2005 Pontiac Grand AM Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
—/100
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Pontiac Grand AM has 102 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. The most reported problem area is electrical system (52 complaints, 51% of the total). Complaints report 15 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 102
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 15 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 29 hwy
Top 2005 Pontiac Grand AM problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System52 (51%)
- Engine16 (16%)
- Fuel System15 (15%)
- Airbags10 (10%)
- Structure & Body9 (9%)
- Steering8 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (7%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Other6 (6%)
- Seat Belts3 (3%)
2005 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V400000Jul 3, 2014Electrical System5,877,718 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
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.
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.
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.
- NHTSA 05V054000Feb 14, 2005Suspension, Wheels & Tires9,402 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
Risk: 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.
2005 Pontiac Grand AM fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,850
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Grand AM years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | — | 102 | 2 | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM a reliable year?
- NHTSA has 102 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM. There are not enough model years to rank it against other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (52 complaints), engine (16 complaints), and fuel system (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 83,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system and suspension, wheels & tires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM?
- EPA rates the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.