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2004 Pontiac Grand AM Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 293 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, most often about the electrical (48% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is 5th of 6 Grand AM model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2004 Pontiac Grand AM problems
Electrical
140 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. Upon starting the vehicle she noticed that the security light located on the dashboard was illuminated. After driving for approximately 30 minutes the warning light shut off. The failure continued to recur intermittently for approximately two weeks until the vehicle would no…
The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated that while stopped, she began to use the vehicle cigarette lighter and the vehicle became engulfed in smoke. The contact attempted to exit the vehicle, but the doors and windows would not open. The contact then attempted to sound the horn, but the horn would…
Lights
54 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights.
2004 Pontiac Grand AM se - while the car is turned on and while driving, the turning signals or the hazard flasher unit is clicking somewhere in the middle of the dash near the radio while the blinker switch is in the off position. I have researched this issue on the web and it appears that previous years had recalls…
The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the turn signals failed prior to making a turn. The contact also stated that the turn signals would only illuminate once the hazard lights were illuminated, before completely failing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer…
Engine
29 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
On several occasions the ignition switch failed to turn, which locked up the steering column, many times the key would not release from the ignition switch, therefore it would not turn off.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would often stall and fail to restart. The most recent failure occurred while driving less than 55 MPH. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 101,000.
Air bags
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 90,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Vehicle shuts down as it did during recall. They supposedly repaired it. I then bought it from previous owner who did not mention the problem as being on a recall. We found out but dealer says it was repaired. Obviously the fix did not work as vehicle still shuts down and says airbag warning. What recourse do we have…
9.13.13 I have been in contact with the local gm dealership, my extended warranty company and gm.com representative directly since february 2013 regarding my horn. Several mechanics told me it is a safety issue. The horn is surrounded by the air bag and if it is not working properly, it could be compromised during an…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
In relation to odi case number: 10273941 yesterday, july 16, 2009 I also experienced the window molding popping off and was not sure the cause of it. Originally I thought someone was attempting to break into the car. Noticing no attempt to break in other than the molding popped off I determined it to be possibly…
The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated the dashboard was deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the…
Brakes
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Bolt wore hole through brake line causing brake fluid to leak out and no brakes whets so ever. Cant find a brake line to fit both sides where it screws in at they are two different sizes and they only sell them with the same size. Didn't just happen once it has happen 3 times since 2007.
While driving in city traffic, I depressed the clutch to change gears and the clutch was soft and would not engage. Upon inspecting the engine, there was no fluid in the reservoir for the clutch. I added fluid, but it ran right out. After taking it to a repair shop, I was informed that the master cylinder where the…
Speed control
18 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
Vehicle is 2.2l 4 cyl manual trans. Acquired the vehicle in november of 2007. On several occasions while driving, slowing down and depressing clutch pedal to downshift, engine speed runaway occurred. Rpm increased uncontrollably past 3500 RPM, only way to stop was to shut ignition off and restart engine. Vehicle taken…
While driving in a city area the accelerator stuck causing the vehicle to continue at a high rate of speed even with the brake fully depressed. The driver of the vehicle was able to pull into an empty parking lot, pull up the emergency brake and turn off the vehicle. On restarting the motor, the engine continued to…
Steering
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system.
The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a clicking sound when attempting a turn. In addition, the contact mentioned that when the clicking sound was constant, smoke was emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs.…
On several occasions the ignition switch failed to turn, which locked up the steering column, many times the key would not release from the ignition switch, therefore it would not turn off.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Pontiac Grand AM recalls
Electrical: ignition
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: storage
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (140 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); lights (54 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles); engine (29 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Pontiac Grand AM?
- It is 5th of 6 Grand AM model years by number of complaints, with 293 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.