2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 16%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 16% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchase mic 73391 defender tires and they are cracking on the sides, I was told they could get a blow out. Is there a recall on this tires. I purchased them jan 2013 at tire choice auto car care. I also would like to know about the steering knuckle on my 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.”
NHTSA complaint #10632956, filed 2014-09, 89,075 miles“Since we purchased this vehicle in december 2013 there has been four incidents where the engine totally shut down while in traffic without warning. The first two incident occurred while my daughter was driving while away at college with this vehicle. On approximately 5/17/14, while on interstate 287 (60mph) the vehicle shut off without warning. On approximately 6/20/14 in s. Orange, nj the vehicle shut off without warning in street traffic (28mph). …”
NHTSA complaint #10631746, filed 2014-09, 57,005 miles“When driving 30 MPH up to 70 MPH all of a sudden the reduced rngine light vomes on and the car starts decelerating to 5 MPH and sometimes cuts off causing power steering to not work. This started after the worked on yhe ignition recall. I asked about it and was charged $75 fir them to put it on the computer. Then was told it would be over $700 for them to find out what's wrong. I don't have that type of money so l let it sit up for awhile only to be yold it could possibly be the gas pedal and wouldn't cost that much to replace... I've almost had two accidents before l could pull over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390706, filed 2021-01, 200,000 miles“My car has been acting up for a while. It started with gauges and info center flickering while going down the road like it was losing power intermittently. Than started doing this thing when you start it and let off on the key it continues to turn engine over. I received the letter for the recall and took it in. I told dealer what it was doing and they snapped back and said that wasn't part of the recall. I said oh I thought the ignition switch was the problem they said no. They took my keys put their stupid inserts in and sent me on my way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712325, filed 2015-04, 123,000 miles“My 2005 Grand Prix has an issue with power steering fluid leaking which LED to a loss of power steering assistance. I've had the steering gear replaced about 3 months ago, and now the return line was replaced. After all of this it is leaking again.”
NHTSA complaint #10286076, filed 2009-10, 111,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 42 | 18% |
| 2005 | 24 | 16% |
| 2004 | 64 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 35 | 8% |
| 1999 | 58 | 14% |
| 1998 | 89 | 18% |
| 1997 | 216 | 27% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 13 | 8% |
| 1990 | 11 | 6% |
| 1989 | 12 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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