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2003 Pontiac Grand Am Visibility Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the visibility system, filed with NHTSA

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Visibility reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
16
Latest Nov 22, 2023
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 325 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 16 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming visibility

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

BrakesPowertrain (other)Visibility
Filed Nov 22, 2023

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NHTSA ID
11556511
Incident
Jul 4, 2021
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Mar 15, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME AND FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

NHTSA ID
10849806
Incident
Mar 24, 2011
Mileage
82,000 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Oct 31, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED AND THE WINDOW DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT WAS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ID
10651628
Incident
Jun 15, 2013
Mileage
90,000 mi
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Sep 29, 2012

WE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING OUR CAR, THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS ON AND STAYED ON. SOME DAYS IT WOULD START AND OTHERS IT WOULDN'T AND THEN IT EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START AT ALL. AFTER BEING IN THE SHOP FOR A WEEK AND STUMPING THE MECHANICS, WE STILL HAVE NOT SOLVED THE ISSUE. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN CHECKED FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE SENSORS AND THEY ALL TESTED GOOD. OUR IGNITION WENT BAD AND SINCE WE HAD IT REPLACED IT HAS BEEN BAD. THIS CAR HAS LEFT US STRANDED PLACES WITH THREE SMALL KIDS. WE HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES THEN TURN TO OFF THEN START AND SOMETIMES IT TAKES THREE OR FOUR TIMES BEFORE IT WORKS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10477956
Incident
Sep 11, 2012
Mileage
198,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 2, 2011

ARE YOU KIDDING ME! MY WINDOWS ON MY 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT HAVE QUIT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED TO 3 OF MY WINDOWS, DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BOTH BACK WINDOWS, YESTERDAY WHEN IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN BASICALLY SIDEWAYS MY WINDOW WHICH I HAVE HAD TO RIG TO STAY UP WITH TAPE STILL CAME DOWN WHICH ALLOWED POWERFUL WIND AND RAIN TO START POURING INTO MY CAR AS I TRIED TO PULL OVER TO PUSH IT BACK UP ANOTHER ONE FELL, LOL. MY CAR WAS SOAKING I WAS SOAKING AND I ALMOST GOT INTO A WRECK BECAUSE OF IT, NOT A SAFETY ISSUE MY [XXX]! A DIFFERENT TIME MY GIRLFRIEND HAD TO UNDO HER SEAT BELT AND CRAWL FROM THE FRONT SEAT INTO THE BACK TO HOLD A WINDOW UP DURING A RAIN STORM, WHAT THE [XXX] GIVES GM? I WOULD LOVE TO GET THIS FIXED BUT NOT ONLY CAN I NOT AFFORD IT BUT I HAVE SEEN THE PLASTIC PIECE IN MY WINDOW AND IT HAS PIECES BROKEN OFF IN 7 DIFFERENT PLACES. THIS IS INSANE! GM IS RAPING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, NO WONDER PEOPLE BY FOREIGN CARS, I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A PONTIAC MAN BUT I MAY BE LOOKING INTO A HONDA OR SOMETHING SOON! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10373750
Incident
Dec 24, 2010
Visibility
Filed Nov 22, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD BROKE INTO PIECES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.

NHTSA ID
10367133
Incident
Nov 22, 2010
Mileage
123,000 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Apr 3, 2009

BOUGHT 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT NEW IN MARCH 2003. MOONROOF AND DRIVER WINDOW LEAKED WATER FREQUENTLY, WHILE POWER WINDOWS "CLUNKED" WHEN GOING DOWN. TOOK TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THESE PROBLEMS IN 2005-2006 WHILE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY; ONLY MOONROOF WAS REPAIRED, DEALER CLAIMED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH WINDOWS. WINDOWS CONTINUED TO ROLL DOWN SLOWLY, MAKING LOUD NOISES WHEN GOING DOWN, AND HESITATING WHEN GOING UP. IN JANUARY 2009, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY; IN FEBRUARY 2009, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ALSO STOPPED WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER, EXPLAINED SITUATION, AND EXPRESSED FRUSTRATION OVER NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THESE PROBLEMS ADDRESSED WHILE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER NOT WILLING TO ADMIT TO FAILURE TO ADDRESS ISSUES WITH WINDOWS, AND WILL ONLY PERFORM WINDOW REPAIR AT FULL PRICE. REPAIR ESTIMATED AT $1030. *TR

NHTSA ID
10264103
Incident
Feb 1, 2009
Mileage
101,100 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 15, 2007

SUN-ROOF HAS LEAKED SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR ONLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE TUBE WHICH DRAINS APPEARS TO BE TOO SMALL FOR DRAINAGE. I AM CONTINUOUSLY HAVING TO GET THE TUBE BLOWN WITH AIR PRESSURE HOSE. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER TWICE WHICH THEY CLAIM WAS FIXED NOT SO. *TR

NHTSA ID
10205701
Incident
Aug 19, 2003
Visibility
Filed May 4, 2007

WINDOW BROKE OFF AND KNOW AT LEAST 5 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ID
10189829
Incident
May 3, 2007
Visibility
Filed Oct 18, 2006

DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW WONT ROLL UP OR DOWN AND THE REGULATOR IS FINE AND SO IS THE MOTOR. *NM

NHTSA ID
10171145
Incident
Jun 1, 2006
Mileage
64,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 29, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DID NOT GO DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE MOTOR AND SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ID
10169598
Incident
Sep 29, 2006
Mileage
59,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jul 28, 2005

BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK. FIRST LOW WENT, THEN #2 SPEED, THEN #3 SPEED, NOW ONLY #4 WORKING. *JB

NHTSA ID
10130479
Incident
Jul 24, 2005
Mileage
38,500 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 4, 2004

THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE WINDSHIELD IS VERY DISTRACTING...AND AT TIMES MAKES IT HARD TO ACTUALLY SEE THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME. IT SEEMS AS IF THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE WAY THE WINDOW IS SHAPED.*AK

NHTSA ID
10074780
Incident
Jun 4, 2004
Visibility
Filed Mar 25, 2004

WHILE DRIVING DURING WINTER WEATHER, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

NHTSA ID
10064937
Incident
Mar 16, 2004
Mileage
13,400 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 24, 2003

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER FEELS DISTRACTED BY THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD. DEALER FEELS THAT THE CONTOUR OF THE WINDSHIELD IS THE CAUSE, BUT WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK *TS *JB

NHTSA ID
10042662
Incident
Aug 26, 2003
Mileage
3,900 mi
Visibility
Filed Feb 25, 2003

I RENTED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM ON FEB. 04, 2003. IT WAS VERY COLD, AT NIGHT, AND SNOWING HEAVILY. I TURNED ON THE REAR DEFOGGER. IT FAILED TO CLEAR THE REAR WINDOW, AND I TURNED IT ON AGAIN AFTER NOTICING THAT IT HAD TURNED OFF. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED; THERE WAS NO PROJECTILE FOUND. MY WIFE, WHO WAS WITH ME WHEN IT HAPPENED, AND I BELIEVE IT HAS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT, AND WE SHOULD NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE, YET WE ARE BEING CHARGED BY BUDGET, WHO WAS CHARGED BY THE DEALER, FOR THE REPAIR.*JB

NHTSA ID
10008091
Incident
Feb 6, 2003
Mileage
2,700 mi

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