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2003 Pontiac Grand AM Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
325Complaints
5Recalls
27Crashes
5Fires
28Injured
8Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (30.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System98 · 30.2%RecalledRecall 14V400000
Exterior Lighting30 · 9.2%RecalledRecall 09E012000 · Recall 06E064000
Vehicle Speed Control24 · 7.4%RecalledRecall 04V528000
Air Bags17 · 5.2%not available
Engine17 · 5.2%not available
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:control Module16 · 4.9%RecalledRecall 14V400000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS17 · 5.2%
ENGINE17 · 5.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE16 · 4.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH13 · 4%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH13 · 4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12 · 3.7%
STEERING11 · 3.4%

Percentages are the share of the 325 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Electrical System:ignition

NHTSA campaign 14V400000 · 2014 · reported 07/03/2014

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E064000 · 2006 · reported 07/17/2006

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 04V528000 · 2004 · reported 11/01/2004

FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices

NHTSA campaign 07E021000 · 2007 · reported 03/12/2007

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. THERE WERE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD WHICH INDICATED THE…”NHTSA complaint 10170749 — filed 10/13/2006 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“FAST CLICKING SOUND(SOUNDS LIKE THE BLINKER IS GOING BUT IT IS NOT) VERY IRRITATING AND I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10168760 — filed 09/20/2006 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“DT: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS FEBRUARY 2004, AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS IN JULY 2004. THE MOST…”NHTSA complaint 10137485 — filed 09/23/2005 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 98 of 325 NHTSA complaints (30.2%), followed by exterior lighting (30), vehicle speed control (24), air bags (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM have?

325 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 27 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 28 reported injuries. 8 deaths were reported.

Does the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V400000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.