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 the federal safety agency 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.
The worst 2005 Pontiac Grand Am problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical40
- Fuel system15
- Lights13
- Engine12
- Airbags10
- Steering8
- Visibility7
- Acceleration5
- Driver assistance5
- Body4
- Locks3
- Seat belts3
- Suspension3
- Brakes2
- Seats2
- Transmission2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
Recalls 2
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 05V054000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 499
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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- Electrical system
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- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
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- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
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2005 Pontiac Grand Am fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
What 2005 Pontiac Grand Am owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall n140350 october ,2019 ignition stop working while on highway. Had to get towed. Won't turn anymore I almost crash because of it.
The car will not start unless a pass lock reset is performed.
All lighting comes on but car will not start. After it has been running for a while, then it will not start
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.
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.
"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
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
Is the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, fewer than a typical Grand Am model year.
What is the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am year score?
The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Pontiac Grand Am: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
Electrical system, with 40 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles. Next is fuel system (15).
How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Am have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Grand Am model years with the most electrical complaints are 2001 (232 complaints), 2002 (148 complaints) and 2004 (140 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am range from 21 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22 city and 31 highway.
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