IllustrationI FILED A SAFETY REPORT ON 9/11/2013 CONFIRMATION # 10543131 AND I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM NHTSA AT ALL SINCE FILING THE REPORT. PLEASE ADVISE ME OF THE REPORT STATUS. TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
2004 Pontiac Grand Am
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Grand Am years
Owner complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am are substantially higher than the model-year median of 82.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
280–25K
3925–50K
4550–75K
3275–100K
51100–150K
28150K+
223 reports with mileage · 70 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 140 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
24 crash reports7 fire reports12 injury reports
Exterior Lighting complaints
53 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT CLICK FROM THE TURN SIGNAL, EVEN WHEN I AM NOT OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. IT MAY CLICK MANY TIMES IN A ROW, ESPECIALLY RIGHT AFTER I HAVE USED THE TURN SIGNAL TO EITHER DIRECTION. THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT FLASHING NOR IS THE INDICATOR FLASHING. HOWEVER THE SIGNAL INDICATOR NOISE JUST CONTINUES. THE P…
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THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT CLICK FROM THE TURN SIGNAL, EVEN WHEN I AM NOT OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. IT MAY CLICK MANY TIMES IN A ROW, ESPECIALLY RIGHT AFTER I HAVE USED THE TURN SIGNAL TO EITHER DIRECTION. THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT FLASHING NOR IS THE INDICATOR FLASHING. HOWEVER THE SIGNAL INDICATOR NOISE JUST CONTINUES. THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING WORSE WITH TIME. *TR
THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT CLICK FROM THE TURN SIGNAL, EVEN WHEN I AM NOT OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. IT MAY CLICK MANY TIMES IN A ROW, ESPECIALLY RIGHT AFTER I HAVE USED THE TURN SIGNAL TO EITHER DIRECTION. I AM NOT SURE AT THIS TIME IF THE LIGHT IS ALSO FLASHING WITH THE NOISE, BUT THE INDICATOR ON THE DASH DOES NOT FLASH. THE PR…
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THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT CLICK FROM THE TURN SIGNAL, EVEN WHEN I AM NOT OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. IT MAY CLICK MANY TIMES IN A ROW, ESPECIALLY RIGHT AFTER I HAVE USED THE TURN SIGNAL TO EITHER DIRECTION. I AM NOT SURE AT THIS TIME IF THE LIGHT IS ALSO FLASHING WITH THE NOISE, BUT THE INDICATOR ON THE DASH DOES NOT FLASH. THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING WORSE WITH TIME. *TR
WON'T START WITHOUT HOLDING KEY TO ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES. TURN SIGNAL KEEPS MAKING CLICKING SOUND FOR UP TO 2 MINUTES AFTER TURNING OFF SIGNAL. *TR
TURN SIGNAL KEEPS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND MINUTES AFTER SIGNAL IS OFF,ALSO THEFT LIGHT COMES ON ONCE A WEEK NOT RECOGNIZING KEY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED PRIOR TO MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD ONLY ILLUMINATE ONCE THE HAZARD LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, BEFORE COMPLETELY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED PRIOR TO MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD ONLY ILLUMINATE ONCE THE HAZARD LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, BEFORE COMPLETELY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,028.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS AND DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS AND DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION AND HAZARD SWITCHES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MULTI FUNCTION AND HAZARD SWITCHES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,100.
MY 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM MAKES A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE LIKE THE TURN SIGNAL IS ON, BUT THEY ARE NOT. THE NOISE VARIES FROM A VERY SLOW SPEED TO REALLY FAST AND JUST STARTS AND STOPS AT RANDOM. *TR
Official recalls
214V400000 · Electrical System:ignition
Jul 3, 2014
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.
04V301000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Jun 30, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. A WELD ON THESE FUEL TANKS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK, AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.