2004 Pontiac Grand AM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,490miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, 2% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,490 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“A 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, driving eastbound on dirt road. Driver came around a curve on dirt road and had sudden loss of control of vehicle. Driver described wheel being torn out of his hands with loss of control. Vehicle then rolled onto its side. While vehicle was up on its side, it was noted that driver's side rear suspension bolt was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10374670, filed 2011-01, 150,000 miles“Noise coming from front end of car. Dealer investigated and found that a front strut had failed and collapsed with less than 36k miles on the vehicle. Dealer replaced strut. Noticed in searching complaints this is not the first reported instance of this happening on low mileage Grand Am's.”
NHTSA complaint #10208190, filed 2007-11, 35,979 miles“While driving 30 MPH the driver side tire collapsed without warning. The dealer stated the front strut bolt was missing. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10048687, filed 2003-11, 1,000 miles“Dt: while driving in rainy weather it sounded from the right front corner of the car under the hood like something was grinding or abrasion. It sounded like two bearings rubbing against each other. Took the car to the dealer, and they were not able to hear it. The dealer took it for a test drive, lifted it up onto the lift and was not able to hear any noise. Updated 8/14/2006 - the right front tire warped. The brake calipers warped shortly after the vehicle was purchased. Both front rotors had to be replaced due to warpage. The consumer heard noise on the driver's side front end. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133010, filed 2005-08, 400 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am . The contact stated while driving 55 MPH suddenly the steering wheel became stiff and very difficult to control. The vehicle coasted along 3 lanes, it finally came to a complete stop when it crashed into a concrete wall. The contact injured his shoulder and neck. The contact was taken to a near by hospital to be treated for his injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the suspension was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593706, filed 2014-05Related service bulletins
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 | 107 | 13% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 30 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 3% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
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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