2004 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 140about this part
- Share
- 48%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 140 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, 48% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On multiple occasions, I have to go through a timely security re-set procedure due to the system disabling my ability to start my car. I have read that this is a recurring issue with other car owners like mine. The vehicle is stationary when this happens. It happens at random times.”
NHTSA complaint #11331824, filed 2020-06, 132,483 miles“Every year that we fix the intake valve on the car not even a month later the check engine light will come back on and it will be the same intake valve. This clogs all the valves in the system causing the car to sometimes it's slow or cut off. Car will not pass emissions even after you fix this issue. I have contacted GM and notified them of this issue and they state that it's not an issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11092248, filed 2018-05, 37,000 miles“There is an intermittent click from the turn signal, even when I am not operating the turn signal. It may click many times in a row, especially right after I have used the turn signal to either direction. I am not sure at this time if the light is also flashing with the noise, but the indicator on the dash does not flash. The problem is becoming worse with time.”
NHTSA complaint #10504087, filed 2013-03, 105,000 miles“There is an intermittent click from the turn signal, even when I am not operating the turn signal. It may click many times in a row, especially right after I have used the turn signal to either direction. The turn signal light is not flashing nor is the indicator flashing. However the signal indicator noise just continues. The problem is becoming worse with time.”
NHTSA complaint #10526068, filed 2013-07, 90,210 miles“This problem is been happening for a few months and I have taken my Pontiac Grand Am 2004 to different mechanics with not luck..one day driving to work early morning my car sitting for 8hrs didn't want to crank or start...battery was dead so I replace it...my car start but after driving for 15 min while driving engine shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555083, filed 2013-12, 105,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004 +5 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40 | 39% |
| 2004 | 140 | 48% |
| 2003 | 134 | 41% |
| 2002 | 148 | 37% |
| 2001 | 232 | 43% |
| 2000 | 130 | 19% |
| 1999 | 132 | 16% |
| 1998 | 33 | 19% |
| 1997 | 105 | 27% |
| 1996 | 122 | 27% |
| 1995 | 120 | 29% |
| 1994 | 71 | 19% |
| 1993 | 51 | 25% |
| 1992 | 28 | 17% |
| 1991 | 9 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 10 | 23% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
53 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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