2005 Pontiac Grand AM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 15%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,495miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM, 15% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,495 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The smell of gas out of the blue. At first we thought it was topping off the gas, so we stopped, then just some times it will just smell when you start the vehicle. Also, we have had the car barely oer a year and both the window regulators in the front doors are inoperative and the one part we need is not covered by the warranty and will cost us a little over 500.00 a per window.”
NHTSA complaint #10324492, filed 2010-04, 75,000 miles“I had no ideal this car had so many recalls, I purchased the car used about a year ago my daughter complained about gas fumes in the back seat, and the front end has popped and cracked since I got it the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong and my signal lights tore up completely on halloween night, no signal would work however my emergency flashes did the mechanic checked them and told me it was in the switch that controlled my signal and emergency flashers . …”
NHTSA complaint #10573920, filed 2014-03, 150,000 miles“When I took my foot off the accelerator pedal, the pedal stuck and did not return back up. Instead it stayed down as though it was still being depressed causing the engine to rev. I had to physically grab the accelerator pedal and pull it towards me to try and return it back to its normal position. This happened on several occasions and I had to have the entire accelerator assembly replaced, I called GM only to be told that the recall on this known problem was for the 03 Grand Am models, not the 05 models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680087, filed 2015-01, 117,880 miles“This is my second complaint about the smell of fuel fumes a lady that I spoke to stated there should be an investigation about this issue. For my make and model but not my VIN number there has been numerous recalls for a situation due to the fuel system. Given my job responsibilities I have to charter adults with disabilities and I've been place under non vehicle compliance due to the strong odor of gas entering my vehicle. I also have my 2 children in my vehicle at all times which for me this is my only transportation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10664210, filed 2014-12, 126,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 15% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 15 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 7% |
| 2000 | 49 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Grand AM
40 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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