2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,903miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,903 miles. 1 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.
“Every since I have had this vehicle off and on I've had this problem, I would try unlock my car door with the key and it didn't open I was at the park with my granddaughter and there was a dog chasing me and I had my granddaughter with me but I couldn't get in so I climbed on the car that's when I first found out. The second time is when I was out with some friends & the car wouldn't open with the key again! …”
NHTSA complaint #10609093, filed 2014-07, 98,000 miles“Shortly after I got onto I 270 dublin, ohio, suddenly the car started swirling and went from the 5th lane ended up in the ditch. The crash was very hard but the air bag did not come out. The axle was damaged and the car was a total damage. No one could figure why this happened or how. I did not get ticket for this accident because there was no speed involved and amazingly did not hit anyone and the result of this I lost my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10621243, filed 2014-08, 105 miles“I was coming up the street and could not see the light due to poor visibility. The sun was in my eyes. I didn't not see the red light and ran through it hitting an older jeep. I was going between 35-45 MPH and my air bags did not deploy ever though it was a head on collision. The car needs the whole front half replaced. The bumper cover, actual bumper, bumper absorber, bumper support, headlights, headlight bracket, fog lights, hood, and both fenders. I suffered a concussion and severe bruising from hitting the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10550263, filed 2013-10, 117,350 miles“Drain holes in top of car got plugged causing interior damage. Head liner had to be replaced at a cost to myself for $1100. Gm would not back original warranty. Was told to have drain holes blown out 2x yearly. First leak occurred within first year of ownership. Mechanic admitted this was a flaw in design of this model in 2006. Major leak occurred 10/2009. Coleman told me it was not covered under their policies.”
NHTSA complaint #10291053, filed 2009-11, 16,424 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. While idling at a stop light, the contact's child opened the rear passenger door although it was locked. The issue occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10637286, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
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- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 33 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 19 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 30 | 17% |
| 1990 | 25 | 14% |
| 1989 | 18 | 13% |
| 1988 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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