2004 Pontiac Grand AM Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, 1% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that both rear door child safety locks were engaged, but failed to unlock. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10870287, filed 2016-05, 60,000 miles“2004 Grand Am will randomly not start. I have had the fuel pump and key switch replaced and the car still does not start sometimes. Twice the car has shutdown while driving. The door locks will unlock when the cars shuts off while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10274176, filed 2009-06Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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