2005 Pontiac Grand AM engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jun 11, 2018
“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…”
filed Aug 19, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Grand AM | 17 | 6% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 17 | 5% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 Grand AM | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.