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.
2005 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems
40 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition3
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring1
- Starter assembly1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition: switch1
- Horn1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
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
What 2005 Pontiac Grand Am owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. 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.
Will not turn over unless you leave the key on for 8 minutes-pass lock issue I am told and is quite prevalent.....why is there not a recall????
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. Without warning, the turn signal and hazard lights failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that all warning indicators illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed the lock ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.
Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am electrical
Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Pontiac Grand Am electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
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).
Other 2005 Pontiac Grand Am problems
Fuel system 15Lights 13Engine 12Airbags 10Steering 8Visibility 7Acceleration 5Driver assistance 5Body 4Locks 3Seat belts 3Suspension 3Brakes 2Seats 2Transmission 2
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