2004 Pontiac Grand AM electrical system problems

140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM — 48% of all complaints for this model year.

140

Electrical System complaints

48%

share of all complaints

92,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

6 / 5

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“On multiple occasions, I have to go through a timely security re-set procedure due to the system disabling my ability to start my car. I have read that this is a recurring issue with other car owners like mine. The vehicle is stationary when this happens. It happens at random times. *tr”
filed Jun 30, 2020
“I pulled up to a stop light and my car just shut off. I tried to start it several times but all I got was a click. The ignition isn't catching.”
filed Jun 18, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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