2003 Pontiac Grand AM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 325 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,806miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM, 4% of the 325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,806 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving and my rack and pinion broke loose from the sub frame causing me to lose all steering and I almost hit another car head on this is a week after I replaced it for the same reason I noticed the subframe welds are broke lose causing the problems this is very hazardous and needs fixed immediately ive since read online numerous reports of the same problem whats it going to take for GM to fix this problem because someone is going to end up losing there life if they haven't already I will make sure to post pictures and my statement online for all to see because this is ridiculous you…”
NHTSA complaint #11292291, filed 2019-12, 220,000 miles“Originally, I had notified that whenever I had my windshield wipers on for more then 10 minutes, they would freeze and stop moving in the middle of my windshield. This was easily fixed by turning the wiper off, then back on again; this would continue to occur every 10 minutes. Less then a week later, the clicking noise that occurs when the signal lights are blinking, began to click all the time, even when the signal lights were not in operation. Two weeks after the wiper incident happened, there was smoke coming from the steering column, and inherently obstructing my vision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256986, filed 2009-01, 59,611 miles“While driving 25 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel froze. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and hit a utility pole head on. Upon impact, the both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries which did not require medical assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10059291, filed 2004-03, 9,400 miles“While driving pressure builds in the power steering pump, and blows the caps off. The fluids in the vehicle go every where. This causes the vehicle to lose power steering. Vehicle has been at dealer nine times. Dealer does not know the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10113269, filed 2005-03, 8,000 miles“I was driving my vehicle on a city street and as I turned right I heard a loud pop and my steering wheel froze making me unable to steer in any direction. I had my vehicle towed to a repair shop and after inspection I was informed that my steering rack had broken off of the subframe. Before this occurred I had never experienced any problems with steering so this was totally shocking along with the repair cost. After doing a little research I discovered that there were numerous complaints pertaining to this very same thing and GM has done nothing to ensure consumers safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290077, filed 2019-12Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 | 70 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 56 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 7% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 4 | 14% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 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.
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