There have been 40 safety recalls for the Pontiac Grand Am. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Grand Am.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 3, 2014 | Electrical System:ignition | 5,877,718 |
| Feb. 14, 2005 | Suspension:rear | 9,402 |
| Nov. 1, 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 92,863 |
| Jun. 30, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 2,857 |
| Jan. 27, 2004 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,415,231 |
| Aug. 28, 2003 | Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch | 670,740 |
| Jul. 15, 2003 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 1,707,825 |
| Mar. 6, 2002 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,589,948 |
| Nov. 13, 2000 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 216 |
| Oct. 2, 2000 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 699,617 |
| May. 18, 2000 | Structure:body | 487,400 |
| Apr. 18, 2000 | Suspension:rear | 23 |
| Dec. 15, 1998 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 217 |
| Feb. 17, 1998 | Interior Lighting | 249,420 |
| Apr. 8, 1997 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 3,464 |
| Dec. 17, 1996 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 424 |
| Dec. 17, 1996 | Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 270,014 |
| Jul. 1, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 1,681 |
| Sep. 14, 1993 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,103 |
| Oct. 19, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 108,836 |
| Jul. 17, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 20 |
| Apr. 1, 1992 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 37,030 |
| Nov. 19, 1991 | Suspension:rear | 272 |
| Oct. 21, 1991 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 1,851 |
| Jan. 4, 1991 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 35 |
| Mar. 5, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 61,765 |
| Mar. 15, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 22,300 |
| Dec. 1, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 131,476 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Structure | 261,171 |
| Feb. 21, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 135,623 |
| Apr. 29, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1,810,000 |
| Nov. 20, 1984 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring | 973 |
| Oct. 10, 1984 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 10,359 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| May. 24, 1978 | Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint | 1,643 |
| Oct. 17, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 636 |
| Feb. 19, 1975 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 220,982 |
| Sep. 14, 1973 | Electrical System:wiring | 75,010 |
| Sep. 14, 1973 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 685,434 |
| Nov. 14, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 155,418 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 1 |
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | 4 |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 5 |
| 1999 Pontiac Grand Am | 3 |
| 1998 Pontiac Grand Am | 1 |
| 1997 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 1996 Pontiac Grand Am | 4 |
| 1995 Pontiac Grand Am | 1 |
| 1994 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | 1 |
| 1992 Pontiac Grand Am | 3 |
| 1991 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 1987 Pontiac Grand Am | 2 |
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | 1 |
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Am | 4 |
| 1978 Pontiac Grand Am | 4 |
| 1975 Pontiac Grand Am | 1 |
| 1973 Pontiac Grand Am | 3 |