2003 Pontiac Grand AM Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 325 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,110miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,110 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car haves a security sensor, that prevents the car not to start up,I have to put the ignition key to the acc and then the security light will blink for 15 to 20 minutes , after that the blinking will reset it self I then turn the ignition key to the off position and then turn the key to the on or run and the engine would start up.is there a way to fix this problem ! This is going on every other day. I will put the key in and the car will not start”
NHTSA complaint #11066745, filed 2018-02, 182,703 miles“Car would not start at all when I came out of work tonight. I had no warning lights (in the past this car has been very good with showing what needed to be done). I called the security guard from my place of employment who tried to jump my battery for 40 minutes before realizing it was not the battery. My emergency light would flicker a few times and the key seemed to be stuck in the ignition. I had to jiggle it for about a minute before it would turn, but no sounds would come from the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761154, filed 2015-09, 70,000 miles“I have to do this everytime I start the car. Turn my key to the on position, and wait ten minutes then turn the key to start it, and it will start after the 2nd or 3rd attempt at this. My sister bought the car for me in july 2013, and it was starting fine before october, then after october, when I go somewhere, turn off the car, and have to turn the key on and let it sit for 10 minutes, and the car starts right off. Have a warranty on it. Bought the car at nissan of newport news, va. I moved to lychburg va and made an appointment with pinkerton chevrolet dealership service center for feb. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558486, filed 2014-01, 82,221 miles“**this is not a standard 2003 Pontiac, single owner current mileage of 70,000** upon vehicle reaching operating temperature it exhibits the symptoms of recall #04092 124/ accelerator pedal arm.failure results in loss of RPM and speed control.this item was addressed on 1-11-2004 by approved dealer. Car last failure occurrence was on 1/12/2020. This vehicle was also included in recall#14350 ignition switch. When failure occurs loss of power,speed,air bags,ect.. Initial recall repair was on 3-07-2014. At that time a new key was cut to resolve issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299042, filed 2020-01, 70,000 miles“While driving at approximately 10 miles per hour, 2003 Grand Am Pontiac stops while on street nearly causing an accident. Security system light blinking. Suspected failed security system.”
NHTSA complaint #10745710, filed 2015-08, 166,978 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 15 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
134 complaintsExterior lighting
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology