Model year record

2003 Pontiac Grand AM

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 439 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-03
Owners notified: 2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V528000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 92,863
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-11-01
Owners notified: 2004-12-20

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY STICK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET AND NOT RETURN TO THE ENGINE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR LIFTS HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Safety risk

FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	99	84,000 mi
Exterior lighting	30	91,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	24	55,345 mi
Air bags	17	56,000 mi
Engine	17	136,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	16	61,587 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	13	51,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	13	42,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	12	45,000 mi
Steering	11	85,337 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	9	58,494 mi
Unknown or other	9	82,221 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	9	27,653 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	8	3,200 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	7	102,000 mi
Service brakes	7	90,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	6	51,840 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	6	42,881 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	15,000 mi
Structure	6	90,000 mi
Structure: body	6	82,000 mi
Suspension	5	1,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	5	64,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights	4	81,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	4	54,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	4	45,800 mi
Power train	4	85,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	87,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	48,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	81,964 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	3	131 mi
Seats	3	6,462 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	3	39,921 mi
Visibility: windshield	3	3,900 mi
Electrical system: horn	2	75,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	2	131 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	2,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	179,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	59,000 mi
Equipment	2	70,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	2	30,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	117,000 mi
Structure: body: door	2	200 mi
Suspension: front: hub	2	31,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	90,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	31,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	24,691 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices	1	28,400 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit	1	55,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	1	32,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	19,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission	1	7,043 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	55,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	88,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	1	11,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	36,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	15,000 mi
Steering: column	1	9,400 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	62,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	8,000 mi
Suspension: front	1	53,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	12,500 mi
Tires	1	29,450 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	38,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	2,700 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	123,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	13,400 mi
Wheels	1	90,000 mi

The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.