ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2003 Pontiac Grand Am
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database contains 325 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, most frequently naming the electrical, exterior lighting and engine categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 461 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | 1 | 195 |
| Nov 2011 | 1 | 196 |
| Feb 2012 | 2 | 198 |
| Mar 2012 | 1 | 199 |
| Apr 2012 | 2 | 201 |
| May 2012 | 1 | 202 |
| Jun 2012 | 2 | 204 |
| Jul 2012 | 1 | 205 |
| Aug 2012 | 2 | 207 |
| Sep 2012 | 1 | 208 |
| Oct 2012 | 3 | 211 |
| Jan 2013 | 2 | 213 |
| Feb 2013 | 1 | 214 |
| Mar 2013 | 1 | 215 |
| Apr 2013 | 1 | 216 |
| Jun 2013 | 1 | 217 |
| Jul 2013 | 2 | 219 |
| Oct 2013 | 2 | 221 |
| Nov 2013 | 3 | 224 |
| Jan 2014 | 2 | 226 |
| Mar 2014 | 4 | 230 |
| May 2014 | 2 | 232 |
| Jun 2014 | 6 | 238 |
| Jul 2014 | 7 | 245 |
| Sep 2014 | 5 | 250 |
| Oct 2014 | 5 | 255 |
| Nov 2014 | 15 | 270 |
| Dec 2014 | 4 | 274 |
| Jan 2015 | 3 | 277 |
| Mar 2015 | 2 | 279 |
| Apr 2015 | 4 | 283 |
| May 2015 | 3 | 286 |
| Jun 2015 | 1 | 287 |
| Jul 2015 | 2 | 289 |
| Aug 2015 | 1 | 290 |
| Sep 2015 | 1 | 291 |
| Oct 2015 | 2 | 293 |
| Jan 2016 | 1 | 294 |
| Mar 2016 | 1 | 295 |
| Jun 2016 | 2 | 297 |
| Aug 2016 | 1 | 298 |
| Sep 2016 | 1 | 299 |
| Jan 2017 | 2 | 301 |
| Feb 2017 | 2 | 303 |
| Mar 2017 | 1 | 304 |
| May 2017 | 1 | 305 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 306 |
| Aug 2017 | 1 | 307 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 308 |
| Mar 2018 | 1 | 309 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 310 |
| Aug 2018 | 2 | 312 |
| Nov 2018 | 1 | 313 |
| Dec 2018 | 1 | 314 |
| May 2019 | 1 | 315 |
| Dec 2019 | 2 | 317 |
| Jan 2020 | 1 | 318 |
| Jul 2023 | 2 | 320 |
| Nov 2023 | 4 | 324 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 325 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical13332.1%
- Exterior lighting6515.7%
- Engine419.9%
- Driver assistance399.4%
- Airbags204.8%
- Fuel system204.8%
- Brakes194.6%
- Visibility163.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
5 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govEXTERIOR LIGHTING
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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- NHTSA ID
- 11678132
- Incident
- Aug 4, 2021
Engine has lost power from 150hp @ 3K RPM and 200ft·lb @ 4K RPM. It is now 50hp @ ½K RPM & 75ft·lb @ 2K revolutions per minute. Gear Shift Button has seperated from globe. Radio needs to be replaced or reset daily. Rear window defroster has seperated from window, and won’t retain position. Tire Pressure Monitoring System hasn’t worked to no avail. Turn signals are showing discrepancies when activated from switch.
- NHTSA ID
- 11556788
- Incident
- Apr 3, 2023
Disc are advanced, technologically superior, and come standard with enabling more braking force with less pressure. Albeit an impermeable transmission requires no fluid changes and less maintenance, servicing one is challenging. It works well in dusty environments or in heavy–duty tasks, and an malfunctioning transmission risk ruining the entire system. Wiper motor & transmission failed last spring. This mercifully costed my job after 832 days, and makes us perilous under Secretary Buttigieg. Pete naturally love money, and doesn’t get stressed managing large amounts. Democrats believe Pete Buttigieg is excellent at producing and saving money. While Pete is great making money in corporate settings, he ain’t entrepreneurial as other colleagues. Pete Buttigieg doesn’t want to gamble, and they won’t put money into his ideas. Prepare to put on your occupation clothes and start performing duties. Pete Buttigieg has demanded excellence, and want his reports to work as he did. Secretary Buttigieg expects us to come early, stay late, and never give an excuse for projects not being done in time. Pete may not give praise easily, so don’t expect too much personal ephemera. This boss may quiz us on headlines and obscure wisdom. Not as if this boss would throw us under buses and prove their wisdom. This boss assumes we have his interests and wisdom. Partnering with this boss offers benefits from his wisdom and experiences, providing valuable learning opportunities.
- NHTSA ID
- 11556511
- Incident
- Jul 4, 2021
Korr’s Automotive wants $55Ø to repair our exhaust leak. Fuel lines are too close to engine, which can cause death or injury upon impact. You’re welcome for [XXXXXX] upon request! Driver seat is out of commission on power. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11555755
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2020
Ecotec Gen I was re–engineered to be smoother and more efficient than its predecessor. Featuring an dual in–block balance shafts, power–steering pump, water–pump housing, and removable oil filter housing. This engine replaced the Quad–4 and GM 122 in North America and first appeared. GM offers an official kit which can be converted into 2.2 supercharged versions using modified ECM software. Model L42 is an CNG version of the Ecotec 2.2, producing 129 hp and 129 ft⋅lb. This LSJ was listed as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines in 2006! Sealed transmissions elude fluid access to function like regular transmission systems without requiring fluid changes for maintenance. A sealed transmission has fill and inspection plugs, with the inspection plug removing excess fluid and the fill plug adding fluid. Nobody told me during my tenure in ‘shop class!’ Knorr’s Automotive wants $55Ø to fix an exhaust leak, which is their disastrous mishandling. This situation is only going to get marked by more confusion & errors. Vehicle fires are rare and small leaks in fuel tanks or lines can ignite, in defective vehicles during crashes.
- NHTSA ID
- 11555753
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2020
Debra J. Westfall—neighbour—loves controversy, and won’t back down from expressing her anger or bafflement exhibited from half–assed parenting. Funny how she hates us snowflakes for sharing her entitled, materialistic narcissism. Five porch monkeys were using electric scooters on our street when one of them vandalised our driver side taillight. Turnpike commissions can confirm that latter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Debra Westfall hates people who aren’t genuine, and believes keeping us out of the loop justifies her behaviour. This leads to her central conflict and that mutability keeps gives that household insomnia. Tammy Pagareski, Louise Dobbins and Mark Westfall might confirm her character, if you can schmooze them into it. After two years of scooters driving around the city, this pilot program has finally ended according to local media stations. State leaders said the budget process slowed down any talks about continuing the pilot program in Pittsburgh. There are concerns about people leaving the scooters dumped in bad spots. State leaders acknowledge there have been issues, and if changes are going to be made. Samuel DeMarco III believes his Republican Committee articulates influential voices, leads efficient or transparent governments, and the political party of choice for eight billion voters as of 2020.
- NHTSA ID
- 11532580
- Incident
- Jul 10, 2023
Body, Brakes, and Electrical concern me. My family owned a 1999 same model vehicle, and the brakes failed us in an accident from its’ left driver seal being punctured. Here is what’s going on with the 2003 aside from the latter mentioned. Exhaust from manifold to catalytic converter followed by muffler rusted out by 175,ØØØ miles and now broke apart. Frame and rocker panels are rusted out before 175,ØØØ miles and broke apart by rear wheels on both sides. Electrical concerns caused me to quit my job on March 11, 2022 when the wipers quit working and nearly caused an accident by Chartiers Cemetery in a thunderstorm storm two days before. Front end vibration is felt in floor boards and steering wheel when brakes are applied at high speeds, usually between 45–75 as regulated by federal government. Disc brakes gradually replaced drum brakes from between 1960—1980. That practicality is debunked on these cars they didn’t utilise disc brakes on all both axles, which is my preference anyways for being mechanically–inclined. Koor’s confirmed our exhaust leak in Carnegie Pennsylvania and wants $5ØØ+ to replace the exhaust. Tireman Auto Service in Toledo Ohio confirmed the wiper malfunction, they replaced the window regulator and wiper transmission. Vehicle has been inspected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Goodyear, Pittsburgh Police Bureau, and State Farm Mutual Insurance. I allow you to contact them for references and any ticketing information. Assuming we can afford to be better than slumlords. Group activities are blessed to keep your peace of mind. Might as well watch from the fray from my point–of–view. Unless you would rather demand my escape other travel options, then I didn’t my own identity to be audited by your Internal Revenue Service. Vehicle is still available for inspection, and I would like your recommendation to convince the owner that your issued recall isn’t for your peace of mind. She needs your social stimulation to flourish.
- NHTSA ID
- 11532576
- Incident
- Oct 17, 2014
**THIS IS NOT A STANDARD 2003 PONTIAC, SINGLE OWNER CURRENT MILEAGE OF 70,000** UPON VEHICLE REACHING OPERATING TEMPERATURE IT EXHIBITS THE SYMPTOMS OF RECALL #04092 124/ ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM.FAILURE RESULTS IN LOSS OF RPM AND SPEED CONTROL.THIS ITEM WAS ADDRESSED ON 1-11-2004 BY APPROVED DEALER. CAR LAST FAILURE OCCURRENCE WAS ON 1/12/2020. THIS VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN RECALL#14350 IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN FAILURE OCCURS LOSS OF POWER,SPEED,AIR BAGS,ECT.. INITIAL RECALL REPAIR WAS ON 3-07-2014. AT THAT TIME A NEW KEY WAS CUT TO RESOLVE ISSUE. FAILURE HAS REOCCURED, LAST TIME BEING 12-23-19 WHILE DRIVING MID DAY NO EXCESSIVE TEMP OR DRIVING CONDITIONS.
- NHTSA ID
- 11299042
- Incident
- Dec 23, 2019
- Mileage
- 70,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 102 | 4 | 0 | 53.5 |
| 2004 | 293 | 4 | 0 | 52.9 |
| 2003Viewing | 325 | 5 | 0 | 53.9 |
| 2002 | 395 | 4 | 1 | 54.2 |
| 2001 | 538 | 7 | 3 | 57.5 |
| 2000 | 675 | 8 | 5 | 62.3 |
| 1999 | 849 | 6 | 3 | 62.0 |
| 1998 | 172 | 3 | 1 | 57.1 |
| 1997 | 383 | 4 | 2 | 61.5 |
| 1996 | 450 | 6 | 2 | 63.7 |
| 1995 | 409 | 1 | 2 | 57.4 |
| 1994 | 377 | 2 | 2 | 62.4 |
| 1993 | 204 | 1 | 0 | 46.8 |
| 1992 | 168 | 3 | 0 | 51.9 |
| 1991 | 82 | 3 | 0 | 54.6 |
| 1990 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 43.2 |
| 1989 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 58.9 |
| 1988 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 63.3 |
| 1987 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 65.5 |
| 1986 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 58.9 |
| 1985 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.