Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the preceding vehicle reversed and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new fuel pump and ignition lock cylinder switch. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that a technician from the manufacturer came out to assess the vehicle, but the contact believed the procedure was not done correctly. The failure mileage was 58,494.
2003 Pontiac Grand Am: airbags did not deploy in a crash
14 of the 325 complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 58,494
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
At 29,000 miles in 2006 the ignition would not turn. Car towed to authorized pontiac dealer where I was told the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The cost for the ignition cylinder was $327.00 I was struck by a utility truck while stopped at a red light in 2013 and the airbag did not deploy. At approximately 58,000 miles the car won't start.again towed to a pontiac dealer. Told I need a new ignition cylinder for a cost of $447.82. Prior to this incident, when the key was turned the security light and airbag light would stay illuminated longer than usual. There has been a clicking sound coming from dashboard and at times while driving on a shifted level road (example: end of a highway ramp , backing out of an uneven driveway) the car has turned off. There has also at times been difficulty turning the steering wheel. Often times it turned easily and other times it wouldn't turn at all. 2015 general motors told me this wasn't passed on for investigation because I didn't provide a photo of the vehicle before the bodywork was done although they received the repair bill. I still don't have a driveable car and am unsure if this car would even be safe to drive.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power and the steering wheel became extremely tight and difficult to turn. The contact applied force to the brake pedal which did not stop the vehicle, causing the contact to veer to the right and crash into a curb and then a stop sign. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head injuries and whiplash, which required medical attention. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but experienced the failure before the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 5/29/15*cn the consumer hit a curb then a fire hydrant. Updated 04/05/16.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 10-15 MPH, a train crashed into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the check engine and oil warning lights illuminated. The front driver side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The front passenger and the contact sustained head and chest injuries that required medical attention. The contact mentioned that a recall notice for the air bag was received after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The suffered injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 12/01/14*lj updated 01/27/15
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. An independent mechanic stated that the front bumper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
2003 pontiac grand am front wheel driver's right drive surged forward of driver's left at highway 55 MPH. Right rear of pontiac grand am surged forward. Vehicle on the right shoulder of the highway rolled one and one half times. Seat belt restrained driver. However, air bags did not deploy.
The consumer request assistance in getting a copy of the accident report. The vehicle inspection report, and written monetary settlement fm gm, his daughter was injured in the 2003 pontiac am. *bf the consumer is requesting correspondence from gm. Updated the consumers daughter was in a single accident on the interstate. The vehicle hydroplaned in wet rainy conditions and she crashed into a guardrail, then spun around and severed a light pole. The brakes did not engage and the air bags did not deploy. *sc *jb the consumer has not received requested data defined on the 0500-05/01/05 memo. *sc as of 3/28/2006 the consumer has not received the field assessment report. *nm updated 05/09/06 the consumer stated a representative from the bbb will be contacting the federal safety agency in the near future. Updated 07/13/06.
2002 pontiac grand am that my daughter was in hit an embankment and rolled several times. There was extensive front and both sides damage. No airbag deployed in the car. I have found a complaint that was filed about another airbag that did not deploy. I am wondering how many more there are.
During an accident the air bags did not deploy. The consumer also indicated that the brakes felt choppy. *nbf the consumer was injured. *tc *tt *sc the consumer sent in a follow up letter including a police narrative that explained that the consumer was spinning out of control, went across an exit and struck a light pole on the right side of the roadway edge while it was raining. The consumer stated that during the time of the accident the brakes did not engage and the accelerator was sticking during the time of the accident. The consumer would like someone to get back to him in reference to the findings of the ongoing investigation. *tc *bf the consumer requested a listing of complaints about the pontiac grand am 2003.
While driving 45 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
While driving 25 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel froze. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and hit a utility pole head on. Upon impact, the both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries which did not require medical assistance. *ak
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am?
14 of 325 owner complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am
Won't start 42Stalling 28Fuel pump 14Headlights 9Check engine light 8Fire or smoke 8Loss of power 8Overheating 6Steering lock-up 5Wipers 5
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