2003 Pontiac Grand Am: check engine light

8 of the 325 complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 90 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2004
3
2003
8
2002
7
2001
7
2000
13
1999
8
1998
2
1997
16
1996
7
1995
5
1994
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · MN

Vehicle has been "repaired" as per the federal safety agency recall #14v400000 within the last two (2) months. On wednesday april 29, 2015, at approximately 7:30 pm cdst, when driving the vehicle is shut off again just as it did prior to the recall "repair". Keys on key chain are minimal (6). Vehicle restarted with no further issue or indication that there was a issue with the engine (no check engine light, etc.).

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Engine · OK · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering and brakes seized. As a result, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle crashed into a pole. No police report was filed. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Airbags · AL · crash · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 155,825 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for another service, the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact had noticed that the "check engine" warning light was continuously illuminated. The contact was then driving approximately 35 MPH when vehicle began to shudder. The contact then coasted over to an emergency lane and the engine stalled. The engine did not restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had not been taken back to a mechanic for diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number :07e021000(fuel system, other). The approximate failure mileage was 155,825.

Filed Feb 27, 2013 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal arm stuck to the attachment of the bracket causing the vehicle to erroneously accelerate. The contact placed the vehicle into park in order to stop the acceleration. Also, the contact mentioned the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v528000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · MD

The ignition switch failed and had to be replaced. The problem was that the car would turn on, but no electrical systems (power windows/locks, radio, climate control) would come on when the car started. Would magically come on a few miles down the road. Problem was becoming worse, and check engine light came on.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Engine · WI

Pontiac gram am 2003, now has 75,000 miles. Low coolant light turned on. Contacted dealership and was told to add manufacturer brand coolant. A week later low coolant came back on and added more coolant. Took into shop for repair and was told that coolant was leaking into the engine manifold and will need to be replaced. Cost of the repair $1,250.00. They told me that seal gasket was worn out and caused the leak in to the engine and it happens when car reach a higher mileage. I believe this is a design flaw and should have been corrected from the year 2000 models. This same problem caused my other car pontiac grand am 2000 to die out at 80,000 miles and only that time the warning was engine light came on before the car died and would not start again. I don't see this type of a problem with other car manufacturer even if the car reach mileage 60,000 - 80,000 miles.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 31,000 miles · NY

The ignition switch/rear hub assembly, and fan motor, have been either serviced and/or replaced due to fluids leaking out. Check engine light was on, and the vehicle was still leaking fluid. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs.