2005 Pontiac Grand AM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 39%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,814miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM, 39% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,814 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Security system failure- according to a >120 page online forum, my car is experiencing a passlock failure. I turn the key in the ignition, nothing happens, the car does not start. Then, in the same day, I can try starting the car again, and it will start. The next day, same thing, turn the key in the ignition, nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10513583, filed 2013-05, 90,000 miles“My 2005 Pontiac Grand Am for over a year and a half now has failed to start every time. When the problem occurs I have to wait until my service engine soon light comes on, which sometimes is a few seconds or minutes. Aside from that I have had to replace my hazard switch twice now because my blinkers don't blink they stay solid. The car randomly shuts off while driving or stopped at a light, with no warning and can only notice because the doors automatically unlock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10442534, filed 2012-01, 68,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle in april of 2006. September of 2006 the vehicle began locking and unlocking by itself, whether I'm driving or in park. I changed the battery in the remote car alarm, but that did not help. I have three children and I am not comfortable riding in a vehicle with this type of defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10170555, filed 2006-10, 41,250 miles“I had several times I would be driving down the road and even the highway it has died on me. Luckily I was able to get the door locks come unlock that I knew the car died. When I am driving my flashers on my car continue to make a ticking noise. When I try to start the car sometimes I have to pump the gas and I had already had fuel pump replaced. When I start it I have to wait for a service engine soon before I can start it. Sometimes I be driving and my headlights will go dim and I turn it up as far and bright . It still don't work.”
NHTSA complaint #10592083, filed 2014-05, 97,500 miles“I purchased my 2005 Pontiac Grand Am se used in may of 2008 with only 23,000 miles on it. The first issue began only about 2-3 months after the purchase. First the key would get stuck...a few weeks later, that was no longer a problem. Then the car had trouble starting. Very random, sometimes it would start after a few tries, sometimes it would start after 30 minutes. Then it got worse. The car would shut off as I was driving...no warning at all...just turned off as if I turned the key off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435398, filed 2011-11, 28,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004 +5 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40 | 39% |
| 2004 | 140 | 48% |
| 2003 | 134 | 41% |
| 2002 | 148 | 37% |
| 2001 | 232 | 43% |
| 2000 | 130 | 19% |
| 1999 | 132 | 16% |
| 1998 | 33 | 19% |
| 1997 | 105 | 27% |
| 1996 | 122 | 27% |
| 1995 | 120 | 29% |
| 1994 | 71 | 19% |
| 1993 | 51 | 25% |
| 1992 | 28 | 17% |
| 1991 | 9 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 10 | 23% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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