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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
240–25K
5125–50K
6350–75K
5875–100K
49100–150K
25150K+
270 reports with mileage · 125 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 148 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
22 crash reports3 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
395 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2005
Visibility
THE WINDOWS ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE HAVE NUMEROUS SCRATCHES ON THEM FROM THE WINDOWS GOING UP AND DOWN. SEVERAL OF THEM WERE REPLACED ONCE BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO RECUR AND NOW THE DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT IT. THEY CLAIM IT IS COMING FROM DIRT COLLECTING IN THE WEATHERSTRIPPING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A…
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THE WINDOWS ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE HAVE NUMEROUS SCRATCHES ON THEM FROM THE WINDOWS GOING UP AND DOWN. SEVERAL OF THEM WERE REPLACED ONCE BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO RECUR AND NOW THE DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT IT. THEY CLAIM IT IS COMING FROM DIRT COLLECTING IN THE WEATHERSTRIPPING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF WINDOW MOULDING ON THIS MODEL CAR. IT ALLOWS DIRT TO COLLECT IN A LIP THAT IS NOT FLAT AGAINST THE WINDOW AND THIS IN TURN SCRATCHES THE WINDOWS WHEN THEY ARE USED. THEY SAID IT WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NOT CORRECT IT BECAUSE THEY CANNOT PUT ANOTHER MOULDING ON THE CAR. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE FACT THAT MY NEW CAR WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES HAS THIS DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10116519
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2005
Electrical System
BLINKER SWITCH SOUND KEEPS ON TICKING AT A RAPID PACE EVEN THOUGH THE BLINKER IS TURNED OFF. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUE WITH 2000 AND 2001 GRAND AMS AND HAVE HEARD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS IN 2002. WHY NO RECALL?
NHTSA ODI #10114464
42,000 miles · Feb 7, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
COOLANT LEAK - INTERNALLY.... BLEW HEAD GASKET. CAR BRAND NEW!! SERVICE RECORDS INDICATING THAT CAR WAS 100% PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY OWNER. SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT PERRUZZI PONTIAC IN LANGHORNE, PA. IS KEEPING A TIGHT BLINDFOLD ON THIS KNOWN DEFECT IN THIS CAR AND ALL OTHER GRAND AM GT 2002 MODELS THAT HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROB…
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COOLANT LEAK - INTERNALLY.... BLEW HEAD GASKET. CAR BRAND NEW!! SERVICE RECORDS INDICATING THAT CAR WAS 100% PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY OWNER. SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT PERRUZZI PONTIAC IN LANGHORNE, PA. IS KEEPING A TIGHT BLINDFOLD ON THIS KNOWN DEFECT IN THIS CAR AND ALL OTHER GRAND AM GT 2002 MODELS THAT HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10109991
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2005
Exterior Lighting
WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL THE LIGHT IN THE DASH STAYS ON EVEN AFTER MAKING THE TURN. IT WAS DUE TO HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10109495
77,500 miles · Jan 25, 2005
Visibility
PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS FIXED TWICE EACH. BROKEN AGAIN ON END OF 2004. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10107872
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM DEVELOPED BRAKE PROBLEMS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED IN IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSIDE PADS ON BOTH SIDE WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10128026
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2005
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WAS BAD. HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND COMPUTER REPROGRAMMED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10108549
60,000 miles · Jan 17, 2005
Exterior Lighting
HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE IN MULTIPLE 2002 CARS INCLUDING MINE. (I WORKED FOR A LOCAL DEALER FOR 10 YEARS AND NOW A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR 3 YEARS)I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE HAZARD FLASHER FAILURES IN PONTIAC GRAND AMS, CHEVY MALIBUS, OLDS ALERO. ALSO I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2001 MALIBU FOR THIS FAILURE AND IT USES THE SAME PART #…
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HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE IN MULTIPLE 2002 CARS INCLUDING MINE. (I WORKED FOR A LOCAL DEALER FOR 10 YEARS AND NOW A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR 3 YEARS)I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE HAZARD FLASHER FAILURES IN PONTIAC GRAND AMS, CHEVY MALIBUS, OLDS ALERO. ALSO I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2001 MALIBU FOR THIS FAILURE AND IT USES THE SAME PART #. WHY NO RECALL?? FOR CUSTOMERS PAYING FOR THIS IS A INCONVENIENCE. THE PART WAS CHEAP FOR ME BUT A CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS!. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10106506
32,000 miles · Dec 31, 2004
Exterior Lighting
I PURCHASED A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM (WITH ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON IT) FROM GANDRUD CHEVROLET IN GREEN BAY, WI. WHEN THE CAR HAD 30,000 - 35,000 MILES ON IT, THE FRONT BUMPER STARTED PEELING PAINT AND THE FLASHERS STARTED CLICKING OCCASIONALY ON THEIR OWN. BY THE TIME THE WARRANTY WAS UP (ABOUT 40,00 TO 45,000 MILES) THE PAINT WA…
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I PURCHASED A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM (WITH ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON IT) FROM GANDRUD CHEVROLET IN GREEN BAY, WI. WHEN THE CAR HAD 30,000 - 35,000 MILES ON IT, THE FRONT BUMPER STARTED PEELING PAINT AND THE FLASHERS STARTED CLICKING OCCASIONALY ON THEIR OWN. BY THE TIME THE WARRANTY WAS UP (ABOUT 40,00 TO 45,000 MILES) THE PAINT WAS REALLY COMMING OFF AND NOW THE FLASHERS/TURN SIGNALS CONSTANTLY CLICK AS IF ON. EVEN THOUGH THEY CONSTANTLY DO THIS, THEY ARE NOT FLASHING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE PAINT AND THEY SAID SORRY THE WARRENTY IS UP. IS THEIR ANY RECOURSE I HAVE TO MAKE THEM FIX THE TUR SIGNAL/FLASHER PROBLEM?*AK
NHTSA ODI #10104858
50,000 miles · Dec 7, 2004
Visibility
THE WINDOW SASH CHANNELS HAVE BROKEN ON MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THIS IS THE COMPONENT THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW GLASS IN PLACE. THE CAR BARELY HAS PASSED 50,000 MILES AND THE WINDOWS WILL NO LONGER STAY UP. THE PONTIAC DEALER WILL REPAIR THE PIECE FOR $150 EACH WINDOW. *AK
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. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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