2003 Pontiac Grand AM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 325 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM, 5% of the 325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We began having problems starting our car, the security light was on and stayed on. Some days it would start and others it wouldn't and then it eventually would not start at all. After being in the shop for a week and stumping the mechanics, we still have not solved the issue. Everything has been checked from the fuel pump to the sensors and they all tested good. Our ignition went bad and since we had it replaced it has been bad. This car has left us stranded places with three small kids. …”
NHTSA complaint #10477956, filed 2012-09, 198,000 miles“I rented a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am on feb. 04, 2003. It was very cold, at night, and snowing heavily. I turned on the rear defogger. It failed to clear the rear window, and I turned it on again after noticing that it had turned off. About 30 seconds later the rear window exploded; there was no projectile found. My wife, who was with me when it happened, and I believe it has to be a factory defect, and we should not be held responsible, yet we are being charged by budget, who was charged by the dealer, for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10008091, filed 2003-02, 2,700 miles“Bought 2003 Pontiac Grand Am gt new in march 2003. Moonroof and driver window leaked water frequently, while power windows clunked when going down. Took to dealer 3 times for these problems in 2005-2006 while covered under warranty; only moonroof was repaired, dealer claimed nothing was wrong with windows. Windows continued to roll down slowly, making loud noises when going down, and hesitating when going up. In january 2009, driver side window stopped working entirely; in february 2009, passenger side window also stopped working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264103, filed 2009-04, 101,100 miles“While driving consumer feels distracted by the reflection of the dashboard on the windshield. Dealer feels that the contour of the windshield is the cause, but will not fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10042662, filed 2003-10, 3,900 miles“Sun-roof has leaked since I bought this car only on the drivers side the tube which drains appears to be too small for drainage. I am continuously having to get the tube blown with air pressure hose. The car was returned to the dealer twice which they claim was fixed not so.”
NHTSA complaint #10205701, filed 2007-10Related service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 6% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 89 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 34 | 9% |
| 1996 | 37 | 8% |
| 1995 | 27 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsSteering
14 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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