2005 Pontiac Grand am problems
The Pontiac Grand Am is a car model that was produced by Pontiac in various years between 1973 and 2005. Produced as a RWD mid-size car on the LeMans GM A platform in its first two generations, the Grand Am name was reused for a FWD compact car for its last three generations.
The platform actually began development intended to be the next generation GTO, but the muscle car era was drawing to a close. So, Pontiac decided to make this model America's answer to European luxury|sports sedans. The Grand Am (GA) name was derived from two other Pontiacs; "Grand" signifying Grand Prix luxury, and "Am" for Trans Am performance.
These first generation GAs had some innovative features, including a deformable urethane nose (an evolution of the Endura bumper pioneered on the 1968 GTO), and was one of only three GM cars (Olds Cutlass Salon, Chevy Monte Carlo S) to debut radial-ply tires (RTS - Radial Tuned Suspension) as standard equipment. The intermediate sized Grand Am was canceled in 1980 when it was replaced by the Pontiac 6000.
A compact-sized Grand Am, based on the GM N-platform, was released in 1985, replacing the Pontiac Phoenix. It became Pontiac's best selling car and was later replaced by the Pontiac G6, so named as it was intended to be the 6th generation of the Grand Am.
All 1973–1975 Grand Ams were built in Pontiac, Michigan at Pontiac's main assembly plant. The 1978-1980 Grand Ams were built in Pontiac, Michigan at Pontiac's main assembly plant and in Atlanta, Georgia at GMAD Lakewood. All Grand Ams between 1985 and 2005 were built in Lansing, Michigan at the Lansing Car Assembly.
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Common 2005 Pontiac Grand am problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, several common problems have been reported:
- Cracked Intake Manifold Gasket: Another significant problem reported by owners is a cracked intake manifold gasket leading to coolant leaks in many Pontiac engines. This issue can result in engine overheating, loss of coolant, and potential engine damage. It's essential to address this problem promptly to prevent further issues with the vehicle.
- Electrical Issues: Owners have complained about various electrical problems in the Pontiac Grand Am, such as issues with the instrument panel lighting due to a faulty panel dimmer module. Electrical issues can be challenging to diagnose and repair, impacting the overall functionality and safety of the vehicle.
- Cooling System Concerns: Cooling system problems, including leaking coolant due to a cracked intake manifold gasket, have been reported by owners. Issues with the cooling system can lead to engine overheating, reduced performance, and potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Interior Quality: Some owners have expressed dissatisfaction with the interior quality of the Pontiac Grand Am, highlighting issues with fit and finish, as well as the use of cheap-looking plastics throughout the cabin. While this may not affect the vehicle's performance, it can impact the overall comfort and aesthetics of the car.
These common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am can vary in severity and cost of repair. Addressing these issues promptly and ensuring regular maintenance can help prolong the lifespan of the vehicle and maintain its performance and reliability.
How reliable is a Pontiac Grand Am?
It's reliable, but not as reliable as a Camry. In blending a Grand Prix and a Trans Am, Pontiac have developed a car that's good at everything, and great at nothing. Fun to drive and priced to move, the Grand Am delivers a sporty feel and a comfortable ride.
How many miles will a Grand Am last?
Drivers generally report a minimum mileage of 200,000 before the expensive repairs start to pile up, while some have passed 300,000. Expect to hit anywhere from 225,000 to 250,000 on the original engine and powertrain before your Grand Am is ready for retirement.
Why did they stop making Pontiac Grand Am?
Another factor leading to the Grand Am's cancellation were plans for all 1976 Pontiac A-body cars receiving the newly approved rectangular headlights, which would necessitate a complete redesign of the Grand Am's Endura nose and Pontiac officials decided that the expense of such a redesign could not be justified based ...
What was the last year they made the Pontiac Grand Am?
The Pontiac Grand AM is a mid-size sedan produced by Pontiac from 1973 to 2005.
How reliable is a Pontiac Grand Am?
It's reliable, but not as reliable as a Camry. In blending a Grand Prix and a Trans Am, Pontiac have developed a car that's good at everything, and great at nothing. Fun to drive and priced to move, the Grand Am delivers a sporty feel and a comfortable ride.
What engine is in a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
The GT coupe holds a 175-horsepower, 3.4-liter Ram Air V-6 with cold-air induction.
How long do Pontiac Grand Ams last?
How Long Will the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am Last? Drivers generally report a minimum mileage of 200,000 before the expensive repairs start to pile up, while some have passed 300,000. Expect to hit anywhere from 225,000 to 250,000 on the original engine and powertrain before your Grand Am is ready for retirement.
Why did they stop making Pontiac Grand Am?
Since Grand Am was an "in-between", its sales declined and the model was discontinued in 1975.
2005 Pontiac Grand am car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Grand am problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Gasoline problems
- Fuel system problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Pontiac Grand am vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Pontiac Grand am
The NHTSA has received 102 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Pontiac Grand am. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Pontiac Grand am vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-02
- VIN: 1G2NE52E85M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-03
- VIN: 1G2NE52E85M
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: RECALL N140350 OCTOBER ,2019 IGNITION STOP WORKING WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET TOWED. WON'T TURN ANYMORE I ALMOST CRASH BECAUSE OF IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-18
- VIN: 1G2NV12EX5M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS A PASS LOCK RESET IS PERFORMED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-18
- VIN: 1G2NV12EX5M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ALL LIGHTING COMES ON BUT CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE, THEN IT WILL NOT START
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-01
- VIN: 1G2NE52E45M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-10
- VIN: 1G2NE52E65M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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. IT IS NOT DUE TO USER ERROR, AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF NOT FATAL AT THE WRONG TIME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-12
- VIN: 1G2NE52F65M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: "TAKATA INFLATE" MY CAR HAS TO GET A BOOST DAILY BUT ONCE AND NOW IT WHEN CAR IS IN THE ON POSTION IT WILL NOT MAKE A SOUND BUT ALL THE PANEL LIGHTS COME .IF YOU TURN ON HEAD LIGHTS INSIDE PANEL WILL NOT COME BUT TURN OFF LIGHTSOR TAKE OUT KEY IT WILL LIGHT UP ON THE PANEL
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-13
- VIN: 1G2NE52F85M
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOWNS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-06
- VIN: 1G2NE52E45M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. A YEAR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-12
- VIN: 1G2NE52595M
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING ROUGHLY AND DECELERATING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED; HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFCATURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-01
- VIN: 1G2NE52E85M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: WILL NOT TURN OVER UNLESS YOU LEAVE THE KEY ON FOR 8 MINUTES-PASS LOCK ISSUE I AM TOLD AND IS QUITE PREVALENT.....WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL????
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-15
- VIN: 1G2NV12E25M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A TWO DOOR GRAND AM AND BOTH WINDOWS ARE MESSED UP WHERE THEY WILL NOT POWER UP OR DOWN. THIS HAS PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED TO ME WHERE A PLASTIC BRACKET SNAPPED OFF INSIDE THE DOOR CAUSING THE WINDOW TO NOT WORK. THE WINDOW IS OFF THE TRACK AND SOMETHING IS BROKEN ON THE INSIDE CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH PONTIAC GRAND AMS. IT HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED BUT GM HAS NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL ON IT. I FEEL IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS I CAN'T USE EITHER WINDOW, DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE, IN MY CAR.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-02
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: * THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OCCASIONS * I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM I HAD THE RACK CHANGED AS THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE STEERING RACK & PINION TO THE FRAME HAD BROKE AT THE WELD AS WELL AS THE FRONT PART OF WHERE STEERING RACK & PINION ATTACH TO THE FRAME SO I TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC HE PUT A BRAND NEW RACK IN THE CAR AS WELL AS A NEW FRAME NOW ABOUT 4 1/2 MONTHS LATER (LAST WEEK) NOTICED VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERING PROPERLY, MY WIFE HAD THAN WENT AND PICKED THE 2 GIRLS UP FROM SCHOOL AND ON THE WAY HOME SHE MADE A TURN TO PULL IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WOULDN'T STEER AT ALL I DID GET THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HAD JACKED IT UP AND NOTICED THAT YET AGAIN THE FRAME ( WHICH IS ONLY 4 1/2 MONTHS OLD )WAS BROKE IN THE FRONT WHERE THE RACK ATTACHES TO THE FRAME WAS SNAPPED RIGHT OFF AND THE BACK ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ARE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF AS WELL AS THE THE STABILIZER BAR BOLT AND BUSHING THAT ATTACH IT TO THE CONTROL ARE WERE COMPLETELY GONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE I HAVE NOW HAVE TO SEND THE VEHICLE YET AGAIN TO THE MECHANIC FOR REPAIR I HAVE HAD THE CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AS WELL AS ALL BUSHING ETC.. IN CASE THAT SOMETHING HAD BEEN TWISTED, OUTTER & INNER TIE RODS HAVE BEEN CHANGED AS WELL AS FRONT STRUTS AND 4 BRAND NEW TIRES AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN DONE ON THE VEHICLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-06
- VIN: 1G2NE52E45M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-31
- VIN: 1G2NE52E25M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE LOCK IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-27
- VIN: 1G2NE52EX5M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2NE52E45M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000. UPDATED 02/26/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURES BEGAN TO OCCUR AFTER HAVING A SAFETY RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED. *JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2NE52E55M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: I'M NOT SURE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE MADE THE LOCAL ISSUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-18
- VIN: 1G2NE52E05M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WOULD NOT START AND MECHANIC ADVISED SECURITY SYSTEM WAS NOT ALLOWING IGNITION. REQUIRED A "SECURITY RELEARN PROCEDURE".
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-15
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-28
- VIN: 1G2NW12E95M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIR WORK AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-01
- VIN: 1G2NE52E05M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS CAR. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2006, THERE WAS NO HORN AT THAT TIME. SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-11
- VIN: 1G2NE52E75M
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL STUCK AND DID NOT RETURN BACK UP. INSTEAD IT STAYED DOWN AS THOUGH IT WAS STILL BEING DEPRESSED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY GRAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT TOWARDS ME TO TRY AND RETURN IT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. THIS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND I HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED, I CALLED GM ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE RECALL ON THIS KNOWN PROBLEM WAS FOR THE 03 GRAND AM MODELS, NOT THE 05 MODELS. I WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE GM DECIDES THEY ARE BETTER OFF FINANCIALLY TO RECALL THE 05 MODELS? *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-15
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2NE52E05M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER IMPACT AND NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,480.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-18
- VIN: 1G2NE52E05M
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SMELL OF FUEL FUMES A LADY THAT I SPOKE TO STATED THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE. FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL BUT NOT MY VIN NUMBER THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR A SITUATION DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. GIVEN MY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES I HAVE TO CHARTER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND I'VE BEEN PLACE UNDER NON VEHICLE COMPLIANCE DUE TO THE STRONG ODOR OF GAS ENTERING MY VEHICLE. I ALSO HAVE MY 2 CHILDREN IN MY VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES WHICH FOR ME THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. AGAIN THERE'S HAVE BEEN OVER 500 VEHICLES OF MY MAKE AND MODEL WHO'S HAS FILED COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITUATION AND HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THOSE VEHICLES. *TR
2005 Pontiac Grand am recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2005 Pontiac Grand am.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: 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 UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
Negative 2005 Pontiac Grand am car reviews
Positive 2005 Pontiac Grand am car reviews
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Consumer guides these days seem to only rate the performance of the vehicle and ignore its value. However, I am here to tell you about the value of this car. I paid $16,000 CDN (after taxes) for a 1-year-old car loaded with features, all power, and with only 23,000kms w/ 2 years remaining on the warranty. This is an excellent deal! What can you buy with this money? Nothing comparable. My friend bought a 2005 Civic, paid $24,000 CDN and has to manually roll up his windows! His car is weak on hills and has poor fuel efficiency. In contrast, my GA flies up hills, has tons of low-end power, and gets about 25-30mpg. The hype about foreign cars is overrated. I'll be driving my GA when my buddy's Civic is mowing lawns!
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Awesome car for the money! It's solid and fun to drive. I've owned three Grand Prix's from 1997 to 2000. This is my first Grand Am GT1, and it's a great little car with amazing get up and go!
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Excellent Car, great handling and powerful engine. I love driving this car, a great choice for anyone wanting a reliable sporty car.
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Congratulations on your new car! I understand that it can be nerve-wracking to try out a new brand, but the sleek body style and impressive gas mileage of 31 miles per gallon were definitely selling points. While the ride may not be as smooth as you expected, I'm sure that with time and more driving, you'll get used to it. It's great that you're happy with your purchase and I hope that your Pontiac brings you years of enjoyment!
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Happy to hear about your experience with your car! It's great to know that it has been reliable and has lasted you so long. Even though the roads you drove on were more suited for off-road vehicles, your car never let you down. As a young driver, you tested the limits and found out the max speed of the car, which topped out at 110 mph before cutting out on more than one occasion. Despite all of this, your car is still going strong today, with about 120k on it. During the time you owned the car, you were a service writer at an auto repair shop, and the techs there helped you ensure the ongoing safety and maintenance of the car. They have all commented on how well the car has faired considering the abuse it has been through. It's clear that you have taken great care of your car and it has served you well!
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Are you having problems with your 2005 Pontiac Grand am?
Dayton Champlin 2024-08-27
I recently traded in my '03 Saturn for a Grand Am. Although I was excited about the new car, I found myself feeling disappointed after a month. The car's interior is smaller than my Saturn's, and the curved doors make it difficult to fit larger items in the back seat. Additionally, the seats are not the most comfortable for long road trips. The car's interior is mostly made of plastic, which gives it a less luxurious feel. Unfortunately, I have also experienced issues with the starter, which seems to be a common problem with Grand Ams.
Frank Gislason 2024-08-11
I've had this car for a few years now. I bought it in 2007 with 30k miles and it now has 80k. So far, nothing major has broken down, which is great. However, I have noticed that the car is starting to show some wear and tear. The paint is fading and flaking, and there is some body rust on it. The headlights are also a bit hazy and fogged. I've had to replace the battery once and the CV boots three times, but that's to be expected with any car. The brakes were a bit rusty, but I was able to get them fixed by a mechanic. There is a clicking sound from the blinkers, but apparently, it's a common issue with this car. Despite these minor issues, the car is pretty zippy and fun to drive. If you're looking for a car that's not only fun but also reliable, I'd definitely recommend it.
Casimer Nicolas 2024-07-17
This car has a notorious security issue that tends to start up after it hits 100,000 miles. However, it is a very affordable car. As the only owner of my car, I have kept up with maintenance since I am a mechanic and I actually love Pontiac. Unfortunately, they have dropped the ball on this one. I have had issues with the door check on 2 doors and all of the windows have eventually fallen off the tracks. Additionally, the security light can cause a delay of 15 minutes of driving (you can look up the Grand Am security issue on Google). Despite these issues, the engine has been rebuilt twice for a blown head gasket and melted wires to the cam and crank sensors. I still own the car because after all these issues were fixed, the car seems solid and is a great beater car!
Dale Collins 2024-05-25
I haven't had this vehicle for long, but so far I'm really impressed with how well it handles. It feels really sturdy as you drive it, which is great. And I have to say, I absolutely love this car!
Hayden Ebert 2024-03-16
This is my first vehicle, but I have driven many before. I really like this small car because it has a sporty look and doesn't feel like something only your grandma would drive. It's also very convenient.