2004 Pontiac Grand AM Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, 6% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Ignition key caused engine to turn off while car was in motion. Power steering and power brakes were disabled. I still own the vehicle and this has been ongoing ever since I purchased the car. No crash has ever occured because there is still some minimal functionality to the brakes and steering when the key shuts off. However, my wife has driven my car and luckily hasn't had this experience. I'm afraid that she would lack the body strength necessary to handle the steering and brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568509, filed 2014-03, 4,000 miles“I purchased a car from an individual who advertised a car for sale by stating AC works heater works unfortunately within 45 min after purchasing the vehicle I was left stranded on side of the road in extremely high heat due to car dying because it overheated but I wasnt aware of it because it never got hot on temp gauge because I later found out there was no thermostat in the motor.. I was unable to get the seller to answer her phone or return my calls. The AC can't work without a thermostat and heater needs heater core in order to work in which the car hasn't one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10625898, filed 2014-08, 197,745 miles“Regular occurrences started at 120k miles, these are all issues which previously complaints have been filed by current 2004 Grand Am owners but have not been corrected and I have called every 6 months filing these complaints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10853618, filed 2016-04, 120,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This 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…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10143445Jun 15, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 | 17 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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