Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Pontiac Grand AM

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 402 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 04V301000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,857
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-30
Owners notified
2004-06-23

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. A WELD ON THESE FUEL TANKS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK, AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system112100,000 mi
Exterior lighting3068,000 mi
Engine17119,000 mi
Air bags16110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1384,854 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1257,199 mi
Steering12100,000 mi
Structure1148,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal995,486 mi
Unknown or other972,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch852,000 mi
Power train884,854 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)7100,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7128,579 mi
Service brakes7102,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic739,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine614,930 mi
Structure: body640,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition588,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch531,500 mi
Air bags: frontal425,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash441,280 mi
Engine and engine cooling4101,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch450,000 mi
Suspension4—
Tires4400 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal49,523 mi
Equipment3—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights397,366 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit346,500 mi
Seat belts3114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip314,000 mi
Visibility362,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline234,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump267,600 mi
Interior lighting2500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages260,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2400 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2100 mi
Structure: body: door2120 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut21,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: windshield291,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer260,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel112,644 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module142,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly176,191 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly148,427 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage148,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly14,100 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices150,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)142,011 mi
Seats141,973 mi
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings14,600 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system131,655 mi
Structure: frame and members192,000 mi
Suspension: rear1150,000 mi
Tires: bead114,370 mi
Tires: sidewall134,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Wheels1178,000 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 3 times as many 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.