILL NOT START AT THE NEXT IGNITION CYCLE. THIS IS DUE TO A WIDELY-KNOWN FAILED PASSLOCK OR VATS SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180611

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20180611

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SWERVED TO AVOID AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140919

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050209 — suspension

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 05V054000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140908 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed