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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 14% of all 148 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 4 Grand Prix model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 99,539 miles.

Brakes complaints
20
14% of 148
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
99,539 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 25, 2005, latest Mar 1, 2018.

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2005Jan 2007Jun 2013Aug 2014Nov 2014Apr 2016
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Mar 2018; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Grand Prix model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (14%)
  2. 200624 (10%)
  3. 200714 (6%)
  4. 200814 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have brake problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,539 miles.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most brake complaints (24), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.