IllustrationTHE TIRES LOOSE AIR ALL THE TIME, BEEN TOLD IT HAS TO DO WITH THE RIMS. *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
Tires complaints
6 reports2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE THE DRIVERS TIRE WAS FLAT. NO INJURIES WERE PRESENT. *KB THE CONSUMER FELT THE TIRE GO FLAT, AS HE TRIED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ON THE WET ROADWAY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB
SIDE WALL OF ALL 4 TIRES SHOW CRACKS. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, SIZE P225/50R16. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE NOISE ORIGINATED FROM THE TIRES AND ADVISED HER TO BRING HER VEHICLE IN EVERY 600 MILES TO HAVE THE TIRE BEADS LUBRICATE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, SIZE P225/50R16. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE NOISE ORIGINATED FROM THE TIRES AND ADVISED HER TO BRING HER VEHICLE IN EVERY 600 MILES TO HAVE THE TIRE BEADS LUBRICATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE COULD PUT MORE AIR IN THE TIRES, BUT THAT WOULD RESULT IN MORE WEAR AND TEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JUNE 11, 2007 AND RETURNED ON JULY 31, 2007. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,370.
I BOUGHT A FAIRLY NEW USED CAR 2004 PONTIAC GRANDAM FROM STARK PONTIAC , SUN PRAIRE WI ON 12/2005, AND THE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 13,000-14,000 AND NOW 28,000 AND ON 08/18/06 AND I WAS ALMOST IN A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO SKIDDING OFF THE ROAD AND I NOTICED I HAD A FLAT TIRE I TOOK THE TIRE TO GET REPAIRED AND WAS TOLD IT HAD BUMPS NO NA…
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I BOUGHT A FAIRLY NEW USED CAR 2004 PONTIAC GRANDAM FROM STARK PONTIAC , SUN PRAIRE WI ON 12/2005, AND THE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 13,000-14,000 AND NOW 28,000 AND ON 08/18/06 AND I WAS ALMOST IN A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO SKIDDING OFF THE ROAD AND I NOTICED I HAD A FLAT TIRE I TOOK THE TIRE TO GET REPAIRED AND WAS TOLD IT HAD BUMPS NO NAIL THAT PROBABLY THE BUMPS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE DEFLATION, SO I BOUGHT A NEW TIRE AND THEN 2 DAYS AFTER I LOOKED AT MY FRONT TIRE AND I COULD SEE THE TEARING IN THE TIRES . MY HUSBAND REVIEWD THE TIRES AND HE STATED THEY HAD BIG BUMPS , I DIDN'T TAKE IN FOR INSPECTION SINCE I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO PAY AGIAN. NOW I AM AFRAID THE TIRES WILL BURST ON ME WHILE DRIVING TO WORK . THE TIRES ARE GOOD YEAR EAGLE 205/65/15 AND I LOOKED AT MY NEIGHBORS TIRES SINCE HE OWNS THE SAME KIND OF VEHICLE AND THEY ALSO LOOK VERY DEFLATED I HAVEN'T GOT A CHANCE TO ASK ABOUT THE TIRES. I AM NOT A TIRE PROFESSIONAL BUT DO KNOW THAT SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT , I AM A BIT DISSAPOINTED SINCE GOODYEAR WAS THE ONE TO REPLACE MY ONE FLAT TIRE ON 08/18/06 AND NEVER MENTIONED THE OTHER WEAR ON THE TIRES.I GUESS WHAT SUPRISES ME IS THAT AREN'T TIRES SUPPOSED TO HAVE AT LEAST 30,000 TO 40,000 MILES BEFORE THEY NEED REPLACING DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR? PLEASE ADVISE. DO YOU HAVE AN OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THESE TIRES?
DT: WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER IT SOUNDED FROM THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER OF THE CAR UNDER THE HOOD LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRINDING OR ABRASION. IT SOUNDED LIKE TWO BEARINGS RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO HEAR IT. THE DEALER TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, LIFTED IT UP ONTO THE LIFT …
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DT: WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER IT SOUNDED FROM THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER OF THE CAR UNDER THE HOOD LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRINDING OR ABRASION. IT SOUNDED LIKE TWO BEARINGS RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO HEAR IT. THE DEALER TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, LIFTED IT UP ONTO THE LIFT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO HEAR ANY NOISE.*AK UPDATED 8/14/2006 - THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WARPED. THE BRAKE CALIPERS WARPED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. BOTH FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPAGE. THE CONSUMER HEARD NOISE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT, BEARING PLATE AND ALIGNED THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRAMSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. *NM
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.