2004 Pontiac Grand AM Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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.
“I had my ignition lock cylinder tumblers replaced by a lock smith because key kept sticking and now my car does nothing when I go to start it with key. It starts w/ remote start but odometer hand and etc go side to side really fast. My head lights, heater and dash lights don't work. Security light is not on. The key will turn the car off when I use remote starter. Car turned off while driving twice before and after tumbler replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10691711, filed 2015-03, 116,000 miles“I had all issues service , the vehicle continues to have electrical issue burning out fuses car wont start. There is no check engine to indicate cause if faulty fuse. Took the car to several mechanic no one can solve the issue car wont start.”
NHTSA complaint #10652723, filed 2014-11, 147,868 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10608021, filed 2014-07, 100,000 miles“Ignition switch failed. As I was driving down the interstate, the car turned off, and I had to fight to get the car safely to the side of the road without power steering. Luckily I was able to and no one was hurt, and no damage occurred to any car. The car would not start again and it had to be towed. The ignition switch had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10567637, filed 2014-03“The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. While driving various speeds, the turn signal lights failed to operate when activated. The contact had to use his hands to signal when making turns. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11083260, filed 2018-04, 100,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
140 complaintsExterior lighting
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 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.
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