2004 Pontiac Grand AM Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, 3% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“Security light flushed 2 days ago, and when I turned the car engine off the car would not crank or start. Took the battery to be charged, and it still would not crank or start. I spent all night on the internet to find that the Pontiac Grand Am's from 1999 - 2005 can have security passlock issues that cause the car not to crank or start. With the key turned on the lights will come on and the windows will go up and down, but you can't crank the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969456, filed 2017-03, 184,980 miles“For over a year, my starter does not turn the car on when my factory key is inserted. It takes multiple tries for the car to start. When it finally does starts, there is a clicking sound that lasts from 5 mins. To 5 hours. Is this a hazard?”
NHTSA complaint #10723483, filed 2015-06, 100,441 miles“I own a 2004 Pontiac grand-am, which I purchased in october 2003. Between the time of purchase and now, my ignition switch has gotten stuck in the off position at least four times. Each time it appeared that it was an electrical problem with the manufacturer installed theftlock system . The theftlock light would still be on after the car was unlocked using the remote and the key inserted in the ignition. Until a couple of days ago, I just waited it out for 10 to 30 minutes and would be able to turn the ignition switch. However, the last time it happened, waiting did not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321385, filed 2010-03, 72,000 miles“I got a recall of unintended ignition key rotation. I took it in to GM and they said they could not help me. They said it is for the original keys , which I have. But my plastic on one key is broke on one spot. I told them my ignition is messed up. The key can be pulled out with the car still running and some times it will be turned off and keys in my hand and yet it is still on. No one explained anything to me, except they could not help me, that is was just a plastic piece that they put on the key in the hole where the key ring goes. Yet I still keep getting the recall in the mail. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206337, filed 2019-05“The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact was unable to start the vehicle due to the security locking up. The owner's manual provided instructions on how to start the vehicle, however, once the vehicle started, the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition switch and lock cylinder were replaced. The vehicle key also had to be reprogrammed. The current and failure mileages were 44,000.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 15 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
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 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.
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