Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V054000 REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLT FRACTURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 12 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 11 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
Of the 102 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 102 complaints, owners report 7 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am has significant issues primarily with the electrical and fuel systems, indicated by recalls and numerous complaints. The ignition defect impacting airbag functionality is a critical concern. Given these issues, the vehicle's overall reliability is below-average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$400 | very common |
| fuel pressure regulator | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| rear suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| lighting system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Unusual suspension noises
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.